I recently realized how many people I know who have chosen not to have children but adopt pets instead. It doesn’t matter if they’re in a committed human relationship or not, they love and treat their pets exactly as children, going so far as to take them almost everywhere, buy them anything, and surround themselves with other pet lovers. They look out for animals, and many of them are involved in breed rescue and pet fostering.
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Organization Formed on Behalf of Milwaukee Dogs
A group of more than 60 people are creating an organization with hopes to establish legal off-leash dog parks in Milwaukee….
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Mutual Respect Policy Called for in Riverside Park Between Dog Walkers and UEC
People who walk their dogs in the park near Riverside University High School, just east of the river, are technically breaking a county ordinance. They can be (and sometimes are) ticketed. But it’s one of the biggest, safest green spaces around. So what’s a dog-walker to do?
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Dogs Find Health and Happiness through Vigorous Exercise
by Stacy Conroy Dogs need a lot of exercise, especially large breeds that often have an abundance of energy. Many city dwellers find they are hard pressed to give their canine companions the opportunity to burn energy due to time constraints and lack of dog-friendly parks in Milwaukee. Like people, dogs can become overweight couch […]
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Warm Winter Plus Summer Humidity Equals Flea Season
by Stacy Conroy Fleas are always an issue in the summer for pets who spend time outdoors. However, due to the unseasonably warm winter we experienced last year and the stretch of heat and humidity so far this summer, we’re seeing the flea population skyrocket. Dogs and cats allowed to lounge in the cool dirt […]
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