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4 Loving Ways to Brighten a Dog’s Day on National Dog Day
Some dogs know when someone needs help. Today is National Dog Day - a day to celebrate not just the dogs who make headlines, but also...
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Aug 20, 20252 min read
He vanished in minutes and was never seen alive…
Fireworks can scare even the most confident dogs. Imagine your dog goes missing during the 4th of July fireworks and never comes home....
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Jul 1, 20253 min read
6 Tips to Save Your Dog's Life
Fireworks turn fun nights into fear for many dogs. July 4th is a party for us. But for dogs and cats, it is one of the most dangerous...
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Jun 27, 20254 min read
Poisoned Bait, Bloodied Streets: End The Legal Mass Murder of Animals!
There is a dark reality we must confront... Around the world, homeless animals suffer slow, excruciating deaths from intentional...
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Mar 3, 20252 min read
Yell, Clap, Make Noise: Keep Your Animals Safe From Coyotes!
A number of cats have recently been killed by coyotes in California's San Francisco Bay Area, to the horror of their human family...
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Sep 10, 20242 min read
What happens to stray dogs and cats during a heatwave?
This year, India is experiencing “... the longest heatwave it has ever seen." Temperatures in some areas have exceeded 122 degrees...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read
Too many go missing on this day…
As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, we need to consider the animals we share the planet with. Loud noises and sudden bursts of...
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Jun 18, 20242 min read
Warning: deadly disease spreads in warm weather...
As the weather gets warmer, your companion animal may be more at risk of contracting leptospirosis. Animals like dogs and cats, as well...
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May 8, 20242 min read
Buildings kill 1 billion birds per year...
Tragically, buildings kill an estimated 1 billion birds in the U.S. each year as birds collide with the glass windows. [2] The good news...
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Mar 20, 20243 min read
Put to death, because of severe fur problems?
Benji, a poodle mix, was "dumped by the road" with fur so severely matted, "one of his paws had rotted off.” We rarely think about the...
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Feb 9, 20243 min read
How to Potty Train a Dog
As you may know, "behavioral problems" are among the main reasons why dogs end up in shelters. One of those problems: potty training....
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Dec 5, 20234 min read
Catching Cancer in Companion Animals
Protecting Companion Animals from Cancer Cancer is a terrible reality for many companion animals, just as it is for humans. Early...
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Nov 10, 20234 min read
Toxic Algae Blooms: Protecting Your Companion Animals
A 2-year-old dog named Cove tragically died just 45 minutes after coming into contact with toxic algae. Cove’s guardian Jan describes the...
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Oct 26, 20234 min read
What Are the Best Ways to Train a Cat?
Cats are fascinating and independent creatures, and while they may not be as eager to please as dogs, they can still be trained to follow...
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Oct 19, 20233 min read
Devastating wildfires: keeping your companion animals safe
In Maui, Hawaii, after the most devastating wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century, dozens of people lost their lives along with...
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Sep 27, 20235 min read
Millions of Lives at Stake: Rabies, Stray Dogs, and You!
September 28th is World Rabies Day, an important time to acknowledge this often overlooked global health threat and the lethal stigma it...
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Sep 21, 20232 min read
Rabies Tragedy: Could This Have Been Prevented?
Recently, a 2-year-old girl tragically lost her life due to a bite from a stray dog, according to the Times of India. The dog also died...
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Sep 14, 20232 min read
How to Keep Outdoor Cats Cool in Summer
Summer can be a challenging time for our feline friends, especially outdoor, stray, and feral cats who don't have the luxury of...
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Aug 23, 20233 min read
Can India's Stray Dog Crisis be Solved?
Protecting Children and Stray Dogs: Can India's Stray Dog Crisis be Solved? India is experiencing a severe overpopulation of stray dogs,...
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Aug 8, 20233 min read
The Dangers of Hot Cars: Dogs Suffer Painfully Slow Deaths…
With summer well under way, horror stories of dogs being left to die in hot cars are tragically common. Earlier this month, a woman was...
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Aug 2, 20234 min read
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