Monthly Archives: July 2012

July 29, 2012 / Natalie Lester

Grieving For Furry Children

By Sarina Lyall, LMSW, University of Tennessee Veterinary Staff Social Worker What I know, through personal and professional experience with grief, especially grief over the loss of a pet, is that we can experience a variety of feelings that arise … Continue reading →

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July 27, 2012 / Natalie Lester

COMMENT CONTEST: How safe is your dog in water?

By Natalie Lester, PetSafe Brand Marketing Specialist You may remember (how could you forget?) that I adopted a sweet puppy just a few short months ago, but it feels like we have been together forever. Granted, we are still working … Continue reading →

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July 25, 2012 / Roslyn Ayers

8 Reasons Why You Should Foster Animals

By Roslyn Ayers, PetSafe Web Content Specialist Fostering animals is, simply put, saving lives. When you become a foster parent, you volunteer to keep a homeless pet in your home temporarily until they go to a forever home or can … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2012 / Jim Tedford

The Story that Never Ends: Pet Property Damage

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances I am betting that since you’re reading the PetSafe blog, you have an above average interest in pets. Yep, not much gets past this razor-sharp mind! Having dedicated my entire life … Continue reading →

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July 20, 2012 / Natalie Lester

Find the Perfect Dog House

By Laura Potts, PetSafe Digital Marketing Specialist It’s an exciting time for our family. For the first time since their adoption, my dogs Lincoln and Ellie will have their very own yard to run and play in. My husband and … Continue reading →

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July 18, 2012 / Stacie Greene

The World According to Cooper: Independence

By Stacie Greene, Supply Chain Specialist at PetSafe Hey everybody, it’s me, Cooper! Wow, is it ever a hot summer here in Tennessee! I’ve been going to the doggie barber shop about every 3-4 weeks since April. We just finished … Continue reading →

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July 15, 2012 / Robin Rhea

Wedding Bells and Barks

By Robin Hawn Rhea, Senior PetSafe Brand Manager Life’s short, bring your dog. At least that’s the philosophy I’ve adopted in my time at PetSafe. This was never truer than on June 2nd when my husband and I had a … Continue reading →

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July 13, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Do you need a dog park?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances If someone told you there is a place other than a gym where you can get healthier and happier, you would get there as quickly as possible, right? In many communities … Continue reading →

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July 11, 2012 / Natalie Lester

Three Most Common Dog Allergies

    By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang for The Dog Daily Spend any amount of time in a veterinarian’s waiting room, and one sight will be sure to greet you on a consistent basis: a dog perched on his haunches, merrily … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2012 / Natalie Lester

How Training Saves Lives

Guest Post by Aimee Sadler, Director Training & Behavior at Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation She was one of the first “problem children” I met when I began my work at the Longmont Humane Society in 2005. Santa Maria was affectionate … Continue reading →

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