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FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In this week’s podcast ending February 13, 2010: **Britain’s Ministry of Defense defends its use of pigs as subjects in explosives testing; **an elephant expert argues for the closing of the elephant exhibit at the Toronto Zoo; **the State of Hawaii seeks to toughen penalties for dog fighting; **Animal rights groups protest the Canadian seal hunt in (..)

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AUGUST 9, 2009

The Snuggie, which has become a bit of a sensation, is now available for dogs! It even comes with a “talking dog tag&# , which isn’t such a bad idea either. I actually think that the way the Snuggie goes on the dog is a great idea. Good Idea: Snuggie for Dogs! What do you think about it?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2011

If you want to raise a happy dog who loves to cuddle – but still comes when called and doesn’t chew up your shoes – you need Jolanta Benal’s The Dog Trainer’s Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet. We have a copy to giveaway to one lucky reader!

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

We would like to announce the winner of the Worst Case Scenario Dogs book, and also tell you about a chance to win another great book from the WCS line! WCS Dogs Book Winner originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 2, 2009. First, congrats to Melanie , who won our giveaway.

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JUNE 5, 2009

From China Smack (link has dead dogs picture): 2009 May 31, an indiscriminate massacre was carried out throughout the entire 3206 square kilometer county of Yangxian in Shaanxi province — the target of the massacre were dogs! Tags: dogs china.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Carrot cake, for dogs! Our dog LOVES carrots, and I think that this recipe sounds pretty tasty (I think that people might like it just as much as the dogs)! Carrot Cake for Dogs originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 2, 2009. I was happy to find this article in my inbox recently! Ingredients.

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MARCH 6, 2009

Two of President Dmitry Medvedev's dogs won top prizes in the Eurasia 2009 dog show! I thought he would be too busy writing best selling novels, composing award winning operas or ruling Russia to enter his dogs in contests and stuff.

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AUGUST 28, 2009

According to a recent national survey of American dog owners, the majority say they are pampering their pooches with more simple pleasures, including belly rubs, walks and games of fetch. And, when asked when their dog is happiest, 62 percent of owners say it is greeting them when they come home.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Baby the Maltese recently got a chance to try out a great product from Dog Gone Smart Beds. Well, Dog Gone Smart has integrated this technology into their product surfaces by means of nanotechnology. Please visit Dog Gone Smart Beds. Dog Gone Smart Beds originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 28, 2009.

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

A new episode of Dog Whisperer is airing on National Geographic channel tomorrow night (Friday, October 23 at 9PM ET/PT). Pekaso refuses dog food and gets freaked out by the ripples in the water dish; she’s even become so dehydrated Daniel had to take her to the vet. Tags: tv websites dog whisperer nat geo shows.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Does your dog love it too? Just look at how adorable the soccer jersey for dogs looks on Baby the Maltese! It’s sometimes hard to find clothes for dogs that fit just right, but the soccer dog jersey could not have fit better. We were really pleased at how quickly our dog jersey came. Love soccer?

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AUGUST 25, 2009

Just like parents seeking quality care for their children while they work or travel, dog owners face the same dilemma. There is plenty of open space, which gives your dog the opportunity to interact with other dogs, while running around and burning off plenty of pent-up energy. Confused about Dog Day Care?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Bug Bam has launched a new mosquito-repelling dog tag to coincide with Heartworm Awareness Month in April. People living in an area with mosquitoes should be giving their dogs a heartworm preventative. Bug Bam dog tags cost $7.99 Good Idea: Bug Bam Dog Tags! That is why I think that these are such a good idea!

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Just got news that there is a new Dog Whisperer on Friday, November 6, at 9P ET/PT (World Premiere)! Then meet Austin and Karrie’s “Hairy Houdini&# of a dog, a German shorthaired pointer named Sara with a knack for getting away. This one sounds like it will be really interesting. Do you watch?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

I can’t even imagine being in a position where my government was telling me to kill my dog, or have it beaten to death. Dog owners in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, are even being told to kill their own dogs, or else their dogs will be beaten to death by the police and the owners will be charged a fine.

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MAY 11, 2009

The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co., Local fabricator Brock Warwick spent over 120 hours custom crafting the official Dublin Dog Dream Bike and Sidecar, which has an estimated value of $3,000. The Dublin Dog Foundation teamed up with Canine Assistants to select Winston-Salem, N.C.

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JULY 10, 2010

The Dublin Dog Foundation (DDF) has partnered with Freedom Service Dogs, Inc. The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. About The Dublin Dog Foundation.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

This is a great story about how a therapy dog helped a boy overcome depression. Dogs, as well as other pets, have been shown to improve quality of life. My yellow lab, Alex, a certified therapy dog, tugged at her leash and trotted down the elementary school hallway, eager to get to the kids we’d been visiting the past couple months.

