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(LOST PETS) There are people out there that will use your panic at the loss of a pet to steal your money. It’s terrible, but it’s true. You might think that you’d never fall for the scams below, but remember—when your pet is missing, your heightened emotional state makes you susceptible to all manner of suggestions. Read more for some popular scam tactics and how you can avoid them. — Global Animal
(PET HEALTH) You’ve vaccinated your dog against Parvovirus, but do you know what it is? Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on for her important information on canine Parvo, and how you can protect your pet. — Global Animal
Pets with disabilities such as spinal cord injuries face a short list of treatments. One dog, Tobi, who suffered from a spontaneous ruptured disk was given two options for recovery: euthanasia or expensive surgery. His guardian, Beverly Tucker, opted for a different approach. She purchased a wheeled cart fitted to Tobi’s hind legs to aid in his mobility, a solution that, while helpful in keeping Tobi somewhat mobile, was still difficult for both guardian and dog.
(ANIMAL/HUMAN ABUSE) The actions of one heroic dog have changed the policy on pets at the Rose Brooks Center, a domestic violence shelter in Missouri. A woman who sustained life-threatening injuries from her boyfriend refused to abandon her Great Dane whom she owed her life to, prompting the shelter to make an exception to their no pet policy. The shelter has since recognized the therapeutic benefit of animals and allows victims of domestic abuse to bring their pets, who are oftentimes injured or killed if left in their dangerous homes. Read more on the touching tale of this Great Dane, and how shelters around the country are recognizing the benefits of human-animal companionship. — Global Animal
(FUNNY DOG PICTURES) Floppy ears, check. Wagging tail, check. Dribbling tongue, check. You gotta love these basset hounds! — Global Animal
(PETS) Do pets grieve? According to her research and personal experiences author Barbara J. King says: absolutely! Read on for the startling new information that lead to her conclusion. —Global Animal
(ANIMAL SHELTER) Winter months are difficult for stray cats roaming the streets of New York. Leslie Farrell is an architect who has decided to take the matter into her own hands and build small shelters for these homeless felines to curl up in at night. This is how Architect for Animals came to life, an organization that initiates fundraising by hosting a one-night event known as Giving Shelter, which in turn benefits the Mayor’s Alliance For NYC’s Animals. The event displays the creative outdoor designs built by Architects for the city’s strays. Money is then donated to be put into use by the caregivers of NYC Feral Cat Initiative. Check out the different designs for these kitty condos. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) — You wouldn’t go outside in the cold without bundling up, so why would you expect your dog to? Those of you enduring a snowy winter have plenty of time to check this list twice. Does your pet live in a winter-ready house? — Global Animal
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