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Rollins Ford Regional Park Opens Oct. 7

Rollins Ford Regional Park
Prince William Parks & Rec. to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rollins Ford Regional Park.

Halloween Pet Costume Contest

All Ages. October 1–21 Hocus Pocus, we hope you join us for the third annual Manassas City Library Halloween Pet Costume Contest! Email a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume to libmanassascity@pwcgov.org between October …

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Why Quality Control Matters to Pet Food Safety and the Planet

(BPT) - When you pick up a bag of pet food from the store or click "add to cart" online, you deserve peace of mind knowing that the product you are buying is a safe and high-quality food.At Purina, …

4 Vet-Approved Tips to Show Your Pets Love this Valentine's Day

(Family Features) For pet parents in the U.S., Valentine's Day is another chance to shower their pets with love. This Valentine's Day, consider these vet-recommended ways to show your pets just how much you love them.

Meowtel reviewed shelter wish lists to compile these tips for showing love to your animal shelter of choice this holiday season.

Meowtel reviewed shelter wish lists to compile these tips for showing love to your animal shelter of choice this holiday season.
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New Year, New Goals for People and Pets: 3 ways dogs and dog owners can accomplish resolutions together
(Family Features) Consider these three ways you and your pet can work toward healthy habits together this year.
Top Backyarding Trends for 2025
(NAPSI)— The popularity of backyarding will continue to increase in 2025, says the TurfMutt Foundation , which has encouraged outdoor living and caring for green spaces for the last 15 years. …
Meet Purina’s 2024 Thanksgiving’s Top Dog Winner, Hoagie
(BPT) - Each year, The National Dog Show, presented by Purina, brings families together by celebrating their beloved furry canine companions. While millions tuned in for the highly anticipated Best …
Love them? Hate them? Spay them.
(BPT) - Sure, cats have nine lives. But why not give them 10? Spaying or neutering your pet is the right thing to do. Learn more at GiveThemTen.org.
Pets mourn the loss of other pets, too. Here's how experts say you can help them.
When a family pet dies, the remaining pets mourn their loss. Ollie examined studies and expert advice to provide tips on comforting grieving pets. 
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Affordable Cleaning Service Expands to New Headquarters

Affordable Cleaning Services is an independently-owned local business that combines professionalism, responsiveness, and thorough cleaning!

Once Foster Child Becomes Gray Face Acres Rescue Foster Mom

Taylor Garduno Sharpe of Bristow is an avid volunteer, community leader, involved mother, wife and foster doggy-mommy to a senior pit-bull/great Dane mix. Her experience with great foster parents made her a great mom, and now foster-rescue mom.
"Farm-theme" design concept for Rollins Ford Park. (Subject to changes.)

Rollins Ford 'Multi-Use' 'Destination' Park to Feature Farm-Themed Playground

Rollins Ford Park will be a 70-acres park with fields, a large playground, dog park and trails.
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Early Detection and Management of Feline Diabetes: What Cat Owners Need to Know
(BPT) - During National Diabetes Month, Elanco is raising awareness about an often-overlooked disease — feline diabetes. With approximately 600,000 cats in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes in …
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