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Vote for Annapolis, MD in the Best City for Pet Travelers tournament!
Annapolis, Maryland has made it to the Sweet 16 in the Pet Friendliest City Tournament. The prize package, if Annapolis wins, will be donated to Lab Rescue of the LRCP to raise money for all the...
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State Veterinarian Offers Tips for Keeping Pets Safe in Summer Heat
With record-breaking heat making much of the Northeast miserable early in the summer season, Maryland Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Guy Hohenhaus reminds pet owners to protect their...
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Meet the winners of the pet cover contest
It’s the year of the cat for Chesapeake Family’s 2015 Pet Cover Photo Contest. This year marks the first that a cat has been chosen as the winner of our pet cover contest. That’s Charlie Bucket on the...
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Meet the winners of our 2016 Pet Photo Contest
It was a tough decision to pick the winners out of the many wonderful entries in our 2016 Pet Photo Contest. Sam was chosen for the cover. We loved how she was lounging on a boat and smiling at the...
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Meet the winners of our 2017 Pet Photo Contest
Adorable dogs, a cat and even an amphibian made the top picks in this year’s pet photo contest. We had so many wonderful entries, it was tough to narrow it down. Willow was chosen as the cover pet....
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All you need to know about fostering a pet in Maryland
Pet fostering — taking in a pet from a local shelter for a short period of time — is becoming more popular in Maryland and is a way to help animals in need without having to commit to a pet long term....
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All you need to know about fostering a pet in Maryland
Pet fostering — taking in a pet from a local shelter for a short period of time — is becoming more popular in Maryland and is a way to help animals in need without having to commit to a pet long term....
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Pet Photo Contest Tips
Tips & Tricks for a Winning Photo Here’s how you can make sure your pet picture is a winner! Submit a high-resolution photo (300 dpi). Take your photos vertically, so they fit on our cover...
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Adopt, Don’t Shop—Tips on adopting your first family pet
As of January 1, 2020, Maryland became the second state, after California, to ban the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores. However, there are still plenty of options available to add a furry,...
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8 Tips for Your New Puppy
Focusing on good habits is key to a positive puppyhood! Bringing a new puppy home is an adventure. If you want to make that adventure as easy as possible, use these 8 top tips to help you and your...
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Awesome Dog-Friendly Destinations in Maryland
Maryland is an incredibly dog-friendly state. Dog parks abound, and there are plenty of places where your furry pal can swim. If your dog enjoys hanging out with you in breweries or ballparks, we’ve...
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Most dogs and their owners love a trip to the beach. There are lots of great smells and swimming where allowed. Maryland has some great dog-friendly beaches. A member of the Facebook group Things to...
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Batter Up, Bark Up: Enjoying MLB Games with Your Four-Legged Friends
Major League Baseball’s “Bark at the Park” events are special game days where fans are allowed to bring their dogs to the ballpark. These events are hosted by various MLB teams during the regular...
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Community Support & Learning Events in September
Courtesy of Kardz Studio via Adobe Stock. Come together with the community this September with these seven events, from grief support groups to reading to dogs at the library. If running and walking is...
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