It’s common to assume that shelter animals are “broken pets,” but what is the reality? In this blog we hear from Melissa Arbitman, a senior dog trainer who has spent a decade providing behavioral-focused training to dog shelters across NYC and has seen how trust and communication help them thrive.

In this blog, we hear from  Veronica Lundh, a college administrator a rescue pet mom on how rescue pets have made the best pets she has ever had…and the fulfillment that comes in saving a life.

This is the second blog in a special series that highlights Cotl’s namesake pet. In this blog, we have “T” for Thor, a very special cat that changed the life of our founder, Sean Valle, forever.

Saying goodbye to our pets is incredibly difficult. In this blog, we hear from Dr. Benson, founder of Paws Into Grace, about her experience as a vet with end of life and tips to create a comforting experience when it’s time.

Training your dog can feel like quite the undertaking, and how necessary is it anyways? In this blog, we get to hear from Sam and Mya Wolf from Wolf Hill Kennels about why dog training is important, how to start at home training, and the reason your dog wants it too!

This is the second blog in a special series that highlights Cotl’s namesake pet. In this blog, we have “O” for Odin. We get to hear from our founder, Sean Valle, about Odin and how this special cat made such an impact on Sean’s life.

Chickens can be wonderful pets, but can you really bond with a hen? We get to hear from Hillary Baggett, a mom of three kids plus almost 30 backyard birds about the unexpected bonds her and her family have formed with their chickens.

It’s all about better health and stronger connection! In this blog we hear from Tara Bickel, the founder of Tara’s Tasty Pet Treats about her process into the world of creating homemade pet treats, the advantages, and things to look out for.

This blog is the first in a special series that highlights Cotl’s namesake pet! Starting off, we have “C” for Charlie and we get to hear from our founder, Sean Valle, about who is Charlie and how she changed the way he viewed pets forever.

Have you ever taken your cat on an outdoor adventure? In this blog we get to hear from Emily Hall, creator of KittyCatGO, and learn about the benefits of enriching a cat’s life is through adventure!

Meet Dréa and her service dog, Bowie! In this blog, we learn about this incredible bond, the crucial role Bowie played for Dréa, and the power of unconditional love.

Holistic care can lead to an even healthier life! In this blog, we hear from Dr. Jeff Feinman, VMD, a vet who takes a holistic approach to pet wellness showing us the benefits of incorporating energy healing into the care of our pets.

Meet Melannie, a bird mom who’s feathery children offered her a whole new purpose! In this blog, we learn from Melannie how her birds have changed her life as well as the benefits and challenges of bird stewardship.

A deep dive into crate training! In this blog, we learn from two dog trainers, Brian Ferguson and Sian Lawley-Rudd, all about crates and how best to crate train your fur baby!

Patience & love goes a long way. Meet Vanessa and Arlo and learn about the journey together! With a bit of time and adapting, the once shy Arlo came out of his shell and has built an unbreakable bond with Vanessa.

Goodnight, sleep tight… with your pet? In this blog we cover why some pet parents choose to snooze with their beloved companions, the potential benefits, and even some drawbacks. Pet parents have their reasons–what’s yours?

Boone was Spencer’s soul pet, and that’s something he’ll cherish forever. Spencer opens up about his journey with Boone and their unbreakable bond. Honoring Boone with sweet memories!

Robin Deans is a FluentPet communication advocate and button user, using words to communicate with pets! Robin shares her experience and resources to help all pet owners talk with their pets.

Lawns and gardens are wonderful places to spend time with your pet, but we want to ensure that it is a healthy, safe space to play! In this blog we will go through some different things to watch out for to make sure that your pets can enjoy the space with less risk.

Meet our founder, Sean Valle! Sean tells us about how his love for animals began, the importance of pets in his life, and why he started Cotl.