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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. Consider making a wish list, and then cross reference those plant varieties with the free database maintained by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Make Your Pet Feel at Home. The key is balance.

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82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” on Way to Missouri

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American Humane Association is deploying in Joplin in partnership with the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at the request of the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency. The Red Star team consists of 13 staff and volunteers who will begin work tomorrow.

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Unlikely Healer Walks on Three Paws

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Once gregarious and outgoing, she withdrew from her family and friends, from everyone except her pet cats. He was named the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Cat of the Year for 2010, and he has authored two critically acclaimed books. People speak to animals differently and more openly,” says Conheim.

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