South Jersey's Pet Wellness Symposium benefits Boo Tiki Fund

Posted by SusanStokes on May 24, 2015

Lori Genstein, owner I’ve Got the ‘Scoop’! LLC pet sitting service and organizer of South Jersey’s annual Pet Wellness Symposium, reported another successful event for the second year in a row. The event was staged at the Palmyra Community Center on April 18, 2015.

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Ferret Fascination

Posted by SusanStokes on May 5, 2015


Know what today is? No, it’s not Woof Wednesday or Meow Monday. It’s Ferret Day!


Hug a Tree for Earth Day

Posted by SusanStokes on April 22, 2015


Today is Earth Day – a time to celebrate nature and our world. It’s also a time to take stock of what we can do to preserve the world we live in. I decided to gather together some photos and videos of my backyard buddies to celebrate them, and also alert others about the #HugATree event promoted by the World Wildlife Fund to show support for our forests.

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Pet Wellness Symposium scheduled for South Jersey

Posted by SusanStokes on April 4, 2015

If you live in South Jersey or the surrounding area, save the date for April 18, 2015. The annual Pet Wellness Symposium will take place at the Palmyra Community Center. This is the second annual event organized by Lori Genstein, owner I’ve Got the ‘Scoop’! pet sitting service.

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T-shirts for sale to help fund Junior’s liver shunt surgery

Posted by SusanStokes on March 18, 2015


You can always use a new T-shirt, right?  How about buying one for a great cause? Junior is the young cat I’ve written about in the past who is still in need of liver shunt surgery. His latest fund drive includes some cool T-shirts for only $20 each (if you live in the vicinity).

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Love Your Pet Featured During the Super Pet Expo

Posted by SusanStokes on March 1, 2015


Watch On the Loose TV in March to learn more

While visiting the Super Pet Expo in Edison recently, I had the pleasure of meeting once again Lorraine Zdeb, owner of Love Your Pet, a pet sitting service based in Manville, New Jersey.


Learn Pet First Aid and CPR with Chasing Dreams

Posted by SusanStokes on February 27, 2015


All for a good cause...

If you live in Hunterdon County, New Jersey or the surrounding area, here’s your chance to learn Pet First Aid and CPR. The event takes place on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Hunterdon County Library from 7-9 p.m.

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A letter to Baloo on Love Your Pet Day

Posted by SusanStokes on February 20, 2015


Happy Love Your Pet Day!

Yes, we have another holiday to celebrate our beloved pets. It’s called Love Your Pet Day on this February 20, 2015. A friend from an animal clinic in South Africa shared her pet love letter with me, and asked that I share it with you. I hope you find this as touching and as inspiring as I did. May every day be Love Your Pet Day. Read on.

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Parakeet Encounter at the Super Pet Expo

Posted by SusanStokes on February 9, 2015


Learn more about "Parakeet Speak"...

So who likes parakeets? I do, and I got to see lots of them at the recent Super Pet Expo in Edison, New Jersey. The event took place Feb. 6-8 at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center. Continue reading to learn more about “parakeet speak” and take a minute to watch a flock in action.

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Photographers create an online buzz for shelter bunnies

Posted by SusanStokes on January 26, 2015


It’s #BunnyWeek (January 26-30, 2015)

Calling all rabbit lovers – this week is for you! The nonprofit Photographers for Animals is raising awareness for shelter rabbits by showcasing a series of adoptable bunny photos on their organization’s social media accounts January 26-30, 2015.

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