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Wondering how to raise a happy healthy puppy in an apartment? Here are 8 tips for creating the perfect environment for your pup!

Puppyhood is a time of exploration and learning. It's a time for your new furry friend to start getting used to the world around them and for you to learn all about taking care of a pup. There will be plenty of challenges along the way, but it's also a lot of fun! This guide is here to help you make the most of your puppy's first few months. Enjoy! Stages of puppyhood Puppies are so cute and cuddly, it's hard to believe that they grow up so fast! The developmental process is usually divided into weeks, with pups experiencing...

Does your pooch have a sensitive tummy? Does your kitty have an allergy to something they’re eating? Maybe your furbaby is getting older or they have a medical condition that requires a special diet. It’s awful when your pet is out of sorts and you’re not sure what to do to help. So we’ve put together a list of the most common reasons that your cat or dog might need a special diet and what you can do to help.Of course, it goes without saying: please check with your vet if you have any concerns about your pet’s health. When...

Has your beautifully behaved pooch suddenly turned into a howling, shredding demon when you leave them on their own? Does your mild mannered pussycat sing an aria for the neighbors when left by themselves? If the answer is yes, your furry friend might be suffering from separation anxiety. With kids going back to school and relaxing restrictions pulling many of us back in the office, we have to leave our four-legged friends on their own; in some cases for the first time in their lives. Whether you adopted a puppy or kitten during your stay at home or your long-time...

Love your fur baby?  Desperately want to give every abandoned critter a loving home but there’s no room at the Inn? So how can you help? There are lots of ways: donate, volunteer, maybe even foster animals in need of shelter. To help find your fave way to support our furry, four legged friends, we’ve put together a list of 10 local charities that do outstanding work rescuing and caring for animals in need.   1.  BCSPCA  Probably the best known animal shelter, they help all animals:  furry, feathery, scaly, large and small, exotic or ordinary with several locations in the...