4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 12, 2011

I was really excited to hear about an Angel Tree program for pets. The program, which is run by Best Friends Pet Care , is now in it’s 11th year! You can help pets in need through the month of December by donating food, supplies or cash which will then benefit more than 70 community animal shelters across the U.S.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 17, 2012

Purina ONE® beyOnd® brand dog and cat food and GOOD have teamed up to host the Shine a Light on a Shelter challenge and award a $10,000 grant to an animal shelter doing great work. Do you know of a shelter that is doing good work on behalf of homeless pets? Nominations are accepted now through July 30, 2012.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 3, 2014

Best Friends four-legged Celebrity Ambassador Lassie encourages everyone to protect pets this Independence Day weekend by keeping them in a safe, comfortable place inside the house during fireworks. Cats who are allowed outside are also vulnerable to being scared away from their homes.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 12, 2013

The history of black cats being the harbingers of bad luck dates back centuries, and tall tales around them can be found in the history and lore of many countries. The ancient Egyptians embraced the black cat and treated it as royalty. Black cats were also kept by fishermen’s wives and thought to keep danger at bay.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 12, 2012

Rock & Rawhide , a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to increase adoptions for dogs and cats in shelters by providing toys and other items that serve as a form of distraction therapy, reducing the stress and noise levels. This shelter has hundreds of dogs and cats coming and going on a daily basis and need our help!

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The other day, Minneapolis, Minnesota passed a feral cat ordinance. So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall. She said she has a cat that stays indoors — unwillingly.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 29, 2014

Get certified while learning what to do if your dog or cat is in trouble. $80 All proceeds will benefit the shelter animals that we support! The post Learn Pet CPR – Save a Life! Sat May 3 from 10am-1pm in Manhattan. 80 per person. No actual animals will be at this event. To register email Rock & Rawhide.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2017

Playing off the popularity of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Petplan’s Tournament of Tails features adoptable pets from 32 shelters across the country vying for the crown of top dog or cat. More importantly, the tournament brings much-needed awareness for … Continue reading →

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Pet Supplies Plus is teaming up with local animal shelters to host a monumental Adopt-a-Pet Weekend on October 19-20. Coinciding with National Pet Adoption Month and its annual October Donation Drive, the goal of Adopt-a-Pet Weekend is to place countless deserving pets with forever homes.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Case in point: some of my family members have become active with feral cat colony organizations. It started with donation requests for spay and neutering cats but then quickly transferred to a trap, neuter and release organization. On the one hand, it’s better than doing nothing with a feral cat colony.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Expert cites scientifically-proven therapeutic, physical and emotional health benefits of loving and caring for a pet. Pet ownership runs far deeper than simply caring for a possession. Yes, the sheer responsibility of caring for a pet has notable benefits in and of itself. Caring for a pet may even help you live longer.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 19, 2012

5 easy ways to keep your pets and your gadgets safe. Whether you’re concerned about man’s best friend getting caught up in your computer cords or your purr machine eating the buttons off of your stereo pets of all kinds need a little assistance when it comes to getting into mischief. Use nose repelling products.

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Reddit Animals

APRIL 17, 2023

So for a long time now I've been feeling unwell, never once had I found a healthy coping mechanism but I think spending more times with animals could help, I've always loved them, my cat has supported me emotionally more than anyone just by her presence. Pet sitting might be an option, I need to think about it more.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Cat owners! Has your pet been miaowing by the radiator, and grumpily finding cosy corners to sit in? Vicky Anscombe, writer for Animed Direct , urges pet owners to calm down, first and foremost. “If Many cat owners swear by microwaveable heating pads, or plastic hot water bottles.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 15, 2009

Pets have been displaced as well as their owners in the recent wildfires. ANIMAL shelters are searching for the owners of hundreds of dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and other pets displaced by fires. Shelter workers fear many owners may have assumed their animals died or they could be looking for them in the wrong places.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 12, 2009

Shop ‘til you drop in support of animal shelters, then get together with friends to share stories, advice and even pictures – all online. The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 17, 2010

The family simply did not have enough money to feed their beloved dog and with breaking hearts they relinquished him to a shelter where he died shortly thereafter of a broken heart after being so loved by this family for many years. If we see someone who is already poor get a new pet we won’t support them.

