Critter News

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The first episode featured three dogs: Noche, a terrier who displayed food and people aggression; Willa, a puppy mill rescued Scottie with neurological problems and a cute wobble; and Wiley, a rescued dog who loses a leg because of a hit-and-run. My hands-on experience is with small mammals/critters and cats.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. University officials say they only collect animals from shelters willing to participate and pound animals are steered toward nonlethal experiments. From the AP.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Do you have an older cat or dog sharing your home? And who can resist the precious gray muzzle of an older dog? When I look into the eyes of a senior dog, I see a world of experience and wisdom. If you have a senior dog, you might find that he’s just like you! Tags: events guest post. Distinguished look.

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Critter News

MARCH 14, 2010

Each year, millions of cats, dogs, non-human primates and other animals suffer and die in research laboratories. World Week for Animals in Laboratories (April 17-24) exposes their plight and the broken federal research funding system that perpetuates outdated animal experiments at the expense of modern and more humane technologies.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

They did not experiment on primates (I asked!), but did experiment on mice and guinea pigs. Interesting that many of the grants this place gets specifically say they can't experiment on any domesticated animals (cats and dogs I guess.). Tags: animal experimentation mice Guinea Pigs medical research biotech.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 25, 2009

The worlds’ first transgenic dog, Ruppy (short for Ruby Puppy), produces a fluorescent protein that glows red under ultraviolet light. Ruppy and four other beagles are the first dogs to glow, though the experiment has taken place in other animals. Tags: news.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

Well, if your dog suffers from arthritis or joint pain, this giveaway is for you! Let Flexpet help your dog become the same carefree and playful member of the family he or she used to be and wants to be again. Tags: giveaways. You may remember our post awhile back about a great product called FlexPet.

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Critter News

MAY 31, 2010

A Malaysian government official defended an Indian company's plans to build an animal testing medicine lab in his state, saying Monday that God created monkeys and rats for experiments to benefit humans. Tags: animal research animal laboratories malaysia. The plans by India's Vivo BioTech Ltd. That's why he created rats and monkeys.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 21, 2011

Pet tolerant facilities often require a deposit and usually do not provide special treatment for your dog or cat. Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags. Know the Law – Before heading on your vacation, be sure to inquire about local leash and dog laws. In the woods?

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

The Secrets Inside Your Dog’s Mind. Brian Hare, assistant professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University, holds out a dog biscuit. See Pictures of Dogs Learning New Tricks. No one in the room–neither dog nor human–can tell which cup hides the biscuit. See a video on how dogs think like us.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 8, 2010

Who doesn’t count their dog as their Valentine? Dedicated to the Newest Valentines: The Dogs! 6, 2010—Do you hold a special place in your heart for your dog? Is your dog more like a best friend or a true partner than your pet? Is your dog more like a best friend or a true partner than your pet? LOUIS—Jan.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 4, 2009

With June here and the weather heating up, more and more dog owners will be treating their pups to an afternoon at a neighborhood dog park. There are more than 600 dog parks across the country, which means spending the day at the dog park is becoming increasingly more common. Always clean up after your dog.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 7, 2010

Each video gives an overview of a different suggested activity for owners to experience with their dog or cat in a fun and safe way. Each will receive a Purina Pro Plan prize pack that includes a high quality black dog dish, white frisbee, large Rally to Rescue t-shirt and black coffe/drink tumbler! Tags: giveaways.

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Animal Person

JUNE 2, 2009

Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science ," thankfully wasn't called Pepper, the stolen dog that changed American science," so that was an encouraging sign. Perhaps I am mistaken or misreading, but didn't she really represent a turning point in the commodification of dogs and other sentient nonhumans used for research?

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 18, 2010

I recently got a chance to read a book called Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog. The book is an amazing and heartfelt look at the unique partnership and bond that search and rescue dogs have with their handlers. The book follows the story of Susannah and her dog Puzzle. Wow, and wow.

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JUNE 7, 2010

4 on Forbes’ list of 2009 “Best Branded Mobile Applications” after its 2009 launch as an iPhone application, now provides pet owners an even more engaging mobile experience through location-based utility, entertaining content featuring videos and photos, and relevant pet information. Tags: reviews. “petcentric,” ranked No.

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Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog. Maybe on paper.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 5, 2010

First let me say that there is no recall of Vetsulin (often used to manage the diabetes of dogs and cats) as of today. That if you have a diabetic dog or cat and you use Vetsulin, you have to be diligent. Tags: Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. It was updated in mid December and is still not a recall. So what is it?

