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DIY Pet Costumes for Halloween

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time already to think about costumes for those spooky parties and Trick or Treat adventures. Whether you coordinate a perfectly orchestrated theme or everyone goes as their own best creation, be sure to include your pets in the planning. There’s nothing like a dressed-up dog or clever cat…

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Moving with Dogs is an Experience

Moving can be really stressful, whether you’re relocating around the corner or across the country. Between packing, managing tons of utilities, subscriptions and providers, supervising movers, and unpacking, it’s enough to make anyone feel a bit out of sorts. This goes for our pets, too. As creatures of habit, dogs may become stressed out or…

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Working Your Pets Into Labor Day Plans

Every year on the first Monday in September, folks across the country enjoy celebrating Labor Day with parades, parties, cookouts and last minute vacations. While many of us are a little iffy on the origins and meaning of the holiday, we never want to miss a chance to make a few more summer memories before…

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Wet and Wild – How To Introduce Your Dog to Swimming

Looking for ways to beat the heat with your pets this summer? Many of your best options involve water – from sipping and splashing, to swimming and soaking. Since not all dogs are natural-born swimmers, make sure your pups are prepared before you paddle out. Unless you already know your dog loves the water, take…

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The I Do’s and Don’ts of Dogs in Weddings

With early summer comes the arrival of wedding season. And since weddings are joyful occasions meant to be shared with the ones you love, it’s not surprising that many couples want to include their beloved pets in the celebration. Thankfully, there are lots of fun and memorable ways to include your pets, whether they attend…

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May is National Pet Foster Care Month

May is National Pet Foster Care Month, which means that now is the perfect time to consider becoming a foster pet parent. By fostering a pet, you can provide a temporary but loving home for a dog or cat while opening up a space at the shelter for another animal to be cared for. In…

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A Collection of Dog and Cat Jokes

Most dogs like to have fun with a good meaty bone. But have you ever wondered whether dogs have a funny bone? Dogs can certainly be funny. They love to play, and they have a knack for helping us take life a little less seriously. But wondering if dogs have a sense of humor may…

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Spring Break Fun for Dogs

Spring Break is just around the corner, and whether you “sit” at home, “stay” close by or “fetch” a far-away adventure, dogs can take part in the fun! Often a time for fun in the sun or hitting the slopes, Spring Break can be enjoyed in any way your time and budget allow. After the…

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Speaking Your Dog’s Love Language

The idea of the five love languages was popularized by author Gary Chapman in 1995. His best-selling book talks about how people tend to express and experience love in one or two dominant ways, and how acknowledging and responding to those tendencies in your mate will bring the two of you closer. As it turns…

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Throw a Winning Puppy Bowl Party

Every year, millions of Americans gather on Super Bowl Sunday for football, food, fun and epic commercials! Even if you’re not fired up about the NFL championship game itself, Super Bowl parties are a great excuse to gather with your favorite people, and in the case of Puppy Bowl celebrations, your favorite dogs too! On…

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