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We know that when you’re at work or out running errands you’re thinking about your dog. You wonder if they are safe. You worry about whether they are bored and you assume they are lonely. What’s a pet parent to do? You can’t always stay home. You certainly can’t take your dog with you everywhere you go (remember, NEVER leave a dog in a car)! What’s a pet parent to do? We have some suggestions and have come up with five ways to “fix” your dog’s home-alone loneliness and relieve some of his separation anxiety.   Tire him out. Every pet parent knows that a tired dog is a happy, and probably less-destructive dog, right? If you know you’re going to be out and about and that your beloved fur baby will be home alone, get up earlier or plan your day so you can take him for a long, exhilarating run or game of fetch in the backyard. If the weather isn’t cooperating you can find a way to play some rousing, fun games in the house. This activity serves more than one purpose. You’re tiring your pup out You’re having a great bonding time with him When your dog is tired, he may sleep the day away, won’t be as lonely and might not suffer as much from separation anxiety.... (go to article)

Planning a wedding: “It’ll be fun” they say, “It’ll be easy” they say. Well let me tell you, it’s not all white roses and champagne…well maybe it is, and it is very exciting. Planning my wedding has been jumping one rose covered hurdle after another. Though it has been very enjoyable and exciting, it has also added lots to do on top of working for a startup. Working for a startup has been much like drinking from a fire hose connected to an endless supply of water, and the water is in the form of many hats. Though I may not wear as many hats as most, I definitely have my work cut out for me. My role at PetHub is customer support and sometimes working in the incredible world of Excel spreadsheets (which is always fun and a good challenge). I also help out where I am needed, whether that’s helping with fulfillment, or just the day-to-day office needs. Helping customers on the front lines of navigating PetHub makes up most of customer support, which usually keeps me busy throughout the day. It can also keep me busy throughout the weekend when the ticket, or email, count is high. Working for a startup has been a roller coaster all on it’s own, but when the joy of planning a wedding... (go to article)