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Dog of the Year Passes Away with Honors www.aspca.org On October 29, a very special 8-year-old black Labrador Retriever arrived at New York City’s Pierre Hotel and charmed a ballroom full of people while receiving the ASPCA Dog of the Year award. The Lab was Archie, assistance dog and social lifeline for… read more

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips www.aspca.org ‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upo… read more

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Before You Go: Take care of these small but crucial details for your cat's health by JaneA Kelley, Cat expert and animal communicator, Paws and Effect You're getting ready to leave for your first vacation in years, leaving your cat in the care of a sitter while you're away. You've done all the right things when choosing a sitter, but there's… read more

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Swine Flu Infects Housecat—Are Your Pets Safe? www.aspca.org Ever since the news broke earlier this month that an American cat caught the swine flu, rumors about how pets can catch this disease have been spreading—but we're here to set the record straight! "On November 2, test results confirmed that a… read more

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STOP Shedding Problems - 6 Easy Tips &m=feff1273766004&ls=fdef107073610c7a7611717c&jb=ffcf14 I don't know if this has happened to you or not, but it happens to me all the time. You have a special dinner or appointment, and you're running late. You finally get there, but when you get out of yo… read more