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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Some Amazing Facts About Cat Language


Understanding what our cats are trying to tell us is never easy. That’s why this video is purrrr-fect (see what I did there? LOL) I was definitely blown away about cat purring…I had no idea it may be a source of healing their own bodies, did you? Incredibly informative! Thanks BuzzFeed!

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What to Do If Your Cat Is Aggressive with People


It's distressing to have an animal you lavish with love show her appreciation with bites and scratches. Here are several scenarios to explain why cats can be aggressive toward people, along with solutions to keep you from visiting the first-aid kit.

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Today is Betty White's 93rd Birthday: 'Happy Birthday'


Loved her in Golden Girls, but love her even more for what she does for animals. Happy 93rd Birthday, Betty White…my idol!

Betty White's name is as synonymous with animal advocacy as it is with comedy — and she wouldn't have it any other way. "I'm the luckiest person in the world. My life is divided in absolute half: half animals, half show business," White, tells TVGuide.com. "They're the two things I love the most and I have to stay in show business to pay for my animal work!"




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Friday, January 16, 2015

Your Pet Says More About Your Personality Than You Might Think


Cat people and dog people really do have different personality traits, new research suggests. People who own cats tend to be more creative, adventurous, and anxious. Dog owners, on the other hand, tend to be more extroverted, secure, and risk-averse.

Those differences were seen in a fascinating new study by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay.

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21 Traumatized Dogs Taken from Home, Will Have to Learn 'How to be Dogs'


An eviction of a woman from her San Diego County home turned up 21 dogs, as well as half a dozen chickens and roosters, on the tiny property.

“She knew she was in over her head,” said Lt. Kalani Hudson, of the Department of Animal Services.

Authorities had gone to the home in Shelltown, a neighborhood with many small, older residences, to evict the woman for failure to pay rent. The nearly two dozen dogs were found suffering from fleas, ear and eye infections, matted fur and other problems, Hudson said.

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There Are Some Dangerous Ingredients in Your Dog’s Flea and Tick Medications - Find Out Which Ones to Avoid


The advent of easy to use spot-on products has made flea and tick prevention convenient for many pet owners.  Certain ticks can carry dangerous diseases so we’ve all become extra careful with our prevention routine.

As a veterinarian, I’ve been taught that the majority of these products are harmless and safe, but evidence now shows that both the ‘active’ and some ‘inactive’ ingredients in the spot- on preparations have been linked to serious health effects both in laboratory animals and in pets.

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What They Should Have Told Me Before I Rescued My Pit Bull


They said, "He's strong, about 67 pounds, and he's a puller but with some training he'll be great." Okay, I thought. Easy enough. But what they should have told me was something entirely different. What they should have told me was this:

This is an adventure.

Welcome to the best years of your life.

Where misconceptions, stereotypes and judgments are now personal attacks against not only someone you love dearly but you, yourself. And how you will feel like it is your personal mission to show the world how his "kind" is completely misunderstood.

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

"In Dog We Trust" Accidentally Printed on Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Rugs


Is "In Dog We Trust" your motto?

If so, a sheriff's office in Florida has a rug for you. The Pinellas County sheriff's office said Thursday it will auction off a rug that had "In Dog We Trust" on it instead of "In God We Trust."

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Woman Writes Heartwarming Letter to Soldier Forced to Give Up Beloved Dog


It’s a heartbreaking letter to an Australian soldier about loss, sacrifice and being sent into the unknown with a world of worry on his mind.

The soldier lost his mother recently and, to compound the grief, was forced to give her beloved dog Prinny to an animal shelter, after receiving deployment orders to Iraq.

In an open letter, Kae Norman, founder of animal rescue team Rescued With Love, articulated the soldier’s pain, and his anguish at leaving Prinny unloved, as he departed for the war zone.

Ms Norman wrote: “Dear Soldier, you don’t know me, but I know of you. I know you were heading to Darwin and then being deployed to Iraq.

