Holiday For Paws
Real Advice for Real Pet Parents
Care tips, honest answers, and everyday help for dog and cat owners, from someone who has actually lived it.
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Meet the Author
Hi, I am Sarah Mitchell 👋
I am a lifelong pet owner from Portland, Oregon. For over 15 years I have shared my home with dogs and cats, right now that is Max, a golden retriever, and Luna, a rescue tabby. Along the way I learned a lot the hard way, and I started writing it all down so other pet owners would not have to.
This site is simply that: everything I wish someone had told me when I brought my first pet home. Written the way I would explain it to a friend, with plenty of detail so you actually feel ready and supported, not sold to.
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