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Pets pose with Santa

More than 50 people and their pets filled the Almost Home Humane Society on Sunday afternoon for the organization's annual Holiday Open House. Michelle Warren, executive director of the humane society, said the event was a fundraiser for t [...]

Posted On : Dec, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Pet animals can pose health problems

That is the message the month-long exhibition Saaku Praanigalu Preeti Mattu Bheeti (Pet animals: love and fear) aims at spreading. The expo that began on Friday creates awareness about pet animals, their personal hygiene, health, vaccinatio [...]

Posted On : Oct, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Raw pet food poses health risks - warning

Veterinary and public health officials say pet owners who put their animals on raw-food diets need to take added health precautions. "There is evidence of potential health risks for pets fed raw meat based diets, and for humans in cont [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

URGENT last day to contact lawmakers about Responsible Bree...

AB 241, a bill to regulate puppy mills in California, known as the Responsible Breeder Act, has passed the Assembly and has now moved to the Senate. This bill is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, June [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

No such thing as hypoallergenic pets

Thanks to a loyal reader, here's a follow up to a previous story, "Your allergies could threaten your pet's life." Hoopster asked: "...a former girlfriend claims that she had chihuahuas since they are one breed of d [...]

Posted On : Jun, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Shampooch your dog for a good cause, June 28

Ah, the dog days of summer....We haven't even made it to July yet and the mercury is erupting out of the top of the thermometer. Don't you think man's best friend is noticing the heat just as much as you are? Why not treat your canine, big [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2009 | Comments : 0

Grooming for Dogs in Liverpool

REASONS FOR GROOMING. Grooming is an important part of dog care. Depending on the breed, age and health of the dog, grooming may be a daily activity. Many breeds require significantly less grooming than this, but regular grooming helps to [...]

Posted On : Jun, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Portuguese Water Dog in the Northwoods

This is six-year-old Bella, and she loves to lounge around. Bella's owner, Brooke Towey, says she is happy the first family picked Bo, but hopes all the publicity won't have a negative affect on the breed. She says, "Puppy mills, and [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Take Responsibility for Pets

At the SPCA in Lakeland, we certainly agree that the problem of pet overpopulation needs to be solved. This can best be accomplished by pet owners taking personal responsibility. The SPCA is dedicated to offering safe, reliable and affordab [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Economic Dog Care Tips - Be One of The Responsible Dog Owner...

Days are becoming ,more and more harsh, with the fall economy and most of the people, I hang out with, are worried about how to cut short their expenses. "Offload you headache on me", I told them. I asked too many questions to t [...]

Posted On : Mar, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Positive Reinforcement to Shape Your Pet's Behavior

Just like people, pets behave badly when they are bored or stressed - conditions often caused by cages or chains.The GentleSteps training method was created to eliminate such behavior. This revolutionary method rewards your pet for retreat [...]

Posted On : Feb, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Greenbrier County Humane Society Sponsoring Spay Day

The Greenbrier County Humane Society is taking part in a nationwide event to promote spaying and neutering pets. Spay Day U.S.A is held on the last Tuesday of February, but officials with Greenbrier's Humane Society will be hosting clinics [...]

Posted On : Jan, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Ban Of Capturing And Exporting Of Mexican Wild Parrots Passe...

Introduced a to the Mexican Senate, a bill that bans the capture and export of Mexican wild parrots was signed into law giving environmentalists hope that endangered Mexican parrot species populations will recover from years of [...]

Posted On : Oct, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Owner of 44-pound cat found; foreclosed woman couldn't care ...

New Jersey's feline darling would be better called Prince Chunky, according to a veterinarian who examined the 44-pound stray this morning on "Live with Regis and Kelly." But the modified title is unlikely to take hold now that [...]