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Sarge
Senior Advisor

Sarge’s tip of the day

In people years, I am basically a wizard. Senior dogs often see the vet more often. Ask yours what is right.

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🎃The holidays are coming

Get ready for the busiest pet season

Candy, turkey, trees and travel: what to know before the holidays.

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Gifts and printables for pet people

Original designs: personalized gifts with your pet's name and photo, tees, mugs, hats, bracelets and planners you can print tonight.

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See the gift guide, or make it personal with your pet's photo. Christmas delivery: order by Nov 30 (personalized items by Nov 25).

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Holiday season

The pet-safe holiday plan

Candy, turkey, trees, guests and fireworks. One guide for each big day, in order.

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Halloween

Candy up high, calm spaces and ID tags on.

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Thanksgiving

What stays on your plate, and what to do if they help themselves.

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Christmas

Trees, tinsel, plants and visitors.

Pet-safe ChristmasHoliday boarding checklist
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New Year’s Eve

Fireworks, cold nights and a fresh plan for next year.

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Meet the Pack

Five friends, one simple plan

You'll spot the Pack all over the site with quick tips. Watch their little stories on our socials.

Snow

Snow

Looks after everyoneIs everybody okay? Good. Now, who needs a hug?Snow’s pick →
Biscuit

Biscuit

Head of the Treats DepartmentI take treats very seriously. Very, very seriously.Biscuit’s pick →
Pebble

Pebble

Chief Looker-UpperWait, what does it say? Let me look it up!Pebble’s pick →
Duchess

Duchess

Resident RoyaltyI am already a queen. Fetch my cushion.Duchess’s pick →
Sarge

Sarge

Senior AdvisorIn people years, I’m basically a wizard.Sarge’s pick →
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