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Entries from November 2008

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November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

PetKnows has been an active member of the Responsible Pet Bloggers Network since September of this year. We are proud to be part of this network and work hard to deliver to you all the latest and best content for better pet ownership. We have one favor to ask of you, our dedicated readers… would […]

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Tags: resources

The FURminator – PetKnows Tested and Recommended

November 24th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I had heard a lot of talk about the FURminator but always chalked it up to hype. Mosby sheds more than just about any dog that I have ever met…it’s like he has at least 5 undercoats, each a different color so that everything in my house is continually covered in dog hair. […]

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Tags: Woof-wonderful

Dogpile.com Fundraising Campaign

November 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The search engine, Dogpile.com has launched their Search & Rescue program to raise money for the ASPCA. The goal of the program is to raise $1 million in 2009 for the many pets in need. A portion of revenue from the searches performed on Dogpile.com will be donated to the ASPCA and consumers can […]

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Tags: charities

Critters for the Cure

November 18th, 2008 · No Comments

A group of breast cancer survivors, 13 dogs, two cats, and a guinea pig recently gathered for the Critters for the Cure photo shoot for their annual fundraising calendar. Critters for the Cure celebrates the live-giving bond between people and their pets while raising money for those dealing with breast cancer. The money raised by […]

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The Ultimate Work Distraction

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments

**Warning, this post will consume 3 hours of your life**
So about a week ago I got an email that was the Achilles tendon to getting work done. It’s a LIVE VIDEO FEED of 6 Shiba Inu puppies sleeping, playing, and…more sleeping! Who could have ever come up with this genius, yet time-killing […]

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Tags: Wild times · Woof-wonderful

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month

November 12th, 2008 · No Comments

A guest post by Best In Flock
If you’re looking to adopt a dog or cat, you probably have plenty of people urging you to visit a shelter before going to a breeder, but even then the temptation to take home a tiny little puppy or kitten can be overwhelming. Those big innocent […]

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Tags: Woof-wonderful

Bring a Pet Home 4 The Holidays!

November 7th, 2008 · No Comments

This year marks the 10th annual Iams Home 4 The Holidays pet adoption drive and they have set the goal higher than ever - find loving homes for more than 1 million orphaned cats and dogs. That’s quite a goal but there is no doubt it can be done. The program began in […]

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This Year’s Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds

November 6th, 2008 · No Comments

With so many different dog breeds, everyone has their own thoughts on the perfect pet. Some families look for a dog that is good with kids, other people look for a playful pooch or a watch dog and others look for a smaller companion. Here is a list by the American Kennel Club on […]

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Tags: Woof-wonderful

DoggyLanguage

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Ever wonder what your dog’s body language means? Whether you know it or not your pup has learned to read your body language so shouldn’t you do the same? The best place to start is by closely watching your dog and how he or she interacts with other dogs.
Pay attention to how your dog approaches […]

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Tags: Behavior

Remember to Vote!

November 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

In case you’ve been living under a rock the past year, tomorrow is election day, and we want to remind you to get out there and do your civic duty! While some people have tried to actually get their dogs registered to vote, we recommend sticking with the online pet voting sites like MyPoliticalPet.com and […]

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Tags: Woof-wonderful