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Social Pet Hotel Opens a Sensory Garden at Northlake
Social Pet Hotel & Daycare opened a sensory garden for dogs at Northlake and added a whole-facility generator in Pineville. A paid Partner Spotlight.
Stroll Firethorne·Nov 7, 2026
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Pets
Veterinary clinics, groomers, pet stores, and animal services near Firethorne and Marvin. Coverage for the residents who consider their pets family.
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Stroll Holiday Party at Zinicola Nov. 5, Santa Paws Nov. 15
The Stroll Holiday Party at Zinicola on Thursday, Nov. 5, had 109 guests signed up as of Oct. 30, and Firethorne readers are invited. On Nov.
Stroll Firethorne·Oct 30, 2026
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Nala, the Bengal Earned at Swim Practice
On one grumpy walk to the pool, Rhys told his mom, "Well, I sure am earning that cat!"
Stroll Firethorne·Oct 18, 2026
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Stroll Firethorne October Issue: Shealy Family, T1D Research
The October 2026 edition of Stroll Firethorne is out and free to read online. Inside: the Shealy family on the cover, Precious Pet Nala, Trick or Treat in the Park on October 23, and the full PDF…
Nell Thomas·Oct 1, 2026
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Whisker Watchers Pet Sitting
Anna Agisilaou lost her mother three years ago. She and Terrell Torian now spend their days looking after other people's animals, including the old and the sick ones. A paid Partner Spotlight.
Stroll Firethorne·Sep 16, 2026
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Tyrion, a Firethorne Dog With a Big Personality
Tanya drove five hours each way in a single day to collect him from an Amish farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Stroll Firethorne·Sep 7, 2026
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Jacob the Pug, Firethorne
Meet Jacob, the Farrow family's 8-year-old pug named after the Twilight werewolf. A worldly little guy who has ridden the NYC subway, visited the Met, cools off on the bathroom hardwoods, and rides…
Stroll Firethorne·Aug 3, 2026
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Stroll Firethorne Turns One With Its August Issue
The August 2026 edition of Stroll Firethorne is out and free to read online, marking one year of the magazine. Inside: the Barthel family cover story, Precious Pet Jacob the Pug, the Publishers'…
Nell Thomas·Aug 1, 2026
lifestyle
JoJo the Goldendoodle, Firethorne's Ball-Cap Thief
Meet JoJo, the Hix family's 4.5-year-old goldendoodle whose full name is Jolene. A Dolly Parton-approved emotional support dog with a Miley Cyrus bark, a habit of stealing ball caps, and a very big…
Stroll Firethorne·Jul 2, 2026
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Stroll Firethorne July 2026 Issue, Free to Read Online
The July 2026 edition of Stroll Firethorne is out and free to read online. Inside: the Young Men's Service League cover story and its 9,400-plus volunteer hours, partner spotlights on Phoenix Dental…
Nell Thomas·Jul 1, 2026
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Stroll Firethorne June 2026 Issue, Free to Read Online
The June 2026 edition of Stroll Firethorne is out and free to read online. Inside: the pickleball cover story at the Country Club of the Carolinas, Precious Pets Berkeley and Roxy, partner spotlights…
Nell Thomas·Jun 2, 2026
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Berkeley and Roxy, the Firethorne Boxers Who Share One Bed
Despite several dog beds, Berkeley and Roxy insist on squeezing into one together each night.
Ashley Grimm·Jun 1, 2026
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Meredith Katibah and Deacon the Havanese, 16 Years In
Meredith Katibah was 11 and a self-proclaimed cat person when her family brought home a white Havanese puppy named Deacon.
Ashley Grimm·May 2, 2026
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Logan and Archer: Two Cats and One Disputed Sleeping Spot
Firethorne resident reporter Natalie Watterson, age 11, introduces her two cats, Logan the adventurous orange tabby and Archer the sneaky one, and shares their funniest moments, from the screen door…
Ashley Grimm·Apr 1, 2026
lifestyle
Addy the Springer Spaniel Is Still Charming Firethorne at 15
At 15 years young, Addy the English springer spaniel is proof that some dogs simply get better with time, logging daily mile-long walks through Firethorne and winning hearts along the way.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 16, 2026
