By Carol Frischmann, author, Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pet Care

Bette Hanson and co-pilot Sascha share my concern about the #1 environmental problem concerning pets. That problem is pets losing their original homes.

In any economy, millions of pets lose their homes each year, but with the sagging economy driving foreclosures, families often need to find someone else to care for their pets; county shelters try to fill that role. Did you know that much of the...

On May 5, Proctor & Gamble announced that it was purchasing Natura Pet Products, an independently run, family owned business with premium pet food brands including Innova, Evo, California Naturals as well as Karma and Mother Nature. 

The reaction was immediate from long time supporter, and NPE co-founder, Lindsay Condefer, owner of premium retailer, Chic Petique when she pulled their product from the shelf.  Animal trainer and animal advocate, Michelle Frumento was equally concerned and proac...