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There seems to be a national holiday for everything! However, some are more important than others. That’s why you should mark your calendars for November 7th. November 7th is an important national holiday—National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. Discover the four reasons why you should acknowledge National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day below. 1. The holiday offers a rich, emotional history. National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day was submitted by Terry Simons in 2015. Simons is a dog agility trainer. Simon’s dog was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2011 and died a year later. Simon founded the Canine Lymphoma Education and Research (CLEAR) foundation...

A changemaker is a person who wants to see change in the world and by gathering resources and/or knowledge, makes that change happen. Cheryl Phillips, founder of GG Gorgeous Gal, is honored to be recognized as a 2019 SEEN Changemaker in the Civic Service category. This category recognizes a person who has served his or her community through volunteer work, social action or government engagement. This SEEN Changemaker selflessly spends time bettering the community and deserves recognition for his or her efforts. The SEEN Changemaker awards honor and celebrate the Metro Detroiters making a difference and changing the world, who...

Shake the ink-stained hands of local authors at Books & Authors,  Leon & Lulu welcome Cheryl Phillips. Cheryl Phillips, author of GG’s Journey: From Lost to Loved, is excited to participate in Leon & Lulu’s Books & Authors in Clawson, Michigan. Phillips will be signing books and connecting with readers from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. This is the perfect opportunity to talk with Phillips about her inspiring story, and learn more about her journey with GG. Second chances and compassion is what GG’s Journey is all about. Found lying under a tree in Detroit, Gorgeous Gal, also...

4 Reasons to Celebrate National Feral Cat Day Please Spay / Neuter and Save Lives!  Get ready to celebrate your local community cat colonies and their caretakers...October 16 is National Feral Cat Day!  National Feral Cat Day was founded to change the stigma and provide education about feral (community) cats. According to Best Friends Animal Society, the national holiday raises awareness about free-roaming cats and promotes trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), a healthy way to manage feral cat populations. We would like to share four reasons why you should participate in National Feral Cat Day.  The community cats are there due to irresponsible...

Every year animal enthusiasts dedicate a week to the education and promotion of adopting a less adoptable animal. According to Dogtime, Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week launched in 2009 by Petfinder, an online pet adoption website. Petfinder desired to celebrate old dogs, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) cats, and other hard-to-adopt pets. This year, Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week takes place from September 21 to September 27. As the week approaches, here are four reasons to consider adopting a less adoptable pet. 1. Older pets have advantages over younger pets.Age of a pet is one of the most common...