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BBS Giveaway – Pet Fire Safety Awareness

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Yesterday was Pet Fire Safety Awareness Day. And sadly, even fewer have plans that include their pets. The United States Fire Administration estimates 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. With a little bit of research and practice, you can have your plan down pat in an afternoon. Fireproofing for Pets.

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Top 5 Ways to Pet Proof Your Home

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Take one look at the viral blog, Pet Shaming , and it’s difficult to retain any illusions about our furry friends. To enjoy the most of your pet (and your home), it’s best to take action with these top 5 pet proofing strategies. See What Your Pet Sees. See What Your Pet Sees. Make a Few Renovations.

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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This was illegal, because according to FWC regulations, if you already own a pet that has been deemed invasive or illegal, you are allowed to keep it until its natural death, and it will not be confiscated or euthanized. Reptiles that are not treated ethically simply do not make good pets.

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8 Reasons Why Bringing Your Dog To Work Is A Good Idea

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People who have pets or companion animals know why they do. Petting and taking care of and talking to a dog or other animal helps lower your blood pressure and this is a big plus when you’ve just had an argument with the boss, or the copy machine broke down in the middle of an important job.

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Deconstructing Slate's "Pepper" Series

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Beloved family pet Dalmatian, Pepper, is stolen, and after several weeks of searching is discovered to have been experimented on at a hospital and died on the table when researchers tried to implant her with an experimental cardiac pacemaker. By the end of my time as researcher, I was performing behavioral experiments on humans.