Valentine's Day goes to the dogs
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Vintage Cat Valentine #5
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Vintage Dog Valentine #4
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Top dog: AKC most popular dog breed of 2013 has held its title for 23 years
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American Kennel Club (AKC) released its annual list of top dog breeds and the
results are the exact same as 2012. The top dog once again is the Labrador Retriever-
holding its title for 23 years. Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (Pets Best) -
a leading pet insurance agency in the United States- also released a list of
top dog and cat breeds of 2013. The results differ slightly from the AKC but
their database includes mixed breeds and Pit Bulls.
The Labrador
Retriever may have the number one spot but these other repeat offenders are
beloved as well. These are the AKC top 10 dog breeds of 2013. PLUS at the bottom of the page view the
Pets Best list of top dogs and top cats of 2013.
Vintage Cat Valentine #4
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Vintage Dog Valentine #4
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Bella of the ball: the most popular pet name of 2013 pays homage to Twilight
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Is your pets name inspired by a vampire- or by a burrito? If so then maybe your pets name made the list. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its list of the Top Pet Names of
2013 along with an extensive list of some of the wackiest pet names.
Vintage Cat Valentine #3
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Vintage Dog Valentine #3
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Vintage Cat Valentine #2
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Vintage Dog Valentine #2
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Vintage Cat Valentine #1
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Vintage Dog Valentine #1
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Pet Food Recall:February 2014 *UPDATED*
Pro-Pet LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
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Contact
Consumer:
1-888-765-4190
Media:
419-394-3374
800-780-0874
Consumer:
1-888-765-4190
Media:
419-394-3374
800-780-0874
PRESS RELEASE- February 5, 2014 - Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two-day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination. Pro-Pet LLC is voluntarily recalling the potentially impacted products made during this timeframe. There have been no reports of illness related to this product to date.
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Only domestic cats hold their tails straight up
while walking. In the wild cats hold their tails horizontally or tucked between
their legs while taking a stroll.
#CatFactwww.pawsforreaction.com
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These pups are tough little wieners. Dachshunds were
bred to fight badgers in their dens.
#DogFactwww.pawsforreaction.com
Puppy Bowl celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Puppy Bowl-Animal
Planets annual alternative to the Super Bowl-
celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sunday, February 2, 2014 and the games couldn’t be cuter. 36
puppies were chosen for the starting line-up, their age ranging from 12-18
weeks.
The games were introduced by the First Lady herself Michelle
Obama and her dogs pups Bo and Sunny Obama. As a part of her ‘Let’s Move’
campaign Obama and her ‘Let’s Move’ group coached the players at a Puppy Bowl X training camp held on The
White House lawn. Throughout the games the First Lady and the kids in the ‘Let’s
Move’ group danced for touch downs to support the puppies.
PMI Nutrition releases voluntary recall of selected Red Flannel Cat Formula cat food
PRESS RELEASE- February 1, 2014
via Veterinary Practice News News
Pet food maker PMI Nutrition on Saturday voluntarily recalled selected 20-pound bags of Red Flannel Cat Formula cat food because of possible salmonella contamination.
The recall involves food manufactured for PMI by another company and distributed in 23 states. The affected states are Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The recalled food has a best-buy date and lot number of 05 06 14 096 13 SM L2 1A. The code is printed on the lower back side of the bag in a white box on the right-hand side. The product’s UPC code is 7 42869 00058 5.
PRESS RELEASE- February 1, 2014
via Veterinary Practice News News
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The recall involves food manufactured for PMI by another company and distributed in 23 states. The affected states are Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
The recalled food has a best-buy date and lot number of 05 06 14 096 13 SM L2 1A. The code is printed on the lower back side of the bag in a white box on the right-hand side. The product’s UPC code is 7 42869 00058 5.
February has nothing but love for pets: celebrate these animal-themed holidays
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February is here and it’s time to take inventory of our
lives, celebrate love and warm the frost away in time for spring. February
is always a busy time so it’s fitting that the month would be overflowing with
pet-themed holidays and awareness weeks.
The month of February is dedicated to many furry friends.
Not only is it National Pet Dental
Health Month but it is also Responsible
Pet Owners Month, Responsible Animal
Guardian Month and National Prevent
a Litter Month. If that’s not enough love for the animal kingdom then wait-
there’s more! February is also the ASPCA’s Adopt
a Rescued Rabbit Month and the Humane Society of the United States Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.
