Is it possible to ‘blur the species barrier’? That’s what Being A Beast attempts to find out. For weeks at a time, veterinarian/lawyer/naturalist Charles Foster lived as a badger, an otter, a fox…in their habitat, approximating…
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Severe Storm & Hurricane Preparedness for Pets
Storms are literally forces of nature, and there’s nothing we can do to stop them. The key to weathering (and even enjoying) storms with pets is thinking ahead, and being organized. Storm prep for pets…
RED Saturday Dec. 12/12 for Animals in Need
Black Friday is a kind of empty-feeling holiday for us. We get the idea as retailers, but our inspiration to become a business was out of a desire to have an impact on animals & our…
Top Ten Reasons to Vote for Us in Heck Any Old Poll
It’s voting time again! And yes we are campaigning for votes. Why? Truly what gets our…
Nelson Mandela
In memory of Nelson Mandela. May we have moments of the courage, conviction, vision, compassion, commitment to justice that he held onto tightly for 95 years. Listen to this speech, given on April 20, 1964…
TODAY! Christmas Photos to Benefit The Common Canine 2013
Some time slots are still available between 3:30 and 6 pm TODAY. Call to reserve (857.753.4176). Walk-ins accepted on first-come, first-serve basis. Looking for a great way to deck the halls with your favorite companion?…
What Zip Thinks About Dressing Up
I’m a serious dog. In a previous life, I believe I probably was a cowboy, quietly squinting at very distant but important elements in my landscape, like fire hydrants and construction cones, as I wrangled…
Mothers Day: I’m A Good Dog, and Newborn Puppies Book Signings
We’re honored to host two celebrated authors this weekend in both stores (Portland and Boston): Sat. 5/11 in Portland, and Sun. 5/12 in Boston. Both signings are from 1-3 pm. All proceeds will go to…