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In The News: High-Tech Dog Collars

You can already buy a onesie that monitors your baby’s vital signs – Why not a collar that does the same for your dog? Boston’s local CBS affiliate WBZ Channel 4 profiled a Massachusetts company this week aiming to do

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Posted in Animal Safety, News Articles

Any (Pet Friendly) Port In A Storm

State lawmakers, animal aid organizations, and animal lovers will meet at the State House this afternoon to celebrate the passage of a bill that benefits pet owners all over The Commonwealth. Senate Bill 1172 An Act Ensuring The Safety Of

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Posted in Animal Issues, Local Animal Laws, News Articles

Pet Sitting: Often Overlooked Info Your Sitter Wants To Know

Everyone knows the basic information to leave for a pet sitter: Emergency contacts (Vet, preferred hospital, your cell phone/email address), a typical schedule for the pet, any allergies or injuries, etc. But what else might your sitter need to know?

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Posted in Adventures in Pet Sitting

Fun Events For Dogs This Weekend! SomDog Spring Fling 2014

Running the Pack with be attending this fun event for dogs on May 18th 2014 from 10-3. Come and See us!

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Posted in Animal Events

What To Do If You Find A Lost Dog?

Picture this – You’re out walking or driving in your neighborhood and you see a dog trotting along the side of the road without a human in sight. What do you do? Inspired by our experience with Remy the poodle

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Posted in Animal Safety

5 Dogs To Follow On Facebook

Nothing helps to ease the pain of the first day back at work after a long weekend like seeing a picture of a cute pup in your Facebook feed. Here are some of our favorites: 1. Sir Charles Barkley Hometown:

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Posted in Cute Stuff, Pictures

5 Favorite Springtime Etsy Finds For Your Dog!

1. Dog Raincoat April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring wet puppies! Voyagers K9 Apparel makes their raincoats using breed-specific patterns to make sure your dog gets a good fit. It probably costs more than MY raincoat,

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Posted in Cute Stuff

Dog Friendly Places: Kickass Cupcakes

Has your pup been extra good lately? Well, when Riley has been a good girl, I take her for a walk down to Kickass Cupcakes. Located in Davis Square at 378 Highland Ave in Somerville, you will find a variety

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Posted in Dining Out, Dog Friendly Places

Dog Friendly Places: Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge MA

When Riley and I are looking for ways to beat the heat, there is no place she’d rather go than Fresh Pond. Her furry brown hairs perk up when she hears the words, “Want to go to Fresh Pond?”

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Posted in Dog Friendly Places, Parks and Beaches
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Running The Pack offers a variety of services for animals of all ages and abilities. A Maximum of two dogs will be run at one time.

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Your dog's not able to run or just needs extra walking services? Running The Pack's staff are also available as dog walkers.

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While you are away, Running The Pack offers pet sitting services so that you can feel safe & secure that your beloved pet is with a pet professional.

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Running The Pack walks my socially maladjusted dog twice a day M-F and they are fantastic.  She is not an easy dog to manage mainly because she doesn’t get along with other dogs.  I’ve tried many other walkers and Running The Pack has by far been the most accommodating and the most successful with her.
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