Tag: pets magazine

6 dogs, suspected abandoned, arrived at local shelter this week

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With a dramatic increase in stray dogs coming to the shelter, the Georgian Triangle Humane Society reminds the community there are resources available if help is needed The dog kennels at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) are full, but help is still available to anyone who needs it. That’s the message the local shelter was trying to spread after a week of tough bringing two adult dogs and four puppies to the shelter — all suspected of being abandoned. There may also be four more puppies wandering around a remote area of ​​Gray County where the first four puppies…
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Protect your pets and save some cash with the BluePaw program in Brampton

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Preferred Region How does this work? Pet owners in Brampton can get some savings at local businesses and help keep their furry friends safe through the City’s BluePaw program. The City has partnered with local businesses to give discounts to responsible pet owners and help promote pet licensing in Brampton. All dogs and cats in Brampton must be registered each year under the City’s animal control bylaws, and the BluePaw program offers special discounts to Brampton residents who license their pets. “When pets go missing, a license is the best way to help get them home safely…Our BluePaw business members…
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Pets & Animals: Arthritis, what is it and what to do about it?

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Dogs and cats might show it differently, but many (and maybe most) pets of a certain age develop joint problems. Here are some tips to help I have a geriatric dog, admitting this is the first step. Though I constantly refer to him as “my baby”, Einstein is a nine-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, who has been limping after exercise, and suffers intermittent pain in his right hip and occasionally drags his nails back when walking. Einstein has arthritis, like at least 25 per cent of dogs. The signs noted above are common things heard from owners in the exam room.…
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All in Advent Window 22! – Be That Dog!

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All In Adventist December 22, Christmas is ever so near, but today it is time to bring early cheers. For someone who’s special create a pure blessing, and give them the gifts of amazement and guessing. Surprises, the good kind that is, keeps life intriguing. They make us excited, curious, and full of wonder. What better way to get someone’s attention than to give them a lovely surprise?! Surprises make life interesting and keep us all interested. And that’s good for everyone’s well-being. A perfect surprise could be anything from breakfast in bed, to fixing something that’s long overdue, to…
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Deputy the Snowman! – Be That Dog!

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Who’s debonair with the red chef’s hat? Muffler of wool and a tummy that’s (not actually) fat? Cook for a day (and the rest of the year!) With a wooden spoon cane and a heart of gold That’s Deputy the Snowman He’s a jolly happy soul With a corncob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal Deputy the Snowman Is a fairy tale they say He was made of snow But the pooches know How he came to life one day There must have been some magic in That red chef’s hat they found For…
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Construction starting for ambulance substation north of Hagerstown

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Site work begins for CRS ambulance substation in Maugansville Ground was broken last Wednesday for Community Rescue Service’s Maugansville substation off Maugans Avenue. “It’s a great move forward. It’s been a long time coming,” Deputy Chief Robert Buck said. Grocery planned too:‘Trying to close that gap’: Goodwill works to expand downtown healthcare options CRS bought the land at 13725 Oliver Drive, north of Maugans Avenue, 13 years ago, Buck said. The substation has been planned for several years, but the nonprofit got caught up in appeals by the owners of a nearby hotel. The new ambulance station is an approximately…
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Golf tournament raises funds to support Murillo Mutts

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Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partners with Janzen’s Pharmacy to host an inaugural charity golf tournament at the Fort William Country Club on Monday. THUNDER BAY — Sunshine, golf and puppies shaped up to create a fun Monday afternoon at the Fort William Golf and Country Club. Murillo Mutts Respite Refuge partnered with Janzen’s Pharmacy for an inaugural charity golf tournament to support the animal welfare and rescue agency. The purpose of the event is to raise $15,000, said Janzen’s owner and pharmacist, Brenda Adams, who’s been a lifelong pet lover and advocates with animal groups across the city. Murillo Mutts…
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How to keep pets safe in hazardous air quality conditions

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CNN — Across the United States and Canada, millions of people are navigating potentially harmful air as smoke from more than 430 active Canadian wildfires saturates populated areas such as New York City. With parts of the East Coast expected to experience poor air quality through at least this weekend — and winds possibly moving dense smoke farther south into the Mid-Atlantic — experts say pets could be at risk, too. Dr. Gabrielle Fadl, director of primary care at Bond Vet Clinic in New York City, said her practice has had a “significant influx of calls” from concerned clients seeking…
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