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Here is a unique take on the typical flowers and chocolates that St. Valentine is known for. The Washington Animal Rescue League, here in DC, is sponsoring a Compassion for Passion event. You can SPONSOR (or adopt) a pet in their shelter in the name of your sweetie. What a terrific idea [...]

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We are proud to announce the winners of the Swiffer-ific Contest & Giveaway are…

jilltospill and Carolyn G!!!!
Each will receive a Swiffer Starter Kit.
We’d like to say thanks for participating in our first ever giveaway contest. Stay tuned for more to come in the future!
To the winners, please contact me directly at petknows@gmail.com with mailing [...]

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As I previously posted about Cat Essentials - what you absolutely need to have as a successful cat owner - a Swiffer is a must-have for taming pet hair and dust that inevitably haunts the corners of your home. Well, I am pleased to announce that Swiffer has provided PetKnows with three (3!) Swiffer Starter [...]

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So maybe its not the Presidential election I am referring to, but in our world the 2008 Weblog Awards are the Oscars of the Internet.  One of our favorite sister blogs, Best in Flock, has been nominated for best pet blog. We fully endorse this nomination and hope she wins.  Would you vote for her [...]

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Naming pets has gone to the dogs, I tell ya! According to a survey by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the top ten dog & cat names of 2008 reveal some very preppy pet names. Fluffy and Fido are out Max & Chloe are in. Read the article for the full list of [...]

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I recently was contacted by the National Geographic Channel to review an upcoming documentary called “In the Womb.”  Its part of an ongoing series.  In this latest version, there are two episodes - one with puppies; one with kittens - documenting their evolution from conception to shortly after birth.  At first I was a little [...]

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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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In a late breaking article, the Washington Post reports that law enforcement barged into the house of the Berwyn Heights, MD Mayor murdering his two black lab pets in the chaos WITHOUT a “no-knock warrant.”  This is an egregious misuse of law enforcement power and a black mark on Maryland law enforcement’s credibility.
Tim Maloney, the [...]

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I was so pleased when I saw this article in the Washington Post - DC Council Member, Mary Cheh is a true animal advocate and now she’s got the glitz to prove it.  Yesterday, the US Humane Society awarded her with their Humane Legislator Award in honor of the legislation she wrote and saw through [...]

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For those in the Washington DC area, this story has been all over the news.  I had to comment.  I am sickened and horrified at the unnecessary killing of 2 black lab pets.  The mayor of Berwyn Heights, MD (Prince George’s County) was raided during a police sting operation in which his mother in law [...]

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