Speaking of Pets

Adopting a dog from an animal shelter is an opportunity to save a pet's life and improve your own.

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Even though rabies is 100% preventable, the sad fact is that every ten minutes someone somewhere in the world dies from rabies.  The Global Alliance for Rabies Control hopes to change with its awareness campaign, the annual World Rabies Day.

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Most animals will bite at one time or another, but sometimes it seems like your cat may bite you for no reason at all.  Or, maybe there is a reason...

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Taking your dog for a walk may seem like a nice thing to do for your best friend, but it can have benefits for you, as well!

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Your pet has a better chance of surviving a disaster and remaining with you if you make plans ahead of time.  Waiting until a disaster strikes to decide what to do puts you and your best friend at risk.

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You may think that newborn babies need a clean and sterile environment to be healthy, but newly published studies indicate a house pet can help your infant be healthier.

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Keeping your dog on a chain might seem like the responsible thing to do, but it may be kinder and safer to find another way to restrain your best friend.

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Ticks are more than just a nuisance; they can be a threat to the health and well-being of both animals and humans. 

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As the mercury rises to unseasonably high temperatures, the heat can cause problems for our pets!

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