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Best Friends Animal Society Helps You Protect Your Pets this Independence Day

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While humans are uttering “oohs” and “ahhs,” enjoying the 4th of July fireworks, many terrified dogs are digging under or jumping over fences, breaking tethers or even shattering windows in an attempt to escape from the frightening noises. Cats who are allowed outside are also vulnerable to being scared away from their homes. “If

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. During the drive, secure your pet in a portable kennel or in a proper pet restraint, if desired.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

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Masson tells Benjy's story--and Benjy stories--while explaining his theory about the mutual domestication of dogs and humans. You may know that dog/human coevolution has been a popular topic in the past decade, and if so, this might help: Masson "takes E. The point is that, as Chapter 3 is titled, "Dogs Make Us Human."

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Dog Flu Facts

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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. Canine influenza is extremely contagious and while humans are not affected by this flu strain, they can unknowingly pass it from an infected dog to an unaffected dog.

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Creature Comforts: Tips for Moving with Pets

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And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. During the drive, secure your pet in a portable kennel or in a proper pet restraint, if desired.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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Canned dog/cat food. - Doggy bags (can also be used for cat litter clean-up). Keep your pets tags on them at all times because you never know when disaster may hit. If you have cats, consider turning on the faucet so a soft steady drip is present. Contact animal shelters and kennels in your evacuation area.

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On Helping Individuals and Utilitarianism

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Or paid for food for a year at a rescue kennel. The average person doesn't fund programs that cost $8,000 per cat. And you wouldn't fund a program that was very expensive per unit (human or nonhuman animal) yet you often don't think about that when you're dealing with an individual.

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