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New
Distance Course In Companion Animal Behavior And Welfare
Scotland's Edinburgh University
has announced a new distance learning course for people
who want to gain a better understanding of their furry
or feathered family members.
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Vacationing
Pets and Owners Driving Demand for Travel-Friendly Pet
Products and Services
This summer travel season,
more pets will hit the road with their owners than ever
before. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers
Association (APPMA) more than 15 million Americans travel
with their pet each year.
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Vet
Association Updates Stance On Welfare Issues
A taskforce formed by the
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has redefined
the Association's official positions on a set of key
animal welfare issues, which include animal abuse, convenience
euthanasia, declawing, devocalization and ear cropping/tail
docking.
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New
MA In Teaching Has Humane Education Focus
The HSUSís Humane Society
University (HSU) is taking humane education to the next
level - the graduate level, that is.
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'Guardianship'
Replacing 'Ownership'
Children are not pieces of property
- they are not 'owned.' Animals are not pieces of property,
either.
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Kitten
Survives Brutal Attack
A stray kitten was thrown
out of a car in Fairmont, North Carolina, after being
set on fire with a fireplace lighter by a group of teenagers
on December 17.
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Give
A Humane-Themed Gift, Not A Live Pet
This holiday season, the
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering
toys and games for children as fun, educational alternatives
to the gift of a live animal. more>> |
NJ
Dog Survives Euthanization And Trash Compaction
In early December a five-year-old
female shepherd-lab mix was discovered - still alive
- in the midst of the garbage in a garbage truck as
it was being emptied into the Edgeboro landfill in East
Brunswick. amazing
story >> |
L.A.
Story: The Happy Tail Of Shilo
The Quinns of Culver City, CA, were
planning to get a dog, but adopting a new family member
would have to wait until they returned from their scheduled
vacation. more
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A 'Tail'
of Hope and Survival
When I looked into the puppy's eyes
that Saturday, I had no idea he would turn out to be
not only a miracle, but a hero. continued
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Missing
Dog Finds His Way Home... After 6 Years
The Flores family of Wichita, Kansas
received an early Christmas present this year when their
beloved dog Bear, who had disappeared in November of
1997, made it back home in time for Thanksgiving in
2003. read
on >> |
Dog
Keeps Owner Alive Through Week-Long Ordeal
A faithful and highly resourceful
dog named Libby recently saved the life of her human
companion after he became trapped in his bathtub.
more>> |
Co-Op
Buying Program Launched For Animal Shelters
Pet Savers Foundation has
entered into an agreement with several companies to
provide discount prices on their products to humane
organizations who have signed up for the Pet Savers
Co-op buying program. continued
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A
Near Cat-astrophe
One morning, staff members
of a veterinary clinic in Orlando, FL, were surprised
to find a beer cooler outside their door. When they
opened the lid, they discovered a small, frightened
kitten, infested with parasites and so thin that every
rib was showing. His little nose was bare from trying
to push his way out of his prison.
read
on >> |
Fat
Dogs And Englishmen Go Out To Swim
A former First Division footballer
has opened a hydrotherapy spa in England for dogs in
need of exercise. more
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Goldie's
Last Years Were Golden
Heidi Willie was surfing
Petfinder.com when she noticed a courtesy post on the
pet list of Meriden Humane Society, where she volunteers.
The post was for a senior female bulldog/boxer mix, Goldie,
who had been abandoned by her owners, and it was marked
'Urgent'. continued
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Ed
Boks Takes Over At NYC Animal Care And Control
Edward Boks, from Maricopa
County, Arizona, is the new executive director of New
York City Animal Care and Control (NYCAC&C), a non-profit
agency which also handles animal control for New York
City. read
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Petnapping
On The Rise In England
Cold-blooded criminals are
stealing pets from prosperous homes across England and
demanding large ransoms to guarantee their safe return.
more
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Man Saves
Fish With Kiss of Life
A quick-thinking former
ambulance driver from Belgium recently saved the life
of his pet koi fish by giving it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
continued
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DOGFRIENDLY.COM
ANNOUNCES ITS U.S. AND CANADA DOG TRAVEL GUIDE PAPERBACK
BOOK NOW AVAILABLE-
DogFriendly.com ( http://www.dogfriendly.com ), one of
the most popular Internet providers of dog travel information,
announces an exciting addition to its travel guide product
line. more
info>> |
"IMAGINE
LIFE WITHOUT A PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG ....?"
Dog waste frequently releases Toxocara
worm eggs into the ground, where the eggs remain for long
periods of time. be
informed>> |
| NEW,
ECONOMICAL PROTECTION IS NOW AVAIABLE: FOR PETS WHILE
OUTSIDE THEIR HOME, APARTMENT or CAMPSITE- Pet
Playpens, come in four sizes to fit the individual needs
of pet owners. They come with easy to follow instructions.
All parts are included for easy assembly and disassembly.
learn
more>> |
| Today's
Pets Take To The Streets In Style.- What
was once just for "Hollywood Jet Setters", donning
Fifi and Fido in trendy, high fashion clothing and accessories
is now considered ‘en vogue’ worldwide. read
on>> |
| Bazar,
Inc., launches a new search-term based web directory and
search engine for pet supplies.- PetSuppliesSearch.com
has created the first search-term-based pet directory
and web search.
check it out>> |
