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Boxer Donates Blood, Saves Lives

November 29, 2012

(DOGS) OKLAHOMA — After an abused boxer named Winston was adopted by a loving family, he took his second chance at life and used it to save other dogs in need. Every few months, Winston routinely donates his blood to the local animal hospital, and has helped many canines in the process. Many Boxers, along with German Shepherds and pit bulls, have a universal blood type, and so Winston’s donation helps a wide variety of different breeds. Read on to learn how Winston continues to use the advantages of his breed to help others. — Global Animal

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Protect Pets From Halloween Dangers

October 10, 2012

(PET SAFETY) Pet costumes are fun and adorable, but they can also be dangerous and cause stress for your pets. Here are some tips on how to keep pets safe during Halloween and what to do if your pet is poisoned. — Global Animal

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Practical Pet Home Improvements

July 24, 2012

(LIFE WITH PETS) — Vet bills aside, caring for a pet can be quite expensive. Cats that destroy furniture and dogs who have a few too many accidents can put a dent in the household budget. Check out this New York Times article for a few ideas on how to improve your home for you pets. Home improvements can save you money in the long run and make life easier for your animal friends. Let us know if you have any money saving tips for pet lovers. — Global Animal

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Six Tips To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

July 4, 2012

(PET CARE) Temperatures on the East Coast continue to spike to the 90s and 100s, with more than 1,100 daily record highs broken or tied nationwide over the weekend. Summer can be heaps of fun, but that bright sun and stifling heat can be dangerous to pets of all kinds. Here’s six tips to help you keep your dog or cat cool during this heat wave and throughout this summer season. — Global Animal

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Long Overdue Transformation For Animal Shelter

June 28, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — The Animal Legal Defense Fund and nearby residents recently sued a Palm Springs shelter for failure to abide by state laws protecting animals, and their case has been heard. Homeless dogs and cats in the surrounding area will now have a much better chance of being adopted into loving homes and treated the right way. The case sheds light on the standards of animal shelters, bringing a fair warning to others who might be violating similar regulations. Read on to learn more about the constructive changes to come for this particular animal shelter. — Global Animal

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Animal Shelters Should Act More Like Pet Stores

June 15, 2012

When there are millions of pets out there that need homes, are we doing everything that we can to help people adopt? Pet stores that sell commercially bred animals support abusive puppy mills, but some are turning to them anyway because they are easier to buy from than animal shelters. Shelters and rescues have the best interest of their animals at heart, but are the rules governing animal adoptions so strict that they deny the animals good homes in favor of euthanasia?

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Family Pets: Victims Of Police Brutality?

May 1, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) The mistaken shooting of a Texas man’s beloved pet dog has ignited an investigation into how police treat pets. The dog, Cisco, died after the police officer invaded the wrong house when responding to a 911 call. After gathering 100,000 “likes” on Facebook, Michael Paxton, the guardian of Cisco, received a formal apology from the department. However, Cisco’s death has sparked nationwide interest in why police often kill pets. The numbers are staggering. This year alone, 100 separate reports of pets shot by cops documented in news articles resulted in the question of if they were justified. What should be done to educate police officers about dogs and their inherent instinct to protect their family guardians? Read on for the details on why police officers seem trigger-happy when it comes to family pets. — Global Animal

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UPDATE: California Keeps Shelter Law, For Now

April 12, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — Earlier this year, Gov. Jerry Brown wanted to repeal California’s current animal shelter law that requires shelters to wait six days before euthanizing animals. Luckily, as of yesterday, one committee has rejected his proposal. A step in the right direction, campaigning by animal advocates has helped preserve the law. Read more about Gov. Brown and the Senate budget committee that sided with the animals. — Global Animal

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