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7 Tips and Tricks to Moving with a Pet

As we all know relocating with a family can be an extremely exhausting and tedious task that no one looks forward to; however, have you ever imagined how stressful a move can be on your four-legged family member? FlatRate Moving, a company who has been seamlessly relocating the U.S. for the past 20 years, knows it’s imperative that you do ...

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Cool Apps for Dog Owners

Taking care of Fido just go a whole lot easier thanks to technology. Dilemma: You need a last-minute pet sitter There’s an app for that: DogVacay No one likes leaving their pup in a kennel while traveling. Ditch the guilt and give Fido his own vacation! With the new DogVacay app, pet parents can make reservations on the go with ...

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Tips for New Pet Owners

When it comes to introducing a new pet to the family, not everyone knows the correct questions to ask. From potty training to introducing multiple family pets, knowing how to prepare for and train your new pet can be quite a challenge. To alleviate new pet owners from stress and promote responsible pet ownership, Heidi Ganahl, CEO and Founder of ...

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Only the Dog Knows for Sure

Ollie and I had just begun a walk along the shore of Atlantic Beach when we both spotted a trio of unleashed dogs. As we neared the pack, I tightened up on Ollie’s leash, knowing he’d be lunging to meet his fellow canine brethren. The first dog that approached growled and snapped at Ollie almost immediately. I could see what ...

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The Path to Wisdom

By Debbie Kalata At my collegiate cusp, I agonized with that nebulous thing called the rest of your life. I wanted it all, everything from architect to artist, doctor to designer, lawyer to linguist, right-brain, left-brain, definitely whole brain. While I ended heavily invested in finance and economics, it took Mac to foster growth in areas I lacked confidence. He ...

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5 New Years Resolutions You Can Keep

The numbers vary from survey to survey, but it’s safe to say that the majority of New Years resolutions are never kept. Forget about those promises to join a gym, we’ve got some doggy resolutions that will be easy to keep. I resolve to not get angry at my dog when it’s my own fault. If you know your dog ...

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Canines for Clean Water

Did you know that by simply cleaning up your pet’s feces you can help keep our waterways clean from bacterial outbreaks and keep algal blooms at bay? Pet waste is a serious water quality and public health issue anywhere you go. In the Wilmington area, stormwater runoff washes bacteria, parasites, viruses, and nutrients from pet waste directly into our river ...

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What Kind of Dog is That?

What kind of dog is that? As the proud mother of three mutts I get asked that question a lot. I usually answer with, “The best kind, a rescue.” Of course then people love to try and make guesses as to the ancestry of each of my dogs. Ollie is probably a greyhound with a little bit of black lab. ...

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Lost and Found Pet Tips

Many People ask, what are some tips when I have lost or found a dog or cat or another kind of animal.  Here are some tips, we also have a comprehensive list of tips on our main site, www.lostandfoundhound.com. Lost and Found Tips Tip 1:     Search your property thoroughly and the property of the homes on either side of your ...

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Fighting Fleas

The last few days have been beautiful – warm, sunny spring days.  These beautiful days you want to spend as much time outside as possible.  Unfortunately, nice warm days also bring the summer bugs.  I got my first mosquito bite yesterday while spending some time enjoying the outdoors. Of course, in our house, we are far more concerned with how ...

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