We’re finding that some newspapers are hosting terrific pet blogs so from time to time, we may highlight ones that we like. So far, one of our favorites is Tails of the City by Amelia Glynn from SFGate.com. While Amelia focuses on pets in the Bay area of California, many of her posts are informative and amusing no matter where you live – and she updates frequently, so it’s worth checking out. Here are a few recent posts that we enjoyed:

The mirthful Maine Coon cat – Amelia offers a fascinating overview of this charming breed with photos, a photo gallery, and links to other resources. This post was part of her Breed of the Week feature – check out some other dog and cat breeds by scrolling through the archives.

Flea collar chemical fallout – Amelia discusses a new report that highlights the risks that toxic chemicals in flea collars can pose to pets and to children who play with pets. She also Links to Green Paws, the Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) campaign to help consumers find the safest flea control products on the market.

There’s no place like home – the heartwarming adventures of a dog named Tinker Bell and how she found her way home.