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By Arden Moore

In 1999, I left the newspaper and book publishing world to cover what’s happening in the pet world.

Back then, no one referred to themselves as pet parents. Cat daddies didn’t exist. The professional pet sitting industry was still in

Arden Moore demonstrates how to apply a makeshift splint on Kona during one of her Pet First Aid 4U classes. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

Welcome to April. Strange as it may seem, April is designated as National Pickleball Month, National Soft Pretz

Dr. Lindsay Butzer with a client’s husky in the exam room. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

When it comes to holidays in February, Valentine’s Day tends to top the list. But to really show your pet love, consider embracing ways to participate in Respons

Lois Pope will reveal the winning name on Veterans Day for the dog in the new American Military Hero Dog monument at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton. Photo provided Capehart

By Arden Moore

Sure, I wish I picked the six winning Lotto numbers.

Christel Connelly of Ocean Ridge adopted two kittens from the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Connelly, a high school French teacher, named them Binoche (left) and Juliette and says, ‘They make our house feel alive.’ Photo provided

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Kimberly Moen, a veterinarian at Lap of Love, with Morena (right), who died last year. During the pandemic Lap of Love does phone consultations and at-home euthanasia. Photo provided

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Now, perhaps more than ever, pets are stepping up th

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The Mutt Derby, which returned to Palm Beach Kennel Club in January, invites people to enter their dogs in a fun race series. The dogs run 300 feet on the track without starting boxes or lures and are called by their owners to the finish

Carl Case, of Boca Raton, adopted Cici, a three-legged corgi mix, from Tri-County Animal Rescue. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

There is a silver lining to this coronavirus that has limited us for months. Cici, Cooper and Daisy know firsthand.
All th

Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue plans a fundraising dinner comedy show Oct. 4 in Boca Raton and a beachside blessing service for your pets Oct. 6 at Lake Worth. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

Sure, some dogs fetch the TV remote. And some cats come when

Looking for a fun portrait of your pet? You can get one on May 8 at the Delray Beach Public Library.  Photo provided

By Arden Moore

Walk into the Delray Beach Public Library between May 4 and May 10 and you may see it going to the dogs. It’s all don

February is Pet Dental Health Month, a good time to recommit to keeping your pets' teeth and gums healthy. Illustration provided

By Arden Moore

Many of us are spot-on when it comes to bathing our dogs and brushing our cats. And some of us have perfec

Boca Raton-based Ann Casper trains Lil’ Red, rescued from Hurricane Maria, to ease his anxiety. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

The holiday season is in full stride in Palm Beach County. And when it comes to bringing out the best in puppies and dogs,

Kol, an 8-year-old golden retriever, comforts a family member affected by the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Photo provided by Jane Eisenberg

By Arden Moore

The phrase “heart dog” is often bestowed upon a once-in-a

Sophie and Sabrina Ginsburg with Bailey (left) and Prince, who left service dog training after he developed Addison’s disease. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

Meet the tail-wagging, always happy Prince, who reigns as a prince among pups. And credit sis

ABOVE: Steve Teisch, center, and his technician, Chris Griffin, make a house call in Boynton Beach to perform an annual checkup on Shada Overton’s 13-year-old dalmatian, Hannah. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star.  BELOW: Teisch’s client Elizabeth Ackerly

The always engaging French bulldog is not a great swimmer and so should wear a doggie life vest in the water. Photo by Ashley McGeeney, Blue Wonder Frenchies

By Arden Moore

What do Lady Gaga, Leo DiCaprio and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have in common

Water and your own clothing can provide emergency first aid. Arden Moore/The Coastal Star

By Arden Moore

I keep a well-stocked pet first-aid kit in my home and a travel size in my vehicle. In case of a pet emergency, I want to be prepared.
The reali

A kitty watches a two-legged friend during Cora Ciaffone’s kitten yoga class. The cats are available for adoption. Photo provided

By Arden Moore

Now here’s a first: performing a downward-facing dog pose in a yoga class with a kitten. Ah, namaste and

By Arden Moore

Got pet? Then for you, every day has the potential to feel like Valentine’s Day. Your dog, cat or other pet doesn’t need to demonstrate its love for you with a Hallmark card or box of candy. The love your pet gives you is priceless and

The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League provides food and works with volunteers to keep community cat colonies fed and healthy all over the county. Arden Moore/The Coastal Star

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