“You are probably going through more than what anyone can ever imagine – and I wanted to ease your mind by letting you know your Mum’s dog Prinny is safe and happy with us at Rescued With Love.

“I know your Mum passed away and I am so sorry for your loss. Losing parents is hell, and to have to give up Prinny and surrender her to the RSPCA because you had no option would have been an unbearable burden.

“I read your surrender form which came with her paperwork, and my heart broke for you, for Prinny and for your Mum. You wrote such beautiful things about Prinny, and what a gorgeous girl she is. You were right, she certainly is.”

Ms Norman said older dogs like Prinny, who is 12 years and 4 months, don’t usually find a new home.

“I guess you know that, and thought you would give her a chance anyway,” she said in the letter. “The RSPCA did their best, and she was with them for ages …”

However, after a phone call to Rescued With Love, Prinny found a new home — with an Army veteran.

“He heard about Prinny’s predicament – and wanted to step up regardless,” Ms Norman said in her letter.

“I asked he and his wife to just wait and foster her – but it seems I didn’t need to be cautious at all. Prinny has fallen in love with her dad, and he with her, and they are now inseparable, and very, very loved.”

She added: “I don’t know where you are, or how to find you to tell you Prinny is safe. Maybe this will find you.

“All I know is my throat ached when I read your writing on that form when you handed her over – and I could not try to let you know she is safe, and very happy.

“Stay safe soldier.”

                       Here's Prinny, and a bestie called Brendan. Kisses all round.




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Alligator Found At San Fernando Valley Home Had Lived There 37 Years


An 8-foot-long alligator has been living in the backyard of a San Fernando Valley home for about 40 years, animal control officials said Wednesday.

Officers from the Los Angeles Animal Services Department found the alligator Monday inside a wooden crate at the home in the 13200 block of Sylvan Street in Van Nuys, said department Cmdr. Mark Salazar. The alligator was then taken to the Los Angeles Zoo.


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Learn the Signs of Cancer in Pets


Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death among dogs more than 2 years old?

This is a startling statistic and might be unknown to people who haven’t confronted cancer in a pet. May is designated as Pet Cancer Awareness Month by the American Veterinary Medical Association, and it’s a good time to bone up on the risks and signs of cancer in pets — and to understand current treatment options.

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Pit Bull Set to be Euthanized After Attack on 18-Month-Old Baby - Stolen in Tulare County, California


Tulare County, Calif. (KFSN) -- Tulare County is asking for your help to find a pit bull they say was stolen from their shelter. The dog was set to be euthanized after it attacked an 18-month-old baby. Workers at Tulare County Animal Services are worried the dangerous dog could attack again.

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New York State May Be First to Outlaw Declawing of All Cats


New York could be the first state to issue a statewide ban on declawing of domestic, exotic and wild cats.

The law is being pushed by Manhattan Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, who's an advocate fighting against the mistreatment of animals.

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Two Bonded American Bulldog/Boxer Mix Need Adoption Out of High Kill Shelter in Georgia - Do You Have Room in Your Heart and Home for Johnny and June?


Johnny and June, two of the loveliest dogs a family could hope to find!  The affection they show each other is the pinnacle of sweetness, and they urgently need a home together to have a chance of making it out of the high-kill shelter.

Thankfully these two have each other, but they crave the attention of a new family.  These American bulldog/boxer mixes are gentle, but not much else has been posted about them online.  Given their breed and bonded status, finding them a home is difficult.

Johnny and June are in the care of Paulding County Animal Control in Dallas, Georgia.  If you would like to adopt them, please call 770-445-1511.  They are closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so it may take a day to get through.  Please save them!

Remember, even if you can’t adopt these two, there are many other Paulding shelter pets and animals in your area who need love, too!


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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Two Critically Endangered Monkeys Freeze to Death After a Louisiana Zoo Keeper Left Them Outside


Two critically endangered monkeys died at a Louisiana zoo last week after a caretaker forgot them outside in the cold. A third monkey survived the frigid experience.

