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want to live longer?

4/19/2023

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Sharing your life with a companion animal can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have. Not only do pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship, but they also offer a wide range of health benefits that can improve our overall wellbeing. In this article, we'll explore some of the many health benefits of having a companion animal.
  1. Reduced Stress and Anxiety Studies have shown that spending time with a pet can help reduce stress and anxiety levels. Petting and playing with your furry friend can release feel-good hormones like oxytocin and dopamine, which can help promote relaxation and reduce stress.
  2. Improved Mental Health Companion animals have been shown to improve mental health by providing emotional support and helping to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. In fact, pet therapy has been used successfully to help treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
  3. Lowered Blood Pressure Studies have also shown that owning a pet can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is likely due to the calming effect that pets have on our bodies and minds.
  4. Increased Physical Activity Owning a pet can also help increase physical activity levels, which can lead to improved physical health. Whether it's taking your dog for a walk or playing with your cat, having a pet encourages us to get up and move around more.
  5. Reduced Loneliness and Social Isolation Companion animals can also help reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation, especially for older adults or those living alone. Pets provide a sense of companionship and can help encourage social interactions with others.
In conclusion, the health benefits of sharing your life with a companion animal are numerous and significant. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving mental and physical health, owning a pet can bring many positive changes to your life. So why wait? Consider adopting a furry friend today and experience the many benefits of pet ownership for yourself.
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Four Legged Family Members

6/18/2019

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PictureIzzy Catching A Little Shut Eye

Geoff is a busy guy with a busy  life. Geoff is a Project Manager/Engineer at SeaRobotics, a growing robotics company on the east coast of Florida. Outside of work, he and his wife have a pretty bustling household with their two kids, both of which are furry. We're going to focus on Isabella, an eleven-ish year old English Bully. Like all dogs, she has more than one name, depending on the circumstances - Izzy, Smush, SmushMush, Bear Pig are the most frequently uttered names.

Izzy has her own opinions and will let you know what your opinion is when she gives it to you. "Izzy....when she wants something she lets us know, usually with one bark. She's a pretty good communicator," Geoff said.
Compared to Lola, who will harangue us with a five minute barking spree, it's refreshing to hear about a dog that is succinct and to the point. Why go one for five minutes when a single utterance will do?

Like most four-legged family members, Izzy makes Geoff smile when he comes home from work, no matter what his day is like. And work can get pretty hectic. "I come home...and I just smile. Izzy is it."
Almost anyone who has a dog in their life...or hell, a companion animal of any sort, really - can understand and relate to this sentiment.
"Izzy is every bit of our family as any human is. To my wife, Izzy is everything, the most important family member, even over me!" Geoff said, laughing. "To me, she is an equal to any other family member."

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Geoff & Izzy Enjoying The Breeze
Geoff said that Izzy loves boating and the beach and in fact, they go out almost every weekend. Geoff knows that bullies can't overdo the outdoors, and he takes precautions. And like a good dad, Geoff said they always have their emergency kit with them - one gallon of cool water. 
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Honda Elements and English Bullies

6/17/2019

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Our blunt instrument of love, Lola, is frequently mistaken for a Honda toaster. You can decide for yourself, but if you can tell us the difference, we'd love to hear from you. 
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Silly Willie's Pet Boutique in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

6/16/2019

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PictureLola & her Silly Willie's Anchor Toy
We were passing through the small downtown of New Smyrna beach, Florida when we spotted a pet boutique. We also like to stop in and support mom&pop stores like this and we were pleasantly surprised by how many things this boutique got right. We understand that the appeal of a store is purely subjective, so we'll define how we're looking at it to give you some context. We tend to look at looks filtered through thirty plus years of working in the animal industry and our understanding of shoppers who have companion animals. Not lets take a look at what Silly Willie's is up to.  

The products they carried were high quality, higher end, better made and sourced USA. For example, Lola can blow through toys like a highly-caffeinated Jack Russell Terrier, ripping them apart and removing the squeaky within minutes. However, if you look at the picture of Lola with her toy that we bought at Silly Willie's, two days later it's still intact! Amazing!

Food - We're not familiar with Life's Abundance animal products, but we've used their human products and they're solid and have a good reputation. Silly Willie's also carries Fromm - an excellent food, family owned and very high standards, good ingredients and they don't sell to everyone. They support the smaller business owners and don't sell to corporate owned businesses. They  also carried a quality skin, coat and ear product line as well.  In addition, they sold CBD oil from Pet Releaf, which supplies highly regarded CDB products. 

The layout of the store is smart - U shaped, products in the middle and on the side. Busy, not cluttered. Nice assortment of products, treats, toys, leashes and collars. Where they really stand out from other pet Boutiques is that they sell stuff for humans that love animals.

Many boutiques drop the ball on this front and are leaving money on the table, so to speak. Silly Willie's had Tee shirts, magnets, mugs, and more. Companion animal lovers and people shopping for them don't always  want to just buy gifts for the dog - they want to include the humans in the fun as well. 


If you are a pet lover and are passing through New Syrna Beach, stop in at Silly-Willies (Silly-Willies.com) and do some shopping! You'll be glad you did. 

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April 08th, 2019

4/8/2019

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​Joie at the Humane Society's Mutt March

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At the Humane Society's Mutt March, we had the pleasure of having our booth right beside The Stuart Fence company. We had a chance to chat with Chet Richmond, president of Stuart Fence and later, we had a chance to chat with Julie and meet Joie, their rescue dog.

Stuart Fence has been in business since 2003 and they install all types of fences and gates for both residential and commercial properties. But their is another layer to what they do and who they are. Turns out both Chet and Julie are passionate about dogs - and when people are really passionate about animals, it tells you a lot about their character and what kind of people they are. As Julie stated, "Not having animals in our lives would mean we'd be missing out of love without the animals to share it with."

Julie's favorite breed is "rescued Cocker Spaniel" and, as it turns out, she is also involved in rescue work. "After we adopted Jypsie from a rescue in 2016, I got involved with transporting furbabies for rescues. Transports take the animals from shelters or owner surrenders and bring them to rescue or fosters...or even sometimes approved adopters."

Now, we all know how fostering typically works. You foster an rescue with the intention of finding it a home, and before you know it, you have another family member. Julie also ended up fostering as well. "We also foster to help get them reay for "furever" homes, as some have no idea what it is like to be safe, loved, and in a home."
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Dogs have also been in Julie and Chet's lives.  In fact, when Julie showed up later, she had with her Joie, a rescue they adopted from Palm Beach County Animal Control in June of 2009. Joie couldn't have looked happier and I suspect, so are Chet and Julie. Chet and Julie can be reached at 772-288-1151 or you can visit
stuartfence.com. 

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