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What My Pet Taught Me: Lessons from Babu

April 3, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Pet Ownership, Uncategorized
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Throughout my childhood and early adult life, I was never the biggest cat person. Now I couldn’t imagine my life without my precious kitty, Babu. The connection I have with him is one I never thought was possible. When I first rescued him, he was still a little wild one which put my patience and understanding to the test. Babu […]

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Four Reasons To Socialize Your Puppy

March 28, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Dog Care
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Taking care of a new puppy can be intimidating. Puppies are like babies that you want to protect fully. However, sheltering a pup for their safety may lead to aggression later on. There is a window from 8-16 weeks old when they form their behaviors around what they deem as acceptable and normal. At the 16-week mark, their behaviors start […]

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The Pros and Cons of Outdoor Cats

March 1, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Pet Ownership, Uncategorized

If you have a cat and feel they should be allowed outdoors, there are some important pros and cons you should be aware of to keep your feline friend as safe as possible! There are also alternatives to having an outdoor cat because, in reality, the best way to keep your cat safe is by making them an indoor cat, […]

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11 Questions to Ask Before You Foster a Pet

February 22, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Pet Care
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Fostering a pet is one of the best ways to help reduce euthanasia rates in the United States. Marina Ascani, a 22-year-old Florida State University student, has been fostering animals since January 2018. She decided to start fostering because she wanted a dog for but thought she should test how it would work being a full-time student while working part-time. […]

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Best Doggy Destinations: 16 Dog-Friendly Places in Tallahassee

February 15, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Dog Friendly Places
Dog Friendly Tallahassee

Are you a dog lover living in Tallahassee in need of some pawesome places to take your pup? Don’t stress, there are many dog-friendly places you and your pup can go together! There’s no need to leave your pooch behind if you are looking for a day of fun around this wonderful college town. Whether it’s parks, restaurants, shops or […]

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Trap-Neuter-Return: Everything You Need to Know

February 4, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Featured Rescues
TNR

According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are up to 40 million community cats throughout the country. It’s estimated that stray cats have 1-2 litters per year. Over the course of nine years, one unaltered female cat can create up to 11 million cats. How do we control this massive number of stray cats?  Many people […]

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Writer Feature: I Choose to Adopt, Not Shop

January 22, 2019 Hannah Chaplik Adopt Don't Shop
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Editor’s Note: Please join us in welcoming our newest intern, Hannah Chaplik! Hannah is a senior at Florida State University where she majors in Editing, Writing & Media while minoring in Chemistry. She has a beloved cat named Babu. Growing up with my family in South Florida, we always had the presence of a furry family member or two. I […]

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