border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Jan 4

False Confidence about Microchipping a Pet – Some Scary Truths

In an article published January 1 in The New York Times, the columnist pointed out that by law city shelters and pet stores are required to microchip animals before selling them or releasing them for adoption. The author mentioned that the chip should be registered, but the “rest of that story” is where the slippery... Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Dec 21

The 10 Best Fun Books

Tracie Hotchner’s year-end list of happy tales. Need a last-minute gift? From adorable photos, to laugh-out-loud humor, plus helpful tips: these delightful reads will capture your coffee table. Happy holidays from my pack, to yours! Neville Jacobs: I'm Marc's Dog, by Nicholas Newbold The world as seen through the eyes of fashion icon Marc Jacobs'... Read more »

border collieand tabby cat sitting next to each other Tracie Hotchner the Radio Pet Lady
Dec 14

Curcumin & Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Brain Food---for Pets and People!

Curcumin and Omega 3 Fatty Acids are Brain Food for Pets and People! Watching 60 Minutes recently, I saw an episode on the health value of curcumin, which is derived from the spice turmeric, a member of the ginger family.  It turns out that curcumin has been historically appreciated in many cultures as a powerful... Read more »