An unexpected blessing during this unusual year has been the beautiful bonding time with existing or new furry family members. Our critters have experienced the ebbs and flows right along with us, and while many have flourished with the added time with their human parents,...
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With the seasons changing and holiday festivities quickly approaching, there are lots of questions that come up around pet’s health and comfort. As always, when in doubt, ask your personal veterinarian for specific guidance on your pet. How do I keep my pet comfortable in the...
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Halloween is a wonderful time of celebration for kids and adults alike. As much as we want to share the festivities with our pets, it’s important to follow some important guidelines in order to keep our furry friends happy and safe this October. Keep candy in...
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Sugar slid from the bag with a swoosh, sending puffs of smoke as it filled the bucket. “Halfway,” he said, “halfway is all we need.” Water slopped and sloshed filling the remaining space as he looked around for something to stir the grainy contents. A...
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PROTECT PETS THIS SUMMER WITH LIFE SAVING TIPS Keep pets out of the car! Despite the warnings, every year, pets die after their owners leave them in a parked car that overheats. Within just a few minutes, a car can get dangerously hot and lead to...
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We would sit, my grandmother and I, for hours. She would tuck my brave one in her chest, holding him so tightly, I was sure it was her heartbeat that lulled him to sleep. And I, I would sit with my legs tucked under me,...
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Heaven offered a protective blanket as my brave one set off to that distant place where his soul is settled. He sets off not knowing my gaze does not veer until he disappears from sight and even then it lingers for a few minutes longer...
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The singsong nursery rhymes I learned when I was a little one are the very ones I taught my babies sitting on the kitchen floor, back up against the cabinets, when they would crawl into my lap and flop their heads on my heart. My...
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The twinkling lights that traced roof tops and defined the trees splayed across yards have long been dimmed and replaced with wispy curls of smoke floating from chimneys. Mother Nature has folded into herself and is not fooled by the chance day that may prove...
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I turn the bend and settle into a stride as I approach the hill. All too often it is right at this bend that one of her favorites queues up and Taylor Swift is telling me I belong to her or Carly Rae Jepson is...
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