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Pet Adoptions: Kittens, Special Needs and Senior Cats Too! 🐱

The month of August seems to be a peak season for kittens. Weather permitting, kitten season can run from spring into winter. I volunteer for a local animal rescue, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC). Since late July, I’ve processed adoption applications mostly for kittens. But I’m excited to share that more people are also looking for senior cats or special needs cats!

Fat Cat Awareness Month 🗓️

August is the month for back to school activities for the kids and vet visits for your kitty.

This month celebrates special days for cat appreciation. I’ll add another special event to the list: Fat Cat Awareness Month.

PAWS Act (Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers): Help for America’s Veterans 🎖️

America’s veterans deserve all the best services we can give them. Many veterans served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Gulf War or the Vietnam War. But between 11% and 30% veterans (more women than men) suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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

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 These kinds of outdated laws are changing and police dogs or K-9 officers are getting the emergency care they deserve.

PAWS Act (Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers): Help for America’s Veterans 🎖️

Celebrating Adopt A Senior Pet Month in November 🥳

The holiday season is a time of celebration. I’m happy to celebrate Adopt A Senior Pet Month in November to help senior pets find their new families.

“To create a pet parent community to encourage adoption of rescue and shelter animals. We want to help pets find their forever homes.”

My mission statement keeps me focused on helping animals. Many shelter and rescue animals are senior pets all looking for a furrever home.

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.”

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition 🗞️

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!

Affordable Vet Care: An Affordable Alternative 😷

Veterinary care is expensive for any pet. Many pet parents have trouble paying for vet care, especially emergency vet care for their pets. Is pet insurance the answer? Are there other options to pay for costly veterinary bills?

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – July Edition 🗞️

Hello! Welcome to the July edition of my latest project, Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Outdoor fun for your pets means keep them cool and bug-free. This edition is about protecting your kitty from UV exposure and bug bites outdoors.