4 easy ways to pest-proof your home

Don't give pests the opportunity to cozy up indoors with you this winter.

(BPT) – It’s late and you’re in your favorite, cozy pajamas. You get in bed and pull up the warm comforter. You turn out the light and are just about to drift off to sleep when you hear a noise coming from the attic. You sit up to listen, but it quickly goes quiet again.…

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5 reasons you’ll love your next vacation

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(BPT) – The big skies and open spaces of the American West have captured the imagination for hundreds of years. Whether it’s the beauty of a desert sunset or the cold majesty of snow-capped mountains, there’s something about the landscape and the clean air that reinvigorates the spirit. Seeking relief from the hustle and bustle…

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Subaru Encourages Dog Lovers to #OptOutside

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Subaru of America announced that, through its partnership with REI, it is bringing together two passions of Subaru drivers, the outdoors and pets, to invite dog lovers everywhere to #OptOutside with their four-legged friends on Black Friday. Subaru is encouraging millions across the country to #OptOutside with their pets and share their outdoor adventures on…

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The Lincoln Apartments Pet-Friendly Apartment Complex of the Week

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If you’re looking for an apartment community that offers a pet spa…The Lincoln Apartments fits the bill. They are this week’s Pet-Friendly Apartment Complex of the Week. Colleen was visiting from the corporate office and gladly accepted the award on behalf of complex. About The Lincoln Apartments Situated in one of the city’s most vibrant…

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#Purrsil Campaign Lends a Helping Paw to Cats in Need

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Persil® ProClean®, Henkel North America’s newest premium laundry detergent brand renowned for its exceptional stain-fighting, whitening and freshness, is shaking up the historically-predictable laundry category with the release of their new #Purrsil Digital and Social Media campaign, celebrating the most discerning critics of clean laundry: cats. The campaign is fuelled by a simple idea: cats…

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Pup Obsessed?

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Pet lovers are invited to a book signing by the renowned founder of The Honest Kitchen, Lucy Postins.  She will be at Bentley’s Pet Stuff in Arlington Heights, Ill., with her new book, “Dog Obsessed,” a guide for creating happier and healthier lives for dogs. Bentley’s Pet Stuff, a leading natural pet food store, will…

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Rabies: It May Be Closer To Home Than You Think

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(BPT) – A Common Misconception There’s a common misconception that rabid wildlife exists solely in rural parts of the country, far from the hustle and bustle of urban and suburban life. Unfortunately, the existence of rabid animals is likely closer to home than you may think. In 2014, more than 6,000 rabid animals in the…

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Celebrate 100 years of majesty with a visit to a national park

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Insider tips for a weekend at a national park site (BPT) – It has been 100 years since an important American institution was born. On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson and was established as a new federal bureau to oversee the country’s national parks and…

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Feed backyard birds this season for the greater, global good

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(BPT) – When you fill your bird feeders and put fresh water in the birdbath this season, you’ll definitely be giving your feathered friends a helping hand. But you could also be serving the greater good! Take note of the birds that visit your yard, and you’ll be ready to participate in the Great Backyard…

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Oberlin Court Pet-Friendly Apartment Complex of the Week

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Oberlin Court is Raleigh Pet Sitter’s pet-friendly apartment complex of the week! Pet families have an exclusive building that is pet-only. On-site pet stations and exclusive pet-friendly events making living at Oberlin Court ideal for dog and cat lovers alike. Raleigh Pet Sitters owner Lindsay Laughnan presented Ashley with Oberlin Court, with their award and…

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