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Proof Pawsitive

photo © 2006 Larry Tomlinson | more info (via: Wylio) Pet owners already know that pets add a lot to our lives. Sharing our lives with pets even has health benefits. Less stress, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure are just a few of the things shown to occur in pet owners. Read “Surveys say . . . → Read More: Proof Pawsitive

Helping Pets Affected by the Tornados

The tornadoes that went through the south this past week were devastating. So many homes were destroyed and so many lives lost. Pets were also affected by these storms and shelters like the Greater Birmingham Humane Society are working to take care of them.

They are working on transfer for animals from hard hit areas . . . → Read More: Helping Pets Affected by the Tornados

Don’t forget the little guys!

September 19 through the 25 has been designated by Petfinder as Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week. According to a survey Petfinder did, 95% of the animals in their shelter and rescue groups have been having a hard time finding their forever home. For reasons such as being considered too old, to being a certain breed or even being . . . → Read More: Don’t forget the little guys!

World Rabies Day

Every year about 55,000 people die from rabies. Last year, 3 people in the United States died from rabies. Three people may not seem like a lot, but when you consider the disease is 100% preventable in humans, it is too many. This is why organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and . . . → Read More: World Rabies Day

Celebrate National Dog Day

National Dog Day was created by the Animal Miracle Foundation as a day to honor dogs, what they do for their families and society as well as to make people aware of the number of dogs needing homes. In 2006, 12,000 dogs were adopted across the US on this one day, well exceeding their . . . → Read More: Celebrate National Dog Day