I come from a small town, and our community strongly encourages shopping locally. In fact, one of our town slogans is to “Shop Local. Eat Local. Live Local.” That’s a good mantra to live by when you want to see local mom-and-pop businesses flourish amid big box stores and chains. However, there’s one local business I just …
Why I No Longer Shop at My Local Mom-and-Pop Pet Store Read More »
For this week’s Social Dog, we’d like to introduce you to a sprightly pup named Castiel, who’s fast becoming a rising star on the Instagram scene. As a Samoyed, he’s an eye-catching little chap, and he likes to introduce himself as a “happy dog” with a mischievous side who wants nothing more than to be “your …
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I remember as a child that our family dog, a Toy Manchester Terrier named Skeeter, had double pneumonia. As a second grader, I didn’t know what that meant, but hearing the tone of my dad’s and the veterinarian’s voices, seeing Mom’s tears of worry, and witnessing the length of Skeeter’s hospital stay made me realize …
How to Know If Your Dog Has a Respiratory Infection Read More »
With more than 100 Best in Shows under her collar, it’s no surprise that Rumor (aka GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn) won the Best in Herding Group title at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last week. The German Shepherd lives with owner/handler Kent Boyles, handler Liz Oster, and their combined family, but she’s also …
Rumor the German Shepherd Charms Family, Friends, and WKC Judges Read More »
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