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If your four-legged family member is diabetic and the insulin product you are administering is Vetsulin®, please pay close attention. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is alerting veterinarians that problems with this product are being reported. Apparently, as Vetsulin® sits in storage...
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Keith Mann has kindly donated a signed copy of his book " From Dusk 'till Dawn " Maria Daines has also generously donated several copies of her cd's " Music United for Animals " and "Shelter Me " To enter into the draw for a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes...
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Miami Florida Animal Issues
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webekeys
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25 Sep 2009
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Filed under: animal rescue, miami, florida, shelter, dogs, news, rescue, adopt, shelters, florida keys, woofstock, adoption, islamorada, music
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It began as a simple request from my incredibly talented friend, Leira. She is directing a production of The Wizard of Oz at our local junior college, set to run around Thanksgiving. Knowing that I am well connected in the dog world, she asked for my assistance in finding a suitable Toto. She told me...
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I’ve received many wonderful emails in response to my interviews on Fresh Air with Terry Gross . The stories I’ve heard about peoples’ pets run the gamut from delightful to heart wrenching. Many listeners described crying while driving- I certainly hope Terry and I were not responsible...
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Speaking for Spot
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speakingforspot
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13 Sep 2009
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Filed under: dogs, Compassion, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, NPR, National Public Radio, Temple Grandin, family dog, Canine family members, family members, helping others in need, human-animal bond, volunteering
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Hi! I'm excited to share with you my third published article for Best Friends Animal Society. The group I profiled has had a major impact on a small island. Kudos to Isla Animals! http://network.bestfriends.org/golocal/l atin_america/news.aspx?pID=12883 Enjoy and share the good news of what people...
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Local news station channel 4 reported from Sabbath Animal Rescue Last night. Please read, share, and aide in anyway you can. These animals need our help now! http://cbs4.com/pets/Homestead.Sabbath.Dog.2.1136077.html
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As a new organization, we need more volunteers to help us help the pets in need. Please consider joining us by volunteering. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following areas: Provide short-term foster care (referral from current volunteer or references required) Planning fund-raising events...
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Where to start? Jackson had a nice sleep on Emma's bed and did leave her about 8 inces of the bed. He has the cutest snore. Here is a photo of them waking up: We walked a few more dogs this morning and did a bit of sweeping and mopping. kade and Julep: And handsome Dean, who is so nice, but gets...
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Team Leader Retreat 2009, Leslie Jones
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tigger
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23 Jul 2009
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Filed under: animals, dogs, Best Friends, cottages, anniversary, The Village, Angel's Rest, Cyrus Mejia, Sprocket, Rocking V, Luna, Angel's Landing
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Some of us take "dog days of summer" literally- we want to go everywhere accompanied by our beloved canine companions! As tempting as this may be, keep in mind that when temperatures are soaring your dog is likely best served by staying home. Heat has the potential to be hazardous to a dog's...
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Up early this morning, though not because of sleepover dog Jackson. He and Emma are still snoozing (he snores). I'm missing out on my usual early morning walks here as there has been a mountain lion seen around the Welcome Center and such. Darn, but I don't feel lilke being eaten this morning...
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Up early, we headed to the welcome center to officially check in to the cottage and get our volunteer assignments. There were about 14 people waiting for the welcome center to open. My first clue that this week is a super busy one at Best Friends. Since we've been often and recently, we were able...
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Eleanor's foster mom met me at PAWS Chicago this morning for Eleanor's spay appointment! Eleanor was a bit nervous this morning... ...but she still wanted to play with all the doggies she saw in the waiting room. The vet saw her and said she looked like a 12 week old puppy, healthy and happy...
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Emma and I are at the Portland airport, all checked in and ready to go! I am always so excited for Best Friends trips, I must exude positive energy. And I LOVE it when people ask where I'm going. Come on, come on ask me. We are leaving what looks to be a pretty hot week in Portland; 90's all...
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Our flight to Las Vegas leaves early tomorrow morning, so whatever I need to get done before we go, happens today. So far I am on track, or even a little ahead. Though most of the retreat attendees are staying in Kanab, I just couldn't say no to staying in the cottages. I will have to make an extra...