pets News For 04-Aug-2008
To celebrate pet dental month, pets are being offered a free dental check as part of their consultation throughout the month of August at the University of Melbourne?s Veterinary Clinic and Hospital based in Werribee.
FARMINGTON ? The Farmington Pet Adoption Center has several dogs in need of adoption. The adoption center is a no-kill shelter facility which means it can only take in new pets as space is available.
The pace of pets reuniting with owners has picked up this weekend in Mariposa as the Telegraph fire neared containment and residents returned to their evacuated homes.
Whether it?s down the road for a quick stop-in at the groomer, or several hours away to visit grandma, traveling with pets requires some preparation to prevent mishaps on the road.
Deer might seem as if they would make docile and friendly pets, but their behavior is as unpredictable as any other wild animal.
Q: What should we do if one of our pets eats a household chemical, bait for pests, or a human medicine? A: Always try to keep emergency numbers for pets in a convenient, easy to find location like the refrigerator door or a drawer by the phone.
Photo caption: Rascal leads Alicia Robinson, 9, and her mother, Christy, for a loop around the Georgetown Square parking lot during the Georgetown Pet Parade. The parade was open to any pets or stuffed animals. Photo by Cathie Rowand | The Journal Gazette
Whether the destination's the beach or camping out, many families wouldn't dream of vacationing without their pets. But long stretches in a car or lengthy stays in a strange hotel can become extremely stressful for pets and their owners if necessary preparations aren't taken.
For most people on Kaua?i, the fear of being lost is not too much of a worry. There are always plenty of friendly folks around to point us in the right direction on this small island. For pets that cannot speak, being lost can mean never finding their way home again.