Karen N. Peart

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Would You Rent a Pet?

For those who adore animals but are too busy to make a long-term commitment to a precious pet, a new rent a pet service that offers part-time pet ownership may be the answer.…
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11 Ways to Save on Pet Costs

Petside explored cost-cutting tips for savvy pet owners and came up with some hints for saving on food, toys, vet costs, and even on that cute carrying case you've had your eye…
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Taming Pet Jealousy

The romantic notion of one big happy blended pet family may not become a reality when your new date and your pet first lay eyes on each other. Pets often find it difficult to…
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Pet First Aid

In light of recent tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes, emergency personnel and pet owners are focusing on including pets in rescue efforts. Having a pet first aid plan can save…
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Pet Nursing Homes

Busy lives and hectic schedules keep many pet owners from caring for their elderly or sick pets. As with a sick child, many owners wrestle with the idea of leaving their pets…
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Your Legal Responsibilities

If your Labrador barks one too many times at 3 a.m., you may find yourself on the wrong side of the law. Many animal owners are unfamiliar with existing laws and bring their pets…
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Pet Pregnancies

Unless they are breeders, most people spay or neuter their pets to avoid pregnancy. But if they wait too long, or miscalculate a pet's age, they might be faced with a pregnant…
fire survival tips for pets
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Fire Survival Tips

Home emergencies such as fire can happen at any time. Learn how to create an emergency action plan with fire survival tips to ensure you and your pet's survival in any situation…
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Is your Pet in your Will?

Only 41 percent of Americans have a will or trust in place. But of those who have drafted these documents, a growing number are setting up pet trusts to ensure that the pets they…
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Housing Foreclosures Hit Pets

As the nation's sub-prime mortgage rate crisis broadens, leading to more foreclosures, this meltdown is not only affecting homeowners, it is also affecting their pets. Faced…