How is it already September? Although we can’t speak for everyone, the Rumpus Writing and Editing team is certain that summer somehow gets shorter every year. Back-to-school season signals an abrupt and dramatic schedule change for pets—one day their home is full of activity and human companionship, and the next, they’re alone for eight hours—or [...]

When I was growing up in a factory town south of Chicago, I frequently considered what I wanted to do when I became an adult. Each week or month I found a new passion—a nurse, a fashion model, an educator. My dad was a teacher, as was his dad, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins [...]

Your practice’s social media presence can make or break your brand’s online—and some would argue your entire—reputation. Despite the power of these platforms, writing and publishing social content often gets little attention—or worse, is forgotten altogether, or delegated to younger non-marketing team members who are “better at technology.” Without conscious effort and attention to detail, [...]

When you dreamed of being a veterinarian, you never imagined you’d spend so much time talking to people. Instead of snuggling puppies and kittens all day, you actually spend the majority of your work hours—and after-work hours—educating and counseling pet owners. To help you step up your game and cater to what your clients really [...]

For the past few months, our Rumpus Writing and Editing team’s motto has been “Write. Edit. Run. Repeat.” We had been training for the second annual Relief Rover 5K, an event organized by Dr. Cindy Trice, Relief Rover’s founder and CEO, and our own Rumpus writer and veterinarian Dr. Juli Goldstein. Founded in 2017, Relief [...]

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with words. I was 8 years old when my father took me and my siblings to the library and turned us loose in the children’s section to explore the books and pick out what we wanted to read. My father was a voracious reader throughout [...]

One of the many benefits of being a remote Rumpus team member is the freedom I have to choose where I write. When I first joined the team, I was traveling around Colorado in a custom-built van, and I enjoyed writing amongst the state’s beautiful wilderness—talk about inspiration! Near the end of last year, I [...]

Summer presents seemingly endless opportunities for pet owner education. Spring and summer are known as the “veterinary busy season,” for good reason. Not only do owners have more flexible schedules, pets have more opportunities to get into mischief, and often find themselves needing veterinary care. Educating pet owners about common summer hazards, health risks, and [...]

Summer will be upon us before you know it, and structured schedules will go out the window, along with homework and sports calendars. Some on-the-ball clients take advantage of extra time during the summer to schedule their pet’s annual wellness visit. But, between fun outings, vacations, and summer guests, others may unintentionally let their pet’s [...]

Life has a funny way of leading you to exactly where you’re supposed to be. My mother once gave me a card that read, “You are on the right path, because you are on your path.” This message stuck with me over the years, prompting me to forge my own unique path and find fulfillment [...]