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Missing dog turns up 600 miles from home


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Published March 4, 2010 at 10:04 a.m.
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About two weeks before Christmas, Deacon, an 85-pound German shepherd, went missing from his family home in rural Stuart, Va ... During the first couple of days, Pamela Holt, her husband Keith, and their daughter Brooklyn, 3, weren't terribly worried because they figured their nearly 2-year-old pet was running in the fields behind their home ... "We have a lot of land and thought Deacon might be enjoying the outdoors," Holt, who works as a teller for SunTrust bank, tells PEOPLEPets.com. "But we

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How Do We Know Who's Dog It Is


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Published March 3, 2010 at 5:20 p.m.

It's a Big Scary World for Little Lost Pets ... American Humane Stresses Importance of Pet Identification With ... Every Day Is Tag Day™ on April 3 ... Every day animal shelters across the U.S. hear the same story from distraught pet owners: "My pet lives indoors. I never thought he would run away and get lost!" The sad fact is that millions of lost pets arrive at U.S. shelters each year -- and only about 15 percent of dogs and 2 percent of cats without an ID tag or microchip are reunited with

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dirtyangeltoes: This is my dog Alice asleep yesterday. After he...


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Published March 3, 2010 at 1:18 p.m.
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dirtyangeltoes: ... This is my dog Alice asleep yesterday. After he got up and moved onto, oh, his actual dog bed , there was a little pool of slobber on the floor. Charming, right? And yes, he is a boy and yes, his name is Alice. Never let a 3-year-old name your dog, people. It results in dysfunctional dogs that are afraid of their own shadow ...

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Guardian Gear Back Pack Dog Perfect for that active pup.


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Published March 3, 2010 at 10:03 a.m.
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Guardian Gear Back Pack Dog ... The perfect travel pack for outdoor pet adventures. Each pack has an assortment of pockets that are evenly distributed for easy loading. Features include a breathable mesh lining, reflective orange trim, a D-ring for leash attachment, and a top handle for easy control ... Material: 100% Polyester Care: Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle. Line dry. Medium Pack measures 9 1/2"L x 7 3/4"W and fits chests 15"-25" Large Pack measures 12 1/2"L x 10 1/2"W and

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Now What?


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Published March 1, 2010 at 1:39 p.m.
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SUMMARY: Losing it about agility. A longish and introspective post.Friends know that I've been saying for several years that I'm doing too much agility and I miss my old life and I'm going to cut back on the agility ... Well, I have ... from a high of 23 weekends in 2003 down to 18 last year. Last year was tough because a couple of those weekends were because the dog or dogs were injured or other oddball reasons, and I was sad and frustrated at the time ... But, as weekends have gone by, with

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Trick Dog Titles (Part 2)


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Published Feb. 28, 2010 at 10:52 p.m.

SUMMARY: Obsessing about trick dog titles, because, why not? ... What could we test out of right away? ... Having downloaded the PDF file containing a list of possible tricks at each level (see previous post), here's where I think we stand ... Novice Dog must be able to do 15 of these. I'd have to see the descriptions to know for sure, but here's what I think we could probably do: ... 3-2-1 let’s go! - Boost & Tika ... back up - Tika (Boost learning) ... beginning disc dog - Boost & Tika

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Are Your Pets Buckled Up?


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Published Feb. 27, 2010 at 8:11 a.m.
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Want to go for a ride? Those six little words are often music to a dog's ears. Whether you're bringing them to the local dog park, on vacation, or to visit friends and family, most dogs enjoy a road trip. You probably ensure that you and your human family are buckled up before you go, but are you also keeping your pet safe when they are riding in the car with you? ... TRIPSwithPETS.com conducted a poll to find out how many pet owners are securing their furry companions while on the road. 53% of

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The Harsh Coldness of Wintertime and Your Family Dog


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Published Feb. 24, 2010 at 9:15 p.m.

You love your family dog ; you take care of it, while providing the food and water it needs as well as a place to sleep. This article will help you deal with the harsh coldness of wintertime and your family dog ... The Family Housedog ... When it comes to the family housedog and wintertime, you need to make sure that the dog still gets the exercise it needs daily. Continue taking the dog for a walk or allowing the dog to go outside. Dog get use to and then depend upon their routines. They will

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toy invasion…of sorts


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Published Feb. 21, 2010 at 12:55 p.m.
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i had stashed all the excess dog toys in pickles crate while the floors were being mopped yesterday.there was a tiny sound of dissatisfaction behind me while i watched a movie last night.you see, pickles likes to nap in her crate when the evening activities are over but it isn’t quite bed time yet…….“sad really.” [ ... ] ...

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Muggsey-the-West-Highland-Terrier


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Published Feb. 20, 2010 at 3:00 a.m.
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Muggsey is a bundle of joy and full of energy. He tells us what he wants. For example, when he feels it's time to go to the park, he will bring our socks, shoes, and leash to the steps and then bark until we come. He's extremely smart, and we are enjoying watching him grow up ... Click for more pictures and comments ...

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