Keeping Pets Safe during the 4th of July Festivities. Wow, Summer is here!! Warm weather, picnics, gatherings and of course the 4th of July fireworks. Fireworks can be troublesome to pets and may cause all sorts of issues. More pets run away on the July 4th weekend than any other weekend throughout the year. I will outline some ideas to keep your pet safe during the July 4th holiday. But
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Be Mindful Every day is a reminder to be mindful and present. What does that mean? It means being present, paying attention to what I’m doing and focusing on the task before me. If I am doing dishes, I am enjoying the process. If I am making my bed, I am present and aware of the soft sheets and the wonderfully fresh smell of clean linens. When I am walking
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I can’t believe it’s been a year already! It feels like I saw the email yesterday and drove 3 hours to go and get you. I remember that first look, that tug on my heart. I knew I wasn’t leaving the shelter without you. It has been such an adventure. This sweet and uber goober moved right in. Benji snuggled his way into my bed and right into my heart.
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As time winds down on Christmas Eve, I am enjoying my first Christmas with Benji. He has no idea Santa will come tonight, bringing him lots of toys and a new bed. I can’t wait until the morning. I have no idea what his past holidays were like, but that doesn’t matter. What matters is now. That is the lesson he has been teaching me all year. Now is all
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My Favorite Time of the Year! The ‘BER’ months have always been my favorite time of the year. The new school year, football, cooler weather, bonfires, apples, pumpkins, flannel, that crisp smell of fall and the holidays always make me smile. This time of year always reminds me of how beautiful it is to let things go and to hunker down for a long winter of reflection before the Spring
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What a long trip it’s been and I am back, ready to go! I took an unexpected “longer than I wanted to” break from Black Dog Bakehouse. I moved back to Michigan in June of 2019 and put the bakery on hold intending to start back up within 6 months. Well crazy things happened and COVID was the first hindrance, kitchen remodel was the second, finding a home was the
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Brusha, brusha, brusha. Let’s talk about your pet’s tooth and gum care. How many of you regularly brush your pet’s teeth? Once a week, once a month, never? Keeping your pet’s teeth and gums in tip-top shape is all about maintaining their health and well-being. Inflamed gums and diseased teeth are much more than painful, they are dangerous. When your pup has periodontal disease the bacteria in their mouth can
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Why does your pet need a healthy source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids? Your pet needs Omega-3 essential fatty acids because dry, over processed pet food just doesn’t cut it in the vitamins and minerals arena leaving your pet with inferior pet food. Since dry dog food is processed using high heat, the Omega-3 essential fatty acids get denatured. In other words Omega-3 essential fatty acids along with other nutrients,
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More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Let’s keep our pets safe this holiday with these few simple tips. Make sure your pet’s tags are up to date and that a collar is visible at all times. Have your pet micro-chipped and chip information up to date. Have a current photo of your dog just in case they get out. Walk
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I was skeptical about Bach Flower Remedies. I mean honestly do they work; they do seem a bit woowoo? Well, yes they do, I tried them and I am completely convinced, woowoo and all. I had visited my Naturopathic doctor to review my test results and after our hour long session we talked about my stress and anxiety. She handed me a form and asked me to check off anything
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