Cotton-top tamarin monkeys weighing less than one pound each were left outside at the Alexandria Zoological Park on Jan. 7 when temperatures were as low as 30 degrees in Alexandria, La. that night. The monkeys’ native habitat is northern Colombia’s tropical forests and they require temperatures between 76 to 85 degrees, according to the Associated Press.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

URGENT! The International Fund for Animal Welfare Needs Your Help - Do You Sew? Can You Help? - Australia Needs Joey Pouches For Its Injured Wildlife


The International Fund for Animal Welfare has today launched “Project Pouch,” an initiative to help injured kangaroos, possums and wallabies recover from injury suffered during the recent South Australian bush fires.

The IFAW now have a stockroom full of koala mittens - and have now turned their attention to injured kangaroos.

If you sew and would like to help these animals, I have included a link to a pattern for you to use, and the address to send them to below.

Material required must be 100% soft cotton bed sheets and flannelette.

To read more on this story, click here: Australia Needs Joey Pouches For Its Injured Wildlife - Do You Sew? Can You Help?


Please send your finished pouch liners to: IFAW 6 Belmore Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

For the pattern, click here:
http://www.ifaw.org/sites/default/files/default/JOEY_POUCH%20INSTRUCTIONS_A4_R4.pdf

Website: International Fund for Animal Welfare


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The Pet Hospitals: Ever Thought About Pet Insurance - Your Guide to Understanding Pet Health Insurance


Ever thought about pet insurance? One of our veterinarians is here to help figure out if it is a good choice for you and your pet. Dr. Doug Kenney wrote and published Your Guide to Understanding Pet Health Insurance! Check out this blog post to learn more!
 http://thepethospitals.com/blog/pet-insurance/

At The Pet Hospitals Dr. Kenney strengthens the practice bond and the bond with clients by being our pet insurance pro! He runs a podcast, blog and is a published author on the topic, we are so proud and lucky to have him on our team!





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Get 2 Month Free Trial With Embrace Pet Health Insurance - Coolridge Animal Hospital


We strongly encourage the need for all our pet parents to sign up for the 2 month free trial with Embrace pet health insurance. call us for details and to receive your free 2 month trial code.

Being an Embrace policy holder definitely has it's perks! Did you know that we offer FREE access to VetLIVE, enabling our pet parents to ask licensed U.S. veterinarians pet health questions 24/7?

Embrace is offering 2 month free trial plan we have the forms at Coolridge Animal Hospital.

Learn more:
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Have questions about your pet's health? Embrace policy holders can have them answered by a licensed U.S. veterinarian for FREE!
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Coolridge Animal Hospital
6801 Old Branch Ave
Camp Springs, Maryland 20748
Phone: 301-449-1610

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Move Over Nessie, Scotland Gets A New Prehistoric Marine Reptile


(Reuters) - Scotland has its very own prehistoric marine reptile - and, no, we're not talking about Nessie, the mythic Loch Ness monster.

Scientists have announced the discovery of the fossil remains of a dolphin-like seagoing reptile on Scotland's Isle of Skye that lived about 170 million years ago and was about 14 feet (4.3 meters) long.


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The Scoop on Pet Poop: Facts and Fiction About Disposing It


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Flushing dog poop down the toilet – without a bag, only the waste – is perhaps the best disposal method, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Resources Defense Council. Leaving pet waste on the ground increases public health risks by allowing harmful bacteria and nutrients to wash into storm drains, and eventually into local waterbodies.

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Abandoned Dog With Suitcase: Woman Abandons Dog At Train Station After Deal To Buy Him Goes South


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An abandoned dog left with a suitcase by a woman in Scotland was found at a train station on Friday night. According to Fox 59, police were looking for the woman who left the dog — a male shar-pei — along with his belongings, including food, tied to a railing. The Scottish SPCA has posted the dog’s photo on Facebook hoping that someone would recognize him, and be able to identify his owner.

