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Caring for community's abandoned cats
They are feral — wild and possibly dangerous. But they are also scared, hungry and in danger. They get a little help from people who spend hours feeding the stray cats around the city and even trap many in a practice called catch, neuter and...
Tags: Social Issues, Pets, Humane Society of the United States
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The Front Burner: Breed-specific regulation: Not new and not working
We all want to live safely, including with dogs. With that purpose in mind, we should adopt policies that have succeeded, and avoid ones that failed. Breed-specific regulation did not originate with pit bulls. Long Branch, N.J., banned the Spitz in...Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Pets, Health Organizations, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Litigation and Regulation
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Nancy (Newcomb) Miller, 66
Nancy (Newcomb) Miller, 66 of Fenton, passed away suddenly on April 24, 2013. Nancy married Gordon Miller of Fenton in 1966. They lived in Fenton until 2002 when they moved to Petoskey. Survivors include her husband, Gordon; son, Dr. Mark (Wendy);... -
Pet Health Essentials: Keeping your animal friends disease-free and healthy
As pets head outdoors this spring, owners should remember they aren’t the only creatures outside. Dogs and cats can pick up fleas and disease-bearing ticks in backyards and out in the woods. Regular preventative care, including monthly medicine,...
Tags: Dental Health, Dentistry and Dental Health, Guinea, Pets, Drugs and Medicines
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Wedded: Julie Zuramski and Matthew Shevlin
Wedding date: March 9, 2013 Her story: Julie Zuramski, 34, grew up in Lutherville. She works in sales at National Envelope. Her father, Joseph, is retired from sales, and her mother, Josephine, is a real estate agent for Long & Foster. His story:...
Tags: Baltimore County, Chocolate Cake, New York City, Services and Shopping, Marriage
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Common plants can be toxic to pets
A recent post on the Lab Rescue Facebook page broke my heart: a woman wrote that her beloved dog died unexpectedly, and that an autopsy showed that her liver had been completely destroyed. The culprit? Heliotrope, a common flowering plant the woman had on...
Tags: Pets, Symptoms
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Lawmaker To Underwood: "Stick To Singing"
Carrie Underwood has responded to a suggestion made byTennessee State Representative Andy Holt that she should stick to singing instead of politics and lawmaking. At issue is the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill to critics like...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Executive Branch, Bill Haslam, Government, Politics
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Wedded: Julie Zuramski and Matthew Shelvin
Wedding date: March 9, 2013 Her story: Julie Zuramski, 34, grew up in Lutherville. She works in sales at National Envelope. Her father, Joseph, is retired from sales, and her mother, Josephine, is a real estate agent for Long & Foster. His story:...Tags: Baltimore County, Chocolate Cake, New York City, Services and Shopping, Marriage
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Ask the Pet Expert: Marks territory inside
I have a friend who has an adorable, unneutered 2-year-old male cocker spaniel. The dog is completely housebroken but is continually marking his territory in my house. My friend has begun to put doggie diapers on him when she takes him to anyone's house.... -
Horse-slaughter jobs embraced even in state where cowboys roam
ROSWELL, N.M. - Tim Sappington is ready to buy horses for Valley Meat Co., which is seeking to open the first U.S. horse slaughterhouse since 2007. Right now he's the only paid employee, and he puts his money where his mouth is. He eats horse meat....Tags: Pension and Welfare, U.S. Congress, Politics, Interior Policy, New York University
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Colorado House committee delays vote on cow tail bill
DENVER (AP) - The backside of Colorado's dairy cows was the focus of a contentious debate on March 7 in a state House committee, which ultimately postponed a vote on a bill that would prevent farmers from cutting cattle tails for sanitary reasons. The...Tags: Tom Parks, Humane Society of the United States, Agriculture
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Ask the pet expert: First-aid kit for pets
My neighbor told me she has an emergency first-aid kit for her dog, with things like bandages, aspirin, and Benadryl inside. I'd like to make my own for my pet. What things should I have on hand for illnesses or injuries to tide us over until we could get...
Tags: Health Treatments, Pets, Relief and Aid Organizations
Feb 13, 2013
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May 24, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 29, 2013
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Apr 26, 2013
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Apr 24, 2013
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Apr 24, 2013
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Apr 27, 2013
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Apr 7, 2013
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Mar 29, 2013
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Mar 22, 2013
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Mar 14, 2013
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