by Melissa Lage | Oct 24, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Durham Community, Pet Safety
Halloween is one of Durham’s most festive nights of the year. It’s full of costumed kids, creative porch displays, and plenty of treats. While it’s exciting for humans, all that noise, movement, and temptation can be overwhelming or even dangerous for our pets....
by Melissa Lage | Oct 15, 2025 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Durham Community, Pet Safety
As we shared in last week’s blog about Barktoberfest, Durham’s Halloween spirit isn’t just for humans! Our canine best friends are invited too! This October, two local pet-friendly events are combining festive fun with community support, making it the perfect...
by Melissa Lage | Oct 9, 2025 | Dogs, Durham Community, Pet Behavior, Pet Safety
Durham’s most beloved fall festival for pets and their people is back! Barktoberfest in Durham is set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3:30–6:30 PM, and it’s guaranteed to be three hours of pure joy for dog lovers. Held in the heart of our vibrant community, this...
by Melissa Lage | Sep 4, 2025 | Cats, In-Home Pet Care, Pet Behavior, Pet Health, Pet Safety
September is Happy Cat Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about our feline friends’ well-being and happiness. Cats are often seen as independent creatures. Yet, true cat people know that our feline friends thrive on consistency, comfort, and security. One of...
by Melissa Lage | Aug 22, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Cats, Dogs, Durham Community, Pests, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Ticks are a growing concern for pet parents around the US and in Durham, NC, especially with our humid climate and extended tick activity season. Today, we’re discussing what you can do to protect both pets and humans from these dangerous parasites. Here’s why...
by Melissa Lage | Jul 24, 2025 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Safety
Summer in Durham, NC, means warmer days, stormy weather, potential flooding, and, unfortunately, a surge of pests. Some pests, such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, are obvious threats to human and pet health. Other warm-weather pests are often overlooked, but not...
