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27Apr

Pulling A Pet Store Switch To Prove That Shelter Dog Is Just As Good As Your Pricey “Purebreed” | PetsOnBoard.com

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Priceless Pets project puts Brazilian shelter animals in pet shops to dispel the bias against adoption. The image of an animal shelter for many is essentially a prison for damaged dogs and cats. Too old, too mean, too something. On the other hand a pet shop is bright and shiny, with new, totally well-adjusted pet […]

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20Apr

6 Costs Pet Owners Should Consider Before Summer Vacation – PetsOnBoard.com

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As a dog owner, I’ve been in a vet’s office plenty of times wondering why I’m paying such a large bill for a pet that doesn’t always come running to me when I call his name. And then we get home and he nuzzles against me, telling me in the best way he knows that […]

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19Apr

9 Ways to Pay Tribute to Your Pet | PetsOnBoard.com

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There are many people who truly understand the grief of losing a pet. In fact, nine out of 10 people consider their dog full-fledged members of their family, with 56 percent saying they mourn their deceased pet more than an extended family member. It’s obvious we love our pets. The pet industry makes a fortune. […]

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10Apr

Family convinced popular pet toy nearly killed dog-PetsOnBoard.com

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MEDINA, Ohio — It’s a cautionary tale about KONG. Laci, Keri Pavlick’s beloved Labrador Retriever, sits still in ICU after a fight for her life. It all started when 11-year-old Laci vomited for days and finally threw up a piece of thick red plastic. Plavick, who lives in Medina, is convinced it came from the […]

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9Apr

Shooting of pet potbelly pig defended by state DNR | MLive.com

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The state is defending a Department of Natural Resources conservation officer who shot a family’s pet potbelly pig on the belief the animal was wild. The officer shot Caesar near Ispheming on April 2 when the animal came out of woods on state land. “By law, any pig running at large is considered a public […]

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7Apr

5 Costs Everyone Should Consider Before Getting a Pet

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Pets can be the equivalent of furry family members to many Americans, but before you fall in love with that adorable puppy in the window, it’s important to be sure you’re financially secure enough to afford your new friend’s myriad up-front and ongoing maintenance and health care costs. Remember, dogs often live to be between […]

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4Apr

How a service dog changed the lives of a boy with autism and his family – Pets & Animals – TODAY.com

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The Fontana household has always been hectic, between four kids to get to school each day and a baby to care for at home. Those hectic mornings can be particularly tough for Mark, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. Almost completely non-verbal, transitioning from home to school was a challenge. […]

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1Apr

Stray dogs pay respects to Mexican animal lover – PetsOnBoard.com

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Stray dogs pay respects to Mexican animal lover 830 miles from home (VIDEO) The 71-year-old regularly fed abandoned animals throughout her life. A pack of stray dogs showed up to pay their respects to a Mexican woman who’d spent her whole life looking after neglected animals. Mourners were left stunned when the animals walked into […]

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30Mar

Dog walks again … on artificial limbs | PetsOnBoard.com

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Dog walks again … on artificial limbs | PetsOnBoard.com (CNN) — Here’s a dog tale about a pooch with a literal “spring” in his steps. Brutus, a 2-year old Rottweiler, is walking again thanks to modern technology and months of training. He’s said to be only the second dog ever known to have four prosthetic […]

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27Mar

5 Things I Wish Every Pet Owner Knew | PetsOnBoard.com

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spend a lot of time with pet owners, and I love them and their animals. But there are a few simple secrets that will help them to have an even better relationship with me and with their pets.Here are five things that can improve your life with your dog or cat a hundredfold — and […]

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24Mar

Petbrosia crafts an e-commerce site that customizes food for your pet | PetsOnBoard.com

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Pet parenting is hard work, and it’s a $58 billion market in the U.S. Petbrosia is hoping to make life easier for pet parents and make life longer for pets by coming up with custom food that is suited to meet your pet’s specific nutritional needs. “Studies have shown that better diet can help pets […]

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19Mar

Alaska bill aims to protect pets in divorce, violence cases – PetsOnBoard.com

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Family pets would get the same consideration as children affected by divorce and domestic violence, according to a proposed law in Alaska. Pets would be protected in cases of divorce and domestic violence under a law being considered by Alaskan legislators. The measure is aimed at spouses who use family pets as emotional punching bags […]

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18Mar

Dachshund on a diet: Obese Ohio pup loses 80 percent of body weight – Pets & Animals -PetsOnBoard.com

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A miniature dachshund that wasn’t so miniature lost almost 80 percent of his body weight through diet, exercise and the help of his owner, who has launched a fund to help other overweight pets do the same. When Columbus, Ohio, resident Brooke Burton, saw that her relative’s wiener dog, Dennis, was tipping the scales at […]

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16Mar

New Campaign about Pet Poop and Water Quality |PetsOnBoard.com

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Before the beauty of spring sets in, the melting snow leaves behind some unpleasant sights. That includes dead grass, garbage, and unfortunately pet waste left behind by owners. It’s a concern for one west metro community, and the city of Minnetonka is now taking action. Vanessa Weseman loves the new task of taking her dog, […]

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14Mar

Pet dies during routine pet grooming – PetsOnBoard.com

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A Niles, Michigan couple says they took their dog to get his nails clipped and he died shortly afterwards. Terry Archer and Sheri Mills took their four year old English Bulldog Bubba to the PetSmart in Mishawaka for the nail clipping. “We were looking forward to a good day together. We were going to go […]

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12Mar

Sam Simon Beloved Dog Coping With Death | TMZ.com

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TMZ: Sam Simon’s cherished 3-year-old dog is heartsick over his owner’s death, but there’s already a new owner who is doing everything he can to ease the blow. Tyson Kilmer, one of Sam’s close friends who is also a dog trainer, tells us shortly after Sam was diagnosed, he called with a request — love […]

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11Mar

Dog shootings prompt pet owners, cops to lobby lawmakers for police training | PetsOnBoard.com

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(AP Photo/The Grand Rapids Press, Joel Bissell)AUSTIN–Grieving dog owners told House lawmakers Tuesday that animal training for police could have prevented the deaths of hundreds of beloved pets across the state.“This training is mandatory for UPS and FedEx delivery men, why isn’t it for law enforcement?” said Cheri Scholz, who lives near Amarillo. Her 8-year-old blue heeler, Smokey, was […]

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25Feb

Lawsuit Claims Purina’s Beneful Is Poisoning, Killing Dogs – NBC News.com

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ecent lawsuit filed against Nestle Purina PetCare Company is claiming that one of the company’s most popular dog food brands contains toxins that are poisoning and even killing people’s pets. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court earlier this month by pet owner Frank Lucido, alleges that thousands of dogs have become ill or died […]

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24Feb

When is pet euthanasia unkind? – Opinion – PetsOnBoard.com

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YOU STIPULATE in your will that when you die you want your dog put down. Legally, you have the right, as she is your property. Cruel? Connie Lay didn’t think so. When the Indiana native died last November, she left instructions that her German Shepard Bela be buried alongside her if a proper home couldn’t […]

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23Feb

N.J. K-9 given hero’s goodbye before being euthanized – PetsOnBoard.com

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A New Jersey police department paid its final respects to a beloved K-9 Friday with a goodbye fit for a hero. Judge, a 9-year-old Czech German shepherd with the West Deptford Police Department, was euthanized Friday as more than 90 police officers gathered to honor him one last time. Officers and their police dogs came […]

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