As we gather to celebrate the holidays, Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and out of the emergency room this Thanksgiving: Festive foods Maintain your pet’s regular diet. Treats of turkey, ham, gravy, cookies, and other goodies can lead to …
Round-Up for Rescues
Beginning November 26, 2021, and running through December 24, 2021, Braxton’s is asking customers to Round-Up at the register to donate to local rescues and service organizations. Last year, due to your generosity, Braxton’s was able to donate $3700 to area rescues and service organizations. This year has been particularly difficult on these programs. Check …
Braxton’s Memorial Regatta
Bill Braxton’s family, close friends, coaches, and The Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club are proud to present the 48th annual rowing of the Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta. After a long history on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, the Regatta is now held at Mercer County Park, Hamilton Township, NJ. We are looking forward to an outstanding …
Prepare Now for the End of Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2:00 am. Start now to adjust your pet’s schedule to prepare them for the change of time. While we are excited about the extra hour of sleep that the end of daylight savings time signals, don’t be surprised if your dog is up at his …
Trick-or-Treating Pet Tips
Halloween is fun for the whole family, but is it fun for your dog? Many of us enjoy Halloween, but depending on your dog’s personality, he may like staying home better. Sometimes it is kinder to leave him behind. If your dog is social, and you think he will enjoy joining you on this night, …
Meet our Delivery Guy, Devon Obercian
If you have recently received a delivery from Braxton’s, you likely know Devon. Devon Obercian has worked at Braxton’s off and on since he was 15 years old. Most recently, as a student at Temple, Devon completed an internship with Chad Barone here at Braxton’s. While here, he decided to take the reigns of our …
10 Reasons to Shop Small & Local
You often hear the mantra “shop small; shop local.” Have you ever considered the reasons why? According to Michael H. Shuman, author of the book, Going Local, “Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses that use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages, and …
Welcome Tiffany
Please join us in welcoming Tiffany Braxton as our new Store Manager. Tiffany comes to us from South Carolina. The wife of Rich Braxton, Tiffany spent the last six years serving as a maintenance operations manager in US Air Force. After finishing an Associate’s Degree in Human Resource Management, she and Rich decided to move …