Archive for December, 2009

Pet Stores in Aspen, Colorado

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Aspen, Colorado has a few fun places to go shopping for your pet while you’re enjoying your ski trip. There is also a very nice place to board cats and dogs!
Rocky Mountain Pet Shop
This pet store has been open in Aspen since 1970. They claim to be a no-frills shop that has fair, honest pricing. [...]

Pet Stores in Columbia, South Carolina

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There are a few great pet shops in Columbia, South Carolina, that cater to cats, dogs, fish and all types of animals!
Pupcakes Pet Boutique
This is a cute store that has chic dog carriers, designer dog beds, toys, grooming supplies, fun collars and leashes, dog bowls and designer clothing for fashionable dogs. They even sell dog [...]

Upcoming Bird Events in the United States

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There are lots of great bird classes and events coming up soon, mainly in the South and the Midwest.
Parrot 101
Parrot University
Pineville, North Carolina
January 6
This class will start at 6:30, and will cover some of the basic parrot information that owners should learn, especially new ones. You should reserve a spot by stopping by Parrot University, [...]

Upcoming Pet Events in Florida

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Heading down to Florida in January? Make sure you hit up one of these fun pet events. They range from dog socials to charities, and even a race you can run with your dog! You should enjoy the nice weather and do some fun stuff!
Pet Supply Drive
Raymond James Stadium
Tampa, Florida
January 3
This is a pet supply [...]

Pet Stores in the Buffalo, New York Region

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There are many great locally owned pet stores around Buffalo, New York. If you’re going on a vacation in Niagara Falls, make sure to stop by Buffalo to do some pet shopping. There is anything from puppy pizza to corals for sale.
Animal Outfitters, Inc
Buffalo, New York
This store has recently started delivering puppy pizza. You can [...]

Parks and Dog Parks in Boise, Idaho

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Boise, Idaho, has a few options to bring your dog and get some exercise during your vacation.
There are certain rules you must follow when bringing your dog to an off-leash area in Boise. You should refrain from bringing small children into the dog parks. Some dogs are not good with children. If you bring a [...]

Pet Stores in Fargo, North Dakota

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Who knew that Fargo, North Dakota, had so many awesome pet stores! They have services for all types of needs, such as foods, grooming or cat rescue. Some of them are located in malls if you do not care to deal with the harsh climate.
If you are coming from Canada, puppies and kittens are duty [...]

Dog Parks in Alexandria, Virginia

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The dog parks of Alexandria, Virginia, are controlled by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. Some are fenced, and some are not. The unfenced dog parks are marked off by bollards.
There are certain rules that dogs and owners must follow to use these dog parks. Dogs are required to be under owner control. [...]

Upcoming Pet Events Around Los Angeles

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There are lots of fun dog and cat events going around in proximity of Los Angeles, California. The Petcos in the area have many resources and useful sessions for pets and pet owners.

Dachshund Day
Petco-Northridge
Northridge, California
December 23 & 30
It’s Dachshund Day at Petco Northridge on Wednesdays of December! You can bring your wiener down to get [...]

Top 10 Stupid Holiday Gifts for Pets

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It’s that joyous time of the year again. The time when you REALLY get to humiliate your dog, cat, bird, ferret, fish or hamster (hey, humans are Equal Opportunity Embarrassers). Isn’t it enough that you dress your pet up like a sugarplum and take a picture and send it out as a holiday card to everyone [...]