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Book: Shift Your Habit

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Here are a few great tips for future and current pet owners. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Most shelter animals are spayed or neutered, have been treated for worms, and have at least their first set of shots. Pets are the same way. Early Adopter.

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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

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Most organizations aiding pets in devastated areas are not-for-profit. Veterinarians, technicians and others can volunteer to travel to Chile to help groups such as World Vets. Local shelters and rescue organizations take in animals displaced from earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, house fires, and other tragedies. Donate Food.

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Dog Flu Facts

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On the pet side, the H3N8 virus, or canine influenza, has been a growing concern. H3N8 is the virus that causes flu in dogs, and while there are no known cases of a human catching the flu from their pet, it can be passed from dog to dog. Consult with your veterinarian to see if vaccine is appropriate for your pet. Runny nose.

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Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz

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The vet supplied information on where the owners lived. When they opened the door I expected to see a concerned owner relieved to see his pet. Through our foundation and shelter we got surgery for little Chi that same day. The Vet said Chicharito was in too much pain and that he had to be fixed immediately.

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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In literature as well as life, the ideal is the safely rescued animal finds the perfect home and becomes the perfect pet. My second favorite rescue story is that of Hunter, a beagle-ish dog that my daughter and son-in-law adopted from a shelter in Massachusetts. The work of shelters and breed rescue organizations is vital.

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Make sure you look after your pet with insurance

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A similar problem is also occurring in the United States, where the Humane society of the United states claims that up to 8 million animals enter animal shelters each year, showing that this is an international problem. The importance of pet insurance. Can I afford pet insurance? What should I look out for in a policy?

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