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Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

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Figures released by the National Veterinary Authority, Direção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária, show that in the Lisbon area alone, a total of 5,629 stray cats and dogs were caught last year, up from the 4,442 caught in 2010.

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Giveaway: Summer Travels

4 The Love Of Animals

Send them to a kennel? Giveaway: Summer Travels originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 20, 2010. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul wants to hear about your favorite "Summer Trave&# l stories and how you handle taking care of your pets on the road. Do you travel with your pets? Get a pet sitter?

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Tips to reduce seperation anxiety.

4 The Love Of Animals

Consider in-home pet care versus boarding or kenneling. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 22, 2010. The tips also provide a subtle reminder that sometimes it’s alright to leave Fido for a weekend-get-a-way or business trip. Tips to Reduce Separation Anxiety. All pet sitters are not created equal.

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Ruff Ride

4 The Love Of Animals

Of course, as big supporters of animal rescue, we especially appreciate that the book supports this cause. Abandoned during foreclosures and often the first to go when financial instability sets in, the kennels are overflowing beyond capacity with our loyal canine comrades. Shawn and Lynel Berryhill. Co-Creators of Ruff Ride.

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On tonight, Dog Whisperer and DogTown!

4 The Love Of Animals

When animal control seized pit bulls from Michael Vick’s property, 22 of the most severe cases were sent to DogTown for rehabilitation. When Handsome Dan arrived, he suffered from a crippling fear of people and had been known to face his kennel wall for hours on end. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on January 8, 2010.

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Dog Flu Facts

4 The Love Of Animals

Dogs in kennels, boarding facilities, or animal shelters, at dog shows, or in close proximity to other dogs are at a higher risk of contracting canine influenza. Dog Flu Facts originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 23, 2010. DOG FLU SYMPTOMS: Fever. An unproductive dry cough.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. Tags: Books Current Affairs Greyhound Matters Language " Jeffrey Masson "The Dog Who Couldn't Stop Loving animal rights dogs service dogs. And the crying would never stop.

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