Critter News

JUNE 11, 2009

Thanks to Alley Cat Allies , one of my favorite groups, for posting this web page with financial resources for people struggling to care for pets or feral cat colonies. Tags: spay/neuter cats animal rescue feral cats. These guys are just awesome.

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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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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

So in celebration, here is a fun list of Five Famous First Pets. Socks the cat. First Cat from 1993-2001): Socks was a black and white “tuxedo” American Shorthair cat belonging to Bill Clinton. First Pet, 1963): John F. First Pet, 1789-1791): In addition to horses and hound dogs, George Washington owned a parrot.

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MAY 28, 2010

My Hollywood Pets is an online shop that offers great products for your dog (and for cats too). The website offers a lot of other great items besides cute costumes, including dog beds, toys, and even toys for cats! My Hollywood Pets is a fun site for your favorite pet, and Baby the Maltese gives them 4 paws up!

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AUGUST 17, 2010

This pitiful story fired Claudia’s imagination and even though she holds down a full-time job, she managed to find the time to open a soup kitchen for pets including dogs, cats, rabbits and any other animals people had in their homes but were having trouble feeding. She says if her cats die then she too has no reason to live.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

We recently got a chance to check out a great new book called Pet Photography 101: Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat ! The book offers tips and tricks for photographing your pet using the latest technologies. And of course, there are plenty of fun photos of cats and dogs in the book as well!

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Did you know that November celebrates senior pets? November is Senior Pet Month. Do you have an older cat or dog sharing your home? If so, you know the joys of pets who might have less spunk but more soul. Here are five reasons to love a senior pet. The same is true for our pets. Distinguished look.

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Luckily, it appears that the virus won’t pose a big risk to dogs and cats. It can spread to other pets however, such as turkeys and pigs. You should also be careful if you have a pet bird as they have sensitive respiratory systems that are susceptible to other human illnesses (such as colds). Continue reading at Care2.

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JUNE 14, 2009

Whether you’re visiting family or checking out a new vacation spot, does your cat or dog join you? Here’s what you need to know when taking your pet on a road trip. And see that your pet is wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags. Make sure your pet is not crawling all over and distracting the driver.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Did you ever wonder if your favorite athlete had a pet? And did you wonder what kind of pet they had? Check out the Vancouver Olympians and their pets ! I thought that this photo of Mirai Nagasu (figure skating) with her pet Chihuahua named Kousuke (she also has a cat named Gig) was super cute.

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JULY 11, 2009

Katrina Warren and the experts at Animal Planet’s “ Housecat Housecall ”, presented by Purina Cat Chow, have put together some simple tips to help families conquer some common cat care issues. Here are some good tips for prospective cat owners: What should I do before bringing a new kitten into the family? Kitten or Cat.

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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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JUNE 20, 2010

We have a special giveaway today, and as the title suggests, the theme is Dad’s and their Pets! We want to hear your stories about dads and pets! The winner will get a choice of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul pet food (dog or cat). To enter, comment with your dad/husband pet related stories.

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JULY 13, 2010

You love your pet, right? Responsible pet owners know they need to pay close attention to their little friends. If your pet is experiencing these symptoms, it might be time for a visit to the veterinarian’s office. Itching and scratching: These symptoms are easy to disregard because our pets do it so often.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Cat owners! World’s Best Cat Litter is giving one of our lucky readers a chance to try their awesome cat litter. World’s Best Cat Litter is an eco-friendly product that is all natural and pet, people and planet-safe. World’s Best Cat Litter originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 7, 2010.

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? Luckily, The Shelter Pet Project hopes to change this! The campaign has one unified goal, to increase pet adoption. It is such a sad statistic.

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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. More than 450 pets have been reunited with their owners, and 600 are available for adoption.

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JULY 12, 2009

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. The site’s primary purpose is to raise money to help shelters care for homeless pets. About Bring Pets Home.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 1, 2010

I've written about my ambivalence regarding "pet" ownership/guardianship/insert-whatever-term-you're-comfortable-with, and also about my strong belief in helping individuals, but I don't recall addressing whether the having of pets is not vegan. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters Language.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Taste of the Wild has recently launched new dog and cat food formulas! Taste of the Wild is an all-life stages food that is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of pets throughout all stages of life, from puppy and kitten to senior years. Also included; a $30 gift card to HarlosHealthypets.com and a Bergan TurboScratcher Cat Toy.

