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Mr. D sits quietly in the busy waiting room. The handsome tabby and white cat has an appointment with Dr. Rosalie Gibson of the Richmond SPCA Wellness Clinic for an exam and annual vaccinations. Benita Chalmers, Mr. D’s owner, made his appointment online to bring him in for his rabies vaccination, and to have a [...]

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If you, like me, own a dog who has bouts of “inappropriate chewing,” you may have a few pairs of pants laying around your home that are missing some essential parts. Like the crotch. As I am a crafter, it’s been hard for me to throw these pants out. Surely they could be put to [...]

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“No longer will any pet go without the care it deserves. Here at Helping Hands, our mission is to see that no animal goes without surgical or dental care due to prohibitive high costs. When someone else says we cannot or will not, Helping Hands says We Can and We Will!” -Helping Hands mission statement [...]

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DIY Dog Collars

by Sarah on January 10, 2011 · 11 comments

I think most pet lovers would admit to wanting their dogs to reflect their owner’s sense of style. However, stylish collars can get pretty expensive, especially if your dog has a larger-than-average neck. After watching hours of HGTV with my mom and sisters over the winter holiday, I was filled with the “DIY” spirit. Examining [...]

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Homemade Sweet Potato Chews

by Sarah on December 4, 2010 · 0 comments

I’ve been experimenting with homemade meals and treats, and with my stepdad’s dehydrator at my disposal I decided to tackle sweet potato chews. The dogs snap up sweet potato chunks like they are candy, so I figured this would be a great way to supplement their diet with a healthy alternative to rawhide chews. I [...]

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The benefits of cooking for your dog

by Sarah on November 9, 2010 · 3 comments

Yesterday, I walked into my house and was greeted by the mouth-watering aroma of turkey simmering in the crock pot. Tender chunks of sweet potatoes lent a dash of color to the bubbling pot. The meat was cooked to perfection – so tender that it came apart as I pulled it from the crock pot. [...]

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