Adopting a rescued cat can be a wonderfully rewarding experience that brings a lot of love into your home. As a photographer who has captured many moments between pets and their families, I’ve seen the unique challenges and joys that come with rescuing a cat. Full disclosure: while I have rescued a number of cats, I have not had one since I moved to Maryland in 2003 because I have had dogs that were not cat friendly enough to have one in the home with them and expect to come home to a intact house. I do have some grand cats that I love on regularly. So I have done some research to help with this blog.

As a pet photographer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the vibrant energy and sharp minds of dogs at their best, but I have also seen dogs who are struggling. Keeping your dog physically active and mentally stimulated is not just a part of basic care—it’s crucial for their overall health and happiness. Incorporating both physical and mental exercise into your dog’s daily life is vitally important to keeping your dog healthy and happy.

I grew up in Texas.  It never stayed cold enough long enough for us to stop worrying about ticks. But the main ticks we worried about in suburbia were dog ticks.  Then I moved to Maryland.  For those of you not from Maryland, the deer are pretty much domesticated here. I can’t walk on the path from my suburban house along the river without encountering many deer, along with foxes, groundhogs, rabbits, and more.  It is a beautiful thing to be able to be near so much nature, but all those deer also mean we have abundant deer ticks.