Recent Articles
  • Adventures in Petsitting

    A thatched cottage and a Labrador - It can only be England

    My Shadow Became Fox Red
    Some sits turn out to be the stuff of storybooks.

    Byline and photos: By Jane Thomas

    For various uninteresting reasons, I’ve spent more time in England in the last year than I have in, well, decades. Life these days seems to be terribly serious in this part of the world: everyone is stressed, and they’re worried about money, and there is more traffic than ever before,...

  • The Vintages Trailer Resort

    Susan Sims camping at the Vintages Trailor resort - enjoying smores

    Glamping with Our Pup Honey at The Vintages Trailer Resort 

    By Susan Sims

    This past weekend, we hit the road with our dog Honey and escaped to a retro gem in the heart of Oregon wine country—The Vintages Trailer Resort in Dayton. And honestly? It was everything we needed and more.

    We booked a stay in one of the resort’s brand-new pet-friendly trailers—the Shasta Plus, tucked sweetly along...

  • Stars of Social Media

    Nathan the CatLady

    Our summer social media stars include an adorable pig, a male cat lady, and a funny vet.

    By Elise Phillips Margulis

    Nathan the CatLady Helps Pet Rescue Organizations Around the World.

    He’s raised lots of funds to help established two sanctuaries and more.

    Nathan the CatLady lives in Los Angeles, which is fitting for a cat-saving superstar. He reported that he has had cats and dogs all his...

  • Stanford Inn by the Sea

    Honey on the bed in front of the fireplace at the Stanford Inn

    Gourmet Plant-Based Dining at Ravens Restaurant

    By Susan Sims

    Stanford Inn isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a destination for conscious cuisine. Ravens Restaurant, located on-site, is a plant-based fine dining experience that celebrates local, organic ingredients with artistic flair.

    Each dish is a tribute to the surrounding landscape—from freshly harvested vegetables to artfully composed...