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From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Shelter Dog of the Week: Meet Pepper

by Jacqueline on June 23, 2009

SharePepper, a senior poodle (around 10-12 yrs. old), just lost his owner and is in need of someone to open his or her home to him. He will do best with a single female that has no kids or other pets.  He is vaccinated, house trained, and neutered.
If you are looking for a dog to [...]

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Shelter Dog of the Week: Meet Wilber

by Jacqueline on June 19, 2009

ShareWilber is a 14 month old Boston Terrier/Chihuahua mix who is in need of a kind, caring and patient family. He is microchipped, vaccinated and ready to go! He is currently at the pound in Baxter Springs, KS and probably doesn’t have much time left. Thankfully the great people at Little Treasures Rescue are working [...]

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Is It Okay To Feed Your Dog Cat Food?

by Jacqueline on June 19, 2009

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Yes – 1
No – 22
Sometimes – 6
Answer:  Your dog will not be harmed by eating cat food every now and then. Cat food has a high level of protein since cats are natural carnivores (think Tigers, Lions, etc) and need a large amount. Dogs have been domesticated into omnivores and don’t need as much [...]

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Seven Simple Dog Care Tips

by Jacqueline on June 10, 2009

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1. When taking your dogs to the dog park pack a portable water bowl. You can find them at any local pet store. Don’t have the money? No problem, take a plastic container.
2. When taking your dogs to the dog park bring a small lounge chair, blanket and book and sit under a tree. Relax [...]

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Shelter Dog of the Week: Meet Billy

by Jacqueline on June 8, 2009

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Billy is an adorable Russell Terrier/ Fox Terrier Mix that is as sweet as pie and house trained. He just needs someone to be his best friend, is that person you? How can deny his adorable face. Give Project Hope Sanctuary a call at 662-237-0233 or email them to find out how you can take [...]

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Tackle Leash Pulling for Better Dog Walking

by Jacqueline on June 8, 2009

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Walking is your dog’s natural activity, especially at dusk and dawn.  Being leashed, however, is a far less natural experience, and a source of much inconvenience and frustration for many dog owners.  The difficulty of walking dogs causes many owners to entirely abandon leash walking. . . which is a source of much frustration to [...]

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Shelter Dog of the Week: Meet Diamond

by Jacqueline on June 2, 2009

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A four-year-old Rottweiler named Diamond is in need of your help. He was abandoned by is owner because he couldn’t take care of him anymore . He left Diamond at the Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury, Massachusetts.
If you’d like to learn more about Buddy please email Buddy Dog Humane Society at info@buddydogshs.com or you [...]

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