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Dog

A word of caution on flea medications

May 20, 2010

Thanks Robert for sharing your experience with Comfortis by Robert Westfall A word of caution on flea medications for your dog. Be sure to do your research on flea preventatives. In late October 2009 we put our 10.4 lb Jack Russel/Chihuahua male dog on a new flea medication called Comfortis. I read the product disclosure included  noting [...]

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Barting Dog…not a typo

May 13, 2010

Some things are “you had to be there” funny, and when retold—not so funny. I’m not sure this story is as funny when written as it was when it happened, but share it I must. Our three Brussels are our life and we take them on road trips in our motor home frequently. Our oldest [...]

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Overheard heard in the Dog Food Isle

May 11, 2010

I was stocking shelves in the dog food section at the Cleawater Pet Safari when I overheard a woman singing the praises of a particular water bowl to her husband. “Look, it even has a water filter!” she concluded, holding the doggie dish out for her husband’s inspection. He had a slightly different take on things: “Dear, he [...]

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Pet Photo Day at Pet Safari.

May 7, 2010

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 15th for our Pet Photo Day with Laura Allen Studios. Laura visits Pet Safari twice a year for pet and family photo day and there is limited time.  She will offer a variety of themes from traditional to cute props like flower pots, football gear, or how about something [...]

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Stamps to the Rescue

April 18, 2010

When is the last time you got excited about a new postage stamp? Unless you’re a philatelist (studies postage stamps) you have hardly noticed postage. This commemorative series will have you sending snail mail again. April 30th a new series of Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps will be released featuring actual adopted pets. There will [...]

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Never a day off at the Pet Store

April 4, 2010

It’s Easter morning and I’m awakened with good news. My granddaughter, Brittany, called at 6:00am to ask if she could go to sunrise service with us. What a delight and also an encouragement for me during very difficult times. Not only for her, but for our country. She will be the gift that keeps on [...]

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I know my dog is smart but…

March 21, 2010

The following is a very funny story sent in by Linda Lemco, from Alaska. Enjoy… Linda’s cousin Nancy told me about this blog site, she thought you might be interested in a story about my Australian Shepherd, Key. I should start this story with the fact that we live in Homer, Alaska and recently we had [...]

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The Art of Grooming

March 11, 2010

One of the most consistent elements of our business is pet grooming. People love their pets and they take care of them like they would their children. Linda, our pioneer in grooming, as well as instructor, started grooming in the early 70s’. No, don’t do the math. She was a mere child at that time. Anyway, [...]

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Paleolithic Era Dog

January 24, 2010

  The canine is not only “man’s best friend”; he is also man’s oldest friend. The dog was one of the first animals to become domesticated nearly 40,000 years ago by Homo sapiens during the Paleolithic era (Stone Age). Prehistoric man quickly realized the symbiotic relationship of having dogs as part of their clan and [...]

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Bitten by the Griff

January 17, 2010

  Getting a new puppy at the pet store is always exciting. Each one seems to have its own personality. Like people, they can be different on so many levels. I am always challenged with the quick attachment I have with each puppy, since they all steal a piece of your heart. We never name [...]

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