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Hiking Tips For You And Your Dog

April 4, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) OREGON — Former wilderness ranger Ceiridwen Terrill has trekked through the woods for pleasure and for work, and she’s always done it with her two shepherd mixes by her side. In a recent interview, Terrill talks about safety, guidelines, and supplies while hiking with four-legged friends. Although Terrill’s two shepherds have been hiking for years, she outlines the most important tips to protect yourself and your dog from anything and everything the wild offers. Read on to get all the facts from Terrill and to learn about a few hiking areas that are dog-friendly. — Global Animal 

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Franklin The Hardware Store Pig

April 1, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) BROOKLYN  — Move over Babe, there’s in a new pig in the city. Perhaps the Babe reference is a little dated, but the movie is one of Franklin’s ‘likes’ on Facebook. Franklin hangs out at Crest Hardware Store with his guardian and store owner Joseph Franquinha. Read on to learn more about Franklin the pig and check out his Facebook page! — Global Animal 

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10 Outrageous Dog Houses

March 19, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) Are pets living better than us these days? It’s normal to share your home with your animal but some lucky pooches out there are living in houses of their own. Here are 10 doggy dream houses that made us want to move in! — Global Animal 

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Sweet Tooth! Why Dogs Should Not Eat Chocolate

March 18, 2012

(PET HEALTH) You’ve been told to keep your pooch away from chocolate, but why is it so bad for them? Dogs seem to eat everything under the sun. Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on for why she says chocolate is not good for dogs, and what to do if your pup should ever get into that bag of chocolate chips. — Global Animal

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New Bill For Canine Veterans

March 18, 2012

(MILITARY DOGS) A new bill is in the works that will give much-needed recognition and benefits to our canine warriors. The bill would redefine the dogs as “canine members of the armed services” rather than equipment, provide for their future medical care, and help them find loving homes, all funded by charitable donations. Read on for more on this amazing new piece of legislation for military dogs. — Global Animal  

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Jeremy Renner’s Puppy Passes Away

March 14, 2012

(CELEBRITY PETS) It’s been a bad week for Jeremy Renner who lost his beloved puppy, a french bulldog named Franklin. The puppy was being dog-sat outside on a hot day when he suddenly died. Franklin received CPR from three people, but it was simply too late. Our condolences, Jeremy. — Global Animal

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Marine Fights For Canine Comrade

March 13, 2012

Military working dogs have keen senses, loyalty, and intelligence that have provided militaries throughout the world with an irreplaceable technology. Former Marine Corporal Megan Leavey worked with Rex, one of the many dogs trained for combat, and she is now fighting to adopt her fellow soldier to save his life, after both were injured in Iraq. — Global Animal

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E-Books For Troubled Pets? Yes, Please

March 12, 2012

(BOOK REVIEW) Steve Dale, syndicated columnist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and a long-time animal advocate, answers these questions in his two new books, “Good Cat!” and “Good Dog!” Both ebooks are more than worth their $3 price tags—for the price of an iPad app you can start shaping up your pet’s attitude today. — Global Animal

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