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Dogs dislike rainy days because their ears are
sensitive. The sound of rain is amplified and it can hurt a dogs vulnerable
ears.
#DogFactwww.pawsforreaction.com
This new year celebrate these pet themed holidays that will have you talking to your cat and saving squirrels
January kicks off a new year for you and your pet. The
month brings upon new beginnings, resolutions and a fresh start. Why not
celebrate with a little extra attention for the furry friends that made last
year so special.
January hosts a few different causes for animals. Not only is January National Train Your Dog Month, but it is also Walk Your Pet Month and Adopt a Rescued Bird Month.
This is a nice reminder to us dog owners about the importance of leash manners. Training your dog to walk well on the leash is not just good for your dog but it’s good for you too. Dogs that pull constantly can inadvertently cause back and shoulder injuries to their long suffering owners. If you think you could have these issues in the future enroll in an obedience class. Not only will it teach your dog better manners but it’s a great way to make new friends.
READ MORE!
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January hosts a few different causes for animals. Not only is January National Train Your Dog Month, but it is also Walk Your Pet Month and Adopt a Rescued Bird Month.
This is a nice reminder to us dog owners about the importance of leash manners. Training your dog to walk well on the leash is not just good for your dog but it’s good for you too. Dogs that pull constantly can inadvertently cause back and shoulder injuries to their long suffering owners. If you think you could have these issues in the future enroll in an obedience class. Not only will it teach your dog better manners but it’s a great way to make new friends.
READ MORE!
This holiday season celebrates animals of all kinds with these pet themed holidays
This holiday season is going to the dogs, monkeys and the horses! December ushers in the cold of the snow and the warmth of the holidays- but did you know that there are pet holidays and awareness weeks in December? Add to the celebration by spoiling your furry family members a little more this Christmas.
December 2nd is National Mutt Day and is a day worth celebrating. Mixed breeds are often healthier and are wonderful pets. This pet holiday was initiated by the Animal Miracle Foundation as an effort to help place 10, 000 shelter dogs.
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This holiday season is going to the dogs, monkeys and the horses! December ushers in the cold of the snow and the warmth of the holidays- but did you know that there are pet holidays and awareness weeks in December? Add to the celebration by spoiling your furry family members a little more this Christmas.
December 2nd is National Mutt Day and is a day worth celebrating. Mixed breeds are often healthier and are wonderful pets. This pet holiday was initiated by the Animal Miracle Foundation as an effort to help place 10, 000 shelter dogs.
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November 1, 2013
Press Release-Bailey's Choice is issuing a voluntary recall of our chicken jerky treats that have two lot dates: June 5, 2013, and October 8, 2013. These two lots tested positive for salmonella...
Valley Animal Rescue supports animals in Renfrew County and
we support them with a giveaway!
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Meet Little Willy! Willy is one on the many pets that
have been fortunate enough to be rescued by the Valley Animal Rescue in Renfrew County, Ontario.
Willy, like so many other dogs and cats being fostered through this organization, is
in need of a loving forever home with caring and patient people who can tend to his needs.
Valley Animal Rescue- or VAR- is a registered charity
organization that relies solely on foster parents for the animals they take in.
They run off of the donations and support of their community and local animal
lovers. But unlike some of the other wider known animal shelters or rescue
organizations that have more funding, VAR has to do quite a bit of the legwork. VAR has a network of community members who put in time for these animals without any pay- just the reward of giving a helping hand and a temporary home. Since it’s a foster run charity 100% of all donations go to the
animals.
Paws up for summer: end the season by
celebrating these animal themed holidays
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As the sun
starts to set on the summer we pay tribute to the pets that have graced our
lives by celebrating these pet related holidays and raising awareness for
animal welfare.
Pet Food Recall: August 2013 *UPDATED*
Nestlé Purina Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number
of Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry
Dog Food Bags Due to a Potential Health Risk
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Contact
Consumer:
1-800-473-8546
Media:
Keith Schopp
314-982-2577
Consumer:
1-800-473-8546
Media:
Keith Schopp
314-982-2577
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 30,
2013 - St. Louis, Missouri, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily
recalling a limited number of 3.5-pound bags of its Purina ONE beyOnd Our White
Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food from a single
production run and shipped to retail customers in the United States. This is
being done because one bag of the product was found to be contaminated with
Salmonella.
Only Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken &
Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food with both the "Best By" date and the
production code shown below are included in this voluntary...
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