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Has your puppy or older dog ever suddenly just start running around the house or yard, being crazy like something was chasing it? You call or yell all you want and the dog ignores you like they can’t hear you and keeps running back and forth, sometimes bouncing off furniture? They’re officially called Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPs), but we just call them “zoomies” and they are a natural behavior for dogs. Why Dogs Get the Zoomies Zoomies are a natural way for dogs t

You’re invited to a baby shower but what do you gift the expectant mother? She’ll probably get a ton of diapers and the new family member will grow out of clothes quickly.  What about giving the mother-to-be the gift of time, especially after the baby arrives? You can give them the gift of dog walking before and especially after  the baby is born. We had someone who called asking for us to do just that.  Her friend had a C-section and was physically unable to walk her dog for

We all love taking our dogs along for the ride—windows down, ears flapping, tails wagging—but some of the things we do out of love can...

Your wedding day is a joyous occasion, filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. For many couples, including their beloved pets...

Life gets busy-between work, errands, and family obligations, it’s not always easy to fit in those daily walks your pup needs. That’s...

I drove up to the house and immediately noticed frozen ice leading from the bottom of the siding out onto the sidewalk.  When I went...

I often receive calls from potential clients who are having trouble potty training their puppies.  But in March of this year, I was...

Getting a new puppy is exciting! They’re cute, cuddly, and full of energy. But there’s one thing every puppy owner needs to do right...

Nearly 3 months after it closed its doors, the Roanoke Valley SPCA opened back up Monday.  Extensive renovations took place during that...