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November: Pet Diabetes Month
Is your pet at risk for Diabetes? If you don't know, you're not alone. Many people do not realize that their cat or dog can develop diabetes.Diabetes has been diagnosed in cats of all ages, both sexes (intact and neutered), and all breeds. It more frequently affects older cats, especially...
Keeping It Local - Miss Poop
Tired of picking up poop? Why not call Stephanie Stiles a.k.a. Miss Poop.Located on a small farm in Phoenixville, PA, Stephanie services a large area from St. Davids all the way to Honey Brook.A creative gardener, wife, and mother of three, Stephanie bought the business from Miriam Hughes in 2011....
Top Dog Contest
The Wayne Business Association once again asked Braxton's Animal Works to host the Top Dog Contest at their annual Radnor Fall Festival, Sunday, September 18, 2016.This year's Olympic themed event drew large crowds. With a ring set up near the Great American Pub on North Wayne Avenue, the Olympic "Dog-athon"...
Braxton's To Attend Radnor Fall Fest
ALWAYS on the Third Sunday of September, the Radnor Fall Festival is the largest event put on by the Wayne Business Association. Encompassing the streets of North Wayne Avenue and West Avenue Between Lancaster Avenue and the Wayne train station, local merchants, service providers, and restaurants are all on hand...
Skunking Around Wayne, PA
Have you noticed the sweet aroma of skunk more often on these August nights? Well, it is not your imagination. Skunks are out and about much more often in the fall. They begin what some like to call the "fall shuffle." Since skunks mate and give birth in the spring,...
Spotlight Braxton's - Wes Graham
"I stay here," says Wes Graham, long time employee at Braxton's Animal Works, "because the Braxton's are standup people."Wes, warehouse manager at Braxton's, fell into this job to a degree. After leaving a position in gardening, he thought that he would inquire about work at our neighbors, The Garden Shoppe....
Check the Chip Day
Did you know that August 15, 2016 is National Check the Chip Day? This event was established by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to encourage pet owners to both have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date. By doing this yearly, you increase your pet’s chance...
Keeping it Local - Fulton's Professional Dog Grooming
Fulton's Professional Dog Grooming operates out of the former home of the Royal Tea House next to Fellini's Cafe in Berwyn.This is a unique mother/daughter business. Mom, Linda Fulton, has been grooming all breeds of dogs for over 30 years; her daughter, Sarah, joined the family business several years ago...
5 Hot Weather Dog Walking Tips
[caption id="attachment_49559" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: Kristin G.[/caption]We all know that walking in the early morning or late evening hours is best on hot days, but what if that isn’t possible? It is still feasible to walk your dog safely on hot days if you follow a few common-sense tips.Tip #1...
Meet Our Neighbors - The Garden Shoppe
Many of you have probably driven by Braxton's and noticed how the grounds and building are so beautifully decorated. Did you know that our neighbors, The Garden Shoppe, are responsible?The Garden Shoppe started out as a part-time operation at the holidays for owners Dave and Gerri Whetstone. In 1985, they...
Keeping it Local - Nala Catnip Company
Christina Reilly, one of our very own employees, recently started her own catnip toy company, Nala Catnip Company.It all began when Christina and her husband got their little cat, Nala. She was a playful little domestic short - haired cat. She loved catnip and entertaining herself with the toys. Christina...
A Fond Farewell - Goodbye Leslie
Thank you for 16 wonderful years!Over the past sixteen years, I have had the honor to serve hundreds of people and their animals. We have chatted, laughed, hugged and sometimes even cried together over the loss of a beloved dog or cat.It is not often that we are given the...