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Jul
23
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Stress-Free Tips for Traveling With Dogs |
During the height of summer, many people take advantage of the warm weather to embark on family vacations — and cats and dogs are important members of those families. Pet owners can certainly include their animal companions in their summer travel plans. Making plans ahead of time and paying attention to your pet’s needs can […]
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Jul
22
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Colorado Springs, CO Named DogTown USA |
Dog Fancy, the world’s most widely read dog magazine, has named Colorado Springs, Colorado, the 2008 winner of DogTown USA — the national competition in which Dog Fancy readers nominate America’s most dog-friendly city.
“Some cities clearly roll out the red carpet for dogs and their owners,” says Susan Chaney, editor of Dog Fancy. “Each […]
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Jul
22
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Dogs In The Front Line |
It is thought the German Shepherds are being taught to jump from aircraft at 25,000ft, strapped to members of special forces assault teams.
With tiny cameras fixed to their heads, the animals will be sent in before their human partners to hunt for Taliban or insurgent hideouts.
The cameras will beam live images back to the troops […]
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Jul
21
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Is Your Dog a Meat Maniac? |
Does your dog bark, dance, flip, or go nuts when he hears you work a can opener around his favorite meaty meal? If so, Alpo and celebrity judge, Joy Behar, want you to send in a video of your canine meat maniac.
The winner of the Alpo Real Meat Moments contest will be the face of […]
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Jul
19
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Vest-style Bird Carrier Lets You Take The Chicks on the Road |
Dogs need to get out for fresh air… well, maybe your birds want a change of scenery too. Usually it’s a bit complicated to take them outside, but with this vest bird carrier, you could leave the cage behind.
“Easily transport your bird - to the veterinarian or the park - and keep […]
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Jul
17
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Cat Rustler Cat Tube… It’s Better Than Paper Bags |
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve doubtlessly noticed how much fun kitties can have with a grocery store paper bag left on the floor. Even sedentary cats like to snoop around in there, and they seem to dig the way the construction paper rustles and crinkles.
Well, here’s a cat toy that emulates that paper […]
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Jul
17
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Pampered Pooches Aid Troops |
July 13 was the first K-9 Support Dog Wash at the Clarksville Dogtopia, but the fourth annual event for the company. Dogtopia employees were on hand to give the dogs baths and trim their nails for a monetary donation, and all the money raised went to benefit a group of dogs often forgotten — working […]
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Jul
16
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Pet Drinking Fountain Keeps Water Fresh and Filtered |
Judging by the number of dogs I see drinking out of the spigot (instead of the bowl underneath) at the dog park, I’m guessing canines prefer their water to flow fresh from the source. If that’s the case for your dog or cat, then this pet drinking fountain will probably be a hit.
The PetMate […]
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Jul
16
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Niles Dog Show in Fremont CA |
Dogs dressed up like bikers and hookers? It’s the kind of stuff that might elicit howls at the Westminster Kennel Club, but it’s all in good fun at the Niles Dog Show. For the past nine years, dog lovers have converged on Niles Community Park to celebrate man’s best friend, even if his or her […]
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Jul
15
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Adopting a Dog Is a Life Changing Experience |
There’s good news, bad news and better news about pets.The good news: A recent report by the American Veterinary Medical Association found that about 63 percent of all households in the United States have a pet. The bad news: 5 to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year and about 3 to […]
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