Articles Posted in the Pets Category
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Independent Cat Society holds 2019 Sweetheart Contest
The Independent Cat Society has a whole new batch of Sweethearts for 2019. Eight cats have started campaigning and working to earn votes to win the title of ICS Sweetheart of the Year. The public…
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Can your pet help you be heart-healthier?
Studies have shown that having a pet can help increase fitness levels, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and boost overall happiness and wellbeing. Pets also provide social support, which is an important…
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Valparaiso woman spends time helping dogs in need
Abbey Johnson’s passion for animals has steered her to assist the less fortunate dogs in her community at Lakeshore PAWS. Spending nearly 30 hours a week, Johnson spends her time aiding dogs who truly need…
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ICS Sweetheart Contest- Event Fundraiser for the Independent Cat Society
On Saturday, March 3, the Independent Cat Society (ICS) invites cat lovers and all around animal lovers to come join them at the Valparaiso Moose Lodge for a fun filled day of food and games…
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Canine Influenza Virus: Pet Owners’ Guide Most healthy dogs will recover in 2-3 weeks with proper care
The recent canine influenza outbreak that affected Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana earlier this year has worried many pet owners. While this virus is contagious, you can lower your pet’s risk of illness by understanding how…
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American Greyhound – Finding forever homes for retired racers
Dog racing sounds like a pastime from … the past, but unfortunately there are still commercial tracks where greyhounds are forced to race for gambling purposes in seven states within the U.S. These states are…
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Cowboy and Canines – The good old days?
I’ve been in veterinary medicine since the early 1970s. I am incredulous the changes I have personally witnessed in the span of one career. The evolution of many veterinary and human maladies has been fascinating. …
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Fostering saves lives – be a life saver
Roughly 7.6 million animals enter community shelters throughout the U.S. every year, according to the ASPCA. Of which, it is estimated that 31 percent of dogs are euthanized, as are 41 percent of cats. And…
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Adventures in Retirement – Pets and retirees
Most people who have had pets during their working lives eventually will consider whether or not to have pets during their retirement years. Having one or more pets can interfere with retirement travel plans, but…
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Kibble Kitchen seeks volunteers, donations Local pet pantry strives to keep pets out of shelters
According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal shelters across the country take in approximately 6-8 million dogs and cats every year–nearly half of whom never get the chance to walk back out…
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