Speaking of Pets

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Mindy Norton — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:45:00 +0000

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time for pet owners to be aware of the threat of cancer in their furry friends and ways they can minimize the risk.

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Happy (?) Mother's Day

Mindy Norton — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:45:00 +0000

Being kind to animals is more than just an idea. It's a way of treating them with respect and encouraging others to do the same. That would include making sure that our own pets are spayed or neutered to help prevent the problem of pet overpopulation.

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K-9 Comfort Dogs

Mindy Norton — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:45:00 +0000

Have you ever hugged your pet, buried your face in its fur, and found comfort and acceptance there? If so, then you can appreciate the mission of these special dogs - trained to be hugged and petted, to comfort and console humans who are struggling to cope with their emotional reactions in the aftermath of a disaster.

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Rescuing Animals After the Explosion

Mindy Norton — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

In many disasters, there are both human and animal victims. After the fertilizer plant exploded in the town of West, Texas, people and organizations came from near and far to help those who were affected, whether they walked on two legs or four.

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Faithful Companions

Mindy Norton — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

Who wouldn't like a faithful companion who will be attentive and loyal and follow you anywhere? All you have to do it tune in!

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Tax Deductions for Pets

Mindy Norton — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

Most folks know that expenses related to the care and well-being of a pet are not deductible on an individual's income tax return. Or are they?

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With the deadline coming up for filing personal income tax returns, a lot of us are looking for deductions wherever we can find them.

More than one pet owner has thought about deducting a few extra medical expenses for those veterinary bills last year. After all, the vet is a “doctor” and your pet is a member of the family – a dependent, really, in the truest sense of the word.

Pet Allergies (Not Yours - Theirs)

Mindy Norton — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

If your pet is biting at its feet or fur, or scratching its ears, this time of year the problem may be a seasonal allergy.

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Danger in a Basket

Mindy Norton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

Easter baskets make us smile, with all the pretty colors and yummy goodies and treats. The sweet-smelling candies and chocolate are tantalizing to a pet's sensitive nose and that Easter grass wiggling in the breeze entices a curious pet. Plan now to keep your four-footed friend safe from the dangers that lurk inside (and outside) that basket this Easter.

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Easter Chicks (and Bunnies, Too)

Mindy Norton — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

Seasonal pets are rarely a good idea for either the humans or the animals. That includes the baby chicks and bunnies that are so popular at Easter. They may be cute and fuzzy but they come with certain requirements for basic care, and a commitment for years, not just days or weeks!

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Pets Can Be Irish, Too

Mindy Norton — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:45:00 +0000

DNA tests are now available to find out what your pet's breed heritage really is, but on St. Patrick's Day that doesn't really matter. What's important is that you are Irish in spirit!

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Pit Bull Hero

Mindy Norton — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:45:00 +0000

The Pit Bull is really not a separate breed but one of several, or even a combination of two or more. Because they have been used and abused as fighting animals, some communities have banned them. But people who really know these dogs will tell you what wonderful pets they can be.

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Safe At Home

Mindy Norton — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:45:00 +0000

Keeping an animal as a pet brings with it certain responsibilities. One of those is to make sure your furry family member is safe and protected.

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Pet Arithmetic

Mindy Norton — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0000

Early in life we learn to count and to do simple arithmetic, but there's nothing simple about counting the animals - dogs, cats, and even rabbits - who are victims of the pet overpopulation problem.

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Of Champions and Heroes

Mindy Norton — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0000

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The Dogs Are Coming - to Westminster!

Mindy Norton — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:45:00 +0000

New York City is going to the dogs this coming week, as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes center stage!

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