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Pet Foster Care Helps To Smooth Adoption Process

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There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S. In fact, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 5 to 7 million pets are taken into animal shelters in the U.S. Patience – Animals in shelters or those who have been moved from home to home are often under tremendous stress.

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Have You Considered Keeping Goats as Pets?

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They are also social animals, so as well as enjoying your company, it’s important to keep at least two together so they have company all the time. It’s important to provide goats with a shelter to protect them from the elements. Written by Sally White on behalf of Minster Vets. Female pygmy goats are a popular choice.

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Disaster Preparedness Plan May Save Your Pet’s Life

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Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. The following are suggestions on who to reach out to during a crisis situation: Contact public emergency shelters in your evacuation area to inquire if they allow pets during natural disasters. . - Emergency ice/heat pack. are not allowed.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

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The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. The vet who is awarded the service dog will be choosing the winning raffle ticket for the Jeep on September 11 at a ceremony (location TBD). “We

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Dog Flu Facts

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Dogs in kennels, boarding facilities, or animal shelters, at dog shows, or in close proximity to other dogs are at a higher risk of contracting canine influenza. Talk to your vet to see if your dog(s) should get the dog flu vaccine, and be sure to keep an eye on your pet to keep them healthy and happy! DOG FLU SYMPTOMS: Fever.

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Make sure you look after your pet with insurance

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A similar problem is also occurring in the United States, where the Humane society of the United states claims that up to 8 million animals enter animal shelters each year, showing that this is an international problem. This would cover vet bills of up to $6,220 and therefore isn’t to be scoffed at.

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