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9Dec

How Pet Owners Can Prepare for Financial Emergencies – PetsOnBoard.com

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My precious red heeler, Red, recently tore his ACL and needed surgery. (You can see Red recuperating at left.) Fortunately, we were able to get him the care he needed, but I was in shock when my husband called to tell me that the estimated veterinary bill was $1,016!According to the American Pet Products Association, […]

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8Dec

Puppy for the holidays? Avoid mills ADOPT DON’T SHOP,  – PetsOnBoard.com

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So, you want a dog for Christmas? Well, so do millions of other families: Puppies simply bring so much warmth and delight into a home that it’s hard to imagine life without them once you’ve got one.But in a season when people’s hearts may turn to adding that little furball to your own family (sometimes […]

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8Dec

19 perfect gifts for anyone who loves dogs – PetsOnBoard.com

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19 gift ideas that will give the dog lovers in your life a terr-woof-ic holiday Dec. 4, 2015 at 3:13 PMJordan MutoTODAYAdChoices | advertisementSponsored Links From the WebWhat You Can Find About Your Date Online May Be LifechangingBeenVerified Subscription21 Pics of Babies With Kittens That Will Fill Your Heart With JoyShare The Buzz  by Taboola More from TODAY.comHow […]

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8Dec

Consider adopting, not buying, a pet |PetsOnBoard.com

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To the editor If you are planning on buying a puppy this holiday season, please check out your local animal shelters or rescue groups. There are 10,000 dogs being euthanized everyday across the country because there aren’t enough homes for them. Many of the dogs are young and with their whole life in front of […]

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6Dec

Holiday safety tips for your pet – PetsOnBoard.com

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While many Americans will be busy traveling, working and shopping this holiday season, it is easy to forget about man’s best friend. Pets are important members of our families, and we need to keep them protected during the holidays.Find the best deals for the holidaysWhether traveling or staying home for the holidays, here are some […]

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5Dec

Pet Holiday Gift Guide 2015-PetsOnBoard.com

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SLOBODAN VASIC If you have a pet you consider part of the family, then you will want to include them in your holiday celebrations. Don’t forget something for the pets this holiday season. If you have a pet you consider part of the family, then you will want to include them in your holiday celebrations. […]

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3Dec

Want to buy a farm? See why a horse will decide if you make the cut – PetsOnBoard.com

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Meet Willie, a 3-year-old horse who lives on a 20-acre farm in western Tennessee.But Willie is a horse like no other: Now that his owners are fixing to move closer to the city, they’ve put him in charge of selling the homestead — complete with an email address so prospective buyers can reach out!Willie (left) […]

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2Dec

Your Pet Could Be Ruining (Or Improving) Your Love Life-PetsOnBoard.com

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Fewer people felt a relationship would work out with a cat person. The cat does not care. (Stocksy)Men who use their dogs to pick up women might be on to something: New research has found that having a pet makes a person more attractive to the opposite sex.For the study, researchers from the University of […]

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24Nov

Sharing isn’t always caring for pets on Thanksgiving-PetsOnBoard.com

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes a lot of food. Even though you may be tempted by your pet’s pleading eyes to share your Thanksgiving leftovers, many foods are actually dangerous and unhealthy for them.Rich and fatty foods (such as turkey skins, gravy, etc.) unfortunately can cause serious abdominal issues for […]

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19Nov

America’s Cutest Rescue Dog Turned Philanthropist | PetsOnBoard.com

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The “top dog,” a dachshund named Cora-Bella, won a $25,000 donation for Midwest Dachshund Rescue based in Highland, IN. The 13-year old rescue is a foster-based, all-volunteer, 501c3 organization with a presence in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. In 2014, the organization saved 262 dogs.”Our mission is to take in as many homeless and medically […]

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17Nov

Giant dog flying first class stuns airline passengers – PetsOnBoard.com

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The first-class cabin on commercial airlines is typically reserved for VIPs, celebrities and the wealthy.So when a rather unique passenger took up shop in the elite section on a flight from Los Angeles, a number of heads turned.Hank, an obese rescue dog, was wheeled onto an American Airlines flight on Oct. 24 and was treated […]

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12Nov

Pampered pooch: Why was this massive dog flying first class? PetsOnBoard.com

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Due to rescue dog Hank’s large size, he had to fly first class in his own seat, something that stunned passengers. The first-class cabin on commercial airlines is typically reserved for VIPs, celebrities and the wealthy. So when a rather unique passenger took up shop in the elite section on a flight from Los Angeles, […]

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7Nov

Pet Insurance: To buy or not to buy? PetsOnBoard.com

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Pet owners across the nation will spend an estimated $15.73 billion dollars on veterinary care by the end of 2015, according to the American Pet Products Association. The number of pet insurance companies competing for a piece of that business has grown from just a handful to dozens. But is it worth the cost? Which policy […]

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27Oct

Amazon funds automated pet service, adds to Dash button collection | PetsOnBoard.com

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Petnet, Inc., the creators of the SmartFeeder for pets, has raised $4 million in a round of funding participated by Black River Ventures, Aspiration Growth, iRobot and Amazon Alexa Fund.The round of funding will be used to help drive and expand Petnet’s digital supply chain ecosystem, as well as commercialize its SmartFeeder technology.If you’re not […]

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21Oct

Trendy Halloween Pet Costumes, Halloween Pet Safety | PetsOnBoard.com

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According to the National Retail Federation over 22 million Americans will dress up their pet for Halloween, and spend over $330 million dollars doing so. According to the Federation the most popular pet costume in 2015 is a dressing up as a pumpkin, followed by a hot dog (particularly popular with Dachshunds).Donald Trump catHowever, the […]

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15Oct

The most pet-friendly cities in the U.S. – PetsOnBoard.com

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Finding an affordable place to rent can be a challenge for pet owners, especially in large cities and competitive rental markets. Real estate site Trulia ranked the pet-friendliness of the 25 largest rental markets in the nation.To find America’s most pet-friendly places to live, Trulia culled through data on their site and combined several factors […]

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14Oct

Howl’oween pet trends and tips | PetsOnBoard.com

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Howl’oween pet trends and tips(BPT)(BPT) – Are you ready for the spookiest night of the year? While most of us enjoy Halloween with its costumes, candy and celebrations, it can be a nightmare for pets.“Pets are part of the family and we want to include them in the celebrations, but lack of preparation and undue […]

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9Oct

Medical pot use spreading to pets | PetsOnBoard.com

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The use of marijuana to fight chronic pain and other ailments is spreading to a new group of San Diegans that you might not expect: dogs, cats and other household pets.The city’s first legal medical marijuana dispensary in Otay Mesa recently began selling a liquid form of the drug designed to help pets struggling with […]

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7Oct

Halloween pet safety: Hide candy, secure cords – PetsOnBoard.com

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  Copyright Getty Images DAVID MCNEW Halloween is the time of year when we think of humans, ghosts, witches, goblins, zombies and ghouls, but often forget about one of the most important members of the family — the pet.With all of the excitement surrounding this spooky holiday, it’s easy to overlook Fido or Fluffy, and […]

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