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Pets

Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why

Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why

  • Betty Lin-Fisher USA Today

Pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive, a recent Bank of America Institute analysis finds. 

How to adopt a pet: Where to look, what to expect when you welcome a dog, cat

How to adopt a pet: Where to look, what to expect when you welcome a dog, cat

  • USA Today - Vertical

There are a lot of options when it comes to adopting animals. Here's a breakdown on shelters, rescues and rehoming groups.

From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

From festival dogs to adventure cats, here are some summer pet safety tips

  • Andy Jeffrey Port Huron (Mich.) Times Herald

As summer festivals, graduation parties and outdoor events fill local calendars, experts encourage pet owners to consider whether their furry friends are enjoying the experience as much as they are.

Pet safety advice for busy summer events

Pet safety advice for busy summer events

  • USA Today - Vertical

Protect pets at summer events: watch for stress, give water & breaks, use retreats, and teach kids to ask first.

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

Planting a garden? Skip these plants toxic to dogs

  • Amy DeYoung USA Today

In 2025 alone, ASPCA Poison Control staff assisted with over 12,900 plant exposures in dogs.  

4 ways to keep your dog safe, hydrated and happy in the summer heat

4 ways to keep your dog safe, hydrated and happy in the summer heat

  • USA Today - News

Keep your pup cool and comfortable during the hot summer heat with these safety tips and two refreshing, pet-friendly mocktails.

When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

When it comes to pruning hydrangeas, be sure to know which variety you're growing

  • Rosanne Loparco USA Today Network

Hydrangeas are prized for their beautiful flowers. To make sure you get those blooms, it's critical that you know when to prune them.

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

9 tips for moving houseplants outdoors for the summer without killing them

    Moving your favorite houseplants outdoors can give them a boost. Plus, it’s easy to do once you know how.

    15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

    15 Great & Unique HOUSEPLANTS to Grow

      Last week we looked at 15 Bad houseplants (https://youtu.be/qUOLNRu4ftM) I would not waste my time or money growing indoors again. So in this video I document 15 indoor plants that I have grown for years and consider to be 'great' plants worth growing, each of which portends certain unique c…

      Add these Soil Ingredients to your Houseplants and Watch them Flourish - with Premium Recipe

      Add these Soil Ingredients to your Houseplants and Watch them Flourish - with Premium Recipe

        When growing houseplants it is extremely important that you provide them with the betting potting soil blend that you can. In this video I go through many different ingredients that you will find in houseplant potting mixes, breaking down why each one is used and what it actually is so that …

        How to allergy-proof your home for spring

        How to allergy-proof your home for spring

          Spring brings blooming flowers and warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also marks the return of sneezing fits and itchy eyes.

          Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

          Mulching your garden? What to use and what to avoid

            Mulching the garden is a pretty straightforward thing to do well, but it is one of those garden tasks on which many people miss the mark. Let’s hit the basics.

            Dog ate chocolate? Here's a quick way to assess the risk

            Dog ate chocolate? Here's a quick way to assess the risk

              Chocolate can be dangerous for your dog. A chocolate toxicity calculator can help determine how severe the risk is if your dog accidentally ate some.

              AKC tips on how to read your dog’s facial expressions

              AKC tips on how to read your dog’s facial expressions

                Although dogs have facial expressions, it can be hard to tell what they are trying to communicate. Here are some tips.

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                Movies & Television

                ‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior

                ‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior

                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                Review: Monsters don’t live up to Minions in new film

                Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

                Back to the ‘Prairie’: New ‘Little House’ offers grittier portrait of prairie life

                Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms

                Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

                Contributor content. The real reason crypto matters for merchants is math. Crypto transactions often cost less than a penny.

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                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Are Starter Homes Becoming a Thing of the Past?

                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

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