Greetings! Welcome to the February edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. One of my fun projects is to work with different kinds of animals. So I’m planning to volunteer at a horse farm nearby. And this edition is all about adopting horses and alpacas. Enjoy!
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February Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
February is a month right in the heart of winter. This month we’re celebrating how to train your dog, dental health for pets, and responsible pet ownership.
February is generally the month for the Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show. In 2024, the show moved to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The event runs from May 11 and 14.
Another cool thing about the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is that each breed has an associated rescue group. Be there in person if you can, but the event will also be televised.
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Happy 2024! Welcome to the January edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Let’s turn the page to start the new year and look at life from our pet’s point of view. This edition is all about animal pet peeves about their humans. Enjoy!
Continue reading “Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – January Edition 🗞️”When Kitty Stops Using the Litter Box 🐱
As any cat parent knows, cats can be stubborn. Cats generally have five types of personalities.
Cats can be dominant and take over resources like toys or food. They can also be insecure, shy or skittish. Other cats are social butterflies and easy going. Some cats are spontaneous and respond differently in any situation. Finally, cats can be curious or nosy.
Whatever type of personality, your cat communicates in her own way. She sends a message when she leaves you a clue outside the litter box.
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Welcome to 2023! January is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a month to walk your dog, change a pet’s life and rescue a bird.
All month long you can train your pet and celebrate a special anniversary for Seeing Eye Guide Dogs on January 29.
Continue reading “January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Autumn Pet Safety Tips 🎃
Fall is in the air! Schools are opening and families are getting ready for the holiday season. Fall is a wonderful time of year, but pet parents should be aware of the hidden hazards that come with cooler weather.
Continue reading “Autumn Pet Safety Tips 🎃”Interview: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Founder, Doreen Jakubcak 🐶
In celebration of Adopt A Senior Pet Month in November, I’m re-posting my interview about Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary. Enjoy!
The month of November feels like the true holiday season has arrived! This month, we celebrate National Senior Pet Month and the ASPCA’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Senior pets are as gentle, loving, and loyal as any younger pet.
In celebration of all senior pets, I’m happy to share my interview with Founder and Director, Doreen Jakubcak. Out of love for Marty, a rescue dog who forever changed her life, Doreen created a wonderful and loving home for senior pets called Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary.
Continue reading “Interview: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Founder, Doreen Jakubcak 🐶”November Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
The month of November is the middle of the holiday season. It’s a month to honor our military veterans, give thanks, and promote animal awareness events.
November animal events celebrate shelter animals, senior pets, and pet awareness.
Continue reading “November Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Holiday Fun: Doggy Campgrounds 🏕️
Dogs love the great outdoors! Pet parents and their furry pets can now enjoy the outdoors safely together. Try a doggy campground designed for canines and their human caregivers.
You won’t find a description of a doggy campground in Wikipedia, but these safe doggy spaces are popping up around the country.
Continue reading “Holiday Fun: Doggy Campgrounds 🏕️”Mobile Veterinary Clinics Pros and Cons 🚚
In the United States alone, over 393.3 million are living in their forever homes. Worldwide, over 1.1 billion pets live with their pet families. Pets need veterinary care and mobile veterinary clinics are stepping up to fill the gap.
Mobile clinics give veterinarians the benefit of running a business. And pet parents everywhere are taking notice of alternatives to the traditional veterinary clinics as the only source for pet care.
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