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At first, the phone call Kerrville Pets Alive! received stunned Karen Guerriero, the president and cofounder of the rescue organization based in Kerrville, Texas. The area is ground zero for the tragic floods that surged through the state in July.
Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s story in The Dodo.
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Do you have a dog facing physical challenges? The key to caring for your four-legged family member is to be realistic about their condition and for you and your dog to adapt to the change.
To read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal, click here.
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Confident, resilient, and outgoing dogs typically make the best family companions, but first, assess your household's traits to ensure you're the right fit for the dog.
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Though you may have seen pictures, memes, and videos on social media about drunk dogs, we have a simple public service announcement on behalf of all canine-kind: Dogs should not booze it up. Why?
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more than 451,000 calls from pet parents last year who needed immediate answers: Could what their dog gobbled down cause a life-threatening problem? The organization crunched its data and just released its annual list of what pets managed to ingest the most.
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You’re scrolling through your social media feed, and a heartbreaking video of a trembling, filthy, emaciated dog with the saddest, haunting eyes stops you in your tracks. The post says, “Bella needs medical help. Please donate to our rescue…” But you’ve never heard of the organization.
What do you do? How do you know the group is a legitimate nonprofit? And that Bella will get the care she needs? Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
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Need a professional to drive your dog cross-country? Choosing the right pet transport service is critical. You're putting your dog's life in an animal mover's hands.
How can you pick the right one? Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
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Canines are known for their many odors—but when your dog’s paws smell like Fritos, and no one opened a bag of corn chips (because surely your dog would have alerted you to the exciting sound of a plastic food bag opening), the Frito-feet scent can be puzzling.
Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in Chewy.
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Record numbers of dogs and cats are in shelters across the United States. Some facilities are euthanizing animals because they don’t have the space to house them all.
How can you help? Read Watchdog Mary’s article in The Whole Dog Journal.
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We've all been there: You're on a call while your dog looks like they're telepathically messaging you, "Take me for a walk." Or they start barking, whining or chewing your shoe.
They're bored. What can you do? Watchdog Mary’s article in Chewy has 20 boredom busters to do with your dog.
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To know a Siberian Husky is to love them. But as with every dog, the breed is not without their challenges. To read about the top ten behavior problems you may encounter and how to handle them, click here for Watchdog Mary’s article in Chewy.
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It's the phrase pet parents dread hearing from their veterinarian: "Your dog needs to wear a cone..."
How can you get your dog used to the cone? What are cone alternatives?
A dog bite takes a split second to happen, and if your dog bites someone, it can haunt you, your dog and the person who was bitten for a long time. What should you do?
Click here to read Watchdog Mary’s article on Chewy’s Be Smart website.
Want to become a pet sitter? You need a big heart, patience, and a bit of business know-how.
Watchdog Mary covers it all in her award-winning article originally published in Dogster magazine:
Clever scammers prey on your love for animals.
How can you avoid falling for a pet scheme? Read Watchdog Mary’s article originally published in Dogster Magazine:
One in three pets ends up missing in their lifetime.
Help get Fido back home safely by reading Watchdog Mary’s article originally in Dogster Magazine:
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From training to bonding and enhancement, cat treats can work wonders, but know when and when not to use this tasty temptation.
To read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in Catster Magazine click here.
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The stakes are high. If you die without a will or trust for your pets, they could end up meeting you at the Rainbow Bridge sooner than they should.
Not many people like to talk about death. But if you died today, who would take care of your pets? Do you have a plan?
Experts say having an estate plan for your pets — a will for your dog or a pet trust — isn’t morbid or only for the wealthy; it’s smart — and could even save their life.
Read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in Dogster Magazine.
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Having many layers of protection — alarms, cameras, vigilant neighbors, a barking dog — can help keep your home safer, but training a dog to hurt an intruder is not a good idea and can make you liable.
Click here to read the rest of Watchdog Mary’s article in Dogster Magazine.
