Nadine Singel never tried to train her bulldog to skateboard. When you see him surfing the concrete with such passion and skill, it’s hard to believe that he picked up the sport by watching neighborhood kids skateboarding. You’ll love George’s story. Also, senior pets are often the most undesirable pets to adopt. But seniors actually make great pets. So says Kim Skarritt, founder of the Silver Muzzle Cottage, a rescue and hospice for older dogs. She’s committed to making the last months of a pet’s life comfortable and happy. Also, anyone looking to cash in on the booming pet products business would be smart to investigate making pet treats, which have outpaced both dog and cat food in the last five years in the US. New research shows that pet treat sales increased by 29%, growing to more than 4 billion dollars of the retail pet products industry. Also, if you are one of the many people who just love Halloween, you may already have your pet’s costume. But if you don’t, we have your list of the top ten costumes for pets this year. It turns out that this year you’ll likely be seeing a lot of cats that look like dogs and dogs that look like cats. About 20% of pets will be parading around in costumes this Halloween. Also, Pet World Insider Robert Semrow says many pet parents have heard of, but may not truly understand what Rabies is or how it can affect our pets and us. Rabies is a serious illness that can have fatal consequences. This is one of those illnesses that you can be very proactive with. Have a strategy and understanding of the risks to you and your pets.