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Category Archives: Pet Parenting & Training

The Healing Power of Cat Purrs

The Healing Power of Cat Purrs

Looking for some cat purrs? We’ve got plenty. Check our  at the shelter and get your unlimited prescription of cat purrs today!
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  • Categories: Pet Parenting & Training
  • Tags: Cats
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  • Author: JJ
Aging Gracefully With Daisy

Aging Gracefully With Daisy

Daisy has always been eccentric. The first time I saw her scrimmaging with her littermates, she was pushy and aggressive, and I couldn’t resist her.  Upon arrival at her new home she quickly laid down the ground rules for Barclay,…
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  • Categories: Pet Parenting & Training
  • Tags: Cats, Dogs
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  • Author: Jeremy Robinson

How to Introduce a New Cat to the Resident Feline

First impressions matter, right? It can’t be stressed enough how important it is to properly introduce a new cat or kitten to your resident feline friend. If the new cat is not introduced properly, it is more than possible that…
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  • Categories: Pet Parenting & Training
  • Tags: Cats
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  • Author: Joanna Tang

Positive Reinforcement Training: People are not rational, but dogs are

I often buy plane tickets up to a year in advance. Within that year, something almost always comes up that causes me to change my plans. Then, I have to buy new plane tickets or pay outrageous prices to change…
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  • Categories: Pet Parenting & Training
  • Tags: Dogs
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  • Author: JJ
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Mourning the Loss of a Pet

A member of our family has just put to rest their magnificent 12 year old Golden Retriever Rudy. Their dog was born on 9/11 and so they named him after the Mayor of New York. Rudy was a vital member…
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  • Categories: Pet Parenting & Training
  • Tags: Cats, Dogs
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  • Author: Jeremy Robinson
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