Month: December 2015

ASK-THE-VET: CLUSTER OF SKIN TAGS

Question: I have a long-hair Doxie who is 5 years old that has developed what looks like a cluster of skin tags on one of her hips. They do not seem to bother her much, but they become enlarged. I have put hydrocortisone cream on them and this causes them to shrink. I have not
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TRACIE HOTCHNER: ADOPTED PETS TEACH US PATIENCE (“LOVE DON’T COME EASY” FOR SOME)

Sometimes you hear the story of someone who adopted from a shelter and discovered the dog or cat was really timid and shy. They might have expressed disappointment, or even made the fatalistic judgment “this animal must have been terribly abused and will never be able to be a loving pet.” People can mistakenly give
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HOLIDAY WISHES PROGRAM CELEBRATES PET ADOPTION

“The Holiday Wishes program is an exciting way to celebrate how adopting a pet can make such a positive impact on our lives. Halo is proud to partner with the Petco Foundation and support the incredible work they do helping shelters and rescues make a difference in their communities and facilitating lifelong relationships between people
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HALO DONATES PET FOOD TO HELP NORTHEAST ANIMAL SHELTERS

Halo, Purely for Pets is excited to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets in the New York/New Hampshire area. In partnership with Freekibble.com and GreaterGood.org, Halo delivered over 3,160 bowls of our dog and cat food to the fol-lowing four animal shelters and rescues during August through October, 2015. — ASPCA, New
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MAN USES CLIMBING SKILLS TO RESCUE CATS STUCK IN TREES

Pet lovers will do pretty much anything to help animals in need. One man in Washington state has made a career out of rescuing cats stuck in trees! According to ABC News, professional tree climber Shaun Sears operates Canopy Cat Rescue, based in North Bend, Wash. The non-profit organization comes to the rescue when other
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