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Exploring the great outdoors with your furry friend by your side can create lasting memories and strengthen the bond between you. Hiking and camping with your dog opens up a world of exciting adventures and shared experiences. In this blog article, we’ll cover important considerations and tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable hiking and…

February 1 marks the beginning of National Pet Dental Health Month. More than just a cosmetic issue, yellow teeth and bad breath can be a sign of serious disease in our pets, which may affect their kidneys, livers, and hearts. Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets, with most dogs becoming…

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, filling an emptiness we don’t even know we have. – Thorn Jones” Our journey with Kota Bear began long before he was even born. In late 2018, Scott Christopher, investigator with the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, reached out to see how we could potentially help…

If the pandemic were an Indians game, we’re in the bottom of the 5th: closer to the end than the beginning with a lot of work to do in between. Many of us are beginning to engage more freely with the wide world, visiting friends, family, old favorites for food and drink, and headed back…

Every year on March 13th the nation celebrates the service of our veteran K9 officers. We sat down with Staff Sergeant Alexander Schmitt, Military Working Dog Handler and owner to veteran K9 Mark, for a glimpse into what it means when a former officer becomes a part of the family! Tell us how you met…