Coolridge Animal Hospital - Meet Our Two Adorable Foster Cats, Garret and Gracie, Looking for Their Forever Home Together

Our fosters Garrett and Gracie seeking their forever home together. They are an adorable pair that love playing together and have a special bond.

Garret, is a 1 -2 year old lovable male. We have been fostering him until we can get him a forever home, hopefully with his sister Gracie. He is healthy and need no medical care for 6 months at next check-up, has been neutered and tested.

We found Gracie, after we found Garrett.  They are from the same home. Gracie is 1-2 years old and up to date on all annuals, and spayed, she will only need a 6 month check-up in 6 months, she is a healthy and happy girl!

If you have room in your home and in your heart for Garret and Gracie, please contact:

Coolridge Animal Hospital
6801 Old Branch Ave
Camp Springs, Maryland
(301) 449-1610

Website: http://www.coolridgeah.com/




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10 Things Dog Owners Do That Drive Veterinarians Crazy

Ever wonder if you drive your vet crazy? We wondered too,  so we asked the nice people over at Trupanion what vets’ biggest pet peeves were. Denise Petryk, DVM, director of veterinary services at Trupanion, and Dr. Steve Weinrauch, director of veterinary direct pay at Trupanion listed the following veterinarian pet peeves, with the caveat that every dog owner should look for a local vet they can get to know and trust, that can see you when you need them and can give personal advice. That is the best way to care for your beloved pet.

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Why Does My Dog Always Stare at Me?

Have you ever engaged in a staring contest with your dog? Or do you ever catch her staring at you endlessly?

It can be a little weird or discomfiting for some people when their pup is constantly giving them the eye, but I am here to tell you that it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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Preventing Dog Collar Accidents

Most dog owners think that they are protecting their dog from getting lost when they put a collar on their dog.

They fasten the collar with flashy identification and rabies tags to ensure that if someone were to find their dog unattended, he or she would know who to call and that the dog is vaccinated.

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Moscow’s Wild Dogs Ride Subways To City Center In Search Of Food

Each morning, like clockwork, they board the subway, off to begin their daily routine amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

But these aren’t just any daily commuters. These are stray dogs who live in the outskirts of Moscow Russia and commute on the underground trains to and from the city centre in search of food scraps.

Then after a hard day scavenging and begging on the streets, they hop back on the train and return to the suburbs where they spend the night.

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Washington, DC - $500 Reward for Kittens Stolen From Petco in Columbia Heights

Washington, DC — Police and a rescue group are looking for two kittens after someone stole them from a D.C. Petco.

The two tabby kittens were on display at Petco through Last Chance Animal Rescue when around 10:30 a.m., someone smashed the plexiglass case and took the animals. One kitten was a boy, the other a girl.

Cindy Sharpley with Last Chance Animal Rescue tells WTOP there is a $500 reward.

According to the rescue group, which is based in Waldorf, Maryland, Petco does have security footage.

Anyone with information is asked to call  (301) 274-9409 or the Metropolitan Police Department.

From: Last Chance Animal Rescue

Around 11 a.m. this morning someone smashed the glass at our Columbia Heights PETCO adoption center and stole two 3-month-old brown tabby kittens; a male and a female from their habitat. Any information leading to the safe return of these kitties would be appreciated. We will post more as information as the situation develops. Pm Facebook with any info please.

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Considering Your Taxes? Don’t Forget Your Foster Pets

Do you need another excuse to foster a homeless pet? Love the idea of fostering but fear the potential costs? How about a tax deduction?

You read that correctly. Some of the expenses of fostering a pet for an adoption organization can be deducted as services rendered to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Things like pet food and supplies, veterinary bills, and even the paper towels you may need to clean up after your foster-furball can qualify as expenses for fostering a pet. If your foster operation is large enough you may be able to claim a portion of your home utilities as well. You can even deduct 14 cents per mile for trips made solely for the organization.

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Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat

Dangerous Foods?
Because they're such picky eaters, we sometimes think cats know what’s best for them when it's time to eat. But the fact that they'll walk away from a piece of bad meat doesn't mean they'll bypass an open can of tuna. And that can of tuna can be just as dangerous. In fact, you may be surprised to learn some of the common foods your cats should never eat.

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February is Pet Dental Care Month - Do You Know the Differences in Dental Disease Between Pets and People?

Did you ever wonder if your pets have the same issues with their teeth as you do? Can my dog get cavities? Can my cat develop plaque or tartar buildup? Should they undergo professional cleanings just as I would?

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Watch Chimps Speak With Scottish Accents

Researchers have always known chimpanzees were smart, adaptable creatures, but it now appears they’re even picking up new accents.

After growing up in the Netherlands, nine chimpanzees who moved to the Edingburgh Zoo in Scotland five years ago are now reportedly sporting Scottish accents, apparently learned from their new Scottish zoo-mates.

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Adorable Cats Giving Love…Will Make Your Heart Smile (Video)

Watch as these adorable cats give love to their humans! It is especially rewarding to know the love of a cat, because they don’t give their love to just anyone.



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8 Reasons Homeless People 'Deserve' to Have Dogs

I was walking in the West Village in Manhattan last weekend and saw a sweet interaction between a homeless woman and her dog. The woman readjusted her posture on some cardboard; and her dog reacted, looking at her with an expression that said: "I'm checking in. Is there something we should be aware of now?" The woman looked back at the dog like he'd just awakened her from a daydream, then pet him on the head and leaned back against the wall.

The exchange touched me because I'd seen my old dog wearing that exact expression; and because it was obvious the woman and her dog looked out for each other.

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A Family Rescues What They Think is a Puppy…What Was It?…

When a family in Canada came across what they thought was an abandoned puppy, they brought it to an animal rescue center for help. The newborn "pup" was just one week old.

When wildlife officials tried to find a surrogate mother for the animal, they discovered that it wasn't actually a dog. At first, it was believed that it might be an otter or even a wolverine. Now, since the animal has had more time to develop, officials think it's a fox because of a white tip at the top of its tail, which is an early development pattern of young foxes.

Since the little animal has been fostered by humans, it won't be released into the wild anytime soon, but will instead be raised in a wildlife sanctuary.

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