2023_NorthStarVets_Pets_Digital_Issue

PHOTOGRAPHS: (RED HORSE) COURTESY OF DAVID BURKE HOSITALITY;
(ST. HUBERT'S) COURTESY OF ST. HUBERT'S ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER
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TAKE A CLASS
As the St. Hubert’s Training and Behavior
Center puts it, “A good education may be
the most valuable gift you can ever give your canine
companion.” So take a class with your dog to
improve their behavior and strengthen communication.
Group classes and private sessions are
available. A virtual class for cats is also offered.
575 Woodland Avenue, Madison, 973-377-2295;
sthuberts.org
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EXPLORE JERSEY CITY
Spend a day in Jersey City. Dog parks
along River Drive in Newport, including Newport
Pier Dog Run and River Drive Dog Run, offer waterfront
city-skyline views. Liberty State Park is one
of Jersey’s top destinations for people and pets to
spend time outdoors. The views of the Statue of
Liberty are stunning. End your day at the nearby
dog-inspired distillery Corgi Spirits, which donates
to local rescue organizations. —Falyn Stempler
Newport Pier Dog Run: 25 Park Lane S., newportnj.com;
River Drive Dog Run: 54 River Drive S., newportnj.com;
Liberty State Park: 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, nj.gov; Corgi
Spirits: 150 Pacific Avenue, Building P, 201-448-4184,
corgispirits.com
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GET A WELL-COOKED MEAL
The Rusty Nail doesn’t just welcome
dogs—it cooks for them. The beloved eatery has an
entire menu devoted to pooches, featuring items
TAKE A CLASS AT ST. HUBERT'S
TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR CENTER.
like the Doggie Bowl (grilled chicken or steamed
veggies) and the Hot Diggity Dog (a plain, all-beef
hot dog without the bun). For dessert, the Rusty
Nail serves all-natural pup treats.
205 Beach Avenue, Cape May, 609-884-0017;
caperesorts.com
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PROTECT YOUR PETS
Between all the fun you’re having this
season, make sure to keep your pet protected, too.
First on your list? Checking that your pet’s lepto
and lyme disease vaccines are up to date. Call your
veterinarian with questions. When venturing out in
cold weather, keep your pup’s delicate paws protected.
Massage a protectant like petroleum jelly
into paw pads to create a barrier. Want even more
protection? Buy booties. Then, after an outdoor
walk, wash and dry your dog’s feet and stomach
to get rid of any ice melt, rock salt or chemicals.
When in doubt about whether it’s too cold to go
outside with your pet, stay indoors.
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FOCUS ON HEALTH
Keeping your pet healthy is any pet
parent’s number 1 priority, so when your animal’s
individual health concerns are top of mind, take
them to Stokes Pharmacy. Stokes’ prepared medications
are compounded with the highest degree
of quality for safe, reliable prescriptions—making it
a place you can count on every time you visit.
6000 Commerce Parkway, Suite A, Mt. Laurel,
800-754-5222; stokespharmacy.com
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