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APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. But first, if adopted, determine what the dog was previously used to.

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AUGUST 19, 2012

In October and November 2009 we spent time in Portland, Victoria with Grant’s work and it enabled us to see some new birds and animals along a very picturesque coast. A solution was sought and a pair of Maremma dogs were put in place to protect the breeding colony.

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JULY 11, 2013

This time they appear more relaxed, but nervousness might be a better politics: in 2007, poachers killed only 13 rhinos in South Africa, but in 2008 already 83, in 2009 – 122, in 2010 – 333, in 2011 – 448 and in 2012 a staggering 668! Painted Dogs are already extinct in 25 out of 39 countries that they used to inhabit.

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JANUARY 8, 2011

Is your dog overweight? You can join Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser , in making a New Year’s resolution to help your dog(s) lose weight by taking the Hill’s PetFit Challenge. In an industry first, Hill’s Science Diet Weight Loss System offers pre-packaged meals for your dog! million dogs and 93.6

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JULY 18, 2013

Mike photographed this Unmarked Dagger ( Acronicta innotata ) at his family’s annual “Chicken Inferno” in 2009. If you’re in North America, you might very well be, considering that the dog days are often the doldrums for finding interesting birds. Wonder what he’ll find this year!

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Cute of the day: Rudolph originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on December 1, 2009. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day dog.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

WagWorld.com Shares Dog-Friendly Spots and Searches for Top 10 “Togetherful” Cities. LOUIS, MO, August 4, 2009 – Dogs have always been man’s best friend. But, according to a new national survey of dog owners, our four-legged companions are playing an increasingly important role in many Americans’ lives.

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

There’s a movement at the corner of my eye, and an off-leash dog bounds towards me (not an issue you have to deal with on pelagics much.) I watch the birds settle into the nearby shrubs and weeds, picking around for late bugs and grass seeds to occupy their time until the dog moves on. Dawn is getting later and later.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

An animal lover herself, she adopted her dog Rumi! 1, has helped more than 713,828 cats, dogs and other animals find homes. 1, 2009 and Jan. Nearly 4 million orphaned dogs and cats will be euthanized this year due to shelter over-crowding and lack of awareness about the importance of pet adoption. ADOPTION FACTS.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Dogs are safe. According to theASPCA dogs have little chance of contracting swine flu. Although it was previously believed that cats were also safe, a cat in Iowa has now tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 10, 2009. Cats should be monitored.

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DECEMBER 24, 2009

Rascal, the World’s Ugliest Dog , has a special Christmas carol just for you! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on December 24, 2009. You can even share it via Facebook, Twitter, or personalize it to send as an ecard! We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season! Merry Christmas!

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

It’s called Show Love , and you could win one of the cute Dog is Good shirts that they sell. Visit this site and submit a short story about how your dog shows love to you! So many great things for pet owners who want something a bit more stylish for their dog.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Our sweet therapy dog and mascot, Baby the Maltese, is in a cutest dog contest and would love your votes! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 3, 2009. All you have to do is vote if she is cute or not, and you can vote everyday. Please help her make it to the finals!! Baby the Maltese needs your votes!

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AUGUST 25, 2009

We had a great response to the FlexPet giveaway, and we sure do wish that we could help all dogs who are suffering with joint issues. The good news is that the kind folks at FlexPet are offering a discount code to all our readers who would like to try this product to help their dog. Sadly, there can be only one winner, Susan Orton.

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JUNE 29, 2009

The All American Pet Company™, makers of super premium dog food brands Bow Wow Breakfast™ Cereal and Grrr-nola™ Natural Dog Food, announces its first ever Bow Wow Million Dollar Look-a-Like Contest. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 26th 2009. I sure wish that I looked like one of my pets! Do you look like your pet?

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Pleasant Tees is a company for the dog lover! They make fun tees, customized with your dog breed (or, even from a photo of your own dog). The tees take popular logos and parody them to relate to dogs. Pleasant-Tees Custom Canine Tees originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 18, 2009. Four paws up!

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Be sure to have tissues handy, because if you love dogs, your bound to shed a few tears. You will also be uplifted by the spirit of the dogs, and those who work with them. The book features stories of 15 different dogs at DogTown, which is part of the Best Friends Animal Society located in Angel Canyon (Kanab, Utah).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

“Doing More for Pets&# Rescue Stories Contest Puts Focus on Pet Adoption and Goal of Finding Homes for 300,000 Deserving Pets by the End of 2009. America has the chance to vote for the most remarkable story, and the winner will be announced in November at the National Dog Show presented by Purina in the Philadelphia area.

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