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TRACIE HOTCHNER: SHELTER DOGS HELP PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES

There is a detection-dog program called Conservation Canines (CK9), part of the University of Washington’s Center for Conservation Biology, that is putting to a brand new use the amazing sense of smell that dogs possess. These CK9 dogs are trained to help conservationists detect the presence of endangered animals by sniffing out their poop. Unlike
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HALO DONATES PET FOOD TO TEN TENNESSEE SHELTERS AND RESCUES

Halo, Purely for Pets in partnership with Freekibble.com and GreaterGood.org spread Thanksgiving cheer across Tennessee by donating approximately 255 cases of its canned dog food to each of the following 10 shelters and rescues in Tennessee during November 2015. — Nashville Humane Society — Middle Tennessee Golden Retriever Rescue — Big Fluffy Dog Rescue —
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CAT IS VIP GUEST AT EMERGENCY SHELTER

One cat became an exclusive, and only, overnight guest at an Idaho Emergency Shelter after wildfires tore through his community. According to an article in the Idaho Statesman, when wildfires hit Smithville, Idaho, and evacuation orders given, residents Scott Anderson and Kathy Connolly were out of town. As a result, their cat, Dupree, was left
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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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