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From Shelter Dog to Service Dog

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:27:11 +0000

Kimberly Wangby Kimberly Wang… full story

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Lila (and Ten Truths About Raising a Rescue Dog)

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:04:52 +0000

Kimberly WangFostering and adopting dogs is not for the faint of heart. (Indeed, raising puppies and young dogs of any kindcan be a bear.)… full story

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Taco was a Chihuahua that I fostered and he was a sweet boy I also fostered a chiweenie that I named… (by Ches21)

You CAN Teach an Old Vet New Tricks

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:13 +0000

Dr. Jessica Vogelsang via Pet360by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang… full story

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Tori Spelling Dishes on her Chicken, Coco Chanel

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:11:34 +0000

Pet360You may know Tori Spelling as an award-winning actress, author, and dedicated mother. But did you know she is also a passionate animal lover, and pet parent to the adorable chicken, Coco Chanel?… full story

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This is the kind of chicken that use to live next door to my dad when you see them close up they loo… (by Ches21)

wow this is fun but i can't imagine dressing a chicken. the good thing about celebs is that more peo… (by daryl b.)

Safer Ways to Keep Fleas and Ticks Away from Your Dog

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:45:29 +0000

Carol Bryant via Pet360Longer days and longer walks: Two of the pros to spring and summertime fun with our dogs.… full story

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Good stuff. But one thing that wasn't mentioned was good old vacuuming. It's very effective, and tot… (by Robert G.)

here are natural as well as chemical medicines like Aspis forte for dogs, which are available to dea… (by Genericfrontline)

Knit One, Purr Two

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:35:40 +0000

Kathy Blumenstock via Pet360Knitting and cats are so interwoven in cliché and culture that we often see illustrations of yarn balls being batted by enthusiastic felines. In truth, cats, and particularly kittens, should never be allowed to play with yarn (or thread): they can strangle themselves with the strands, or swallow it and choke. Kittens are especially vulnerable because they’re apt to chew on yarn or get thread snared in their teeth. If you knit, crochet or sew and your cat wants to participate by playing with your supplies, supervise his every move, and play bait-and-switch by offering him a safer toy.… full story

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Why I Rescued My Dog Finn

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:08 +0000

Rebecca Braglio via Pet360By: Rebecca Braglio… full story

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Social Media Dynamo Clara Shih Speaks at BlogPaws

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:03:34 +0000

Carol Bryant via BlogPaws.comBlogPaws is thrilled that our second keynote speaker, social media pioneer, Clara Shih, will be gracing the conference this year. Shih joins our other keynote speaker, Steve Dale, CABC (certified animal behavior consultant), who reaches more pet owners than any other pet journalist in America. You can follow all of our speaker bios and info on the BlogPaws speaker page.(bookmark it now)… full story

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Can't wait for this speaker at BlogPaws. Looks like a stellar conference! (by FidoseofReality)

Blue Collar Projects Pride in Rescue

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:56:01 +0000

Paris Permenter & John Bigley via Pet360As pet parents of two mixed breed rescue dogs, we sometimes lament the lack of cute pet products that tout our favorite breed: rescue.… full story

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This is a great idea although not everyone has this mind set that rescue animals are damaged goods h… (by Ches21)

Pet Parents Who Splurge on their Pets

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:44:25 +0000

Carol Bryant via Pet360From rich and luxurious dog homes to hosting extravagant parties, these are dog parents who stop at no expense to go above and beyond for their dogs. Some might say this is going a bit overboard and some might say these pet parents are lavishing their dogs too much. Many of us, on the contrary, will react with a smile and a "way to go." Money means nothing to dogs, as they just want to be by our side and walking through life with us. However, there are folks who indulge for their dogs and we celebrate with them.… full story

