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Pet Safety During the Holidays

Pet Safety During the Holidays

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays! We thank you for your continued support. With the holiday season upon us, our furry friends are just as excited as we are. Below is a wonderful blog from Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital about pet holiday safety! Sometimes we have unknow hazards to our pets in our homes and not even know it this time of the year.      Holiday Hazards for Pets, and How To Avoid Them DECEMBER 15, 2017 Our night shifts in our veterinary ERs are all but silent nights during the holiday season. With so many new things...

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November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month!

November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month!

Did you know that November is Adopt a Senior Pet month? Across country there are many senior dogs and cats looking for their fur ever homes.    Here is a wonderful article below from Dogtime.com about adopting senior pets! Please also check out our great list of LOCAL shelters and rescues under the Pet Adoption tab!   November is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month — a month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. Shelters and rescues across the country hope those looking to adopt a new furry friend will consider adding a senior pet to the...

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Paws N Play Annual Howl-oween!

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Paws N Play Annual Howl-oween!

 We are pleased to announce that this year we will be Celebrating our 18th Annual Pet Howl-oween Costume Contest and Pet Trick-or Treating through Olde Town Arvada on Sunday October 22nd!  Registration will start at our store located at 5545 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, Co 80002 at 11am. After wards, we will all head up the hill to Trick-or Treat in Olde Town from 12-1:45 pm. Once you're done trick-or-treating, meet us in the parking lot of the Community Bank of Colorado from 2-3pm for the Pet Costume Contest! We will have great prizes for the winners and also chances to win...

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September Is National Service Dog Month!

September Is National Service Dog Month!

September is National Service Dog Month to honor all the hard working pups out there! Below is a wonderful article from https://www.dogtipper.com/pet-holidays/2023/08/national-service-dog-month.html to help educate about their training and to celebrate these amazing dogs!     September marks National Service Dog Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and recognizing these extraordinary animals that transform lives daily. From guiding the visually impaired and detecting medical conditions to providing emotional support and assisting with mobility, service dogs exhibit unparalleled dedication and capabilities. This month, let’s honor their invaluable contributions, raise awareness about their training and roles, and express our gratitude for the profound impact...

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Happy Cat Appreciation Month!

Happy Cat Appreciation Month!

Happy Cat Appreciation Month!!! We all have that furry feline friend in our life that we love an adore! Here is a wonderful article the CATalystCouncil with information on how to make your cat even happier! We have a great selection of cat food, treats, collars and more for your cats to enjoy! Visit us at one of our three locations or shop online!      The vets at FCVC know that keeping your cat happy is tied to your cat being healthy. Healthy cats are happy cats. One of the problems is that cats do not express when they are unhappy very...

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