“SPCA Inspector Stewart Taylor said the dog is microchipped, allowing authorities to find out his name: Kai. The SPCA contacted the owner registered to the microchip, who said they had sold Kai online in 2013 but did not know the address of the person who bought him,” reports Fox 59.

The woman who abandoned the dog, and left him with a suitcase, has since been identified. According to the Daily Record, Fin Rayner, 39, abandoned the dog at the Ayr train station after a business agreement went wrong. Evidently, Rayner made a deal with someone on the internet, and met the person at the train station in order to buy the dog. When the deal didn’t go as planned, Rayner felt as if she had no other choice but to leave the pup behind.

“I went to Ayr to buy the dog. The guy rushed out with a food chest and lead on the dog. But I could see there was something up because [the dog] was very skinny. I said I wanted to take the dog for a walk, so he asked me for £150 as a deposit in case I didn’t come back. Then I saw him tearing off in his car. I phoned and said ‘You better come back for your dog’. He never turned up,” Rayner explained.

Rather than turning the dog over to authorities, or staying with the dog until something could be done, Rayner decided to leave the station… and the dog.

“I thought I’d take the dog to [my daughter] Aberdeen but my son phoned and said the photo from the ad was an American picture from 2005. I said to a member of staff it was somebody else’s dog. I said, ‘I’m just going to tie him up out there,’ and I did that. What about me and my daughter, what we had to go through? I told somebody, I made sure the dog was safe,” Rayner added in her own defense.

The abandoned dog is being well cared for at a shelter. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, over 100 offers have come from people interested in adopting him. His real name is Pluto.

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4 Tips for Reintroducing Your Cats After One Returns From the Vet


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Of all the potential problems I worried about when it came time for my kitten’s spay surgery, bringing her home to my older cat never even crossed my mind.

Ever since Specter was a wee kitten, she and Ghost Cat have behaved like peanut butter and jelly -- they stick together. Ghost Cat even lets the little one pretend to nurse on her.

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Dogs That Survived House Fire Nearly Ready For Adoption


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Two weeks ago, an Auburn home caught fire during a standoff between the homeowner and police.

Inside were four dogs. Somehow, three managed to escape the burning home.

“There had to be angels looking out for these dogs,” said Elsie Lodde, founder of the Recycled Pets NorCal animal shelter.

The entire home was burned down.

“Between the shootout with police and the fire, the fact that three of the four dogs survived is really amazing,” Lodde said.

How the dogs escaped isn’t known – except for Angel, who jumped out of a second-story window.

“He went to the vet and they did x-rays and they kept an eye on him. I think it’s amazing he escaped with minor burns,” Lodde said.

All the dogs have burns on their paws.

With no home, Lodde with Recycled Pets NorCal took the dogs in to try and help them find a forever home.

“People can’t see how cute they are between all that extra fur and fluff and scruff,” Lodde said.

The dogs are getting groomed at A Purrfect Groomer in West Sacramento by Dana Chavez-Rey – who says despite everything the dogs have gone through, they’re doing well.

“They’re far more social than some of the dogs we see here,” Chavez-Rey said.
Angel still has a scab on his back where his fur was singed.

“It looks like it’s already healed.  There is a scab there and hopefully with time his hair will grow back,” Chavez-Rey said.

Now that they’re looking good – hopefully they’re feeling good too.

“Once they get groomed you see the change in their expression and their eyes,” Chavez-Rey said.

Still smiling faces, despite everything they’ve been through.

The dogs will be available for adoption after they are spayed and neutered on Wednesday. If you’re interested in adopting the dogs, head to Recycle Pets NorCal’s website http://recycledpetsnorcal.org/.


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Pet Safety During Cold Weather: Animals Can Suffer Frostbite and Hypothermia Despite Fur Coats


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Huntsville, Ala. (WHNT) – With wind chills expected to hover around minus-5 degrees this week, you’ll likely feel cold even if you’re wearing a fur coat.  That goes for the four-legged members of our families who have natural fur coats.

