Critter News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Join Best Friends Animal Society for the annual No More Homeless Pets National Conference, October 23-25, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, five million healthy, adoptable homeless pets are still being put down. Three days of action oriented training, inspiration and, of course, fun with Best Friends.

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Animal Person

MARCH 24, 2010

Coincidentally, last night was a board meeting for our homeowner's association, and though I wasn't on the agenda there's always time for homeowner comments about, say, the petting zoo and pony rides that are scheduled for the spring "BBQ" ( here 's part one of this story). And there's not much from the health angle for pony rides.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 4, 2009

We want to know, do you celebrate you pets birthdays? Of course we had treats, socks, and lots of cuddles. Tags: Our pets. We celebrated the birthday of Baby the Maltese. She turned 6! Cutest moment of the day? Her cute head tilts as I told her that she was having a birthday.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 23, 2010

PetRescuers by HomeAgain is a free iPhone app that enables people to help lost pets wherever they go with real-time alerts and interactive maps. PetRescuers is a nationwide pet recovery network operated by HomeAgain. With over 500,000 active members, it’s one of the largest pet-safety organizations in the country.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 12, 2010

We are happy to announce the Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul Digital Camera Summer BBQ Photo Contest! Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul encourages you to enjoy the summer with friends, family, and of course, your pets! Now we want to see your cute summer pet photos! The prize? Have fun, and good luck.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Everyone who owns a pet thinks that their pet is the cutest! Even those who have “ugly&# pets probably think that they have the cutest of the ugly pets too. There is a 24/7 Battlezone going on at this pet community and shopping site! It’s not all cuteness competitions of course. A Nintendo Wii!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 25, 2011

This isn’t just a story about cloning, it’s truly a story about people and their deep love for the pets they shared a life with. Of course it raises the question, just because you can now clone your beloved pet, should you? Is the clone really a copy of the pet who passed?

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4 The Love Of Animals

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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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 8, 2010

From bedding, to bedroom vanity , clocks, maps, and of course, products for pets, they really have something for everyone! Tags: giveaways. The gift card can be used at one of their 200 online shops, and believe me, they have just about anything you could be looking for! You may comment daily.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 24, 2010

From the site: The Heart U Back Collection of jewelry has been uniquely designed and created to express the heart-warming bond between pet and the pet owner. The love between pet and the pet parent is unconditional, says Gavin. Tags: people helping animals reviews.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2010

Of course, because we have pets (including a bird), using our ceiling fans and traditional fans worried us a lot. This means it is a very safe alternative for those who have pets (or children) in the house. But we love it best because it is safe for our pets (and ourselves)! Tags: reviews. This fan is amazing!

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

It's an article about the pork industry having to address the increasingly positive media image of pigs as intelligent creatures that could be someone's pet. And, of course, this view of farm animals is the norm. Tags: meat pigs pork farm animal welfare. it's just a turkey."

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2010

We love to capture photos of our pets, what pet owner doesn’t? My favorite photo is of course, a photo of our dog. Tags: reviews. 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!

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Animal Person

JUNE 2, 2009

Pepper was a beloved family pet. Here's the final paragraph of the piece, which I'm sure you'll have some thoughts about: Pepper's journey in the summer of 1965 helped start a national media sensation and a broad panic over the theft of pets for biomedical research. Tags: Economics Ethics. Stay tuned.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 25, 2010

Anyone who has ever loved a pet will relate to the power that animals can have on a person. Of course reading about the “puppy express&# (based on the Pony Express), was a great testimonial to just how many kind hearted people there are in the world. It was a fun read, and reminded me of so many of our own stories with our pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 11, 2010

Before bringing your new pet home, have a place ready for the dog, however if the animal does not want to use it, don’t force him. If, despite our best intentions, we are not able to cope with the habits of our pet, we should always seek professional help. Tags: guest post pet care. Written by PennySaverUSA.com.

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Critter News

AUGUST 31, 2008

It is a win-win situation for everyone, except of course, the hapless bird. Tags: birds India pet sales. The unsuspecting buyer often with little knowledge about birds is thrilled to have got a ‘bargain’ price for a rare bird, readily buys the bird. The only silver lining is that in most cases, only vegetable dyes are used.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Waiting by the Table (for food scraps, of course!) It’s a funny read to be sure, but there are some touching moments too, like when Sophie talks about getting “too far ahead” You will also get to learn “canine games” such as the last bark, or petting tag! by Orson, the bulldog.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Together with the ASPCA, their Rescues and Runways program hopes to find homes for pets, and raise money for shelters. Homeless Pets Need More Help Than Ever Before. Families who are facing hard financial times are being forced to surrender their dogs, cats and other pets to animal shelters at an alarming rate. Duluth, Minn.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Though we might spot a pet-owner’s arm or leg on camera or perhaps hear some cooing over their cuteness, this program is all about the animals and documenting the milestone moments in their young lives. Please note filming will take place over the course of several weeks, but we will only be shooting with the puppy or kitten (and you!)

