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Peaceful Transitions (In-Home Euthanasia)

A cat who was dear to me died this week. It’s always very hard for me to hear news like this.

Jane Ear's death in 2006 broke my heart

There was a stretch of 4 years in which 3 of my own cats died, and during that time I had a lot of ideas . . . → Read More: Peaceful Transitions (In-Home Euthanasia)

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Plant & rummage sale to raise money for Feline Friends – Saturday 6/4/11

Luckily I heard about this before I posted a few things on freecycle and craigslist. I’m gathering up some things to donate to the annual Plant & Rummage sale for Feline Friends.

If you have a few things you want to get rid of and are willing to donate it to a fund raising event . . . → Read More: Plant & rummage sale to raise money for Feline Friends – Saturday 6/4/11

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Off-Leash Dog Park in Lacey Now OPEN!

Lacey has a new off-leash dog park, located at the Waste and Recovery Center (2418 Hogum Bay Road NE).

Cassie & Annie

Dogs can use 5 acres for socializing, digging, and just running around. There’s a special area for shy & small dogs, so they won’t get toppled over by more assertive, social dogs. Water . . . → Read More: Off-Leash Dog Park in Lacey Now OPEN!

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Alpha-Vet Soup (Choosing A Vet)

Finding a great vet can be a challenge. There are lots of good veterinarians in our area and you might need to visit a few before you find one you click with.

I think the most important quality to look for is someone who communicates well with you and who works with you to problem-solve . . . → Read More: Alpha-Vet Soup (Choosing A Vet)

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Shy Cats & A Shiny Bright House

I recently discovered that my house cleaner, Shannon Westcott of Shiny Bright (402-5451) is very attuned to shy cats. Not only does she transform my house into a sparkling clean place, while she is here she is careful to not startle my shy & anxious cats. I can highly recommend Shannon (and Ruby, who works . . . → Read More: Shy Cats & A Shiny Bright House

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