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Sunday, May 13th, 2012

East Providence, R.I. (WPRI) – In November, the FDA put out a warning to pet owners about a possible link between chicken jerky treats and reported dog illnesses.But for some families who have already lost a pet, the warning is not enough.Laura Thomas has only the memories of her beloved dog Jake, who passed away last month of an autoimmune disease.He was six years old, and according to Laura,    .. more …

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Friday, May 11th, 2012

An animal charity has warned dog owners in south west Wales to beware of a deadly virus after a rise in deaths.Vets from the PDSA say their Swansea and Llanelli PetAid hospitals saw 16 suspected cases of parvovirus in the first three months of the year.They say parvovirus is a severe, highly infectious disease which can often be fatal, particularly in puppies.Dog owners are urged to contact their    .. more …

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Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Clearly, many viewers have heartfelt responses. In 2010, TBN received $93 million in tax-exempt donations, according to its tax report . The company also had $64 million in additional income from sales of airtime and $17 million in investment income that year. It spent $194 million operating its far-flung network and investing in new programs. The company was in the red for the year, but could    .. more …

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Thursday, May 10th, 2012

After much rehabilitation and tender loving care, Molly is ready to be adopted. Her former owner had to answer to a judge about what she did to this sweet little dog. DoctorE.J. Finnocchio with the S-P-C-A says it was one of the worst cases of animal abuse and neglect he has ever seen. Molly came to his care after a phone call from Woonsocket Animal Control alerted him to the abuse. Molly had a    .. more …

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Thursday, May 10th, 2012

If you’re a dog owner ready for common-sense answers to your dog-training questions, listen up. Sol Sylvan has the answers.In a one-hour seminar for dog owners (no dogs, please), Sylvan will help you understand the basics of dog training. An obedience and agility instructor for many years, Sylvan has helped dog owners across the country train their dogs.His talk will begin at 3:30 p.m. May 10 at    .. more …

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Thursday, May 10th, 2012

A bill that would close the “love loophole” and allow new pet owners to keep their animals and still be compensated for veterinary bills passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday.The state’s existing pet “lemon law” requires pet stores reimburse customers up to $500 for veterinary care due to an illness or genetic defect that existed when the animal was sold.But in some cases, customers who asked    .. more …

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Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

With all the ups and downs in life, Damon Wirth and his canine friend George probably understand second chances better than many of us. “This is a game for the dogs, they love it every time they find a victim they get a toy reward and that’s what they live for,” Damon Wirth, George’s handler, said. “They go for it and they don’t stop, they are incredible athletes”Practicing and listening, the fire    .. more …

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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Could it be easier to set-up a “so-called puppy mill” in Elkhart County?Thursday the Elkhart County Plan Commission recommended moving forward with an Many animal advocates are disappointed saying it only allows more freedom for large scale breeders. It’s not what the animal advocates wanted or asked the commission for after writing letters wanting harsher regulations.However dog breeders were    .. more …

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Monday, May 7th, 2012

All dogs must be on a leash and have current vaccinations and are the responsibility of their owners.The festival is designed so everyone will have a fun day. There will be vendors, demonstrations, educational seminars, food, games and contests. There will be face painting for kids and dogs can have their photos taken with Santa Paws or their caricature drawn by Josh Ronnenberg. Activities will    .. more …

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Sunday, May 6th, 2012

A former Leeds vet has gone from looking after poorly pooches to nursing injured bears and eagles back to health at a huge American wildlife hospital.Adam Naylor, 28, who worked at Holly House Veterinary Hospital in Moortown, grabbed the opportunity of a lifetime and is now living his own American dream at The Wildlife Centre of Virginia.Working at the centre, which has been caring for native    .. more …

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