If the thought of having your dog put in a boarding kennel when you are traveling doesn't appeal to you, then a pet sitter may be a better fit for your needs. A pet sitter is a person who comes to your home and feeds, waters, exercises, and entertains your dog while you are away from the comforts of your home, and this route can be much less stressful on your mutt.
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If you're heading out on a vacation or business trip and have one or more cats, you might already be dreading leaving them behind. It's normal to miss your kitty and to worry about them while you're gone, even if you have a reputable cat boarding facility, such as Animal Care Center of Forest Park, care for them. Thankfully, cat boarders are finding new ways to work with their clients to help them to feel in touch with their cats while they're gone.
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If you are experiencing any health issues or if you suffer from chronic illness, adopting a pet may have therapeutic benefits. There are numerous advantages to owning a pet—whether it is a dog, cat, ferret, or even a fish. Don't wait another day to give a pet a home, while reaping the health benefits that pet-ownership brings.
The health benefits of adopting a pet include:
Reduces stress. It has been shown that spending time with pets lowers stress, which means it could be good for reducing blood-pressure and alleviating anxiety.
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Cats are amazing creatures. Graceful and powerful, they are apex predators, and known for their aloof attitudes and uncanny ability to get along without their human companions. If you're a cat person, you've probably wondered more than a couple of times whether your cat's behavior was normal, or whether you needed to get them in for an exam with your vet. Here are some things that, freaky as they are, are totally normal.
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