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Golden Years: Adopting and Loving a Senior Dog

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…to learn as much about a potential new family member in terms of mental and physical health as well as past history with other pets, small children, teenagers, or a…

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A Wish List for Puppies

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Ocean in Brooklyn and since so many people had dogs, no one drove fast. Everyone knew the dogs were out chasing each other and playing doggy games. Now the world…

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The Best Puppy for You: How to Make the Choice

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading Time: 3 minutes Choosing a puppy is a momentous decision. Here’s what to consider. My friend Andrew wants a huge dog, a Newfoundland or perhaps a Mastiff.  His wife,…

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From Pup to Show Dog: How It Happens

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…sounds like thunderstorms and sirens. Puppies learn that strange sounds are not scary. Once in their new homes, puppies continue to receive proper socialization. During fear periods, which can vary…

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The Cost of Cat Companionship

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Reading Time: 4 minutesReading Time: 4 minutes From aww-dorable kittens to Zen seniors, our feline companions provide us emotional comfort, unconditional love, and priceless purrs. If you’re one of the estimated 42.7 million…

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Adopt a Pet Online? Here’s How Shelters Are Making It Work

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Michigan Animal Rescue League “rents” puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs for Zoom meetings, birthday parties, and happy hours by setting up a camera in a playroom; a 15-minute appearance costs…

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Create a Fear Free Environment by “Catifying” Your Home

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…for the humans who live there, too,” says Kate Benjamin, founder of Hauspanther and coauthor with cat expert Jackson Galaxy of New York Times bestsellers Catification and Catify to Satisfy….

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Puppy Socialization Risks and Rewards

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…continue well into adulthood to maintain positive associations with new and familiar objects and situations.1 Keeping each experience brief and positive is crucial to success. Puppies who aren’t socialized properly…

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Celebrating National Mutt Day: Helping Shelter Pets Find Homes & Stay Healthy

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Mella’s products, pet parents can keep an eye on any abnormal fluctuations and work with their veterinarian to maintain their pet’s health. Encouraging Adoptions by Empowering New Pet Parents Shelter…

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7 Ways To Help Senior Dogs Stay Safe And Feel Good

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…to make a visual connection. Be sensitive to his loss of sight when exposing him to new situations. Remember that it will take him longer to feel confident in new