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Dog Collars

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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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On Taxes, Veganism and "Pets"

Animal Person

I've written about my ambivalence regarding "pet" ownership/guardianship/insert-whatever-term-you're-comfortable-with, and also about my strong belief in helping individuals, but I don't recall addressing whether the having of pets is not vegan. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters Language.

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

When I agreed to read and review Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING (Harper 2010), the regal Charles Hobson Booger, III was still with us. He was adopted by the Masson family and was apparently the most loving dog all who met him had ever had the pleasure of being licked by. And the crying would never stop.

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Guest Post: Sizing a Dog Coat

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Like humans, dogs also need special clothing during cold seasons because they too get uncomfortably cold during harsh weather. It’s a good thing that there are a wide variety of dog coats to choose from that come in different styles and features for all of your dog needs. Thanks to Muddy Paws for this article.

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Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart

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(NYSE: KR) have teamed up to launch the second annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while raising funds for animal welfare organizations nationwide. Nestlé Purina is committed to promoting responsible pet care, humane education and community involvement.

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Looking after your dog’s joints.

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The agonizing ailment targets a dog’s joints, usually around the paws, shoulders and lowers back. They say dogs are like their owners and this is true, regarding joints. Just like humans, dogs depend on joints for flexibility and movement. Joints allow your pet’s limbs to move and help them go about their day.

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On Bad Presidential Puppy Decisions

Animal Person

But I didn't campaign for a presidential greyhound for exactly the same reason Obama's decision was disappointing: it glorifies pure breed dogs. And I bet my net worth, which isn't what I'd like it to be, but still, that the demand for Portugese water dogs like Bo will increase as a result of this bad decision.

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