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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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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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One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a dog owner for me is watching Santana meet and bond with other dogs. The few chances that I get right now (since there aren’t many dog parks near me) are the occasional passing by of other neighbors who are walking their dogs - but Santana [...]

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And cats! In the Washington, DC metro region, a new tennis craze is in full swing. The Washington Kastles are part of the World Team Tennis league, founded by Billie Jean King. The team is comprised of such tennis greats as Serena Williams, Justin Gimelstob, Mashona Washington, Scott Oudesma, and Sacha Jones, [...]

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I recently read a post on Tree Hugger about a study from the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association that argues that you do not need to give your dog anything but regular old tap water. The study finds that:

“dogs are not susceptible to the chemicals, such as chlorine, used to disinfect municipal water. [...]

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Think your veterinarian is the best ever?  Have they gone above and beyond the call of duty?  Cared for your pet in sickness and in health?  Now is your chance to honor your vet by entering Morris Animal Foundation’s nationwide search for the best vet in its 2nd Annual “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy [...]

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In researching my latest post, I came across an organization that I just had to share, pre-empting my post on Cat Behavior, but that can wait.
The Morris Animal Foundation is a research organization that is funding numerous studies and research projects for all domesticated animals.  I learned about this foundation from a post on a [...]

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