We were part of a fundraiser for a worthy cause last weekend. Shelter Our Pets is a fantastic organization in Montvale, NJ that protects animals of abuse victims. They recently held their annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair Fundraiser, and Sierra Jack was honored to have been invited.

"If you can sit quietly after difficult news; if in financial downturns you remain perfectly calm; if you can see your neighbors travel to fantastic places without a twinge of jealousy; if you can happily eat whatever is put on your plate; if you can fall asleep after a day of running around without a drink or a pill; if you can always find contentment just where you are: you are probably a dog."

~ Jack Kornfield

Congratulations, you have your first dog! Whether you brought home a puppy or adopted an older dog, you are sure to enjoy many years of special affection. This blog post has some tips and practical advice that will hopefully make things easier for you as you get started.

If you buy brand names like Science Diet, Pedigree, Purina, Beneful – then let me tell you about the harmful “ingredients” that these giant corporations don’t want you to know about.

Tiny, Small, Medium, Large or... Giant

You don't have to have own a large house to own a large dog (although a tiny apartment isn't going to be big enough for one of the giant breeds). If you can take him outside for a good hour of two of exercise every day... a large dog can live in a small house or apartment just fine.

Now that autumn is upon us and the skies are darkening a few hours earlier, the last walk of the day with your dog will most likely be after the sun has gone down! Here are some tips for making you and your dog more visible whenever you're out walking after dark.

Despite your best efforts, your dog or cat has slipped out an open door and disappeared. If he's wearing a collar and identification tag, chances are good that youll get him back.

But what if the collar comes off? Thousands of pet have been returned through the help of microchips.

New Buffalo & Duck Formula

Whether you’re a first time pet owner or have been around dogs all your life, here are some simple tips to help keep your dog hydrated.

H2O - A simple way to keep your dog hydrated, healthy and safe is by making sure they have plenty of water. Refilling yours pets bowl with fresh water throughout different parts of the day is key.