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Preparing Pets for Hurricanes

4 The Love Of Animals

Too many times we see pets abandoned during weather-related disasters and with yet another Hurricane possibly headed our way (Irma), Petplan pet insurance wants to remind responsible pet parents to be aware of these simple tips to keep their pets … Continue reading →

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Visiting Bird Service: Avian “Pet Therapy” Cheers Seniors

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You may have heard of nursing homes or assisted living facilities bringing in dogs and cats to give their residents a little “pet therapy.” But Kasia has kept the bird-therapy program going with other rescued birds, including ducks and chickens that are often surrendered or abandoned once Easter’s over. But what about birds?

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Economic Troubles in Portugal Lead to More Abandoned Animals

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Thousands of pets are being abandoned across Portugal, either being dumped at the gates of charitable associations or simply taken far from home and left behind, as owners struggle to make ends meet due to the continuing financial crisis. From the Portugal News Online.sad stuff.

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Make sure you look after your pet with insurance

4 The Love Of Animals

According to the RSPCA, in 2008 there was a 57% increase in the number of animals abandoned by their owners in the UK. It’s hard to ignore the link to the credit crunch, which has likely affected pet owner’s abilities to meet the food and vet bills needed for their pets. The importance of pet insurance.

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What to do if you no longer can care for your bearded dragon.

4 The Love Of Animals

Many pet owners are able to enjoy their pets for the entire duration of the animal’s life. This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. However, it becomes a problem for the animal when the owner decides that he can no longer keep the pet.

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“New York’s Kindest” includes Rock & Rawhide!

4 The Love Of Animals

Rock & Rawhide , the charity that helps increase adoption levels of dogs and cats in shelters, announced today that it is included in Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C)’s latest advertising campaign, “New York’s Kindest” for their donations and assistance in increasing adoption levels through distraction therapy.

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

There is an estimated 3-4million pets euthanized each year in US animal shelters. There is a strong lack of homes willing to open their doors to fostering a shelter pet. Imagine the heart exploding with happiness that the beautiful pet you have supported and loved, has found forever love with a great family. Look at tail wag.

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