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In the Martin household, last Christmas Eve was typical, for a family with two children under six. Marci and Dan got the kids to bed as early as they could manage- which really wasn’t early at all, considering all that pre-school adrenaline pumping at the thought of actually catching Santa in the act of dropping down the chimney.

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Owning a new kitten is just about the most exciting time of your family life. Those first few weeks are something special which will live long in your minds. It’s also a great chance to involve your children in learning how to take care of their new pet. It can become a really meaningful bonding time for the entire family.

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When warm weather rolls around, families around the nation need to be aware of tick-borne illnesses and how they can affect not only pets, but people too. One of the greatest misconceptions about tick-borne illnesses is that you would have to spend a lot of time in the wilderness when, in fact, you can become infected in your own backyard. The key to prevention is through knowledge and care.

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It’s an all too familiar scene; a family walks into the pet store to look at the cute kittens and puppies. And when they leave they are the proud owner of one of those cute puppies or kittens. Swept away by the emotions of that cute little dog bouncing in the window or the soft meow of that precious little kitten. We all know that once you hold that cute little puppy that it’s hard to put down.

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West Highland White Terriers are high energy, intelligent small statured dogs that can be wonderful pets. It all depends on the circumstances. Because Westies are a small breed, there are legitimate questions as to appropriate homes for them, especially those situations where there are small children or a planned expansion of the family.

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