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Dog Owners Will Now Face Fines if no Dog License

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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It is estimated that less than five percent of dog owners actually purchase a license for their dog, which is meant to be a way of identifying you as its owner.  If your dog is injured, the license may help others notify you quickly, possibly saving your dogs life.  If an Animal Control Officer rescues your lost dog, the license may be the answer to returning the dog directly to you, therefore saving both you and your dog a trip to the Shelter. If you are a Chicago dog owner who does not have a license for your dog, you will soon face fines starting at $50 and ranging up to $200.  In an effort to raise awareness of the reasons a dog license is required as well as an attempt to license as many dogs as possible, the City Clerk, Susana Mendoza, and the city’s Commission on Animal Care and Control will sponsor a ...

Tips and Tricks to Train Older Dogs

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Most people think that dogs that no longer fall into the puppy category are set in their ways and are past the point of learning new things.  That is simply not true if you take the proper steps to teach them and are armed with patience.  Even the oldest of dogs are able to be trained to do something they've never done before, it's just a matter of how you, the pet owner, goes about teaching them. One of the first things you'll want to keep in mind when training older dogs is that the training needs to be done in a gentle way, while maintaining an authoritative leadership.  Also remember that it may take longer to train an older dog than a puppy, as you may need to start with helping them to unlearn some of the habits they are used to.  As with puppy training, use healthy treats as ...

Pets in the Classroom Program Awarded 10,000 Grant

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The Pet Care Trust was selected by the William H. Donner Foundation to receive a grant of $10,000 for its Pets in the Classroom Program.  The William H. Donner Foundation makes grants to qualified non-profit organizations for the purpose of advancing thoughtful, creative projects. The $10,000 grant from the William H. Donner Foundation will help the Pet Care Trust reach its goal of reaching 30,000 classrooms and impacting one million children by providing teachers with direct, no-hassle grants for the purchase of classroom pets and pet supplies. Pet Care Trust Executive Director Steven King expressed appreciation for the funding from William H. Donner Foundation, "We are so honored to be selected by this prestigious organization to support our efforts to bring pets into elementary school classrooms throughout North America.  The Pet Care Trust has distributed more than 5,800 classroom pet grants since the program began less than two years ago.  With an ...

Why Exotic Pet Laws Should be Strengthened

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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While it can be interesting and exciting to want to own an exotic pet such as a lion or wolf, the dangers of doing so far out way any reward.  Following a recent event in Ohio where exotic animals were released into the wild after being kept on private property, animal rights groups are stepping forward requesting that laws on keeping exotic animals as pets be strengthened. One such animal rights group is targeting Virginia where they say has some of the nation's weakest exotic animal laws.  "Virginia has little oversight of exotic animal ownership; the law requires a permit for big cats, bears and wolves with no regulation at all for primates," the Humane Society said in a news release.  The need to tighten regulations on the possession and sale of wild animals has grown, and now people are speaking up. There are a few reasons why it is not in the ...

8 Ways To Make Halloween Safe And Fun For Your Pets

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Halloween is one of the most anticipated times of the year for kids because of all of the candy, treats, decorations, parades, and haunted things to do.  Halloween is also one of the most dangerous times for pets, mostly for the same reasons.  In order to make sure Halloween is safe and fun for your dogs and cats, here are some things to be aware of to take the proper precautions. 1. No chocolate or other treats - chocolate is one of the most dangerous things for dogs or cats to get their paws on, so make sure to keep it far out of reach. 2. Costumes on pets - while it is adorable to dress up your pets in their Halloween best, you need to make sure that they are comfortable, flame retardant, and loose fitting.  No matter how cute you think it is, your pet may feel differently and attempt to ...

Dogs To Celebrate Halloween With Their Own Doggie Day

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Bethlehem, PA - With Halloween quickly approaching, what better way for dogs to get to join in the fun then with a day dedicated to them, featuring their very own parade!  On October 22, 2o11, it will be a Doggie Day in Historic Bethlehem for the fourth year in a row, a Halloween event that is perfect for the entire family.  Just the pictures alone that you will get at this event is reason enough to come and join in the fun! Doggie Day will feature several different events throughout the day on Main Street, starting at 10:30am with the chance to register your dog for the Mutt Strutt Parade.  Registration ends at noon, so be sure to get there early to get your dog ready to march and show off his Halloween costume!  Other events in addition to the parade that you and the dogs have to look forward to ...

Seniors Helping Senior Pets On “Make A Difference Day”

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Most of the time when someone decides to adopt a pet from a shelter, Humane Society, pet store, or pet adoption clinic, the first thing that comes to mind is which puppy or kitten will I go home with.  But what about the dogs and cats that have reached that senior status, having already gone through many years of life and are already trained or set in their ways?  These senior pets are most likely not chosen for adoption and remain in the hands of the shelter. Thankfully, there are people out there who decided to make it their mission to help these senior pets get adopted and bring awareness to the public about just how great a companion a senior dog or cat can be.  Judi Leonard of Milpitas, California, a 56 year old senior herself, is one of those individuals.  A lifelong animal lover and owner of an adopted cat, Leonard was inspired last year when reading ...

Cats Have Bad Days Too, Funny Photos With a Storyline

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Cats have a way of making humans laugh, feel light at heart, and make us wonder what is going on in their mind!  We came across these funny cat photos complete with a storyline in an email and couldn't help but share it.  Whether you are having a good day, a bad day, or a day you are just relaxing, this article is sure to have you laughing out loud!  The best part is that cats don't even know when they are making humans laugh! This is how I heard YOUR day was going... First you had trouble getting out of bed You had a stiff neck Your new diet really doesn't seem to be working out You pulled a muscle when you tried to exercise You keep losing things You got caught in the rain at lunchtime Then the lunch you had didn't seem to agree with you You feel trapped Uninvited guests showed up at dinnertime On top of ...

Cat Responsible For Owner Learning Her Breast Cancer Spread

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Richland, WA - In recognition of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it seems appropriate to find out that a cat named Stretchie was responsible for alerting his owner that all was not well.  If it weren't for the cat, Joyce Fitzgerald, Richland, Washington resident, may not have learned that her breast cancer had spread into her right breast. What started as a normal day of Stretchie trying to give Fitzgerald a little love and affection turned out to be a painful realization that her breast cancer had spread.  Fitzgerald was diagnosed with cancer in her left breast in March 2001 and was preparing to go through the necessary steps to get rid of it.  Just a week after her diagnosis, Stretchie jumped up onto Fitzgerald's right breast, causing her to rub it, finding a lump that wasn't there just a week prior. The very next day she went to see her doctor where it ...

Pets Able to Get Vaccines at Walgreens

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The idea to provide pet vaccines, like rabies shots, at local pharmacies like Walgreens and pet stores came from the convenience of humans being able to get a flu shot at another location besides your doctor's office.  Certain locations in South Florida are happy to let mobile animal care clinics run by the Pet Stop provide the convenience of getting your pets vaccinated. The Pet Stop was founded in Miami about a year ago by Tina Zambrana, with the intention of making it convenient for pet owners to get their flu shot and their pets vaccinated at the same time.  Convenience is the major factor here.  "We make it clear we are not here to replace the customer's primary veterinarian.  It's like going to Walgreens for your flu shot," Zambrana said.  "It's just easier than having to go to the doctor's office and wait." Choosing to have your pets vaccinated at one of the mobile ...

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