3 Things to Think About To Find Your Dog’s Exercise Needs

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Exercise. It’s an activity that many humans dislike, but undertake begrudgingly. Many dogs, on the other hand, love going out for walks.  Exercise is important for animals too, particularly for dogs that live in apartments and don’t always have the opportunity to run and play outside. But, how much exercise does a dog need? That…

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Boredom isn’t just a human problem

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Does your dog get into things he’s not supposed to? Does your dog sleep a lot? Does your dog drive you crazy when you’re trying to do other things? All of those could be signs of boredom. When the weather is less than walk-friendly, it is even more important to keep a dog entertained and…

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A Pet Sitter Can Do So Much More than Feed Your Dog

For many people, a dog is like their child, and leaving them alone to go on a vacation or even a day trip can cause anxiety. If this sounds like you and your furry friend, Raleigh Pet Sitters has a solution: hire a professional pet sitter. Then you will not have to worry that your…

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The L Apartment Complex of the Weekend!

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The L Apartments this week’s Pet-Friendly Apartment Complex of the Week award. Staffer Karen accepted the award from Raleigh Pet Sitters owner Lindsay Laughnan. City living, modern amenities. Be a part of the excitement. Life Beyond Your Walls For those looking to experience, and not just live in, downtown Raleigh, The L’s brand new apartments…

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Stockton Employees Contribute to the Protection of Turtles From Extinction

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I Saved a Turtle Today! The Stockton Company, which specializes in the development and marketing of botanical-based biopesticides, visited the PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation in the Dominican Republic during an annual company conference, where a vast majority of Stockton’s employees had the privilege of taking part in a project to save sea turtles that nest on…

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Hispanic Pet Owners in the U.S.: 20 Million and Growing

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The rising influence of Hispanic Americans on the U.S. food & beverage industry as well as on financial services has been well-documented and undeniable. What’s been less discussed is Hispanic’s dramatically rising profile as pet owners—a trend that has been gaining momentum over the past ten years, according to Hispanics as Pet Market Consumers, a…

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More than 50 animal welfare groups will receive grants

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The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, announced the names of 54 animal welfare organizations receiving grant funding through the annual Holiday Wishes campaign. This year, a total of $750,000 in grants will be awarded – including one $100,000 grand prize, and a series of finalist awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support the…

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Why pets make terrible Christmas presents!

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Christmas is fast approaching and along with it comes the tradition of giving and receiving presents. This is the time when most think: what am I going to get him or her for Christmas?  Well, as cute and tempting as it is, giving a pet as a Christmas gift may not be the best idea!…

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Dogs Who Have Been Used As Experimental Test Subjects Start New Life

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Just in time for the holidays, Beagle Freedom Project (BFP), a national animal rescue and advocacy organization, has secured the release of seven beagles who were used in horrific laboratory experiments in Boston. Laboratories typically will not release the animals, but BFP works with the laboratories to give them a second chance at life and…

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