City of Atlantic City Opens New Park for Dogs, Owners to Enjoy the Outdoors
Talk about a treat for dogs and their owners! The City of Atlantic City celebrated the Grand Opening today of the first city-run Dog Park in Atlantic City. City of Atlantic City Mayor Small, Sr. was joined by city officials and the Inlet Community Development...
Summer Lovin’ Free Adoptions at Atlantic County Animal Shelter
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter has announced free adoptions of dogs and cats available for immediate adoption and ready to go home the same day beginning Saturday, July 5 through Saturday, July 12. The normal adoption fees of $110 for dogs and $85 for cats will be...
Should you worry if your vet says your puppy has an abnormal heart rate?
I received an email from a concerned pet owner about their young puppy having what the vet called an “innocent” heart murmur, asking if I thought the puppy would be able to handle training classes. Hearing that your puppy has an irregular heartbeat can be scary....
Does feeding your dog grain-free chow cause heart problems?
In 2018, pet owners and the dog food industry panicked after the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) published a study with precursory findings that dogs, and perhaps especially Golden Retrievers, may be developing canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) as a result of...
Absecon Schools’ therapy dog, Skye, retiring at end of 2025 school year
Skye’s work in Absecon has made a monumental impact in the world of therapy animals in schools nationwide When the next school year starts at Absecon Public Schools, there will be one less familiar face roaming the halls. Absecon Schools’ beloved therapy dog, Skye, is...
