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International Guide Dog Day- April 25th
Apr 19 2018
You have probably seen them around town, in the grocery store, or at the park – the cute puppies with the colored vests identifying them as guide dogs-in-training and asking you not to pet them. Or…
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April 8-14th is National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week!
Apr 12 2018
What exactly is the job of Animal Care and Control Personnel (also known as Animal Control Officers)? Aren’t they “just dog catchers”? Visions of the dog catcher taking Tramp away to ‘the…
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The Importance of Puppy Socialization
Apr 11 2018
Bringing home a new puppy is such an exciting, joy-filled time! With a puppy comes a lot of work, but the time and effort that a family puts in during the early weeks of the puppy’s life will pay…
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April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
Apr 05 2018
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. When it comes to heartworm disease, dogs are probably the first pets that come to mind. Although dogs are the pet most commonly affected by heartworm, cats…
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Tick Awareness
Mar 29 2018
As spring approaches, we are all happy to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. But, as the temperature warms and the snow begins to melt, ticks become active. Learn about ticks and what you can…
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International Puppy Day - March 23
Mar 22 2018
March 23rd is International Puppy Day! It’s a day not only to celebrate all the wonderful ways puppies bring joy to our lives, but a day to encourage adoption. Because really, is there any better…
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Pet Poison Prevention Week - March 18-24
Mar 15 2018
Pet poisoning may not be on the minds of many pet owners, but it occurs more commonly than you may think. As the weather turns warmer, and you spend more time in the gardens and start spring cleaning,…
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Canine Influenza Virus – Update
Mar 08 2018
Both Canada and the US have a growing number of confirmed cases of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). As of February 20th, 34 states had at least one confirmed case of CIV. Northern California and Nevada…