Regular readers of this blog may recall that, a few months ago, we discussed keeping dogs outside in hot weather. More specifically, we talked about how to tell when it’s too hot for your dog to be outside. […]
November 11th is Veteran’s Day, a holiday in which we should all take a moment to thank those who have risked their life in order to serve in the armed forces. At Chimney and Wildlife Specialists, we often find ourselves dealing with animals in our day-to-day operations. In light of this fact, we thought it would be appropriate to discuss a couple of non-human veterans in today’s post. Here are two stories about animals who served—and showed incredible valor—during the world wars: […]
Summertime in Texas can be pretty brutal. Between the skyrocketing temperatures and seemingly relentless sunshine, plenty of us are perfectly content to spend as much time as possible indoors. However, while you’re trying to keep your loved ones safe, cool, and comfortable, please don’t forget about your four-legged family members. […]
July fourth will soon be upon us, and for many Americans, the only “true” way to celebrate Independence Day is with firecrackers. These small, specially designed explosives are definitely fun and exciting to wield, but they’re also loud and potentially hazardous to both humans and animals alike. Their misuse can very easily lead to injuries and extensive property damage, so setting them off is not something that you should attempt on a whim. […]
Though we spend a lot of time on this blog talking about keeping animals out of your home, many people are perfectly content to have critters living among them. We’re not talking about trying to domesticate wild animals (which a bad idea for several reasons); we’re talking about obtaining small companion animals that have been bred specifically for tameness. Rodents, like “fancy” rats and mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs can make great pets, and they’re far from the only option. Rabbits, lizards, tortoises, chinchillas…the list goes on and on. […]
One of the biggest differences between gas and wood-burning fireplaces is the amount of variety that the latter allows for. Gas fireplaces are fairly simple when it comes to their fuel source; you just use the gas line that your house is already hooked up to. Wood-burning fireplaces don’t have this limitation, so you’re essentially free to use cut wood from anywhere to heat your home. Your own backyard, the neighborhood grocery store…the possibilities are practically endless. […]