Author: Elaine Sgroi
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TIPS ON ADOPTING A DOG
Adopting a Dog How do I find someone who will be compatible with me? Who will be “on the same page” as me? Who will be my friend? Perhaps these are some of the thoughts that go through your mind as you consider adopting a shelter dog or adopting from a dog breeder. You…
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SEVEN TIPS TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE ON FOURTH OF JULY
7 Tips to Keep your Dog Safe on Fourth of July You’ve probably already heard the signature pops, shrill whistles and booms in your neighborhood that signal the onset of Fourth of July celebrations. However, your dog may not be in the same celebratory mood as you. Perhaps, you’ve seen your dog seek out…
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PREVENTING HEAT STROKE IN DOGS
Summer is upon us and so is the heat. I’m sure we’ve all seen a dog panting heavily in a car with the windows cracked or a few inches down in the parking lot of the grocery store. We hope that the owner returns soon and wonder, “Does leaving the windows cracked an inch or two…
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How to Find a Good Pet Sitter
Do you find yourself worrying about who will take good care of your beloved pet while you are away on a trip? Are you hesitant to leave your dog at the vet’s because he hates going there to begin with? Do you worry about leaving your pet in a boarding kennel in a strange environment…
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HOW TO FIND YOUR LOST DOG
Our pets are like family. They are family. When you arrive home and they are not there to greet you, you immediately get a sinking feeling in your stomach as you call their name and there is no response. At least, I do. Before you go into panic mode, make sure they are not somewhere…
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First Love
We’ve all had first loves, whether they be human or animal. My first loves were horses and dogs. Reading books such as Black Beauty and Ladd, A Dog, cultivated a deep love for both horses and dogs along with an intense desire to learn as much as I could about them. Dogs shared their lives…
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Dedication
This blog is dedicated to our animal companions, both canine and equine, who share their lives with us. We have a great privilege in caring for them. It has been said that life is a journey and indeed it is. We do not always know what lies around the next bend or curve, but one…