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We knew it wouldn’t be long until the doggy dog world found it’s place on reality television. With the series, “Greatest American Dogs” now playing on CBS Thursdays at 8 PM, these prime time pups are taking part in the chase of their lives and proving their worth to their owners and friends.
The series boasts [...]

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I got this urgent email from Tara deNicolas, Director of MarComm at the Washington Humane Society. 700 puppies - saved from an infamous puppy mill are in dire need of homes or at least foster homes. Please circulate this to everyone you know and repost it if you have your own blog - [...]

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By now we have all seen and read a number of tug-at-your-heart-strings news stories on the pets that are being left behind in the housing foreclosure crisis happening around the country. Between tough economic times and situations like what has happened with the flooding in the Midwest, shelters are becoming overrun with pets surrendered by [...]

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While there may be nothing better on July 4th than fireworks, barbecue and beer for humans - pets are often freaked out by fireworks.
MSN.com and PetSource.org offer some great tips on how to protect your pet from the fireworks and festivities:

Don’t leave pets alone outdoors, even if tethered or in a fenced yard.
Remove sharp objects [...]

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Well, this week has been full of pet news, so it seemed appropriate to collect all the miscellaneous paw prints running around the Internet and share them with the readers of PetKnows.
First off, with the introduction of PetKnows on Twitter, we have been making some very lovely friends. We were introduced to The Dog Files [...]

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Don’t forget that next Friday, June 20th is the 10th Anniversary of Take Your Dog to Work Day!
Make sure to ask your boss first about TYDTW Day. If you need some inspiration for how to do that, take some notes from the Top 10 Things to Say to Convince Your Boss to Take Part in [...]

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The loyal PetKnows readers may remember the recent Panda tribute we did a few weeks ago. Well, it seems that our favorite black and white bears are taking a break from bamboo and heading to Hollywood.
The release of Kung Fu Panda is today, and so far, the furry fellows are all the rage at the [...]

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While cloning remains a controversial issue among humans - it seems to be making head way in the world of pets. Cloning initiatives such as cancer sniffing dogs and hypoallergenic cats are becoming the newest addition to the animal kingdom. Long gone are the days of Lady and the Tramp sharing a string of spaghetti [...]

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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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