Local meetup group bring dogs and people together
There’s a dog meetup group in Madison that’s open to dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Madison Magazine - June 2022
33 pet sitters, boarding facilities, dog day cares in the area
Whether it’s a local boarding facility, a pet sitter or a doggy day care, make sure your companion is cared for when you’re not at home.
10 places where you can treat your pet
These local stores offer a way for people to spoil your pets.
Local pet walkers provide breaks for dogs during the day
It’s recommended that dogs get between 30 minutes and two hours of exercise a day, so that’s when a professional dog-walking service may come in handy.
A locally written hiking guidebook focuses on dogs at Wisconsin's State Parks
“A Dog Lover’s Guide to Hiking Wisconsin’s State Parks” by the University of Wisconsin Press features recommended hikes in 47 Wisconsin state parks.
Five beverage businesses that were inspired by dogs
Fun and relatable branding is made easy when there’s a dog in your logo and products.
Can we emotionally connect with our pets through music? Some researchers say yes.
If music does indeed soothe the beasts, savage or otherwise, how would a cat respond to music composed especially for them?
How to say goodbye to a pet
Anyone who has ever loved a good pet will tell you there are few relationships more rewarding — or losses more agonizing.
18 Madison-area rescues, fosters and shelters
If you’re looking to foster or adopt — or are interested in volunteering — consider one of these area organizations.
Foster families facilitate a smooth path to adoption
Foster-based rescues help get animals out of shelters, and they allow organizations to learn more about an animal’s personality and needs to better match them with their forever homes.
Adopting Fred: Behind Beth Skogen's recent addition to her family
“Rescuing Fred, it just aligned with all of my values at the moment,” Skogen says. “It all just kind of came together perfectly.”
Rescue Spotlight: Underdog Pet Rescue
In the past 10 years, Underdog has kept thousands of animals off euthanasia lists and in good health.
Editor's Note: We’re just pet people
Our team has been excited about this special edition for close to a year, and we’ve been stockpiling story ideas for months to fill an entire magazine, front to back, with pet-related content.
Yellow Dog Deli creates healthy meals for furry friends using human-grade ingredients
At Yellow Dog Deli, you won’t be able to step up and order a pastrami on rye for yourself, as this business is intended for the four-legged customer.
Janesville-based Mama’s House Vintage creates specialty dog crates that double as decor
The crates are made to double as tables or countertops and some include built-in shelves to hold decorations or dog accessories.
UW School of Veterinary Medicine is paving the way for healthier animals, people and the planet
The vet school sees 30,000 patients each year, but that's far from all the veterinary medical hospital does for the community and beyond.
History Lesson: Jaywalking Chicken on University Avenue
On University Avenue in 1931, a chicken crossed the road. Why?
Roach: Toy Story
"We, meaning my wife and I, are in an interesting phase. We raised three children and ushered them off to college. They are now working professionals. They have their own homes and lives."
In Memoriam of Dr. Linda Sullivan
Before her February 2022 death, the professor emeritus helped found numerous charitable initiatives and taught an estimated 2,500 future veterinarians.
TacoCat Creations crafts brightly colored catnip toys to make cats and their humans happy
All of TacoCat’s products are made by hand and uses catnip in small batches to maintain the potency.
‘I’d rather be flying dogs'
Middleton’s David Tan used to fly a military rescue helicopter. Now the retired pilot spends his free time (and his own dime) flying rescue animals to their new homes.
6 locally made pet-themed products
This month's hot list features Megan Stout's magnets, Rupert & Co. bandanas, Pandana's collars, Rescued Woodworks' dog feeders, Petphoria's clothing and S.V. Medaris' art.
Guest essay: Permission to revel
The mandate to experience joy despite life’s suffering is one of the greatest gifts of pet ownership.
Four places to enjoy beers with your dogs
These beer-forward businesses will gladly welcome your fur baby into their dog-friendly spaces.