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Animal Person

JULY 10, 2009

And when you're checking out at the health food store with your cans and bag of vegan dog food, how could that not be a seedy opportunity? Doing it at the dog track when you don't believe in dog racing is supporting an industry you don't believe in. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 12, 2009

My dogs eat vegan dog food. If PCRM can get more people to try a "vegan diet" for 21 days as suggested, which is what in my experience used to be called "strict vegetarianism" (and which is no better), that's an actual decrease in animal use for those people. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 12, 2011

Canned dog/cat food. - Keep your pets tags on them at all times because you never know when disaster may hit. If you have large dogs, consider partially filling the bathtub as a water source. Some dog breeds (e.g. Recommended items for a kit include: - Leash. Collapsible water/food bowl. Pet toy. - Pet blanket.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 9, 2010

Your dog or cat—your best friend in the world—gets sick. Contrary to what you might think, pet grooming does not have to be a stressful experience. Do a little research on the Internet and you’ll discover several clever tactics pet owners have found to make regular grooming a positive and enjoyable experience.

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Animal Person

MAY 6, 2009

If there were ever a movement devoted to the principles set out in The Vegetarian Myth and if it proved successful, such a movement would easily result in a spectacular reduction in the suffering and torture of animals, compared to what they experience today in factory farms and due to ecosystem devastation.

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Animal Person

MAY 12, 2009

Creatures have come in phases for me: the duck phase, the cat phase, the dog phase, the bear phase (I was living in Vermont--it was unavoidable), the Canada goose phase. And by phase I mean I have intense and frequent experiences with them or around them that cause me to learn more about them than I thought I ever wanted to learn.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Following is a telepathic conversation I experienced while transporting dogs to a rescue. One day about 10 years ago, I was in the process of transporting quite a few dogs to a rescue from a high kill shelter. They will have the opportunity find a forever home, experience unconditional love or transition to the Other Side.

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Animal Person

JULY 21, 2010

I somehow became the non-vet, go-to person regarding dogs and diabetes, I suppose due to my frequent blogging about Violet Rays (left), my greyhound who has been through diabetes, blindness (then cataract replacement), glaucoma and retina detachment. My experience, because I test frequently, was relatively uneventful.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Pet lovers will be seeing stars November 5 – 15 at the Celebrity Experience and Entertainment Memorabilia Auction , launched online to support Precious Paws , a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Encino, Calif. Tags: events celebrities helping animals fundraiser. About Precious Paws. 2 Passes to Universal Studios. *

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Animal Person

OCTOBER 18, 2009

It's humbling to experience all of this for the first time in my nearly 43 years, from the showering in the morning and donning fancy clothes and make up, to commuting with thousands of my closest friends, to having to hire people to walk my dogs and spend time with them because I'm not home during the day.

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Animal Person

MAY 23, 2009

I've used the term "animal activism" lately as an experiment. If you believe your dog has a right to a life free of torture and slaughter for no reason, then you really ought to think about extending that right to mice, rats, chickens and fish. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language. But I don't want to talk about PeTA.

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MAY 3, 2009

Though I have never had an issue with gluten, I have decided to lower my intake of it as an experiment, just to see if I feel any kind of difference. And the dogs' spirits are high, as they get plenty of attention and stimulation. Tags: Ethics Food and Drink Greyhound Matters. This, dear readers, is my new obsession.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2014

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. What other tips do you have from your experience? Verify that your house or apartment allows pets. pet care'

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

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. What other tips do you have from your experience? Verify that your house or apartment allows pets.

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Animal Person

MARCH 18, 2010

While visiting another set of children who have a lizard in a tank as well as a dog, the dog is called "he" but the lizard is called "it." All animals except the dog are called "it" (I did a little experiment to see what would happen). We do that with cats and dogs already, right? That makes sense to me.

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Animal Person

OCTOBER 26, 2009

This says it all: "[T]he vision of sustainable farms that give animals a good life (a life as good as we give our dogs or cats) and an easy death (as easy as a death we give our suffering and terminally ill companion animals) has moved me" (242). Tags: Activism Books Ethics Language. The plate might have to be five feet across" (50).

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 21, 2011

Again, Poe provides the anwer: Regarding, then, Beauty as my province, my next question referred to the tone of its highest manifestation- and all experience has shown that this tone is one of sadness. Beauty of whatever kind in its supreme development invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 9, 2009

When I saw the Live Science article about dogs being as smart as 2-year-old kids I knew that if there were any talk of ranking, my beloved greyhounds would be at the less-desirable end of the list (not from personal experience, but from reputation), and I also knew that there would be a whiff of speciesism.

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