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JULY 19, 2010

Your pets get the same benefits from a massage: increased circulation and flexibility along with decreased muscle pain and stress. And besides, pets love a good back scratch and tummy rub. You might try going to your network of fellow pet owners, too. Pet massage therapists are trained in animal physiology and anatomy.

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JUNE 3, 2010

A lot of very important information for pet owners, especially as we go into the summer season. As a pet owner, you will be obviously concerned about the safety and well-being of your beloved pet. Perhaps the most well known mosquito born disease, heartworms can be fatal to dogs and occasionally cats and foxes.

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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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Critter News

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Quantico Military Base is really behaving cruelly when it comes to the feral cats on its base. Frizzell explained that a large population of feral cats is ultimately detrimental to the overall environmental health of the base, its native species and ecosystems. Feral cats may be an animal problem, but there is a human solution.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Apparently there was an announcement at the desk for a pet bereavement group. A pet bereavement group. The woman responded (I think a little embarrassed by now by what the librarian said and the fact that I was kind of staring at her), "Well, we had a cat once and it was so sick and the best thing we could do was put her down.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 27, 2010

Sometimes an article has a couple of the above, as in the case of " Chinese Legal Experts Call for a Ban on Eating Cats and Dogs." Let's deconstruct: Legal experts in China are proposing a ban on the eating of dogs and cats. So the ban isn't being suggested because eating cats and dogs is wrong, but because it's creating conflict.

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AUGUST 27, 2010

But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. It’s not abnormal for dogs and cats to get depressed when kids leave the house to head back to school – or go off to college. Pet Care gives the following tips to take right now to help avoid the Back-to-School funk for pets. Paul Mann, the Founder of Fetch!

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Critter News

JANUARY 22, 2009

This is a really good web page about what happens when your cat is reaching the end of their days. Tags: cat pet bereavement. I read this when I thought Charlotte's time was short. Very informative.

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JUNE 12, 2011

With June 1 marking the first day of the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season, it’s crucial to raise awareness about the importance of planning for pets’ safety before it’s too late. Canned dog/cat food. - Pet toy. - Pet blanket. Doggy bags (can also be used for cat litter clean-up). VCA veterinarian Donna J.

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JULY 25, 2010

ADT Security Services has declared July 15th as National Pet Fire Safety Day to help save the estimated 500,000 pets affected in home fires each year. In honor of the day, they are holding a “Your Pet: Busted!” Pet Record Keeper & Scrapbook Kit. Pet Safety Items and much, much more! Organic Toys and Treats.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

Pet Care has a super fun contest going on right now called How Far Would You Go For Your Pet ? Pet owners are encouraged to get creative and post videos, photos or short descriptions that illustrate how far they have – and will – go for their beloved pets. Posts much include pets and their owners. Do cats grieve ?

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

On the pet side, the H3N8 virus, or canine influenza, has been a growing concern. 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. Consult with your veterinarian to see if vaccine is appropriate for your pet.

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MARCH 7, 2010

Purina recently launched The Pro Plan® Doing More™ for Pets program. Doing More for Pets is a series of short web videos that provide pet owners with new and creative ways to care for their pets. Pet lovers can view the Web video series at www.DoMoreForPets.com. Tags: giveaways. Thanks and good luck!

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MARCH 20, 2010

Adopt a shelter pet stamps from the postal service were just revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! The 44-cent stamps feature photos of five cats and five dogs who were all adopted from shelters. The sad fact is that every year, 6 million to 8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters and, of that number, nearly half are euthanized.

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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. They are urging anyone who has lost a pet to register with their council. Tags: australia.

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

Before any ghosts and goblins knock on your door this Halloween, PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance is urging pet owners to pet-proof your home from the top Halloween hazards that can harm your pet and lead to expensive emergency veterinary care. Keep your pets at home and in a quiet, safe place. “It

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MARCH 23, 2010

We love to capture photos of our pets, what pet owner doesn’t? So, when we got a chance to check out this fun “toy&# camera called the Shironeko (white cat) from Four Corner Store, we couldn’t wait to give it a try! It arrives inside a round tin with a photo of a cat face on it. Tags: reviews.

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