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June 21 marks the fifteenth annual Take Your Dog to Work Day! This fun holiday, which is officially “hosted” by Pet Sitters International, is a great opportunity for pet owners to share their love of pets and encourage pet adoptions. Before your pack up your pet and head to the office, try out these tips… Read more »

The dog days of summer are almost upon us!  Sunshine and longer days allow us to spend more time with our pets outdoors, so whether your take your pup camping, hiking, or to the beach, keep these tips in mind for a safe summer: Hydrate Your Hound Your dog should consume about one ounce of… Read more »

If you’re like many pet owners, it’s hard for you to leave those sad puppy dog eyes at home every time you run out for errands or a bite to eat.  These days, it’s not uncommon to see pups accompanying their owners to restaurants, bars, nail salons, and more. I think this is great, but… Read more »

As the weather warms up, your pets are probably spending more time outside and may be bringing some uninvited guests back in with them – fleas and ticks! As a long-time pet owner, I know from firsthand experience that there are few things worse than finding a flea on your dog, except maybe finding one… Read more »

As someone who has made a career out of a love for taking care of pets, I am thrilled to find out that there is a week dedicated to the appreciation of pet sitters! Today, there are accommodations beyond our wildest dreams available for our beloved pets, including hotel suites, airlines, restaurants, and more!  Despite… Read more »

If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit on YouTube watching pet videos. I wasn’t too surprised to find that silly pet videos aren’t a new trend at all – check out this video from 1932, called “Just a Singer.” What a talent! What’s your favorite funny pet video?… Read more »

I read this beautiful story and knew I had to share, because it illustrates the amazing bond between people and their pets, and more than that, it illustrates the reason that we, APAW, are here today. The photo below is of John Unger and 19 year old Schoep, who suffers from severe arthritis.  Unger takes… Read more »

The Federal Trade Commission hosted a Pet Medications Workshop in Washington DC last month to examine the ways pet medications are distributed to consumers.  I had originally been asked to attend on behalf of APAW and take part in a panel discussion, but was unable to due to the incredible industry response and lack of… Read more »

Hello and welcome to my blog for APAW, Advocacy for Pets and Affordable Wellness.  I’m Barbara, and I live in Orange County, California, where I started a pet service business after quitting the corporate world to dedicate my life to pets.  Like many of you, my husband and I have experienced the financial strain of… Read more »