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Special relationships between cats and marines

We have heard about soldiers and dogs. Now a nice story about cats helping our soldiers.

http://lovemeow.com/2010/04/special-relationship-between-cats-and-marine-soldiers/

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Added by Shirley on September 2, 2010 at 5:17pm — No Comments

Another happy ending from our friends at Humane Society for Hamilton County!

Read the story from the LA Times by clicking here.

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Added by Jason on September 1, 2010 at 11:53pm — 2 Comments

Growing up with pets

Growing Up With Pets is an educational program devoted to bringing parents a resource for information and advice on how to help them foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.

http://www.growingupwithpets.com/index2.shtml

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Added by Shirley on September 1, 2010 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Your Pet's REALLY the Star!

My dear gentle pet people...as we get ready for our next show, September 12th...we proudly announce a new addition to our lineup.
Ohh, hold on. You're gonna like this one!!

You know all those adorable photos you upload to our website? The ones tha keep rotating at the top of the page?

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Added by Patty on August 31, 2010 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

Help Your Favorite Organization Receive up to $500.

A Dog Spot, LLC will donate $1 (up to $500) for every person who becomes a fan of (“likes”) their Facebook page between now and September 30th.

The Humane Society of Indianapolis, Hendricks County Humane Society and The Humane Society for Hamilton County are eligible to receive this donation. When you “like” our Facebook page you will be given the chance to vote for the organization you would like to receive the donation. The organization with the most amount

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Added by RHarlor on August 25, 2010 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Paralyzed dog climbs a Mountain.

Watch video of the climb here.

article by: Cheryl Hanna, Examiner.com

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Added by Jason on August 24, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

A Dog Spot, LLC would like to help rescue groups. See how.

A Dog Spot, LLC located in Brownsburg Indiana has announced "Rescue Rescue". Dog rescue organizations in Indiana are being asked to submit a brief paragraph about their organization and their wish list. A Dog Spot will post this information on www.adogspot.net and the organization with the most votes will be the winner. Winners will receive a monetary donation, a volunteer day and other items. Please visit www.adogspot.ne

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Added by RHarlor on August 23, 2010 at 1:17pm — No Comments

August Donation Drive for FFGDRI @ PSP - Last Week!

This is the last week of the August donation drive being held at all Indy Pet Supplies Plus stores! Please, please, please, help us reach our goal by visiting one of the stores this week (before August 31st) to donate $1.

Our group will be at the Noblesville Pet Supplies Plus this weekend (Saturday, August 28th) hosting a D-I-Y dog wash and meet and greet. All D-I-Y dog washes will be donated to our group on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. It is only $11 and they supply everyt

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Added by ForeverFriends Great Dane Rescue on August 23, 2010 at 9:36am — No Comments

If someone says, "It's just a dog" reply "You just don't understand."

This is wonderfully done.

Shirley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRgbO5Db9Ns&feature=player_embedded ;

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Added by Shirley on August 22, 2010 at 7:39pm — 2 Comments

A Hug to Die For

A Hug to Die For By Dr. Anndrea Kapke Greenwood Animal Clinic A boa constrictor is a cold blooded killer: a nonpoisonous carnivorous snake. Snakes are reptiles which can’t control their body temperature by creating heat themselves like we mammals do. They rely upon their environment for their body temperature. This must be taken into consideration when caring for one as a pet. As the name suggests, boa constrictors squeeze their prey to death by wrapping it in their muscular coils in a fatal hu… Continue

Added by Dr. Anndrea Kapke on August 22, 2010 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Something to make you smile

This Corgi is so adorable!! He is jumping with all his might.

Enjoy,

Shirley

http://www.buzzfeed.com/rebeccae/adorable-corgi-bellyflop

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Added by Shirley on August 21, 2010 at 10:58am — No Comments

Is it too hot for your dog to be left in your car?

This site is great! Put in your zip code and it will let you know if it is too hot to leave your dog in your car while you're doing an errand or whatever. Enjoy the rest of their site.

http://www.mydogiscool.com/weather_form.php

Shirley

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Added by Shirley on August 17, 2010 at 4:01pm — 1 Comment

Greeting people....

A very common issue people have with their dogs is that they jump on people who visit the home. The problem typically starts with their guests--often dog lovers that greet the dogs with all those silly voices, oohs and ahhs. They're anxious to pet and love all over the dogs, and that creates over-excitement. Dogs learn very quickly the association between the door bell and the attention that follows.

That problem can be fixed very easily with proper handling by the owner and the cooper

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Added by Fernando on August 17, 2010 at 2:10pm — 3 Comments

Cats & Vets

Hey Pet Pals! Don't forget about your Cat Pals! Today begins national "Take Your Cat to the Vet Week."

Dogs may wonder, "Why do cats get a special week?"

Even though Americans own 16 million more pet cats than pet dogs, cats receive less veterinary care than their canine counterparts.
Cats are experts at hiding symptom

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Added by Erin Zaring DVM on August 16, 2010 at 3:01pm — No Comments

Thank You, oh yes I do mean YOU!

Pet Pals is not possible without YOU ..thank you!
As I was watching our show today, I cried with JOY. We are making a difference with pets in all of Indiana. Please tell your friends, and please submit some ideas and stories for us to share.

This is a wonderful world we live in, if we ca

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Added by Patty on August 15, 2010 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments

Dash and Bella fight over toys (from August 15th episode)

I love dogs with all my heart, but when you have a situation with kids who may be at risk with a pet, you must act. I got a call from Brandi asking for help with her dogs Dash and Bella. She explained they had been fightin

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Added by Fernando on August 15, 2010 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

Spay/Neuter Assistance Program Suspended

Spay/Neuter Assistance Program Suspended

Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana (SNSI), which provides spay/neuter
financial assistance to low-income dog and cat owners, has been forced to
suspend all financial assistance programs due to overwhelming requests and
dwindling donations and grants. Spay/neuter certificates already issued will be
honored by SNSI but they are not accepting any new applications for assistance.

“We have spent over $163,000

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Added by Jason on August 13, 2010 at 9:12pm — 1 Comment

Dog eat your cash? $$$$

Dog ate your C-note? Uncle Sam might be able to help

Little-known federal program can replace mutilated paper bills

By Eileen Ambrose, The Baltimore Sun

August 10, 2010

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/money/bs-bz-ambrose-chewed-money-20100810,0,7041208.story

The dog really did eat it.

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Added by Jason on August 13, 2010 at 9:07pm — No Comments

Bas is enjoying the new computer and web cam

I have finally moved into the 21st century with a new laptop. Hopefully as I figure it out better pictures will make their way to the site. Movement and a delay in taking the shot make it hard to see the adorable faces of the boys at the time I shot it!! My husband thinks I'm silly for emailing this photo (let alone posting it on… Continue

Added by Carrie Vanover on August 12, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments