by Elizabeth Silverstein For Olivia Farrelly and her boyfriend, David, bringing home their dog was the easy part. The pair, together for five years, had first come up with some name options. “Last year, my boyfriend and I had talked a lot about getting a dog when we moved in together,” Olivia explained. Then they … Continue reading She’s Always Doing Things that Make Us Laugh: Client Spotlight on Pepper
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Preparing Your Pet for the Holiday Season
By Lindsay Root, CPDT-KA The holiday season is here, and if you are anything like me, you are already feeling a mixture of excitement and nervous anticipation. As many of you may know, I have a wonderful, but fearful, dog whose nightmare is people invading his home while joyfully singing and dancing. But don’t fret! … Continue reading Preparing Your Pet for the Holiday Season
She Trusts Us and We Trust Her: Client Spotlight on Frankie
by Elizabeth Silverstein Two tragedies led to Frankie, the 22-month-old Golden Retriever. The first, an Amtrak derailment in 2015. It was after the derailment that Bob Corrigan, on-site with the Philadelphia Fire Department, met Wyatt, a Golden Retriever search dog sent to assist with the crash. Bob had always wanted a Golden since he was … Continue reading She Trusts Us and We Trust Her: Client Spotlight on Frankie
A Peaceful Autumn with Your Pup
By Kat Kelly It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, there is a chill in the air, and everything is pumpkin spice or cider flavored. It’s the perfect time to get out and take a stroll or open the windows and let the fall breeze dance through your house. Dogs love this … Continue reading A Peaceful Autumn with Your Pup
He’s Just a Lot of Fun: Client Spotlight on Harry
Harry, the English Cocker Spaniel, sleeps a bit odd.“He’ll sleep on his back with all of his limbs hanging out and spread, up in the air,” his owner, Cailin Heilig, shared.
Her husband, James Vinson, added, “We’ll just look and be like, ‘How is that even remotely comfortable?”