Green living with pets in mind

Sedges, a hardy grass-like plant, can take the beating of Kona, who lives with her humans in Sebastopol.

Pets used to live outside. The farm dog hung out in the barn or slept under the front porch. Cats lived in the barn loft and did their job of keeping the vermin at bay.

Doghouses go green

How to create a rooftop garden to help pets beat the heat.

Protecting your pet

Thinking about insurance? Three reasons to buy a plan.

Training the canine brain

Learn all about the power of positive dog training.

A passion for pets and pedals

Odessa Gunn and Levi Leipheimer spend their time off the road giving animals good homes.

Social networking goes to the dogs

A new breed of social networking sites target you and your dog.

Otters on holiday

River otters tour Petaluma before coming under the protective care of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue.