Sandra Murphy

Jan 5, 2025 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Sandra Murphy

Why more dog and cat parents are turning to pet doulas for compassionate end-of-life care and support for their beloved companions. Cats and dogs have one thing in common with us. They age. The problem is, they get old much faster than we do. The years fly by quickly, and before we know it, that frisky puppy or kitten becomes an ailing senior entering the final stage of life. Losing a beloved animal companion is never easy.

Oct 14, 2024 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Sandra Murphy

Learn how animal shelters prepare for emergencies, ensuring the safety of pets with effective plans, training, and community support. From electrical fires to natural disasters, a range of emergencies impact animal shelters, just as they do our homes or businesses. It can be challenging enough to ensure your own dog or cat stays safe during a crisis.

Jul 27, 2024 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Sandra Murphy |Ann Brightman

Dogs like familiarity and routine, so moving house can cause them stress and anxiety. The ten tips in this article will help the move go more smoothly and easily for both you and your dog. For many people, moving house is often a necessity. Whether you’ve landed a job in a new city, or are downsizing to something smaller, moving to a new home or apartment can be stressful and complicated — especially if you have a dog who won’t understand what’s going on.

Jun 1, 2023 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Sandra Murphy |Sandra Murphy

Dog and cat adoptions skyrocketed during the pandemic, but now that life is going back to “normal”, a lot of these animals are being returned to shelters and rescues. How are these organizations dealing with the problem? For most of us, dogs and cats are for life. Sadly, not everyone feels the same way. Others may be forced by circumstance to give up their animals.

Mar 25, 2023 | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Sandra Murphy |Sandra Murphy

Dog boots are a wonderful invention, and can protect your pooch’s paws from hot asphalt, icy snow, and everything in between. Here’s what to keep in mind when shopping. We always have footwear on when walking with our dogs. So it can be easy to forget that our canines’ feet are exposed to temperatures and terrains that can be uncomfortable for them. Burning hot asphalt, bitterly cold snow, road salt, sharp gravel, or splintering ice can all pose problems.