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PET FRIENDLY EVENTS

August 18 - Clear the Shelters - National Pet Adoption Event! LCAS will offer FREE Adoptions from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 39820 Charles Town Pike, Waterford, VA 20197 www.loudoun.gov/animals August 19 – The Puppy Plunge by SPCA of Anne Arundel County is from noon to ...

Pawsitive Healing Energy with Reiki

Reiki is not a cult, religion or magic. It is a powerful universal healing energy for the mind, body and spirit that can benefit all living things. Rei, comes from Japanese characters meaning “universal”, and Ki meaning “spirit or energy”. It goes back to over ...

Understanding Pack Behavior in Your Small Dog

We’ve all done it. Referred to our little dogs as our “furry children”. After all, our pets want to be and should be a part of our families. We treat them like babies, dress them, dote on them, and give them endless love and attention. ...

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 ...

Experience Matters

While you may trust a friend or neighbor to look after your pets, there are some pretty good reasons for hiring a professional to do the job, instead. Experience. Whether we’re dealing with hairballs or gaining the trust of a shy pet, professional sitters have seen ...