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Romeo's Tip of the Week : Consider pet adoption. But please do your homework first. It can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for you and your new "family member".

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Hello everyone!

Last week, my blog was about heartworm disease & flea preventatives and the importance of keeping your pet’s health record up to date. This week’s blog is about pet adoption.

I’ve written on this topic before, but with this being “National Pet Month” ( Apr.1-May 6), I thought it was worth repeating. Adopting a pet can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, but should never be done on a whim, without careful thought and consideration. There are many animal in shelters across our country that are waiting for someone special to share their love with. But please do your homework first.

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Some of the many things you should consider are the following:

  • age of children in your home
  • living space you have,
  • expense of food, supplies and vet care
  • if you take vacations, do you have someone who will care for your pet while you are away?

I am one of the very lucky ones who have had a family welcome me into their home and hearts, and I have become a full family member. I am very well cared for and much loved, and I love them too!

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My tip this week: consider pet adoption. But please do your homework first. It can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for you and your new “family member”.

Romeo, the little black dog

Here is a recipe for you!

Dog Biscuits Baked with Love by Holly Johanning

 2c unbleached wheat flour          3T vegetable oil

1 c cornmeal                                2 tsp chopped fresh parsley

pinch of salt                                  3/4 c chicken broth

1 egg

**Preheat oven to 400. Mix the flour,cornmeal and salt in one bowl. In a separate & larger bowl whip the egg with the oil, parsley and chicken broth. Add the flour mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough & roll it out to 1/2 in thickness. Use cookie cuters to cut the dough into canine-pleasing shapes, such as cats,car and fire hydrants. Bake for 15 min. Cool biscuits before serving. Note: Vet approved

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