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Pet Parents Spending Billions on Their Dogs and Cats

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Did you know US dog and cat parents spent more than $52 billion on their pets last year? Among the 2012 estimates from the American Pet Products Association, food was by far the largest expense for pet parents. The association expected US pet owners to spend nearly $20.1

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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets

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ASPCA , Joplin Humane Society to Host Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets. Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. To date, the ASPCA has provided emergency sheltering for approximately 1,300 animals.

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BBS Giveaway – Pet Fire Safety Awareness

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Yesterday was Pet Fire Safety Awareness Day. And sadly, even fewer have plans that include their pets. The United States Fire Administration estimates 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. Fireproofing for Pets. Curious dogs often rest their paws on the edges of counter tops looking for food.

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Why Adopt a Senior Dog?

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ASPCA | Why Adopt a Senior Dog? Please visit and read some great reasons to adopt a senior dog! There are so many amazing senior pets who would love a forever home to live out there remaining years in. If you have room in your heart and home, please consider all ages of animals.

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Top 5 Summer Foods that are Dangerous to Pets

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A recent poll conducted by online pet retailer MrChewy.com that found the majority of pet owners unaware of some of the most dangerous summer foods for family pets. In fact, among 913 pet owners polled, a staggering 88% were unaware of the risk that lemons pose to both cats and dogs. Lemons and Lemonade.

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Dosomething.org helps lost pets.

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Every year, roughly 3 million lost dogs and cats end up in shelters in the United States. Lost pets is a growing issue that teens care about. So DoSomething.org asked young people to submit ideas for reuniting pets with their owners. Read more about the ASPCA’s Return to Owner programs by visiting their website here.

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7 Tips for Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard

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Having a pet does not mean you have to give up hopes of having a lush, well-manicured yard. Although dog ownership may pose some challenges in the quest to achieve garden greatness, it’s definitely not a hopeless cause. The following tips will help you create a beautiful yard where you and your dog can happily coexist.

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