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  • A Little Piece of God
    Several years ago, I read a wonderful book about a group of people who decided it was time to stop the killing of innocent animals that were abandoned and homeless. In the first chapter of the book, Francis Battista called his friend, Michael Mountain, and exclaimed, “I’ve found the place”.

    An unbelievable plot of land had fallen into their hands in a town just north of the Grand Canyon in southwest Utah. The town of Kanab was home to a vast strip of land the size of Manhattan and blooming with junipers and willows. Red cliffs encircled the land as a tributary of the Colorado River ran peacefully through it. With sunshine over 320 days a year, it was perfect Eden to become the home of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
  • Toto-ly Unexpected Stardom for a Shy Cairn Terrier
    When you think of the cast of characters from the legendary 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, you could certainly make the case that the most popular character is not Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow or the Cowardly Lion. For many movie buffs, the real star of the movie was Toto, Dorothy’s black Cairn terrier.
  • These Bakeries are Doggone Good!
    If your dog has been refusing lately to eat dog treats bought from the local store, perhaps it’s time to take a look at the ingredients.

    You might just be surprised at what you find. Many popular dog treats contain ingredient such as animal byproducts, animal plasma, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
  • Solve your pet problems, get a psychic reading
    Have you been wondering why your new cat refuses to use his litter box, or why your beloved Maltese suddenly seems to have some of the same health issues that you do? A visit with an animal communicator may help you figure what is on your pet’s mind, and behind its quirky behaviors.
  • Lyme Disease Rates Increasing, Protect your Pets
    Pet parents love their furry friends, but so do ticks, and with the amount of cases of Lyme disease increasing at an epidemic rate, owners need to take precautionary measures to keep their loved ones safe.
  • Potbellied Pigs Charm Their Way Into Pet Lovers' Homes and Hearts
    Loving. Communicative. Affectionate. These might not be the terms we generally use to describe pigs, but to potbellied pig owners, these are the characteristics that make their unconventional pets so endearing and charming.
  • Can second hand smoke affect your pets?
    Because of the onslaught of infomercials and antismoking commercials, I bet you think you know all there is to know about the dangers of smoking and the health complications it can cause. However, did you know that smoking can be equally as dangerous to your pets? This danger comes in the form of second hand smoke.
  • Is your pet making you sick?
    Most of us love our pets so dearly that we consider them part of the family. But all too often a beloved pet is discovered to be the cause of allergies so severe that a choice between the pet and one’s health has to be made.
  • Memorializing your Lifelong Companion
    The loss of a pet is often one of the most difficult grieving periods in a person’s life. Because so many pet owners view their cherished animal companions as very real members of their families, the death of a pet is often just as traumatic, if as losing a human loved one.
  • Preventing Puppy Puddles
    Consistency and determination are nouns often attributed to athletes or entrepreneurs, but let’s not forget - dog trainers.
  • Over-vaccination: can it harm your pet?
    It was only an annual rabies vaccination that Moolah, the standard poodle of former Colorado fee-only financial planner James Schwartz, went in for in 1999. But by December of that year, Moolah had passed away after developing an auto-immune disease most likely linked to her rabies vaccine.
  • Miami Humane Society praises community for help
    When the air-conditioning system at The Humane Society of Greater Miami broke down a little over a week ago they sent a plea out to the community to help them raise the $85,000 needed to cover all the expenses they incurred.
  • Money saving tips for pet parents
    As cliché as it sounds, a penny saved is a penny earned. But saving pennies does not only include your personal or family items, it can also include your pet's expenses as well. Money saving offers are great at playing hide-and-seek but that once you know where to find them and how to look, it will seem like they are everywhere.
  • Hurricane Survival Guide for your Pets
    Hurricane season is around the corner. June 1 marks the first day of a season that last six months. The ability to track these storms well in advance offers those that live in hurricane territory the ability to properly prepare for the storm. You take care of your home and family but don't forget about your furry friends. Doing your homework and preparing before the storm will ensure your pet's safety before, during and after the storm.





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