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Upcoming Dog Issues: Question 3, The Greyhound Protection Act

Posted on: Friday, October 31st, 2008 in: Animal Events, Animal Issues, Local Animal Laws, News Articles

There’s been a lot of contradictory information put out there about the Question 3 regarding the care and well being of greyhounds at MA area tracks.The truth surely is somewhere in between, but no one can deny the fight has gotten ugly.  There have been endorsments claims,  counter-claims and counter-counter claims.
One claim I have been [...]

Pet Adventures: Safe in The Dog Park?

Posted on: Thursday, October 30th, 2008 in: Adventures in Pet Sitting, Animal Safety

How safe are dog friendly areas really?  Are they a haven where my pup can frolic without a care?  Lately, reports from clients have indicated otherwise.
Ruby and the Greyhound:
One of our cutest clients, and young pup named Ruby,while on leash, was playing on the beach with her owners when they came upon a greyhound also [...]

Stony Brook Reservation

Posted on: Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 in: Dog Friendly Places, Parks and Beaches

Riley and I love living the city life but we also really enjoy taking trips to Maine to visit the great outdoors.  However, we don’t get to do it very often.  So, instead we take a short ride to Stony Brook Reservation.  Stony Brook is open year round and during the winter, it is absolutely beautiful.  There are Ten [...]