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association put out a reminder for pet owners to be prepared to protect their pets against the severe cold.

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Soldier Reunites with Dog After a Year, on Live TV


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We all love our dogs, and they love us back ten fold! The video below is proof of the undying unconditional love that dogs have for their owners.

Captain Jessamyn Jempson came home from a year-long deployment and was reunited with her pup, Emma, on national TV. While Jessamyn was away, Emma, her Rhodesian Ridgeback was fostered by the incredible group Dogs on Deployment. Watch what happens when Emma realizes who is standing next to her!

At first when Emma was brought into the room she was perhaps overwhelmed with all the people and lights and everything, she was like, “Oh hey stranger, hi!” But then when she remembered her owners smell she went crazy with sheer happiness!

Get your tissues!

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Puppy Left to Die in Montgomery County, Maryland Parking Lot


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Montgomery County, Maryland  - The Montgomery County Police Department's Animal Services Division is searching for the person who left a puppy to die in a Burtonsville, Maryland, parking lot.

Someone reported seeing the puppy alone in a parking lot in the 4200 block of Tazewell Terrace on Jan. 3. Investigators say the pit bull puppy, now named "Clark Kent," was found "moments from death in a dirty crate."

The puppy was underweight and experiencing seizures when he was found. Officials believe he is just over a month and a half old.

The person who abandoned the puppy could face charges of criminal neglect and animal abandonment. Depending on the outcome of the investigation, the case could be considered a misdemeanor or felony.

Clark is now with a foster family and will be made available for adoption once the case is closed and he's given medical clearance.

Anyone with information that can help police is asked to call the tip line at 240-773-TIPS (8477).

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Married Couple Accused of Bestiality 'After Filming the Wife Performing Sex Acts on Their Pit Bull Named Lucky'


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A married couple from Indiana were charged with bestiality after police say they made a video showing the wife performing sex acts on their dog named Lucky.

Nikki Colleen Murphy-Johnson, 33, and her husband, Jason Johnson, 37, were charged Thursday with three counts of bestiality.

Police in Anderson arrested Mr. and Mrs. Johnson on Friday.

Prosecutors say the couple, who have been married since June 2013, recorded sexually explicit videos and took photos featuring their pet pit bull.

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Report That Grumpy Cat Earned $100 Million Is 'Completely Inaccurate'


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A news report that the Internet sensation known as Grumpy Cat has earned $100 million is "completely inaccurate," the cat's owner, Tabatha Bundesen, told The Huffington Post.

The British tabloid The Daily Express reported on Sunday that Grumpy Cat had earned 64 million British pounds, or roughly $100 million, for Bundesen.

Bundesen declined to comment on her cat's specific earnings. She said she is considering how and when to give a full interview to set the record straight. She said her TV deal with Lifetime likely meant she would provide additional details to that channel.

Grumpy Cat's agent, Ben Lashes, who calls himself a "meme manager," did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Huffington Post.

The Daily Express did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Grumpy Cat, whose real name is Tardar Sauce, became an Internet meme for being a very grumpy looking cat. Her YouTube page now has more than 16 million views, and she has an endorsement deal with Friskies cat food. She also has "authored" two books, the first of which became a New York Times bestseller, and has a movie -– "Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever" -– currently airing on Lifetime. FOLLOW US!
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The Ragdoll Cat


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The Ragdoll Cat loves to be cuddled and is much more accepting than many cats of being carried around in his owner’s arms.

His floppy, relaxed good nature gives the Ragdoll his name. He is a big, gentle cat with striking blue eyes who can get along with everyone, including other animals, traits that make him adaptable to almost any home. His semi-longhaired coat, which comes in a variety of patterns and colors, is easy to groom.


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Camel Tramples Two People to Death in Texas


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(Reuters) - A male camel in rut trampled two people to death at the Camel Kisses farm in north Texas, KFDX television station reported on Sunday.

