by Richmond Petlover on February 11, 2012 · 1 comment
According to the American Dental Association 80% of us brush our teeth everyday. Our pets, however, do not. It is estimated that only 1 out of 10 pet owners make sure that their pets’ teeth are cared for. It is also estimated that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of gum disease [...]
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The sun was shining on Bryan Park this Sunday, and Pet Lovers were out in force to participate in the first annual Mutt Strutt hosted by FETCH-a-Cure. Teams were honored for raising funds to help continue the organizations work of helping to educate the public about canine cancers, as well as providing financial support to [...]
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As the proud owner of two pit bulls, I couldn’t be more grateful to the wonderful groups in Richmond who do so much to improve the lives of this misunderstood breed and the people who love them. One such group, RAL’s Gracie’s Guardians, is hosting a screening of a new documentary which “investigates the myths [...]
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Pet Lovers. Hot Wings. Cold Beer. Sounds like a great Saturday night, huh? Mark your calendars for this Saturday, October 15th, and plan on coming out to the first annual ROCKtober fest, hosted by ROCK (Rescue of Chained K-9s) at Bubba’s Restaurant, located at 4000 Williamsburg Road, Richmond VA, 23231. ROCK, an organization that frees [...]
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Despite a drizzly morning, the 5th annual “Bark in the Park” was a fun day for attendees, and a successful day for the Henrico Humane Society and the animals in their care. More than 1,000 people attended the family friendly event in Deep Run Park, and the day’s attractions included a 5k run and a [...]
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I love animal mascots – from the RCA puppy to the Taco Bell chihuahua (I’ll even admit an affinity of the Pets.com sock puppet dog). Some of my favorites include The bull terrier mascot of Target,”Bullseye” (though the original mascot was named Smudgie) The mischievous Coppertone puppy Wells Fargo embraced the dog as a symbol of security [...]
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