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Spotlight Braxton's - Meet Marianne
Marianne, a loyal Braxton’s customer throughout the years, encouraged her daughter, Bridget, to apply for a part-time job while she was in high school.After seeing the fun Bridget was having and realizing how much she enjoyed animals, Marianne decided to join the Braxton’s team. Marianne worked part-time from about 1999-2003....
Ginger Lead - A Dog Support Harness
When Barry Rubenstein’s golden retriever, Ginger had to have her second orthopedic surgery, he worried about how best to help his dog recover.Tired of using a towel to support Ginger because of the inability to control the excitable puppy, Rubenstein took matters into his own hands and invented the GingerLead.Rubenstein...
Meet Cleve's Organic Dog Treats
[caption id="attachment_48940" align="alignleft" width="200"] Elaine and Cleve[/caption]"We are just Different! With a capital D!" says Elaine Cury, owner of CLEVE'S Organic Dog Treats. Her story is a bit unusual.Elaine, a dog trainer in Spring City, PA, was on a mission to clear up the misconception that Pit Bulls are a...
To Shave or Not To Shave Your Pet?
[caption id="attachment_48930" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: Elizabeth D.[/caption]During these dog days of summer when the weather is hazy, hot, and humid, you may look at your dog and think, "He must be dying under all of that fur." But did you realize that dogs don't sweat through their skin?According to Dr....
Unrestrained Pets Cause Danger
[caption id="attachment_48921" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Peggy Frezon[/caption]Last week I had stopped at a roadside stand to pick up some vegetables when I heard a woman yell. She had stopped to shop as well and when she went to put her bags in the car, she realized that her two small...
Guess Who's Coming to Braxton's?
On Sunday, August 16th, Pooch Smooch Photography will visit Braxton's Animal Works. Proprietor, Angela Stehl, combines her love of animals and photography to create beautiful pictures. Angela attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia where she studied photography. She graduated with honors and began her career, but it didn’t take long...
GiggyBites - A Unique Dog Treat
You might be thinking, "What is a Giggy Bite?" Is it some kind of computer thing? Well, GiggyBites are dog treats that are hand crafted & fresh baked in an exhibition-style bakery in Chadds Ford PA.Voted Best Pet Bakery in Philly, they feature over 15 varieties of baked treats, fresh...
Nature's Variety Recall
Nature's Variety was recently notified by the FDA that a sample of Instinct Raw Frozen Chicken Bites 7lb. with a “Best By” date of 4/27/16 was sampled and tested positive for Salmonella.Out of an abundance of caution, they are choosing to voluntarily recall this product. There have been no reports...
"Click It or Ticket" Your Pet
Heading to the Jersey Shore this summer? Be sure Fido or Fifi is properly restrained, or you could be looking at a hefty fine. Some may be unaware that New Jersey is one of the few states that have passed legislation requiring animal restraints in moving vehicles. According to AAA,...
National Pet Fire Safety Day - Today
It is hard to believe that over 500,000 pets are affected by home fires each year? For this reason, the American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services have designated July 15th as National Pet Fire Safety Day. These two organizations are working together to educate pet owners about the potential...
Stella and Chewy's Voluntary Recall
As we suspected, out of an abundance of caution, Stella & Chewy's is voluntarily recalling Chewy’s Chicken Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties for Dogs, 15 oz. bags (Lot # 111-15) because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Additionally, they are also recalling a number of products that may have been exposed...
Take Your Dog To Work around Wayne, PA
This Friday, June 26th is Pet Sitters International's 2015 Take Your Dog To Work Day®. It is celebrated each year on the Friday following Father's Day.On this day, Pet Sitters International or PSI encourages employers to experience the joys of pets in the workplace for one day to support their...