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

So of course when we got this press release we were more than happy to share the word. Founded in 2002, Dogtopia® prides itself on being a place where pets are valued as family and where dogs enjoy endless playtime and spa treatments in a positive environment. Dogtopia® staff willingly nurtures each pet with attention and love.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Our rescued pets give us constant companionship and unconditional love, and these animal rescue groups are too often short on the necessary resources to give the best care these animals need. A Silent Auction Kids’ Face Painting, Pet Psychic, Dog Training Demonstration, Fun Prizes and More! Tags: events.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2009

Dogs are part of the family, and now they’ve earned a seat at the dinner table as Chef Michael’s canine creations hosts the first pet-themed House Party™ dinner event for dogs and their owners,” said Shaun Belongie, Chef Michael’s Assistant Brand Manager. Tags: events. The line up includes eight 3-oz. the world’s largest food company.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 5, 2010

As you may have already guessed, it’s called Ruff Ride, and of course it features photos of dogs! Of course, as big supporters of animal rescue, we especially appreciate that the book supports this cause. Pets have been hit the hardest during these times of economic hardship. Tags: books. Co-Creators of Ruff Ride.

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Critter News

MARCH 14, 2009

I think there are many disreputable breeders, I think they are increasing a bloated supply of pets, and I think there are many purebreds already available from shelters. Sure, but I just don't think it helps the problem of pet overpopulation. But of course I didn't tell my deputy director that. Tags: breeders.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 30, 2009

Walking has been found to be a great way to maintain a healthy body, and did you know that walking in 10 minuet increments during the course of the day is actually the best way to reap the rewards? But walks are just one of the many examples of things we can learn from our pet for a more healthy lifestyle. Tags: books.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

as I was running this morning, I couldn't help wonder what the difference is between his book and The Compassionate Carnivore and the myriad others written by people who despise factory farming, yet claim to love animals (and of course love their "meat," and find a way to get it while not feeling bad about it). Tags: Books Ethics.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Of course, this is the military, so why should they be any better than humanity in general?) Tags: spay and neuter quantico military feral cats. They've prohibited feeding and want the animals trapped. If they are not adoptable, oh well, kill them. It is NOT the animals' fault that they have been abandoned to miserable lives. (Of

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 24, 2009

So of course when we got this press release about Purnia Cat Chow and their efforts to raise funds for Komen, we were very excited to share it with you! Tags: events. You may or may not be aware of the yearly event that we host on our blog, Wish List Worthy. Komen foundation. Komen for the Cure up to $10,000.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Dogs, as well as other pets, have been shown to improve quality of life. Of course,” I said, following her. “I Tags: guest post. This is a great story about how a therapy dog helped a boy overcome depression. A young student no one could reach…that is, no person. By Lori Shaw, Farwell, MIchigan. That’s funny.

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Animal Person

JUNE 29, 2009

Of course, the precise nature of the film is crucial to its success as a vehicle for conversion, and I'm sure you've all seen and perhaps even participated in debates about Earthlings and its degree of efficacy. (As Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Film.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2014

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. If you have an animal that gets overly excited or motion sick, inquire about any medications that might help ease your pet’s discomfort on the trip. Moving Day.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

But when your shift from one home to another involves a pet, the undertaking becomes even more, err, ruff. Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. If you have an animal that gets overly excited or motion sick, inquire about any medications that might help ease your pet’s discomfort on the trip. Moving Day.

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Animal Person

APRIL 6, 2010

And of course, as a (pop) culture whose sensibility has been formed by The Onion and The Daily Show , it's no wonder. Tags: Current Affairs Language. When I started blogging in May of 2006 I was very snarky. Snark defined blogging back then. My snarkiness increased, and turned into ranting, but then ranting for some reason got old.

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Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

Beloved family pet Dalmatian, Pepper, is stolen, and after several weeks of searching is discovered to have been experimented on at a hospital and died on the table when researchers tried to implant her with an experimental cardiac pacemaker. Of course, "That's not to say dogs didn't have their niche in biomedicine.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

In some cases, their research suggests that our pets are manipulating us rather than welling up with human-like feeling. The children, of course, picked the right cup–no surprise since they saw the toy being hidden. Tags: guest post animal behavior dogs. “They could be the ultimate charlatans,&# says Hauser.

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Animal Person

JULY 29, 2009

As for neighbors, a couple of years ago I wrote about how my next-door neighbor's daughter, who is in medical school, visited her parents and brought a puppy (Izzy) from a pet store with her. Of course, we had the discussion about her parents not being the optimal Izzy-sitters and their lack of interest in altering that status.

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