February Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

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 2023, the show moved to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. The event runs from May 8 and 9.

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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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – January Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the January edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month’s edition is about our fine feathered friends, pet birds. Learn how cockatiels and parakeets can live together. And how you can keep them happy!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – December Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the December edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month’s edition is a look ahead at 2023. Enjoy 12 pet parent tips for 12 months of the year!

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Tax Breaks For Pet Parents πŸ’°

In our evolving world of pet adoption and fostering, more people are embracing pet parenting to ease their anxiety. Pets bring love, joy, laughter, and companionship to our lives. But pets also have tax benefits. Yes, the IRS allows tax deductions for specific cases.

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How To Avoid Buying The Wrong Pet Toy Gifts 🎁

The holiday season is in full swing! And there is still time to find the perfect pet toys for your pets. Do you know how to toy shop for your pet? Here’s my holiday pet parent shopping tip: Shop with a pet strategy in mind.

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – November Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the November edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month’s edition celebrates the holiday season. I wrote my Quilting For Rescue Pets blog about the small kennel quilts I sew for homeless pets. These quilts fit pet carriers for cats and small dogs living in shelters and rescues.

I reached out to interview the staff and volunteers from four rescue groups. This edition is a round up of my Holiday Heroes Interviews to spotlight these wonderful people dedicated to helping homeless animals. Enjoy!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – October Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the October edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month’s edition offers a round up of my top 5 fave blogs for October. Enjoy!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – September Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the September edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. The Fall season starts in September, which means that the holiday season is on the way. This month’s edition offers special days and gift ideas for your pet.

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Interview: Pup N’ Iron Canine Fitness Owner, Laurie Williams 🐢

This year, 2022 marks the 74th anniversary of National Dog Week. From September 22 through September 28, we celebrate the wonderful relationships between dogs and their humans!

Many of you know about my ‘bipetual’ nature – I love cats and dogs!! Oscar, my adopted rescue cat, is my best friend. And I keep a warm place in my heart for many neighborhood dogs.

I’m happy to share my interview with Laurie Williams, owner of the Pup ‘N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center. Pup ‘N Iron is a daycare, fitness, activity, behavioral training, and wellness center for dogs located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Laurie’s goal is “Building better relationships between dogs and their people.”

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Hello! Welcome to the August edition of my latest project, Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. I want to dedicate this month’s special edition to highlight an extraordinary group of folks: Beta readers.

These wonderful volunteers deserve recognition! They read my book, send their feedback, and help me improve the final version. Sending a shout out and a THANK YOU to all my beta readers this month!

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