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Walking The Cat: Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

Jun 01, 2015 06:43PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Given a gentle introduction, a cat can learn to love a leash and relish daily walks around the neighborhood.

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Southeastern Guide Dogs Need Puppy-raisers

May 29, 2015 07:12PM

Southeastern Guide Dogs is in need of volunteer puppy-raisers to foster and help train service dogs from age 10 weeks until they are 14 to 20 months old. The dogs will attend “Guide Dog University.”

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Creature Crime: Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony

May 29, 2015 11:12AM

Abuse and torture of animals is now classified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as being on a par with homicide.

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Pet Vaccine Alternatives: Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity

Apr 29, 2015 02:05PM ● By SHAWN MESSONNIER

With pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns.

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Dogs with Library Cards: Kids Love Reading to Animals

Mar 31, 2015 11:55AM ● By SANDRA MURPHY

The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as part of Intermountain Therapy Animals, is to improve children’s literacy skills with the mentoring help of certified therapy teams.

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Lifesaving Acts: Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

Feb 27, 2015 08:53PM ● By SANDRA MURPHY

Each year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home.

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When Your Pet Passes: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing

Jan 31, 2015 08:54PM ● By JULIANNE HALE

Apet’s love is extraordinary because it is unconditional.

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Pet Bed-Buddies: Is Sleeping Together Healthy?

Dec 01, 2014 03:05AM ● By ERIK J. MARTIN

There was a time when Eliska, a three-pound Prague ratter, would curl up and sleep next to owner Krista DeAngelis, and most of the time, she and the dog enjoyed a peaceful night’s slumber.

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