Pets and retirement

We love our pets. It must be true because Americans spent $60 billion on them last year alone! Pets can make wonderful companions and caregivers believe that they can help extend our lives. Who hasn't experienced the calming effect of a purr or a playful pup?

The recent sad events in Louisiana remind us that we need to be mindful of all the loved ones with which we share our homes, including the four-legged, winged or creepy crawler variety. Here's some advice from FEMA on how you can prepare in a worst case scenario: Pet safety