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Critter News

JULY 18, 2010

Pet sales would be banned altogether, except for the sale of pet fish. All companion animals including dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, birds, snakes, and lizards would be considered as pets. If it passes, San Francisco residents would have to go to a shelter or rescue group to adopt an animal.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 26, 2014

NEW JERSEY – Animal shelters are full, they have no space, they often have no money, and they have a small amount of dedicated volunteers. 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.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 19, 2014

Studies show that as many as 48% of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations out of fear of what would happen if they left their pets behind, and more than 70% of pet owners who enter shelter report that the abuser has threatened, injured, or killed family pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 11, 2010

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. She’s also going to start a blog featuring photos of lost pets from her community!

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 30, 2011

Serving as a pet foster parent is an excellent way to welcome a new animal companion into your home and help an animal in need. There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S. Patience – Animals in shelters or those who have been moved from home to home are often under tremendous stress. every year.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Make it special and set the best kind of #RelationshipGoals this year: Ditch the dating and adopt a pet.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 24, 2011

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. WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, June 25 – 26; 10 a.m. –

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW; www.ifaw.org ) has compiled some tips on how to keep pets happy and healthy in the cold months ahead. While this time of year can be great fun for your pet, be sure your winter habits don’t leave them out in the cold. When coming in from the great outdoors, be sure to wipe your pet dry.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 11, 2012

However, if your best friends just so happen to be a menagerie of pets, there are a few things to consider before revving that engine and heading out the door. After all, you’ll want to spend your time exploring, not trying to calm your disoriented cat. Does your pet have a favorite toy? And your pet will too.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 17, 2012

” he asks, but more importantly he will let you know the real reason why being an only pet isn’t much fun! You can see more pet interviews on the PAL YouTube channel. Will you take a pledge to help pets? This post is sponsored by the Pets Add Life campaign and the American Pet Products Association.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Have you considered keeping goats as pets? Cats and dogs are the most popular pets, along with hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs also being amongst the favourites. If you want a slightly unusual pet that has lots of personality and can also be petted, consider keeping a couple of goats.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

A site that is dedicated to helping lost pets and their owners reunite? Thankfully our pets have not been lost, so I can’t tell you first hand how well it works. Pet owners can choose from three different options, Poster Alert, Phone Alert, or Amber Alert. so they are aware of the pet that has been lost. Yes please!

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 4, 2012

For each heartwarming adoption story shared in this comment thread Iams will donate 10 meals to shelter pets! Join the Digital Dish Drive – New this year, Iams will feature a different dog and cat available for adoption on the Iams Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/Iams ), beginning Oct. Cute photos and helping shelter animals?

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 16, 2009

The following is a great guest post from the folks at Pet Care Education! PREPARING YOUR PET FOR WINTER. However, before you start getting comfortable for the winter months, it’s very important that you first get your pet ready for colder weather as well. Good tips for the coming cold season. INDOOR OR OUTDOOR? FOOD & WATER.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 16, 2010

We are talking about your cute little pet. Pets are lovable and cuddly especially if it is a cat. It is your responsibility to see that your cat is safe and comfortable. The best thing you can do for it is to build a cat house. Building a cat house is not as difficult as you think it to be.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 10, 2013

The PawNosh Pet Bowl. Yes it is a bit more expensive than your average pet bowl, but this is not your average pet bowl. They have a wide variety of toys for dogs and cats (and even smaller animals can join the fun). Oh, and did I mention that it comes from Shop For Shelters? Not only that, it is made in the USA.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 13, 2011

We wanted to share this great initiative called “Bowl by Bowl” that challenges negative perceptions of shelter pets as well as helps feed animals in need. Purina One will donate a bowl of food to a shelter for every quiz completed on their Facebook page. It’s such an easy way to provide help to homeless pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This Thursday, you can be a light for pets waiting in shelters. The message of Remember Me Thursday is to remember the millions of orphan pets who lost their lives over the last year. Organize or attend a local pet candle-lighting ceremony. Light a virtual candle on September 26, 2013, for a pet on-line.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2013

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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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

The mission of the Santa Paws Drive is to bring holiday cheer to shelter animals around the world. The Santa Paws Drive is an online toy drive dedicated to shelter pets to bring them a little joy and fun while they await their forever homes. The six shelters chosen this year are: Bobbi and the Strays – Glendale, New York.

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