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Opinion needed: is there a better way?

Opinion needed: is there a better way? I am writing a couple of articles for www.best4pets.org about heartworm treatment, prevention, costs, etc. and came across some interesting information. I want to ask those of you who work with animals every…

Beyond Writing Tickets

Lately, I have been around a lot of law enforcement and working closely with Precinct 5 Constable Ted Heap’s team. This caused me to remember something that occurred maybe 6 years ago that changed my opinion of those who serve…

Animal Welfare: Complain or Take Action?

As I was writing, a thought occurred around all of our social media posts and shares of outrage when we see animal cruelty or neglect. We must appreciate a simple truism: The easiest thing to do is to “Get on…

Is The Animal Abuse Post You Share HURTING the Animals?

Someone shared a video to me today of a man beating a dog with a shovel, a board and a rod. My first thought was to see where this occurred so that I could go provide education to the offender…

Goodbye Piper: B4P Fosters + RPM Update

Today I dropped off Piper at Rescued Pets Movement for transport to Colorado. We rescued Piper, her two sisters and her mom from the side of the road where they were trying to find food on December 8th. They were…

Which Kind of Pet is Best for you?

Thinking about getting a pet? There are tons of things that one needs to consider before committing to adopting a pet. One of the most important aspects of adopting a pet is identifying how you’re going to mesh with the…

Everything You Need To Know About Service Dogs

Service Dogs The three different services your dog can get registered for are: traditional service, emotional support, and therapy. Now that you know the three different services I’ll go into more depth on each, starting with traditional service. Traditional Service…

Houston PetSet Gives Back

Houston PetSet Gives Back   June 6th 2017: Houston PetSet, an umbrella organization which provides grants to animal welfare-related organizations in the Houston area, along with philanthropist Jan Duncan, donated a total of $743,541 to the Harris County Animal Shelter…

Pet Rescue of the Month – June

Partners for Pets of Troy, IL It’s time to announce our next pet rescue of the month, Partners for Pets located in Troy, Illinois! Why we love this rescue? Just as so many rescues we have encountered, Partners for Pets…

Top 10 Most Dangerous Plants for Pets

Keep Your Pet Away From These Poisonous Plants Did you know that some of the plants in your home could be harmful to your furry friend? Most people are completely unaware that common household plants may cause fatal injury or…