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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand
fibers connect us with our fellow-men; and along those fibers, as
sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as
effects.
- Henry Melville
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Six essential qualities that
are the key to success: Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy,
wisdom, charity. - William Menninger
Have photos of your pet you'd like to share with the world?
Send us your photos and a short story!
Be sure to tell us the age, part of the county you live in and the name of your
pet (along with any other information you'd like to share).
3/23/08 (Blogpost - NAPSI) There's good news for those who
would like to adopt a pet but find visiting a shelter to be an emotionally
draining experience. Now, thanks to a Web site, they can start their search
online and make a considered decision. Plus, they can find more prospective
pets to choose from than they would by visiting a single...
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Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though....
That's the problem. - Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh
How to Protect Your Dog and Family From Tick-Borne Disease (ARA) - Playing outside with the family dog is a joy during the warm weather. Whether you’re running in a park or just playing catch in your own backyard, dogs offer companionship and delight. But with tick-borne diseases on the rise, dog owners need to be vigilant about making sure an unnoticed tick doesn’t make their furry family member sick. The extra effort could make the difference in keeping the whole family healthy...
(ARA) - So you think veterinarians are just those friendly folks who treat pets? Welcome to the 21st century and an amazing world of veterinarians who may specialize in animal health but are equally concerned about the health of the human race...
5/7/08 (Blogpost)
ARA - Spring is here and for many pet parents that means
taking their family cats and dogs for their annual veterinary
check-up to ensure they are in good health and prepared for
the upcoming flea and tick season. As most people with pets
have experienced, leaving home and going to the veterinarian
can be...
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5/6/08 (Blogpost) When Bernie Marcus opened
the Georgia Aquarium in November 2005, he promised that it
would always play a role in animal conservation, that it would
make an important economic impact on downtown Atlanta, and
that it would constantly reinvent itself to continue to "WOW"
and...
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3/19/08 (Blogpost) Seventy percent of falsely
advertised or mislabeled fur-trimmed jackets tested by The
Humane Society of the United States contain fur from a type of
dog species, according to an investigation released today by the
organization. Over the last three winters, The HSUS has
identified dozens of falsely advertised or falsely labeled
garments—including new results released today—which contain fur
from the raccoon dog, an Asian canine species. Retailers and
brands associated with these latest jackets—the majority of
which contain raccoon dog fur—include Eluxury, Dillard's, Dr.
Jay's, Caché, Bluefly, Sears and Juicy Couture...
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3/11/08 (Blogpost) Like devoted
fans, about 100 service members anxiously awaited Clyde's arrival
here on March 7. And, like a true celebrity, Clyde was fashionably
late. "I wanted to take a picture with the camel, but where is the
camel?" asked Army Sgt. 1st Class Darlene Brent, with the 106th
Financial Management Company out of Bamberg, Germany. "You got all
these people standing out here and...
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3/6/08 (10:33 p.m.) A recent dog show at the
Atlanta Exposition Center was the site of this face-off between
the Beagle "Murphy" (AKC-name Swanlake's Dixieland Delight) and a
giant European Great Dane.
Murphy won first place in the 13-inch Beagle
division, while handled by breeder Sharon Clark. Fellow competitor
Uno won the 15-inch division and went on to win Best in Show at
the Westminister Kennel Club show in New York. Murphy is the
"Grand-dog" of Fred and Patsy Burdeshaw of Sharpsburg. He is owned
by Galen and Jennifer Burdeshaw of Greenville, S.C.
7-30-07 Fayette County
and its Animal Control Division has a lot to celebrate amidst the
heat of summer. Aside from managing well through one of the most
detrimental seasons to animal welfare, the staff's dedication has
recently been acknowledged by state and regional organizations...
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5/6/08 (Blogpost) Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed
House Bill 301, making dogfighting a felony in Georgia. “I am pleased today
to make it clear that dogfighting is an activity that we will not tolerate
here in Georgia,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “This legislation makes the
crime of dogfighting...
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4/8/08 (Blogpost) Digger was hit by a car, which
crushed his foot. Three weeks passed before his owner took Digger to the
vet. By that time Digger’s foot had literally rotted off, exposing his
bones. The...
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Doggie Dash 2008
What: a 5k (or shorter course) pledge-walk with
your dog to support Georgia Heartland Humane Society’s rescue of abused and
abandoned animals of Fayette & Coweta Counties; When: Saturday April 12;
Registration 9:30 am; Walk begins at 10:30 am; Where: Shakerag Park,
Peachtree City; For more information, directions, pledge and registration
forms:
www.gaheartland.com or email
gaheartland1@yahoo.com, or call 770-830-2820; Proof of rabies shot
required. Dog must be in good health.
1/20/08 (9:14 p.m.) The third grade students at Peachtree City
Elementary School celebrate the 100th day of school each school year by
collecting items to donate to a local charity...
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8/16/07 Fayette County
Animal Services Director Miguel Abi-Hassan
has been appointed by Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin to the State’s
Companion Animal Board... More
American Bald Eagle
Flies Off the Endangered Species List
Forty years after the American bald eagle was first declared
endangered in 1967, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have officially
removed the bird from the Endangered Species List just in time for the 4th
of July celebration. This historic achievement is the direct result of four
decades of hard work by scientists, citizens, and government agencies.
In 1963, fewer than 500 pairs of bald eagles were known to
exist in the lower 48 Unites States; today, there are nearly 10,000.
Bald eagles are now living in every U.S. state except
Hawaii.
Teaching your dog to stay will
accomplish two very important goals.
• The dog will learn the meaning of a verbal correction.
• The dog will learn the meaning of a release word.
A verbal correction is a word or sound that will signal to your dog
that he has just lost any chance of reward and that the behavior he
is displaying is unwanted. It can not only be used to teach the stay
command, but it can also be helpful in other dog training exercises
such as loose leash walking, and stopping your dog in the process of
stealing your socks or jumping on the counter...
