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Why you should adopt an older pet

Oct 31, 2022 11:42AM ● By Jenna Kretschman

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Choosing to add an older pet to your family comes with many benefits.

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4 tricks and treats for keeping your pet safe this Halloween

Oct 03, 2022 12:23PM ● By Jenna Kretschman

As you gear up for a wicked-fun Halloween with your grandkids, don’t forget about your pets! Follow these tips to keep your pet safe among the festivities.

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Planning for your pets in an emergency

Aug 30, 2022 10:13AM ● By Jenna Kretschman

Here are a few ways you can prepare your pet for a disaster.

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Septuagenarian buys a puppy

Aug 01, 2022 02:43PM ● By Edward A. Joseph

I argued with myself for over a year, and eventually my heart told me to override my brain and that I indeed needed a dog in my life.

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Your cat's strange behavior explained

Aug 01, 2022 01:32PM ● By Jenna Kretschman

If you share your life with a feline, you’ve probably wondered about strange behaviors

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Teach your cat tricks with clicker training

Jun 01, 2022 03:31PM ● By Jenna Kretschman

Clicker training can be used to teach a cat almost any behavior. Here are 3 steps to clicker training.

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Is my cat an adventure cat?

May 03, 2022 10:36AM ● By Sara Ferguson

Doing fun things with your cat can enrich his or her life and deepen your bond. Here's how to determine if your cat is an adventure cat.

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Kitten season is here

Apr 01, 2022 02:21PM ● By Jenna Kretschman

Spring means one thing to animal shelters: It’s kitten season! Here are 4 ways you can help animal shelters care for them

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Fostering: a fun alternative to permanent pet ownership

Feb 24, 2022 02:02PM ● By Jenna Kretschman

When a 15-year commitment into the future isn’t feasible or fair to promise to a furry friend, fostering through a local animal shelter is a fun, short-term alternative.

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Make a promise to your pets on “Valentags” Day

Jan 25, 2022 10:26AM ● By Marti Benson

Because our pets are our hearts, let’s double check their tags and microchip information this Valentine's Day

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Advice for vacationing with your dogs

Dec 22, 2021 03:25PM ● By Marti Benson

Now’s the time to pre-plan your travels in 2022. Do what it takes to make sure your dog (and you) have an enjoyable vacation, whether you’re together or apart.

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Fospicing: Give shelter pets a loving final home

Sep 27, 2021 11:19AM ● By Anna Stout

Local shelters frequently need special “fospice” homes for terminally ill or elderly pets like Chipeta, who aren’t great candidates for adoption.

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