Courtesy of Working Solutions Service

All about Cats and Dogs

Our pets -- they're wonderful and exasperating, but most of us with them can't live without them! The trick is to live well with them.

To find out how you're doing, take the short, online, interactive quiz at Working Solutions in July entitled, "Are You Your Pet's Best Friend?" Your answers will give you clues about how savvy you are as a pet owner. The quiz results will then direct your further reading on the Working Solutions site related to pet ownership.

If you could use a little help, Working Solutions has just the information you need to keep Fido or Fluffy happy and healthy while developing that purr-fect relationship. The information packet, "All About Cats and Dogs" is designed to help you make the most of your relationship or potential relationship with the furry member(s) of your family. (The info is available online at the Working Solutions site or as hard copy obtained by calling them at 800-358-8515.)

Following are highlights of the packet's articles:

A child's guide to pets (or choosing the right pet)

If you are thinking about pets for your children, "A Child's Guide to Pets" may be just what you're looking for. It speaks to the positive as well as negative aspects of owning all kinds of pets ... with children in mind.

Traveling with your pet

Summer vacationers often worry about leaving their pets behind. "Traveling with Your Pet" examines the Dos and Don'ts of taking your furry friend along with on the vacation.

The warrior cat

The "Warrior Cat" talks about the cat as an aggressive animal and how you can tame or learn to live with those instinctive tendencies in your otherwise sweet, affectionate feline.

Dog training 101

"Dog Training 101" speaks to how you can develop that "best friend" relationship with your dog ...so that he knows who the boss is and you have the love and loyalty you expect in "man's best friend."

Working Solution's article library has these and additional valuable resources for the pet owner. You can find them and hundreds of other topics online, or by calling 800 358-8515 to have them mailed to you ...it's all part of the services available at no charge to Union Benefits Trust members and their families.

Working Solutions provides counseling, resources, referrals and educational materials to help Trust members and their families meet the demands of life and work.

Don't forget to check out the Virtual Information Fair throughout July.