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June 7 - 12th Annual Pets on Parade, Friday, June 7, 2019. Join FETCH a Cure at the gorgeous Main Street Station in downtown Richmond for our 12th celebration of the Pets on Parade Benefit & Auction! Pets on Parade is one of FETCH a Cure’s signature ...

Seasonal Hazards

Each season poses its own danger to pets and their well-being. Keep your pet safe, while still enjoying all the fun that each season brings. Fall/Winter Fatty Trimmings and Bones While it can be tempting to treat your pet to a decadent treat around the holidays, doing so ...

Dog Park Safety

There are many benefits to having access to dog parks. In densely populated areas with heavy traffic and leash laws, it can be difficult to stimulate your dog’s need for safe socialization and exercise. Dog parks give us and our dogs the freedom to run, ...

The Scent-sational Dog Nose.

By the facts alone – a dog’s ability to smell is amazing. Their noses are powered by 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to about six million in us. And the part of their brain devoted to analyzing smells is 40 times greater than ours. ...

Anxiety and Veterinary Visits

It’s normal for pets to be anxious when they visit the vet, right? While common, it should not be accepted as a norm. Dr. Marty Becker has been an advocate and champion for “Fear Free” veterinary visits and has helped usher this new initiative into ...