The Green Parent

It’s a gross but common fact that many conventional pet food products are made from the inedible waste from beef and poultry farms. These foods contain meat that is labeled “4-D” (in other words, the animals that are “Dead, Dying, Diseased, or Down (unable to stand)” when they are lined up for slaughter. Keep that [...]

Nothing says “sucker” quite like the sight of a human being bending over to pick up a pile of doggie doo. Having a pet is like having a toddler that will never become potty trained. You’re stuck in perpetual diaper duty. And all of that duty makes for a pile of doodie that needs to [...]

Got pets? According to the Humane Society, there are currently 73 million dogs and 90 million cats in homes across the U.S. That’s not to mention the birds, bunnies, ferrets, turtles, hamsters, and lizards that are also popular pets in families with children. Just like children, pets create a significant impact on the environment in [...]