August 13, 2020
Fundbox Feature
Community support is crucial for businesses recovering from the financial effects of COVID-19 closures. To reopen safely, welcome customers back, and rebuild the local economy, business owners should work together. Here are some examples and suggestions for collaborating during the new normal. “A sudden downturn in business takes a toll on a business owner,” said…
July 19, 2020
Dogs and Cats are Living Longer – and so are Pet Owners
Pets are living longer! Studies show that the average life expectancy of dogs increased from 10.5 years to 11.8 years between 2002 and 2016. Dogquality.com believes this is partly due to a shift in perspective in how people think of their furry friends. In the past, animals were considered pets — now, 95% of people…
June 30, 2020
Pets Help Us Balance & Reconnect – 8 Tips From Working Moms
Working moms have enough stress to deal with daily without throwing a #quarantine virus into the mix. In addition to managing their own work schedule, they are taking care of their family, homeschooling children, trying to make ends meet, and worrying daily about keeping their family safe and healthy. We talked with eight working moms…
April 13, 2020
Canine Fitness Training – a fun activity with your dog
Are you cooped up at home with your dog due to social distancing and a stay-at-home order? If yes, April is the perfect time to challenge yourself and your dog with a fun activity – canine fitness training. Not only is April National Canine Fitness Month, but the weather is mild and most bugs are…
March 30, 2020
Pet care pros pivot to precautions
Pet services businesses were designated as essential by Gov. Chris Sununu’s executive order last week, something Maine Gov. Janet Mills had done earlier. Many pet services businesses are still open for business but have had to reinvent themselves in order to keep their employees and clients safe. Some are offering services virtually online, and products…