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Splash and her prom posse

Promposal

April 17, 2017

It’s prom time once again. That time of year when 16, 17 & 18 year olds get dressed up, put a corsage on a wrist and try not to stab someone when pinning on a boutonniere.  But before that eventful evening, someone has to offer a promposal.   Promposals come in all shapes and sizes just…

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bowls of dog food

Prescription Pet Food: Why Is It So Expensive?

April 7, 2017

Sadly, almost every pet parent has been to the veterinarian for some reason and ended up having to purchase prescription pet food.  After picking yourself up off the floor when you realized the pet food costs more than your monthly home food budget, you purchase the food and while still cussing under your breath head…

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union

Looking at Colleges and Your Pet

March 31, 2017

I’m spending this week with 2 of my 3 children who are high school juniors looking at colleges on the East Coast.  Now what does this have to do with your pet you’re wondering?  Well, shockingly a lot. As I walk around these campuses, watch the hustle and bustle of the late teen and the…

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Campy with the Pet Camp Express van

Dog Bite Prevention

March 26, 2017

A big part of preventing a dog bite is being able to assess the situations when it is appropriate or not appropriate to approach a dog. Hope you enjoy!

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napping cat

News Flash: Cat Ownership Not Linked to Mental Illness!

March 20, 2017

We know, you’re thinking WTF?  But we don’t make this stuff up and haven’t you wondered if the crazy old lady with all those cats was actually crazy?  Well breathe easy, because as reported in Science Daily, new research from the University College London has found no link between cat ownership and psychotic symptoms.  The…

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Better Than a Brother or Sister? A dog!

March 15, 2017

Perhaps this is not news to any parent with more than 1 kid and at least one pet; but it turns out that having a pet is better than having a sibling!  According to a study conducted by the University of Cambridge and published in the Journal of Applied Development, having a pet provides greater…

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