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JULY 20, 2010

Purina, Kroger, and animal lover Trista Sutter, from ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” have teamed up to launch the third-annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while donating funds to animal welfare organizations nationwide. Have a fun pet tale to tell?

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

So in celebration, here is a fun list of Five Famous First Pets. First Pet, 1963): John F. Kennedy’s family owned many pets, including a horse, which was a present to 5 year-old Caroline Kennedy. First Pet, 1789-1791): In addition to horses and hound dogs, George Washington owned a parrot. Socks the cat.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 21, 2010

BISSELL’s annual Most Valuable Pet (MVP) contest is under way. Now in its third year, the 2010 BISSELL MVP Contest invites pet parents to submit photos of their furry friends for a chance at the title of Most Valuable Pet. Be sure to visit the website to learn more and enter your pet. Tags: giveaways websites.

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JUNE 24, 2011

ASPCA , Joplin Humane Society to Host Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets. Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. The mandatory 14-day holding period for animals affected by the disaster was even doubled in an effort to reunite as many people and pets as possible.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Hurricane Season’s Here: Six Steps to A Rescue Plan that Includes Pets. “Katrina, Ike and Gustav are more than just names to those whose homes and families were devastated by these destructive storms. Prepare a pet rescue plan. Prepare a pet rescue plan. Tags: ASPCA.

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JUNE 14, 2009

Whether you’re visiting family or checking out a new vacation spot, does your cat or dog join you? Here’s what you need to know when taking your pet on a road trip. And see that your pet is wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags. Make sure your pet is not crawling all over and distracting the driver.

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JULY 11, 2009

Petplan is the world’s largest pet insurance provider, and they are trying to set a a Guinness World Record through having people upload their pet photos to the Petrait pet gallery ! By uploading pictures of your pets, you will join the Guinness World Record attempt to create the largest gallery of pets or ‘petraits’ ever!

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JULY 20, 2009

Here’s another great product idea for people with pets! Sure Fit Pet Covers ! With furniture as one of the highest decorating expenses, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars for maintenance or to replace, pet owners know that the most expensive item in the living room is sure to become their pet’s favorite chew-toy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 22, 2010

De-mystify the labeling on a lot of pet food – “natural,&# “raw,&# “human grade,&# “FDA approved&#. Karen Scoggins, My Perfect Pet. Pet food may be highly processed and still be considered “natural”. Human Grade” is far superior to the “feed grade” found in most pet food.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2009

Common Questions About Pet Adoption. Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Rescues pets are wonderful- just ask anyone who has one.

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AUGUST 27, 2010

But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. Pet Care gives the following tips to take right now to help avoid the Back-to-School funk for pets. Consider hiring a professional pet sitter for a mid-day dog walk or cat visit to break up the day. Sadly, some of these pets end up in shelters.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

This year, the with the help of Iams, the Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon helped raised $93,645 for orphaned pets! Just look at this adorable surf dog: Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is a great family day at the beach for surfers and dog lovers alike. What a fun way to spread the word on behalf of homeless pets!

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Critter News

JULY 5, 2010

On Friday, the beagles — owned by a research facility in New Jersey whose parent pharmaceutical company went into bankruptcy — were released to the care of animal rescue groups that, after socializing them, hope to adopt them out as family pets. Tags: animal research dogs Best Friends animal laboratories. and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

We’ve all been there, looking at those puppy eyes, or into the eyes of any adorable pet we may fall for. Sometimes it’s hard to think about the future costs of owning a pet when you are falling in love with that little face! Tags: pet care. She offers some good things to think about.

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JULY 11, 2009

Katrina Warren and the experts at Animal Planet’s “ Housecat Housecall ”, presented by Purina Cat Chow, have put together some simple tips to help families conquer some common cat care issues. Here are some good tips for prospective cat owners: What should I do before bringing a new kitten into the family? Other Pets.

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Critter News

MAY 15, 2009

But apparently drugs are becoming common tools for addressing pets' behavioral problems. I am not a doctor or scientist, but I have a family member on Xanax and that is powerful stuff. All I know is that a chimp should not be anyone's pet in the first place. Tags: exotic pets chimpanzees behavioral drugs us.

