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Dog Collars

4 The Love Of Animals

Nearly every dog owner buys a collar for their new pet but few are aware of the long history and many different types of collars. In situations where dogs were primarily guarding domestic animals, collars tended to have studs or spikes to frustrate the jaws of a marauding wolf. By Augie Berings, Bering’s Hardware.

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Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You To Know

4 The Love Of Animals

Listen up dog lovers, your dog might have something to say to you! Even if your dog isn’t talking, there are 11 courageous canines telling all in a fun new book Things Your Dog Doesn’t Want You to Know: Eleven Courageous Canines Tell All. Something secret! I know that I have enjoyed reading it.

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The Blue House Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. It took nine years for my picture book, THE BLUE HOUSE DOG, (Peachtree Publishers/August 1, 2010) to come out. The boy was wounded by his loss, just as the homeless dog was wounded when his owner died.

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Dog Meat Still on the Menu in Beijing

Critter News

Looks like the ban on dog meat during the Olympics was a farce. I'm sure it will be more out in the open along with their choking pollution problem once the games end. Tags: dog meat china. Big surprise.

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Is your dog a “real dog”?

4 The Love Of Animals

According to a recent national survey of American dog owners, the majority say they are pampering their pooches with more simple pleasures, including belly rubs, walks and games of fetch. And, when asked when their dog is happiest, 62 percent of owners say it is greeting them when they come home.

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Wanted: Dog lovers to host a house party!

4 The Love Of Animals

Are you a dog owner who loves to party? Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16. Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16.

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Shutting Your Trap

10,000 Birds

She had taken her border collie for a walk in the woods in the local 1200-acre state park, and her dog had stepped on a leghold trap. Astrid’s dog howled as she pried it off. The name and town of the owner were engraved on a metal tag. Luckily it had not broken his foot, although he limped for a week.