The similarities between dogs and children are endless with their constant attention-seeking, begging for delicious treats, and their selective hearing. But one thing that stands above the rest in ...

We love our pets, but the messes they make are a different story. Unfortunately, messes are a fact of pet parenthood, and one particular type of mess — the muddy, dirty mess — can be especially ...

Every spring, the April showers not only bring May flowers but turn my backyard into a muddy swamp. During this period, we are forced to keep a laundry basket of rags by the back door so we can ...