Life + Culture

Tips From Doggie Day Camp

Lauren Alexander of Camp Bow Wow Carmel Talks About Meeting Your Dog's Needs Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Photography Provided by Camp Bow Wow Carmel “The average pet parent wants to do the best for their dog, but they might not have all the information to do that with,” says Lauren Alexander, franchise manager of Camp Bow Wow Carmel. “We try to make sure we really educate our pet parents and answer any questions they might have."  Socialization and stimulation are two widely...

Education

College Bound

Having A Road Map Can Guide Students and Parents Through High School and Beyond Article by Ann Boldt | Photography by Provided by The College Beacon High school is an exciting time, but it's important for students and parents to remember that the high school diploma isn't the end of the road. Having a well-structured road map can guide students as they prepare for their futures. Embrace the Individual Journey Recognize that everyone is on an individual journey. There is not one right way...

Event Planning + Services

Snuggle Bunnies Make Any Day Brighter

The Bunny Burrow Brings Joy to Local Events One Bunny At a Time Article by Amy Adams Candice Oman's daughter had wanted a bunny for a long time, but Oman didn't know anything about them. One day, she and a friend were antiquing in Franklin, IN, and a lady had a litter of mini rex bunnies. Oman acted on instinct. "Without talking to my husband or kids, I took a bunny home," she says. That one bunny became two. Then Oman brought home some Holland lops. She started an Instagram page...

Wellness

Saving Lives

Medical Mutts Trains Shelter Dogs to be Service Dogs Article by Amy Adams | Photography by Photography Provided By Medical Mutts Dogs make our lives better. But for some, dogs can actually save lives. Part of the pioneering research that proved dogs could detect glucose level drops in diabetic patients by scent, Indiana-born animal behaviorist and dog trainer Jennifer Cattet, Ph.D., developed a groundbreaking diabetic alert dog training program. She and her husband, Jack Topham, founded...