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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Perhaps one spring morning, standing in the drizzle with a plastic bag, waiting for your dog to poop, it may dawn on you: caring for a forever friend is not always a party.  In between tail wags, treats, and games, opening your home to an animal friend will also require time, care, attention, and clean […]

A recent Harris Poll confirms that the animals in our homes are part of the family – a belief that holds true for 91% of  U.S. households.  That may not surprise you, but are they a part of vacation plans, too?  A 2011 Summer Pet Travel Survey found that 60% of people with companion animals travel with […]

Dogs just want to have fun!  That’s a great job, and that makes dogs awesome company for humans and each other.  Dog parks provide a terrific opportunity for dogs to exercise and socialize, but unleashed doesn’t mean off the hook. Canine or human, everybody has that one friend who goes a little too far, right? […]

March.  The days are a little longer, but it’s still too cold to open a window.  It’s been a long winter, and everyone is getting a little stir crazy, including your indoor cat friend.  Even the newest cat toys are ignored in the basket, and your fiery feline companion is bouncing off the walls. Almost […]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]There are lots of explanations offered by people who surrender an animal to a shelter or go about the difficult choice to re-home. The below highlights are offered, while incomplete, as a starter list to consider before adopting a companion animal.  If you know someone considering their first bff  (best furry friend) share these thoughts […]