Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the August edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month is all about the mystery behind the Rainbow Bridge poem.

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – July Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the July edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month is all about CBD and your pet.

Summertime can be fun time for many pets. But if your pet struggles with anxiety, chronic pain, or other health conditions, you may be thinking about CBD as a solution. This month’s mini FAQ about CBD can help you and your pet.

Enjoy!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – June Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the June edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month is all about pet emergencies and pet first aid.

Summer is in the air! If you make time to spend with your pets outdoors, keep them safe. Learn more about pet first aid and how to manage pet emergencies.

Enjoy!

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Nine Years Later: My Passion For Animals and My PhD πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“

2023 was the year I tossed out my plethora of research materials I saved for my dissertation. retain records Saving research papers, case studies, handouts, and scholarly journals was a requirement until five years after your dissertation is published. Nine years last month, I finished my PhD. Tossing out old documents and dated research papers.

interview tapes, spreadsheets, questionnaire
results, and so forthβ€”for no less than 5 years upon completion of their dissertation. For
safekeeping, students should store copies of data in two different locations.

And I’m also reminded that my rescue kitty, Oscar was there to help me through the dissertation process. As another “Thank You” to him and all my furry friends, I’m reposting my blog about my passion for animals and my PhD. Enjoy!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – May Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the May edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month is all about Animal Reiki, a non-invasive and complementary healing practice to promote well-being and good health for your pets.

You’ve probably heard of Reiki, it’s been around since the last century. Reiki is the combination of two Japanese words: rei “spirit” and ki, ” life energy.”

I’m always interested in different ways to help animals. And I’m excited to learn more about animal Reiki.

And since I wore my “I’m-still-a-researcher-at-heart” hat for this edition, you’ll find more useful links about Reiki.

To help us understand, I interviewed Dr. Patricia Lynn Mason, a wonderful teacher and practitioner of Reiki. Patti shared her 18-year journey practicing the art of well-being.

Enjoy!

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Long Overdue: Emergency Care For K-9 Officers (Police Dogs) πŸš”

Did you know that in many states, it’s against the law to give oxygen to a dog rescued in a house fire? Many fire fighters save them anyway. These kinds of outdated laws are changing and police dogs or K-9 officers are getting the emergency care they deserve.

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May Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

May is a wonderful month to celebrate our loving pets! And the month of May is National Pet Month. Take time to meet new animals and their pet people and post your best pet photos on social media. Best of all, keep spoiling your pets all month! Happy National Pet Month and enjoy a summary of pet awareness days in May.

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – April Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the April edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Many pet parents care for small animals. These wonderful animals can be a good fit for families. This month’s menagerie is about hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, guinea pigs and chinchillas.

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Celebrate “Tree Lady of Africa” on National Arbor Day πŸ₯³

April 30 is National Arbor Day, a celebration of trees and promoting tree planting and care. I’m re-posting my 2019 blog about Dr. Wangari Maathai, the “tree lady of Africa” and Founder of the Green Belt Movement.

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – March Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the March edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Spring is here! And it’s a great time to find new hobbies and new adventures. I’m interested in pet fish and reached out to a pet fish hobbyist.

I interviewed fish hobbyist, Camille Bates. She works for the Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS). Their motto is “Where all roads lead home…”

MARS serves pets and pet parents to find homes for lost, forgotten or abandoned animals. MARS rescues at-risk dogs and cats who are homeless through no fault of their own.

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