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Pet Safety While Traveling

If a pet disturbance causes you to be in a car accident, it’s a violation covered under distracted driving laws in almost every state. These regulations are written to cover both humans and pets. Cesarsway.com provides these tips for keeping your dog safe in the car: • Use crash-tested crates Crates are the best option […]

Email your pets’ photo for Facebook post

Wishing you and your family a VERY safe and fun Fourth of July. If you have pets that are dressing up for the 4th, please email photos with your pets name to tanya@farleyfuneralhome.com and we will post them on Facebook.

Pet safety tips for the Fourth of July

The ASPCA posts the following pet safety tips on their website for the Fourth of July: For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from […]

Pet crematory and pet cemetery

Have you taken a tour of our pet cemetery and crematory to see all of our available options? Call Coral Gonzalez to schedule a tour – (941) 493-4246

Caring for Your New Puppy

Grooming: If you have an aversion to pet hair floating around your home and brushing your puppy every day seems like an abominable task, you may want to consider adopting a breed that has little to no shedding. Exercise: Puppies need exercise every day, preferably shorter walks more often, as young puppies tire easily, especially […]

Puppy Teething Tips

We all know babies can be uncomfortable when teething, and the same is true for puppies. When your puppy is teething, he will try to gnaw on anything he can find to relieve his discomfort. The best way to quell this is with puppy teething rings that you can put in the freezer and once […]

Adopting a Puppy: Safety and Finances

If you have small children, really young, hyper puppies are not a good match because they can scratch and chew on sensitive fingers and hands. Never adopt a puppy that is less than at least 8-10 weeks old, preferably 12 weeks or older, as they have had more time to learn social cues from their […]

Happy National Puppy Day!

National Puppy Day, March 23, is a day to celebrate the magic and unconditional love that puppies bring to our lives. Puppy Day founder and Pet Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige, encourages you to adopt a new furry family member on this day. She tells that Puppy Day is also a day to help save orphaned […]

CALMING A NERVOUS KITTY

A nervous kitty is often head-shy, meaning she will shy away if you try to pet her on the head. She’ll also be prone to hiding, and you might notice her slinking — walking with her legs bent so she’s low to the ground. She might also twitch her ears or lower her tail with […]

Pet Care after the Tornado Has Passed

Your home may be a very different place after a disaster such as a tornado, which can be very distressing for your pets. For their comfort and safety, follow these guidelines: • Don’t allow your pets to roam loose. Familiar landmarks and smells might be gone, and your pet will probably be disoriented. Pets can […]