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JACKSON GALAXY

CATCHING UP WITH THE CAT DADDY

By Monie Schulling
As a cat guardian since childhood, a cat rescuer and foster; I have followed and been educated by Jackson Galaxy since I started watching him host his long running hit show “My Cat From Hell” on Animal Planet TV. When PET LIFESTYLES asked me catch up...
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Collie Croquet

Champion Skateboarder Minna Stess and Her Collie

By Kunwar Ishan Sharma
At the age of 14 years old, Minna Stess has taken the skateboarding world by storm. With her sights set on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, her international recognition is at a steady increase. One might assume that a prodigy would remain at...
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Steeplechase and Snuggles

Olympic Athlete Colleen Quigley and Her Dog Pie

By Kunwar Ishan Sharma
Imagine this. You’re a nationally awarded athlete who is currently training for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. You’ve put on your workout clothes and start preparing for an intense day of training. Then, as you begin...
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Advocate For Equality - Human And Animal

The Word From Orange is the New Black’s Selenis Leyva

By Rhea Dhanbhoora
He thinks he’s a cat, she thinks she’s a dog. He’s Zeus, a ShihTzu-Maltese, she’s a tuxedo cat aptly named Oreo, and they’re Selenis Leyva’s beloved fur babies. The “Orange is the New Black” and...
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TikTok Star Emma Norton

And Her Gem Of A Dog, Ruby

By Michael LaChance
One has 5 million TikTok followers, and the other is a dog who purrs like a cat. Meet Emma and Ruby, the unstoppable duo taking social media by storm this year...
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Nikki DeLoach

And Her Family Protector, Windsor

By Crystal C. Long
One of Hallmark Channel’s leading actresses, Nikki DeLoach’s life changed when she opened her heart to her now three-year old British Lab named Windsor. However, it was quite a struggle at the beginning of their...
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Have a Heart

Gifts That Share The Love

By Melanie Carden
Love is sweetest when shared. Whether it’s through mindful “giving-back” purchases from companies such as Found My Animal (NYC) or by splurging on an extra bag of affordable treats from Bocce Bakery to gift...
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Magnificent

Minimalist Kitty Beds!

By Monie Schulling
Comfort and Design for your favorite feline! The interior design we choose for our homes is very important to us, and now we can choose furniture and accessories for our kitty that complements our home environment. Several stunning lines of...
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Serious Snooze Decisions

Best Beds for Fido and Fifi

By Melanie Carden
Shopping for pet beds is more than choosing a color that matches your décor. You need to consider size, sleeping style, age, and health needs of your pet. Do they “mushroom cap” into a small ball when they sleep or are they spread out like they’re trying to...
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Tuxie Luxie Brings Us Looks For Little Pups ★ON-Line Exclusive★

By Lori Zelenko
Your pup doesn’t need the red carpet to look natty or nice. In fact, they can be home - with us “pawrents” - just chilling, looking swell in the whimsical, limited-edition designs inspired by Tuxedo, the Maltese who’s the muse for...
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Purrfection ★ON-Line Exclusive★

Purrfect Packs Knows What A Cat Wants

By Monie Schulling
We love our feline friends, that goes without saying. And as devoted pawrents, we want to give them the best - the best treats, the best toys, the best care - so they can live longer, healthier lives. Purrfect Packs understands this and so...
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A Musher’s Love

Dogsledding on Lake Mirror

By Melanie Carden
John Houghton’s voice cracks—so wrought with pain over the loss of his dog, Allison. All dogs are special but Allison—one of John’s 21 Alaskan Huskies—was an extraordinary point dog, and one of the key members of John’s Adirondack Mountains dog...
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A Celebirdy Wedding

Chris and Cass Tie The Knot

By Chris Minton
Fairytales truly do come true, especially on social media. The pandemic has been hard on everyone, pets too. Just like many humans my career came to a screeching halt in mid-March when we entered lockdown in New York...
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Monthly Love And Fun for Your Kitties!

By Monie Schulling
Let’s face it; we have become closer than ever to our kitties during the pandemic! They give us love, kneading and cuddles when we need it and they become essential to our wellbeing. Spending more time with your kitties this year has cemented the...
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New Year’s Checklist

Keeping your Cat Healthy and Fit!

By Monie Schulling
As we create our New Year’s Resolutions and put together the list of goals we want to meet to keep ourselves healthy and fit in the New Year; it is a great time to go through the checklist below for the top things your kitty needs to ensure they remain a pawsome...
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Fight To Protect Greyhounds

Reaches The National Stage

By Christine A. Dorchak, President and General Counsel, GREY2K USA Worldwide
Following the release of a heartbreaking expose on the practice of live lure training on greyhound breeding farms, GREY2K USA has just announced the first federal bill to prohibit dog racing. Pet Lifestyles Magazine has endorsed this historic legislation...
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OWLS AT RISK

Human Habits Put Raptors In Danger

By Michael LaChance
Near-perfect depth perception, binocular vision and necks that rotate 270 degrees — yes, we’re talking about owls. From Hedwig to Big Mama, these intriguing birds are full of beauty, mystery, and...
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Happy Pet – Happy Life ★ON-Line Exclusive★

By Marchann Blake
Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a well-known cardiologist and native New Yorker, often gave his patients an unusual prescription…“Get a pet.”...
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FUR BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE!

Protect Your Pet From Winter’s Environmental Hazards

By Steve Whitney
Winter is here. Are you ready for the special considerations colder weather brings in pet care? According to the Washington Post what began this past March as a sudden surge in demand in pet adoption, has become, as of November, a bona fide boom. Shelters...
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ANIMALS AND AUTISM

A UNION BEYOND MEASURE

By Sebastian Rubino
Farm animals have been known to share a co-dependent relationship with humans as far back as civilization itself. Farm animals serve many purposes however there’s one that is often be overlooked: Therapy for autistic children. Green Chimneys...
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COLD AND FLU SEASON

Wintertime Tips To Keep Our Dogs Healthy

By Melanie Carden
You’re probably aware that dogs can get “cold” viruses and bacterial infections. Most of your dogs are vaccinated for Bordetella (kennel cough), as this vaccine can help prevent some of these illnesses. But did you know that the chances of...