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How Much Does Your Pet Influence Your Lifestyle?

A week or two ago, I saw a story on Today about people who take their pets to work. I didn’t catch the full story, however. I think it was really more about how much pets influence some people’s lives. All aspects of it. Work One of the men profiled in the Today piece explained how he had moved his workplace for his dog. Apparently he runs his own business and leases office space. When a landlord prohibited pets from being in the building, the man went and found more accommodating office space elsewhere. But other people who didn’t own … Continue reading →

My Day At Bark In The Park

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Saturday couldn’t have been a more perfect day for baseball… and dogs! It was Bark in the Park day at the Lakewood Blueclaws minor league baseball stadium in Lakewood, New Jersey. The day was sunny and nearly cloudless. Temperatures in the low 70s, but the sun made it feel warmer. Let’s be honest here: I was in Aimee’s Personal Heaven. Sunny day, stretching out in the grass, dogs all around, and a fun minor league baseball game. I thought long and hard about my dogs, and whether or not they would enjoy a day at the stadium. Lally, my somewhat … Continue reading →

Prevent Pitching Injuries

Baseball season is on the horizon. Every year, it seems like more and more young pitchers end up with serious injuries to their arms — like torn rotator cuffs. So how do you protect your baseball star? A study from Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas found that something as simple as playing catch during the off season can cut down on the risk of pitching-related shoulder injuries. David Lintner, the head team physician for the Houston Astros was involved with the study. Lintner pointed out that many high school athletes play multiple sports. They often go from a fall sport … Continue reading →