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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

MAY 16, 2010

While letter carriers are discouraged from petting animals, people who choose to pet dogs should always let a dog see and sniff them before petting the animal. Your dog’s instinct is to protect the family. Tags: events news pet care. Don’t approach a strange dog, especially one that’s tethered or confined.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

It concerns the Happy Act, which would be a great benefit for pet owners. 3501—known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act—is a federal bill that would reward responsible pet parents by allowing them to keep more money in their pockets come tax time. Tags: ASPCA. Thaddeus McCotter, H.R.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

There are hundreds of videos on the Internet of proud parents enjoying their monkeys, and an estimated 15,000 monkeys live with humans as pets or surrogate children in the United States. And in some cases, monkey babies are more than pets: They are sons and daughters. Tags: Stupid entertainment primates endangered species.

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JULY 29, 2012

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. “Normal” collars– Most dog collars are used to dress up the family pet and to identify it to strangers who may come into contact with the animal.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Most organizations aiding pets in devastated areas are not-for-profit. We can help by donating bags of pet food, litter, or other supplies to these organizations, which may be filled to capacity in times of need. Adopt a displaced pet. If you’re looking for a pet, consider adopting a cat or dog displaced by the recent disasters.

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Critter News

JULY 2, 2009

Chimpanzees, like Travis the chimp who mauled the woman in Connecticut, are not meant to be family pets. Tags: chimpanzees entertainment. They are wild creatures and their psychology must suffer from these abnormal arrangements. Well, supposedly there's a film and book deal pending. Who will benefit from all this?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2010

It is written to help children know how to take care of a new pet. Christi Drue Dunlap makes it easy with her thoughtful and instructive book that features sweet-but-smart text, children and parents alike learn how to care for and keep their new pets happy, safe and secure. Tags: books giveaways. Would you like a chance to win?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Breast cancer is something that is near and dear to our family. It’s difficult to find anyone who hasn’t been personally affected by breast cancer, whether themselves, family, friends or co-workers,” said Amy Nichols, CEO and Founder of Dogtopia. “A Dogtopia® staff willingly nurtures each pet with attention and love.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 25, 2009

We tried to find a rescue group to take the little family so they could hopefully find a loving home. So here is a bit of a reminder to please spay and neuter your pets… it’s so sad that these gorgeous kittens won’t know the fun of having a human servant! Tags: cute animal photos cute animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 16, 2010

There is no doubt that you love the smallest member of your family. We are talking about your cute little pet. Pets are lovable and cuddly especially if it is a cat. You can customize it according to the need of your pet. Make the front panel large enough so that your pet can easily go in or come out.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Dog Fence DIY has a variety of different pet containment systems to choose from. Be sure to check out the Innotek 2100 pet containment system for the best available price. If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. We do our best to relieve that problem and put pets from shelters in the homes of pet seekers all over the country. We are calling the idea “Social Petworking.”

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JULY 15, 2010

We have a great giveaway from pet photographer Mark J. Asher is the author of three pet photography books. Mark’s follow-up effort, Barking Up the Family Tree , captures kids with their cherished furry friends. Tags: giveaways. Asher today. One lucky reader will get to choose a print of their choice from his shop.

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JULY 6, 2010

Though we haven’t tried them ourselves, we think they are a great solution to a common problem a lot of pet owners have. More than just being a great solution for pet saftey, Puppy Bumpers are also helping people! Tags: giveaways. And, we are lucky enough to have one collar to giveaway ! Thanks, and good luck!

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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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JULY 8, 2010

The show visits cat owning homes to help the cat owners overcome issues, achieve harmony, and have more connection with their pets. “It is extremely rewarding to watch a family finally realize the true joy of having a cat after we’ve been able to help them work through all their cat’s behavioral challenges.&#.

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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. Be patient and set clear rules that have to be obeyed by all family members. If, despite our best intentions, we are not able to cope with the habits of our pet, we should always seek professional help.

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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.

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MAY 24, 2009

Tags: events. Precious lives will be saved and communities transformed during this incredible week. 1st Annual Washington, DC Week for the Animals will build new relationships for the animals and people in a history-making manner.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 9, 2008

As the quest for the first dog continues, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx thinks he's come up with the perfect solution for the President-elect and his family. "A He's promoting the idea that a pitbull is not a pet, but a symbol of "street" cred. Tags: pit bull Stupid dog fighting. A pitbull," the entertainer said. "(I'm)

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