Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith

107 posts. Contributor since Jul 06, 2015
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Melissa Smith has been researching and writing about pet behaviors for several years. Her work has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association. A longtime animal lover, Melissa is a professional pet sitter on Cape Cod through her company, Fresh Start Services.
  • Nov 25, 2024
    How to Convince Your Parents to Get a Dog or Cat: A Guide to Proving Responsibility
    By Melissa Smith
    How to Convince Your Parents to Get a Dog or Cat: A Guide to Proving Responsibility
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  • Dec 20, 2017
    Dec 20, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    How to Help When Pets Go Missing

    How to Help When Pets Go Missing
  • Nov 28, 2017
    Nov 28, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    I Think My Neighbor Is Abusing Their Pet

    I Think My Neighbor Is Abusing Their Pet
  • Nov 09, 2017
    Nov 09, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Beware of Puppy Leasing: Your Pet Could Get Repossessed

    Beware of Puppy Leasing: Your Pet Could Get Repossessed
  • Sep 07, 2017
    Sep 07, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care

    The Ultimate Guide to Chinchilla Care
  • Aug 03, 2017
    Aug 03, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    How This Pet Sitter Won Over 2 Anxiety-Ridden Dogs

    How This Pet Sitter Won Over 2 Anxiety-Ridden Dogs
  • Jun 13, 2017
    Jun 13, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Types of Service Dogs: Understanding the Differences Between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals

    Types of Service Dogs: Understanding the Differences Between Service, Therapy, and Emotional Support Animals
  • May 25, 2017
    May 25, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Dog Training — There’s an App for That

    Dog Training — There’s an App for That
  • May 23, 2017
    May 23, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    The Benefits of Doing Yoga With Your Dog

    The Benefits of Doing Yoga With Your Dog
  • May 09, 2017
    May 09, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Why Rats Are Truly Underrated Pets

    Why Rats Are Truly Underrated Pets
  • May 08, 2017
    May 08, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Keeping a Lobster as a Pet: What You Should Know

    Keeping a Lobster as a Pet: What You Should Know
  • Apr 06, 2017
    Apr 06, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Bringing Home Hermit Crabs? Don’t Do What I Did.

    Bringing Home Hermit Crabs? Don’t Do What I Did.
  • Apr 03, 2017
    Apr 03, 2017
    By Melissa Smith

    Even After Retirement, Military and Police Dogs Are Heroes

    Even After Retirement, Military and Police Dogs Are Heroes
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