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Dog Swim Safety
Jul 19 2018
Summer is in full swing! Trips to the beach are a welcome weekend getaway to beat the heat for everyone in the family – Fido included! Or maybe your backyard pool beckons your dog on hot summer…
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Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15th
Jul 12 2018
Have you made a fire evacuation plan for your family? Did you include your pets? July 15th is Pet Fire Safety Day – a reminder to pet owners to include their pets in fire evacuation plans and to…
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Do Cats Really Use Their Whiskers to Measure Space?
Jul 05 2018
Whiskers! Some of us may have heard that cats use their whiskers to measure space – if the whiskers fit, so does your cat – but is this really true?! In short, yes! …
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Thunderstorms and Fireworks
Jun 28 2018
As summer swings into full gear it’s a good time to consider the effects of the booming noise from fireworks and thunderstorms on dogs. …
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Summer Road Trips with Your Pet
Jun 21 2018
You have worked hard all year and summer vacation is almost here! The big question is, are you prepared to travel with your pet this summer? Some vacations are well-suited to include your furry…
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June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
Jun 14 2018
With “kitten season” fully underway (yes, kitten season does exist!), shelters will soon be full of cats and kittens in need of loving homes. Late spring and early summer is the time of year when…
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June is National Pet Preparedness Month
Jun 07 2018
This year has already brought severe weather to parts of the globe. Heavy snow and strong winds hit the southern and northeastern United States in early January, while Australia has been experiencing…
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International Hug Your Cat Day
May 31 2018
June 4th marks International Hug Your Cat Day – a day devoted to hugging cats around the world! Most cat owners don’t need an excuse to show their furry companion some love, but June 4th is a good…