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Northward Hound boutique Northward Hound is a one-of-a-kind company based in New York that caters to adventurous dogs and their doting owners by providing dog care with a twist in addition to a lovely boutique. Northward Hound Offering three- or four-day weekend getaways to New Hampshire for dogs only, Northward Hound takes pampered pooches on outdoor adventures. The company's tagline? "Just because you're not going on vacation doesn't mean your dog shouldn't!" To complement the fabulous adventures, which include hiking, swimming and boating, Northward Hound has created a luxury boutique selling coats and collars, beds, toys, treats, jewelry and more. This week, one lucky Paw ...
Best Friends Pet Care A new luxury pet-only resort has just opened its doors across from Walt Disney World's Port Orleans Resort. The Best Friends Pet Care Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., boasts 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space (17,000 feet of it air conditioned), 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor play space, and a dog park for the exclusive use of the pets staying there (and their owners when they come visit). This means you can drop off your cat or dog on the way to your hotel and know your pet is staying in comfort and luxury. Now, while you're getting your thrills on Space Mountain, you can schedule exciting services for your furry friend, like cuddle time and ice ...
Anna Westhoff Each week, Ben Westhoff shares the ups and downs of owning Pippi, the dalmatian mix he and his wife Anna adopted as a puppy in late 2009, and the first dog Ben's ever had. Like lots of folks, I pay lip service to the importance of supporting local merchants but tend to do my actual shopping at the distant megastore, which I figure is cheaper. But that's not always the case, I recently learned, at least when it comes to pet products. Here's what happened. I was on the prowl for ear-cleaning solution for Pippi. Pressed for time, I checked the websites of the major pet retailers in our area to see if they had the product. They both did, and so I chose one which had the solution ...
Illustration by Sandra Macdermott for Vet Confidential If you've just moved to a new town or if you've recently adopted a pet, one of the first things you'll want to do is to find a veterinarian you can trust to care for your animal's health. But how is the best way to do that? Paw Nation asks Louise Murray, D.V.M., Vice President of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New York City and author of "Vet Confidential: An Insider's Guide to Protecting Your Pet's Health," for advice on finding the right doctor for your pet. Start by seeking recommendations from friends, animal-shelter workers or neighbors in the dog park. Use the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) website ...
This cutie could cost a bundle if you're not careful. Beverly & Pack, Flickr In today's less-than-robust economy, everyone is trying to find ways to save money, and pet owners are no exception. After all, owning a pet can be expensive. According to an American Pet Products Association survey, we spend over $45 billion a year on our pets. But having a dog or cat doesn't have to be a pricey proposition, here are our top five budget-friendly tips for getting and taking care of that animal family member. 1. Start By Rescuing A Pet If you are pinching pennies (and even if you aren't), go visit your local animal shelter. They have animals of all ages, temperaments and sizes and often only ...