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Therapy dog goes visiting, home teaching
I was home for the weekend to visit with my parents and sisters in September 2007. This particular Saturday, my sister, Joyce, was helping to do a dog transport for rescued dogs from two counties' dog pounds to go to a rescue shelter in Canada. When my sister had been asked to help with this...
Mormons and Death: Childhood Pets
Mormon Life says: For those with a soft spot for pets that have been loved and lost.
My sister and her family recently moved across the country, just a few days after their pet cat gave birth to four kittens. When my sister’s family arrived in their new state of residence, they...
Dave Says: How About Pet Insurance?
Mormon Life says: What do you think about having pet insurance?
Dear Dave,What’s your take on having pet insurance while building wealth in order to avoid being sidetracked by pet-related emergencies?AnonymousDear Anonymous,We have three dogs in the Ramsey...
Pet Preparedness
Mormon Life says: You consider your pets a part of the family, but have you stored the necessary preparedness items for your four footed friends?
Once you have ensured the safety and preparedness of each family member, it is time to turn your attention to the loyal family pet. Believe it or not, preparing your pets for an emergency or...
Pet Boarding Tips
Mormon Life says: Summertime calls for family road trips: visiting extended family and friends, adventures to theme parks, and swimming in the ocean. However, when traveling, many families face the hard decision between bringing their four-legged friend along or leaving him at home with a sitter or boarding facility. What to do?
Many pet owners choose to place their dog or cat in a kennel while the family is away, but it can be hard to know if your pet friend will be properly cared for. What do you look for in a pet...
Holiday Pet Safety
Mormon Life says: The holidays bring some wonderful things with them—turkeys, trees, presents, snow—but many of these things can cause problems for your furry friends. Get through the holidays safely with these few precautions.
Big, small, fur, scales - no matter the type, pets are an important part of the family. They can even add an extra measure of merriment to the holidays - who doesn't love a Santa hat on a dog...
