Norwalk CT, May 2011 — Friday, June 24 will be celebrated by pet lovers nationwide as the 12th annual “Take Your Dog to Work” Day. A growing number of companies allow pets in the workplace for this special occasion.

One company where dogs go to work with their humans every day is Best Friends Pet Care in Norwalk CT. Because Best Friends is in the pet care business, the staff knows what it takes to make “Take Your Dog to Work” Day a successful experience for pets and co-workers.

Norwalk CT, April 2011 — The trees are budding, the daffodils are blooming and the family dog is shedding clumps of hair all around the house. Even short-haired breeds manage to cover furniture, floors and more with the stuff.

Shedding is part of the natural cycle of hair growth on pets, according to Val Penstone, Best Friends National Director of Grooming. “While shedding is inevitable, hair around the house doesn’t have to be,” she says, offering the following tips for coping with the annual spring shedding.

Lake Buena Vista, FL, March 2011 — Best Friends new pet care center at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida continues to garner rave reviews from the press, the public and pet lovers.

Since the grand opening last September, the trickle of guests has grown to a steady stream. Not only was the facility – with room for more than 300 pets — fully booked for its first holiday season, but “the phones haven’t stopped ringing since,” according to manager Jenn Kratzer.

Norwalk CT, February 2011 -– This winter has been a harsh one almost everywhere across the county. With extreme weather limiting the opportunities for outdoor exercise, many dogs are releasing pent-up energy by misbehaving at home.

According to Best Friends professional trainers, signs that the family dog is suffering from “canine cabin fever” include excessive barking or howling, scratching walls or doors, chewing furniture or messing in the house. They suggest the following to beat the winter blues.