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A Salute To Canine Veterans
Over the roughly 10,000 years of shared history between human and canine, dogs have helped to shape human evolution and vice versa. From the early days when they guarded and protected hunter-gatherer tribes, to the service and police dogs of today, and everything in between, it’s clear that life as we know it would be vastly different (and probably a lot worse) without dogs.
Among the many invaluable services that dogs provide to people, aiding soldiers during times of war is one of the more distinguished. As Veterans Day approaches, we’d like to turn our thoughts toward the often unsung heroes known as canine veterans.
10 Creative Halloween Costumes for Exotics: Birds, Bearded Dragons, and Snakes Edition
It’s that time of year, when the ghouls come out to play and the wee trick or treaters demand sugary treats. Halloween is a favorite holiday for young and old, and most of the family gets into the mix – even our pets. But when it comes to pet costumes, why should dogs and cats get all of the fun?
Exotic pets are becoming much more popular as companion animals, and all of the many benefits that were once extended only to traditional pets are now offered to exotics, such as toys, supplies, treats, and even holiday-themed apparel, including Halloween costumes. Want to dress your cockatoo as a pirate? Or your pet “snek” as a witch? You got it!
At Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital, we have 10 suggestions for the most fashionable (and funny!) costumes for exotics.
It’s A Touchdown: The Wide World Of Football And Pet Charities
September has arrived, and if you’re like 64% of Americans (and probably way more than that in Texas!) this is the month you’ve been waiting for all year: the start of football season.
Besides the incredible athleticism and the fun (and, admittedly, stress) of competition, part of the irresistible draw of football is the players themselves and all the associated drama and legal mishaps. Although it can be easy and, let’s face it, a little bit fun to gossip and even judge them from time to time, your friends at Ten West have a different take on the subject.
As you prepare to hunker down with friends and family, surrounded by delicious food and cold beverages, we invite you to turn your thoughts away from the various wrongdoings of professional athletes and pay homage instead to the ones who go above and beyond to make the world a better place.
Football and pet charities may not seem like they go hand-in-hand, but it’s becoming increasingly common for players to take a special interest in needy pets, and to use their considerable influence to help the cause.