LifeLearn News
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Mar 07 2019
March is Tick Awareness Month
After a long hard winter and spring finally on the horizon, we are coming out of “hibernation” and beginning to make summer plans! But, as the temperature warms and the…
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Feb 28 2019
Mini-Pigs
Not only is 2019 the Year of the Pig, March 1st marks Pig Day! Mini-pigs – also known as teacup, micro, and pocket pigs – are gaining popularity as family…
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Feb 21 2019
Invasive Species Awareness Day
The week of February 25 to March 1 marks Invasive Species Awareness Week. While invasive species may not come to mind while looking at your meowing cat or barking dog,…
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Feb 14 2019
Love Your Pet Day
February 20th is Love your Pet Day! Most of us celebrate our pets everyday of the year, but with busy schedules, sometimes we need a reminder to remember the special…
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Feb 07 2019
February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
Not just dogs and cats need forever homes. Rabbits do too, and can often be found in animal shelters and rescues. Rabbits can make great pets and companions, but as…
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Jan 31 2019
February is Dental Month!
Most of us don’t think twice about brushing our teeth a couple of times a day or going to the dentist for a check-up and cleaning every six months or…
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Jan 24 2019
Winter Safety
Some dogs love the snow – they roll in it, eat it, and love to chase snowballs, while others would rather curl up by a cozy fire at their owner’s…
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Jan 17 2019
Change a Pet’s Life Day
January 24th is Change a Pet’s Life Day! This event was created 10 years ago by a group of animal lovers who wanted to recognize the hard work that shelter…
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Jan 10 2019
January is Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
National Bird Day, celebrated each January, brings awareness of the importance of wild birds the world over and wild bird conservation. It has evolved into raising awareness about birds kept…
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Jan 03 2019
Fitness Trackers for Pets
Fitness trackers have become quite popular over the past decade. Fitbits, smart phones, and smart watch trackers allow us to monitor our daily health data: the number of steps taken,…