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Your Dog and Firework Safety Tips

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Fourth of July celebration can be fun for people, but for some dogs fireworks can be a source of fear. The fear of the sights and sounds can cause anxiety and stress in the dog. Symptoms to look for include:  Shaking, trembling  Excessive drooling  Barking, howling  Trying to hide or get into or out of the house, fenced in area, or other enclosure  Refusing to eat food/drink water  Loosing bladder or bowel control   Here are some helpful tips you can follow to make the firework celebration less frightening for your dogs.  Exercise your dog early in the day before festivities begin. Keep your dog indoors and create a safe place.  Close all curtains, blinds to minimize the noise and light effects of the fireworks.  Never leave your dog unattended even in a secure yard.  Close all doors and windows.  Playing calming music or turning on the television can help to drown out the firework sounds.  Provide a special treat for your dog.  Try playing games or exercising t

Take Your Dog To Work Day 2015

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Take Your Dog To Work Day was first celebrated in 1999 and was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and encourage their adoptions. Here is Gidget working on Little Paws Pet Boutiques social media with her i Paw'd. Have a great Friday everyone! www.littlepawspetboutique.com

Foster Rabbits Casper & Heidi Adopted...meet our new Foster Rabbits Harley & Joey

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    Our sweet foster bunnies Casper & Heidi have found their forever home! Today they were adopted to a wonderful family. Gidget is still adjusting to this by moping around for the feeling is bittersweet since it is our first time fostering. We will miss Casper & Heidi but, so happy they have a loving family and home. Here are our newest foster rabbits... Harley and Joey Joey and his cute white nose Gidget giving Harley a kiss ..."Harley & Joey"! Both bunnies are Dwarf breeds and are about 6 years old. Harley is the tan and multi colored female. Harley is the dark chocolate colored bunny with the cute white nose. Spayed/neutered and litter box trained. They have only been here for a couple of hours and they both are very active running and jumping in their pen. They also let me hold and pet them. They are happily bonded and are looking for their forever home. If you have any questions or would like to adopt Harley &

21th Annual Dawg Walk & Pet Faire

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Saturday, June 20th 2015 8am to 12pm Little Paws Pet Boutique will have a booth at the  Dawg Walk & Pet Faire Event in the Village Green at the Norman P. Murray Community Center! We will have new and best selling dog, cat, rabbit and pet parent products at Special Event Prices. Come by our booth and say "Hi" to Little Paws Pet Boutique Model and Chief Dog Officer Gidget. Hope you can join in on the fun! www.littlepawspetboutique.com Gidget wearing PawZ Dog Boots Here are the details for the event: "Join animal lovers at the 20th Annual DAWG Walk & Pet Faire on Saturday, June 20th, along the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park! The Dedicated Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) and the City of Mission Viejo Animal Services Center are hosting the fun-filled family event that includes an impressive display of animal performances, pet contests, pet and wildlife exhibits, silent auctions and more! The event includes a pristine walk along the

9th Annual Super Pet Adoption Event

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http://www.cityofirvine.org/cityhall/cs/animalcare/events/super_pet_adoption.asp Come join us at the Super Pet Adoption Event at the Irvine Animal Care Center! Little Paws Pet Boutique will have a booth there with dog, cat, rabbit and pet parent products at Special Event Prices. Come by our booth and say "Hello" to Little Paws Pet Boutique model and Chief Dog Officer Gidget.  "The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host its ninth annual Super Pet Adoption event on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. at 6443 Oak Canyon Road, Irvine. More than 50 pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring more than 800 homeless dogs, cats, rabbits and small animals for adoption. The event will also feature vendors, refreshments, free veterinarian and trainer advice, low-cost microchips and a silent auction of more than 40 items. Admission is $1 per person and parking is free. Leashed and vaccinated dogs are welcome." Event highlights include: 800+ adop