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Holiday Foods that are Harmful to Pets
The Holidays are just around the corner and we are all looking forward to indulging in our holiday favorites. We are likely to have many...


Why Do Dogs Go Crazy After a Bath?
Original Blog written by Hannah Gilman and published by The Dog Peop le by Rover.com If you give a dog a bath… He’ll probably go crazy....


4 Fun and Easy Ways to Bond with A Senior Dog
Guest Blog by Robert Thomas, Founder of Marvelous Dogs There is a persistent myth that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." To some,...


5 Pet Safety Tips For Halloween
This October, ensure your furry family members are safe during the Halloween festivities! Check out our 5 Safety Tips for a fun and happy...


Why You Should Spay / Neuter Your Pet
If you have ever visited a shelter, you'd know there is a clear overpopulation of homeless pets. By spaying or neutering your pet, you’ll...


10 Things To Do To Prevent Losing Your Beloved Pet
Our hearts ache for every family who is missing their pets. While some ‘lost pet’ stories end up happily ever after, others are not so...


Guidelines for Encouraging Positive Pet Behavior
Whether a dog or cat, pets can be your best friends, and why shouldn’t they be? The amount of love and affection they shower on us is...


5 Easy Steps to Train Your Kitten
Training your kitten can seem like a real head-scratcher, but it's not! While having a kitten around the house brings so much fun and...


Our HSNT Dog, Max
Max is the best dog we have ever had. He’s also a former shelter pet. Becoming parents to a shelter pet can be an adventure. My boyfriend...


11 Pet Friendly Houseplants
We get a lot of news about toxic plants, flowers, and fragrances in our homes. The sad realities of pets who accidentally ingest these...


When is a Puppy Considered an Adult Dog?
Original Blog published by The Dog Peop le by Rover.com Puppies grow up so fast. One day they’re falling asleep in your lap, and the next...


How Hot Is Too Hot? Here’s What You Need to Know to Prevent Heatstroke in Dogs
** Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Original Blog published by The Dog People by Rover.com Heatstroke is a potentially...


What Do I Need When Adopting A Cat?
Adopting a cat is so exciting! For any new cat owner, the list of supplies one needs when adopting a new cat or kitten can be long. How...


How To Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer
It sure is hot out there! Temperatures surged all across the U.S. this week, with most states experiencing temperatures over 90 degrees....


Introducing a New Pet Into Your Home
Guest Blog by: Hazel Bennett Bringing home a pet can be one of the most exciting moments for you, your family, and your animal. However,...


What's Your Dog's Love Language?
The five common love languages actually translate quite well to dogs, once you see it from their perspective. No matter what’s going on...


Introducing Your New Puppy To Your Senior Dog
Adopting a new puppy is an exciting time! But, you may be wondering how you will help your older dog at home adjust to your new bouncing...


A Complete Cat Adoption Checklist
Guest Blog Post By: Melissa Kauffman Are you thinking of adopting a cat? Giving a pet a second chance at love is a noble thing to do....


Puppy Barking: How to Train a Noisy Puppy to Quiet Down
Yappy puppies can be very irritating to their owners and neighbors. If you need some advice in training your yappy pup to turn down the...


Benefits of Adopting a Shelter Dog
Guest Blog Post by Garrett Yamasaki, Blog Writer & Founder of We Love Doodles The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

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