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BBS Giveaway – Pet Fire Safety Awareness

4 The Love Of Animals

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. Fireproofing for Pets. Pets aren’t always as careful as people. Emergency Preparedness.

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Dosomething.org helps lost pets.

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Every year, roughly 3 million lost dogs and cats end up in shelters in the United States. Lost pets is a growing issue that teens care about. So DoSomething.org asked young people to submit ideas for reuniting pets with their owners. She’s also going to start a blog featuring photos of lost pets from her community!

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The Shelter Pet Project

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Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? Luckily, The Shelter Pet Project hopes to change this! The campaign has one unified goal, to increase pet adoption. It is such a sad statistic.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

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Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People. In the last year alone, foreclosure rates have risen 15% in the United States (a total of about 300,000 properties), while almost three million homes were threatened with foreclosure. Tags: guest post. Guest post by Sarah of Maxi Dress Mania.

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Protecting Your Pets from Pests and Disease

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A lot of very important information for pet owners, especially as we go into the summer season. As a pet owner, you will be obviously concerned about the safety and well-being of your beloved pet. The disease can attack domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as livestock, such as horses, chickens, and cattle.

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Stupid TLC Show Called "My Monkey Baby"

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Monkey business is big business in the United States, where some people pay up to $5,000 to adopt a monkey of their own, often a capuchin monkey, which can grow up to 22 inches and 9 pounds. And in some cases, monkey babies are more than pets: They are sons and daughters. Who suffers? Stupid TLC.

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Purina ONE Tour For Heroes

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With the economy, and so many people losing jobs and homes, many more pets ended up in shelters. Purina ONE understands that there are many pets who might not have a bowl of food to eat or a loving home, and they are doing their part to help. Tags: events people helping animals. You can help too, and for free!