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Cancer in humans-and pets-can take an emotional as well as financial toll. But there is an organization that can help provide grants for pets with cancer. I interviewed Amanda from Fetch-A-Cure. A transcript is below the video. Hi, I'm Beverly from the Well-Trained Dog and Pet Care, and joining me today is Amanda from Fetch a Cure. Now, we've talked about the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center here in Roanoke. We've also talked with Jackson's owner, and he's a three-tim

Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis but it doesn't always have to be. I interview a Roanoke resident who's dog has had-and is now living-with cancer. A transcript is below the interview. Hi, I'm Beverly with the Well-Trained Dog and Pet Care, and my guest today is Ashley Reichelmann from Roanoke. She is Jackson's owner, and Jackson is a pet-sitting client of ours. He is also a three-time cancer survivor, and we want to talk about their journey through cancer and how the An

It's inevitable. . .our pets never live as long as we would like and they eventually pass from a disease, accident, or old age. How can we navigate the grief and keep our pet's memory alive? I conducted a video interview with Augusta O'Reilly, a clinical veterinary social worker. The transcript is below the video. Hi, it's Beverly from the Well-Trained Dog and Pet Care, and September is National Pet Memorial Month. Joining me today is Augusta O'Reilly, a licensed clinical ve

Dogs and cats are helping researchers learn about diseases such as cancer and how animals and humans go through the aging process. You can help researchers by enrolling your dog in the Dog Aging Project. In this video, I interview Harmony Diers from the Dog Aging Project about how pet owners can help researchers for free by just answering a few questions. The transcript is below the video. Hi, it's Beverly from the Well-Trained Dog and Pet Care. Glad you could join us today.

Going to the vet can be scary for some pets. Maybe they had a previous bad experience or come from a traumatic past. Hanging Rock Animal Hospital is a Fear Free Clinic that helps pets and their owners overcome fearful vet visits. In this video, I spoke with Penny Stanley from Hanging Rock Animal Hospital. The transcript is below the video. Hi, it's Beverly from the Well-Trained Dog and Pet Care, and today we are talking about fear-free certification, especially in the vete

It could happen anytime of the day or night. . .you have to leave your home. It could be a fire, flood, or storm. Do you have an emergency plan in place for your family and especially your animals? In this video, I spoke with Trevor Shannon, from the Roanoke City Fire EMS Department about how to make and maintain an emergency kit for your pets. The transcript is below the video. Hi, I'm Beverly from the Well-Trained Dog and Pet Care, and my guest today is Trevor Shannon, Ba

Three quick and easy ice cream recipes for your dogs.

Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. It goes by many other names, such as Fat Tuesday, Donut Day, and Pancake Day. While you spend the day enjoying...

The “friendly” Golden Retriever was barking and growling from across the street while I was walking a client’s dog. The other dog was...

Our canine friends can suffer from periodontal disease just like us. Here are some tips on how to brush their teeth.

Summer is finally upon us with longer days and warmer temperatures. But when the mercury rises, it’s important to keep your dog safe from...

Facing a downturn in business because of the pandemic, a Roanoke caterer started a dog treat company.

How hiring a dog walker can help you concentrate at work and give you peace of mind.

Learn three different games to play with your dog to keep his mind sharp.

In some ways yesterday was a typical Saturday. . .people mowing grass and neighbors having a birthday party for a child.