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King County Animal Shelters Still in Trouble

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After all the brewhaha about improving the conditions at the King County animal shelters in Washington State (where we live), I'm still seeing this kind of stuff. Tags: animal shelter management seattle State of Washington King county. When is King County going to clean up its act? What is up with this "progressive" county government?

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Can A Hawk Carry Off Your 12-Pound Pet?

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That did not stop a New Jersey animal shelter from publishing this rabble-rousing flyer on Facebook, all written in alarming red capital letters: PARK RANGERS AND VET OFFICES ARE PUTTING OUT WARNINGS. If you have a very small dog, be careful and use common sense. If you have a cat, keep it inside.

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Managing Emotional Problems in Rescue Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

Many dogs are rescued out of abusive or traumatic situations, causing them to exhibit a wide variety of emotional and behavioral problems. Sadly, however, one of the reasons people are hesitant to adopt these dogs is because of the assumption that such dogs are always “damaged goods,&# and can’t be re-trained.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

The Dublin Dog Foundation (DDF) has partnered with Freedom Service Dogs, Inc. The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. About The Dublin Dog Foundation.

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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results

4 The Love Of Animals

At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. His large pouty eyes, silky fur-coat, and silly little paws on which he fumbled all over the hay-covered kennel, lured me in like a dog to a bone. Don’t let the dog eat your homework.

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Help a NYC Puppy

4 The Love Of Animals

Apparently a man who seemed completely unfit was trying to give him away and while she couldn’t keep the dog, she wanted to put him in a better situation. I can’t put him in my home because I already have a dog and a cat. Another friend took him home for the night, where he apparently had a seizure.

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Jobs for Animal Lovers

4 The Love Of Animals

Dog Walker. Being a dog walker might just be the greatest job ever. It’s essentially like having 5 dogs to yourself! Best of all, it is now possible to make a decent living from this: many overworked business people love their dogs dearly and will pay a pretty penny to see them well looked after: this is where you come in.