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A Rescue Dog Gets A Home

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:46:13 +0000

Mellie Test via DogShelters.comThe story actually begins on Friday, April 26, when a large group of Pet360 Team Members visited the PSPCA in downtown Philadelphia for a day of volunteering. We've posted a number of fun photos from that day on our Instagram feed. With a day full of cat-treat-making, dog-toy-assembling, and sweet-dog-cuddling, it was hard not to become attached to the animals at the shelter.… full story

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Wow this is such a great story. When i first got my Aran we had issues with her because she had liv… (by lynn m.)

usually people think a cat is a bad idea with high prey drive dogs or with dogs altogether the truth… (by Ches21)

hi effie so glad to see you made it to the zoo. i am sure you are going to be one happy pup and you … (by daryl b.)

Settlement Reached in Dog Death Lawsuit Against DJ Samantha Ronson

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:30 +0000

In August 2010, an unfortunate incident occurred involving a dog owned by celebrity DJ, Samantha Ronson, and another pooch and its owner that resided in Ronson’s West Hollywood building. Ronson’s English bulldog, Cadillac, escaped from her apartment and attacked and killed Tiger, her neighbor’s Maltese. According to Perez Hilton, Cadillac also attacked Tiger’s owner, Farnouche Kamran, who incurred only minor injuries (to which the extent is currently unknown). Kamran stated that Cadillac got out of Ronson's apartment as result of a person’s presence in the open doorway.… full story

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boy is this sad. my landlord just walked into my apt with his maltese. my boys were sitting on top o… (by daryl b.)

Learn Dog Training Basics!

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:09:34 +0000

Mellie TestpetMDU - petMD University - offers a number of courses to help you become a better pet parent, and all the courses are free!… full story

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Gently Encouraging the Pet Adoption Option

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:23:18 +0000

Paris Permenter & John Bigley via Pet360by Paris Permenter & John Bigley… full story

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Get the World Buzzing About Your Rescue or Shelter

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:43:36 +0000

Carol Bryant via Pet360Rock stars of the pet rescue world will be gracing the stage for the exclusive “Be the Change for Pets: BlogPaws” track that is brand new this year! Indeed, BlogPaws is proud to present sessions geared to folks who want to create buzz, connect social media, and make a difference for pets.… full story

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I would like more people to know about rescued Paws but the thing is a lot of these new things you h… (by Ches21)

I am very excited for this session at BlogPaws! (by FidoseofReality)

PetStyle: Famous Pets & Pets of the Famous

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:53:38 +0000

Mellie TestPetStyle: Bringing you juicy bits of celebrity pet style. Pets of the famous and pets who've earned their own fame, all here for you to access!… full story

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The Truth About Dogs and PTSD Revealed

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:46:17 +0000

Carol Bryant via Pet360In light of the recent Boston sadness and tragic events, the topic of my blog post this week deals with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As people, we have witnessed many emotionally devastating events in the past 15 years. Just as the visual nightmares have a tendency to stick with us, the use of social media has become both a blessing and a reminder: Of a society that has dealt with many national tragedies.… full story

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Introducing DogShelters.com

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:32:12 +0000

Mellie Test Dogs rescue us as much as we rescue them. Save a dog from a dog shelter today!… full story

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the fearful dogs make me the sadest. seeing a scared animal of anykind is such a terrible thing. ble… (by daryl b.)

Our dogs and cats stay with us until they get adopted in our own homes except for some cats who will… (by Ches21)

Breed-Specific Rescues Offer Hope

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:15:25 +0000

Paris Permenter & John Bigley via Pet360Recently we were at a pet event in Texas with our friend Rachel Phelps from PrestonSpeaks.com when her phone rang. It was her husband Brad, back in Kentucky, calling about a rescue dog that needed help—a lot of help.… full story

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Show Your Lil Angel or Devil!

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:40:55 +0000

Kelly Lange via Pet360.comBy: Kelly Lange… full story

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Shorty is quite the brat sometimes but as for Abby I guess she has her bratty side too and so does S… (by Ches21)