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by Dr. Sara Rudwell

My most vivid memory of the Delta Society Pet Partner^® testing session with my golden retriever mix, Gracie, was asking her to obey the simple command, “Come”.  This particular portion of the test required that she ignore the attention she was receiving from the evaluator (a belly rub, in this case) and actually listen to my command.  I knew I was in trouble when I said the word and Gracie, all four paws in the air, lolled her head toward with me with a look in her eyes that said, “Yeah right, and leave this??”  Much to my surprise, after a few missed beats, Gracie made a slow-motion rise to her feet and reluctant saunter my way.  The remainder of the evaluation, which included dealing with loud noises and visual distractions, basic obedience, and handling, was a breeze.  Gracie particularly loved the test during which a group of 6 people were petting her vigorously at the same time – heaven!

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Do you have insurance for your pet? Why not?! If you think you can’t afford it, think again.

Emergencies, accidents and illnesses are a fact of life when you have pets. Many people comment on the cost of veterinary care, comparing it to their affordable health insurance co-pay. We all know that health insurance premiums have been sky-rocketing over the past several years and that the co-pay is only a portion of what health care truly costs. Many of us are not prepared financially to pay for sudden, unexpected veterinary care. That’s where pet insurance can truly help.

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Hello Indianapolis! Broad Ripple Animal Clinic and Wellness Center is happy to offer another form of client communication…in the form of our very own blog. We hope to keep you updated to breaking news in the pet world, as well as allow you to access articles, client informational handouts and lots of fun stuff.