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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

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Did you know that May 16-22 is National Dog Bit Prevention Week? They are working hard to help spread that word about how to prevent dog bites. Here are the tips and stats that they sent us: Nearly 2,900 letter carriers were bitten by dogs last year, yet that pales in comparison to the 4.7 Don’t run past a dog.

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The Winter of our Discontent

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I’m missing my family and that probably doesn’t leave me in the best frame of mind to write. They play and dance in front of tethered dogs, all the while going about the serious business of stealing those same dog’s food. But it is likely. Especially because my summer birds are gone.

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Best Friends Animal Society Helps You Protect Your Pets this Independence Day

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While humans are uttering “oohs” and “ahhs,” enjoying the 4th of July fireworks, many terrified dogs are digging under or jumping over fences, breaking tethers or even shattering windows in an attempt to escape from the frightening noises. cats dogs holidays' About Best Friends Animal Society®.