The NatiPets Blog
Pet care tips, heartwarming local stories and expert advice, refreshed all season long.
The Cover Story: Keeping Rabbits in Cincinnati, Featuring the Flemish Giant
A guide to keeping rabbits in Cincinnati, from housing and climate to diet and vet care, plus a spotlight on the gentle giant of the bunny world.
By Kira Tackett
Not All Pets Are Furry: Meet Marshmallow The Snake
Meet Marshmallow, a Snow Western Hognose snake and social media star helping people overcome their fear of snakes and rethink the human-reptile bond.
Cincinnati Nature Center: Bobcats in Ohio
Bobcats are quietly returning to Ohio. Learn how these elusive predators shape healthy forests and how the Cincinnati Nature Center helps people understand them.
Cool Critter Outreach
How Cincinnati's Cool Critter Outreach uses hands-on animal experiences and rescued exotics to turn fear into curiosity and teach responsible animal care.
Pet Spotlight: Duke and Rudy
Two miniature dachshunds living the good life by the Little Miami River, including Duke's rescue from a puppy mill and the loving home they share today.
Monarch Watch: Raising Monarchs, Raising Hope!
A firsthand look at raising and tagging monarch butterflies through Monarch Watch, the science behind their migration, and why milkweed matters.
Don Klekamp Honors Family with Transformational Gift to Pets In Need
Cincinnatian Don Klekamp makes a transformational gift to Pets In Need in honor of his late wife Marianne and their Westie, helping families access vet care.
obLITTERators: Cleaner Parks, Safer Walks
How the Cincinnati Parks Foundation's obLITTERators litter cleanups keep parks and pets safer, plus practical outdoor safety tips for every dog walk.
Biodiversity: How to Make a Small Wildlife Pond
A step-by-step guide to building a small backyard wildlife pond that invites birds, insects, amphibians, and other creatures into your garden.
Publisher's View: Have a Great Summer Everyone
NatiPets publisher Matt Tackett thanks advertisers and readers, shares family news, and welcomes readers to the Spring 2026 edition.