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Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. In the United States, although about 63% of households have a pet (American Veterinary Medical Association), each year between 5-7 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters nationwide. Sadly, more than 2/3 of these former pets are euthanized according to the ASPCA. Adopting a dog from a shelter saves a life. Even if you’re thinking of buying  a purebred from a breeder, check your local shelters first – about 25% of shelter dogs are purebred. You may even find a breed rescue center in your area. Not only will you be doing a good deed, you’ll have a loving companion for life. Whether you’re announcing Click to Read more…

Mindy

Happy Howl-o-Ween!

HALLOWEEN CAN BE A TREAT FOR PETS, TOO When it comes to Halloween (October 31), the focus is on jack o’ lanterns, costumes, decorations, and other spooky and scary stuff. But while you’re passing out the candy to the trick-or-treaters, don’t forget to take some safety precautions for your pets if you don’t want Fluffy or Fido to have an unhappy Howl-o-ween (or Meow-o-Ween)! Here are the top five ways to help keep your cat or dog safe on Halloween: Under no circumstances allow your pet to eat chocolate, or they may suffer theobromine poisoning, which can be fatal. In addition, any candy with artificial sweetener (Xylitol) can also cause Click to Read more…

Mindy

Boss’s Day: Top Five Gifts

A holiday meant for employees to show appreciation to their supervisors, managers and bosses, National Boss’s Day takes place each year on October 16th, and is considered as much a part of workplace morale as National Administrative Professional’s Day. “A good manager is a man who isn’t worried about his own career, but rather the careers of those who work for him.” —H.S.M. Burns Giving a greeting card and a gift shows  how much you appreciate the person who leads your office. Of course, consult your Human Resources Department if you’re not sure about your company’s rules on gift giving. Don’t know office gift giving etiquette in general? Here’s a Click to Read more…

Mindy

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“Women agonize… over cancer; we take as a personal threat the lump in every friend’s breast.” —Martha Weinman Lear, Heartsounds More women die of breast cancer every year than any other cancer except lung cancer Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed  cancer in women Although a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer doubles if she has a close relative (mother, daughter, sister) who has had breast cancer herself, 70-80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no history of the disease in their families October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to educating and raising awareness of breast cancer, preventing cancer, and the importance of early detection that Click to Read more…

Mindy

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