Pet health insurance policies can vary greatly. The policies can be customized for particular pets or families. Just like with human health insurance, Some pre-existing conditions may be exempted and policy costs can vary with age and health of your pet.Some companies that offer policies include the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and the AKC Pet Healthcare Plan that offers 60 days of free coverage to newly registered dogs. Check with your veterinarian. If you don’t have pet health insurance, you may want to check it out and see if it makes sense for your family and your pets!
Please help us find her.
Reward for her safe return.
Family Dog Missing since 8/28. Went missing from Montclair, VA but could be anywhere by now.
Lab/Pointer Mix named Tera.
White with brown spotted ears. Weighs approximately 60 pounds.
Wearing a red collar with tags when she went missing.
Possible sightings in Clifton, VA earlier this week.
We miss her very much and are very worried about her. If you see her, please respond call 215-514-0197.
Thank you.
Labor Day marks Summers unofficial end………enjoy your holiday weekend!
WHAT IS LABOR DAY?
How did it come about? What does it mean?
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
The Best Friends Pet Care Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., has 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space (17,000 feet of it air conditioned), 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor play space, and a dog park for the exclusive use of pet resort clients and their pets. So, while you’ re off with the family having fun, your furry friend can have fun too….
“Overnight boarding rates for dogs begin at $37/day ($34 if you’re a resort guest) and go up to $76 ($69) for the VIP suite. Cats are a little less pricey, starting at $23/day ($21) for overnight boarding in a two-level condo and going up to $32 ($30) for a four-level condo. The à la carte items vary: 10 minutes of playtime for your pup will run you $8 (but if he can play in a group, you can get 30 minutes for $15), while your kitty can get tuna on Ritz, cookies and milk or an activity toy for $3.”
(Jeff Castle and his silky terrier Cooper run together several times a week.)
In the September issue of Runner’s World there is a great article on running with your dog. It lists the breeds that are the best running companions, how to train your dog to run with you and some of the necessities to have with you while running. If you enjoy running with your pooch, you will love the article and video/photo shoot…..
On Thursday, September 2 from 5 PM – 8 PM, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be hosting a fundraiser Doggie Happy Hour at the Hotel Monaco’s Jackson 20 bar and restaurant. They will be supporting and raising funds to: cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and to improve the lives of patients and their families. There will be complimentary gourmet doggie snacks with plenty of fresh water bowls for all the canine friends! Come and help support a great cause!
Belle is a 4-5 year old spayed black AMERICAN cocker spaniel who is ready for her forever home. She has been through quite a journey and was an insecure dog when she came to her foster home in August 2009. She did not want to be touched and would sit, staring and stiff, sometimes shaking, and watch her foster mom carefully. She spent a lot of time in the yard at first, preferring to avoid much contact.
Belle gradually transformed into the most amazing dog. Smart as a whip, she learns things with zest. She is much more calm and affectionate now,yet not cloying or a cuddler. She sleeps on her foster mom’s bed most nights and has her favorite chair during the day. She loves to fetch balls and try to get food out of appropriate toys. She is extremely good in the house, completely housebroken and the only thing she will get into is the wastebasket to chew up paper. (She also is a “bag inspector” and will empty such receptacles to see what is there for her). She’s very alert and a great watch dog. She travels well in a crate in the car.
Belle gets along very well with other dogs and, in fact it, would be great if she had a canine playmate. Belle is fine when seeing cats up close but has a VERY strong prey drive and small critters are not safe around her. She loves to be out in the yard stalking squirrels.Belle’s one major drawback is that she is NOT safe around, even the most well behaved, children. Although Belle has a lovely coat, she’s been shaved down for the summer.She does require gentle patience to groom.
The perfect home for Belle would be with an active experienceddog person, that has a background in positive training methods. . Belle could be a good performance dog, e.g. rally or agility, fly-ball, tracking or maybe even free-style.
Belle is very healthy although she does have a very mild heart murmur that is highly unlikely to cause any serious problems or affect her life span
Some conditions for Belle’s adoption are that a potential adopter must be able to travel to meet her, and for her to meet their pets. Her foster mom prefers that this be a drive of 4 hours or less so that she can come back to her foster home easily if for some reason things don’ t work out. Belle comes with a huge assortment of toys (they all end up in the backyard) and tennis balls.
If you would like to make an appointment to meet Belle or ask more about her, please call Marsha Wallace at 703-548-7641 or e-mail her at ecresqr@comcast.net
$20 - Owner Ticket
$5 - Dog Ticket to benefit the Washington Humane Society
Pups in the Park seats are available in the Outfield Gallery (Sections 301-303). Purchase a discounted ticket for you, your family and your favorite family pet and support the Washington Humane Society -100% of all $5 dog tickets will be donated!
“It is the Human Condition to Love.
It is Love that Changes the Human Condition.
It is the Love of one Human that can Change a Nation.
It is that Love which empowers one Nation, to save man’s best friend.”
~ Colleen Paige - Founder of National Dog Day
The most common symptoms of a dog with allergies are:
Chewing and biting on the tail, leg, paws and stomach
Frequent sneezing or coughing
Recurrent itching
Hives
Rashes
Diarrhea or vomiting
Hives, rashes and stomach problems like vomiting or diarrhea could be an indication of a more serious problem and should be seen by a veterinarian.
Some allergies may be seasonal. Fleas are worst in the Summer and can cause rampant itching. Spring and Fall tend to be worse for mold, hay fever and other airborne problems.
Flea bites are a common cause of discomfort. Some dogs are allergic to the flea’s saliva.
Some warning signs that your dog has fleas are:
Dark brown specks of flea dirt in your dog’s coat
A gray, dust like film in your dog’s bed may be flea eggs
The presence of a red bumpy rash on your dog’s stomach or hind legs