A man had entered a pen holding a male and two female camels at the farm near Wichita Falls on Saturday, KFDX said. The male then charged the man, named as Mark Mere, 53.


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Koala Recovers After Suffering Burns in Australia’s Wildfires


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A young male koala called Jeremy, who touched hearts across the world when photos of his horrific burns were shared online, is said to be in “great spirits”.

A koala called Jeremy is raising awareness of how the devastating bushfires in Australia can injure wildlife after photos of him recovering from severe burns were shared online.

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Do Cats Need To Be Entertained?


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Edgar Allan Poe once said “I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat.”  These often misunderstood and lovable  little pets are victim to a common myth that cats are indifferent to attention. That may be true for some cats, but certainly not for a majority of them. In fact, a bored cat can create just as much havoc around your home as an unsupervised and busy toddler – perhaps even more.


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4 Common Myths About Deaf Dogs, Debunked


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All sorts of myths and untruths have appeared about deaf dogs over the years, but how accurate are they? Deaf dogs are often written off as too difficult to train and are overlooked by many when searching for a new addition to their families, when in reality deaf dogs make amazing pets. In honor of National Deaf Dog Awareness Week, which takes place September 21st through the 27th, we thought it was time to debunk some harmful myths about deaf dogs. Here are 4 common myths about deaf dogs.

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5 Tips for Brushing your Dog’s Teeth


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Just as it’s important for humans to have good oral health, it is equally important for your furry family member to have nice clean teeth as well!  You may not think it, but brushing your dog’s teeth can reduce the risk of oral diseases as well as aliments related to their respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.

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Purina Veterinary Exchange: Teaching Feline Dental Care


Just as with humans, feline dental care offers far more than a sweet smile and fresh breath: It's actually an important component for good overall health and for quality of life, says Susan Little, DVM, Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline), and President of the Winn Feline Foundation. Why?

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The Humane Society of the United States is Offering a Reward of Up to $7,000 for Information leading to the Arrest/Conviction of the Person(s) Responsible for Intentionally Burning a Dog in Prince George's County, Maryland


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From Prince George's County Animal Shelter :

As difficult as animal cruelty can be to see, we are asking you to share Leonidas' story in the hopes that we can find the person responsible. Thanks to the PGSPCA and the HSUS for offering a reward for information leading to a conviction in his case.

Leonidas, a shining example of the loving and forgiving nature of dogs, is healing amazingly well and is starting on his journey to a new loving home!


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8 Pit Bull Lies You Might Believe


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Pit Bulls get a bad rap because of so much media attention surrounding dog fighting rings. The fact is, most pitties are wonderful dogs. This video is perfect to share with those who doubt your views on pits or to better educate yourself on Pit Bull facts.



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Divers Remove Invasive Surgeonfish


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Two women scuba diving beneath Palm Beach County’s Blue Heron Bridge during the Thanksgiving holiday spotted a bright yellow fish about four inches long they had never seen before.

Some divers might have just admired it, snapped photos and kept swimming, but Deb Devers and Lureen Ferretti reported it to the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) — a Key Largo-based non-profit organization that serves as a regional clearinghouse for control of exotic marine fish species.

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7 Myths About Dog Care - (Written by a Dog)


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Hi my human friends, my name is Skai Wantstofly and my dad, Dr. D., is a vet. Dad  says that I am the ambassador of natural healing.  I am not sure what it means exactly but I know that it is about feeling good and making us, dogs better without chemicals, vaccines and drugs.

I have always loved the number 7 because it looks a little bit like a stick and I looove sticks. So today, I have seven myths to many humans still believe

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8 Signs Your Cat Might Be Sick


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Just as humans get sick so do cats, however unlike humans cats do not poses the ability to complain to their mummies that their tummy hurts, Recognizing the signs and symptoms that your cat shows can help immensely in relieving them of any discomfort. Below are 8 signs that can quickly identify if your cat is sick or not.

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