Pets

Tips for keeping pets safe on Halloween

Rita R. Robison / October 28, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Halloween is just around the corner. It’s a fun time for adults and children alike. But […]

Easy, cheap costumes for your dog on Halloween

Rita R. Robison / October 25, 2011

By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer for Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger Cats loathe costumes but some dogs revel in dressing up

Top 10 costumes for kids, adults, and pets for 2011

Rita R. Robison / October 25, 2011

By Rita R. Robison Are you planning to dress up for Halloween this year? More adults are wearing Halloween costumes

How much does it cost to own a pet?

Rita R. Robison / October 1, 2011

The kids have been nagging you to buy a dog or cat for years. Now, you finally think you’re ready.

Recall of the Week: Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters due to fire and laceration hazards

Rita R. Robison / April 24, 2011

By Rita R. Robison United Pet Group is recalling about 1.2 million Marineland Stealth and Stealth Pro aquarium heaters. A

Hoover uprights dropped from list of recommended models in Consumer Reports latest vacuum survey

Rita R. Robison / February 15, 2011

For the first time in years, Consumer Reports’ latest vacuum report doesn’t include Hoover among its list of recommended uprights.

Tips for traveling with your pet this summer

Rita R. Robison / July 12, 2010

It’s summer, and since more Americans will be traveling due to the economic recovery, it’s likely that many will

What animals chew clothes?

Rita R. Robison / August 5, 2009

To get the chemicals out of new clothes, I hang them outside before I wear them. Yesterday, when

More than 135 animals surrendered at Connecticut’s first amnesty day for exotic pets

Rita R. Robison / July 29, 2009

Among the 135 animals turned over to state officials Saturday at Connecticut's first exotic animals amnesty day were 15 boa

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for bargains in May on mattresses, appliances, spring clothing, cookware, bedding, and more.

2. Be careful of fees when you use buy now, pay later for purchases.

3. Take a look at these financial terms that people don’t understand, which are costing them nearly $1,000 a year.

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