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Book: Shift Your Habit

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The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Early Adopter. Save $$: Up to $125 per year or more.

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Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz

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The vet supplied information on where the owners lived. 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. A few hours later, the Vet said Chicharito would be fine; the leg had healed so they just removed the plate.

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

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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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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

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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. The vet who is awarded the service dog will be choosing the winning raffle ticket for the Jeep on September 11 at a ceremony (location TBD). “We

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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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. Guest Post: Susan Wilson originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 4, 2010. Be the person your dog thinks you are.

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Dog Flu Facts

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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. Talk to your vet to see if your dog(s) should get the dog flu vaccine, and be sure to keep an eye on your pet to keep them healthy and happy! DOG FLU SYMPTOMS: Fever.

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Swan Lake performed by Rascal

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I asked when I called the shelter. My vet smiled when he met Rascal. My vet chuckled as he bent down to listen to her heart. The non profit animal shelter that had Rascal was run by a state trooper. Swan Lake performed by Rascal originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 10, 2010. What is she?”

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