pets

Owning a dog brings with it responsibility, both to the animal and to your community - especially when it comes to larger breeds, like Rottweilers.

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Coming home means having a sense of belonging that lets you know you're in the right place.  And what could be more right for a radio listener than Alabama Public Radio?

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

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Time is running out to vote for your favorite finalist to win the Americah Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Award!

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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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American Humane Association's Hero Dog Awards give all of us an opportunity to appreciate the special talents our canine companions have for making our lives better.

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Hero dogs come in all sizes and shapes.  The American Humane Association wants your help to select which one of eight finalists should win the 2012 Hero Dog Award.

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The Hero Dog Awards recognize some of our four-legged friends who represent the best of the best when it comes to our canine companions.

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The American Humane Association has opened voting for the 2012 finalists for the Hero Dog Award.  With eight great dogs to choose from, it's difficult to decide which one should win!

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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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The mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, is celebrating fifteen years on the job, which is pretty much his whole life. 

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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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