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Thinking of Getting a Puppy? What are the Pros and Cons?
Getting a puppy is a big commitment. If your family is considering bringing a new pup into your home you first need to make sure this is the right decision for your family’s lifestyle. A new pooch can be a wonderful addition to a family, here are some puppy pros and...
Five Plants that are Toxic to Your Pets
While we love having plants in our homes and yards we need to be aware that some of those plants are toxic to our pets. Our pets are not aware of the dangers and may chew on the leaves or flowers of these common plants. Aloe We have all seen the articles about having...
How Your Pet Sitter Keeps Your Home Safe: Keys, Alarm Codes and More
When I first started Dances with Dogs 16 years ago my husband looked at me and said, “no one is ever going to give you the keys to their home.” Thankfully he was wrong, but I took his words seriously and have made our clients’ home security a top priority. We...
Spaying or Neutering Your Dog: The Pros and Cons
As I sit here writing this my two rescue dogs, Briscoe and Kensi, are keeping me company. When my husband and I adopted them from one of our local rescue groups we didn't have to make the decision about spaying or neutering as that was already done. Here in...
Spaying or Neutering Your Cat: Why is it Important?
In a world where we all see stray cats wandering the streets, is there ever are a reason for not spaying or neutering your cat? The American Veterinary Medical Association has supported early spaying and neutering of cats since 1993. What is early? Eight to 16 weeks...
Easy Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats
I love baking for my dogs and giving them homemade dog treats is the best! This recipe is one of their favorites. It is such a quick and easy dog treat recipe that will leave your dog wanting more and I hope you will have fun making them. This is a cookie cutter...