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Thu Oct 08 15:34:22 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
There's a new 'Simon's Cat' video out!
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Thu Oct 08 12:13:21 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Special kitties need a home together
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Mon Oct 05 14:40:28 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Cat food recalled for lack of thiamine
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Mon Oct 05 14:20:49 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
10 billion Cheezburgers served up
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Thu Oct 01 15:40:44 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Cat food donations needed
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Tue Sep 08 13:25:45 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Tearjerker video from Humane Society of U.S.
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Wed Sep 02 11:30:21 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Hilary Swank promotes pet adoption
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Thu Aug 27 08:23:22 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Pit bulls parade and mutts strut this weekend
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Sun Aug 23 06:49:08 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
A happy ending for Indy
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Thu Aug 20 07:19:12 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
'Simon's Cat' book coming out in September
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Thu Aug 20 06:45:48 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Dog owners warned about canine flu
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Tue Aug 18 13:39:58 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Five pets rescued from hot cars
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Tue Aug 18 10:42:56 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
The top 10 vehicles for pet safety
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Wed Aug 12 12:29:29 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
'Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day'
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Tue Aug 11 13:09:12 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Badly matted dogs finally get care
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Mon Aug 10 12:16:41 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
PAWS cuts adoption fee for cats
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Sun Aug 09 13:12:51 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Rescued puppy mill dogs still need homes
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Tue Jul 21 13:37:09 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
The hot car experiment
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Tue Jul 21 10:10:13 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Meow in Mukilteo this weekend
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Mon Jul 13 12:29:07 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Cats use purr-cry to get what they want
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Wed Jul 08 09:32:39 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
20 cats left in home after foreclosure
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Wed Jul 01 09:17:00 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Keep pets safe over July 4th holiday
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Thu Jun 25 09:34:04 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Take your dog to work!
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Tue Jun 23 09:41:26 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Poll finds that pets are part of the family
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Wed Jun 17 10:10:32 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
New one dog policy in Chinese village
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Tue Jun 16 06:25:21 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Free spay/neuter for pit bulls
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Mon Jun 15 07:32:25 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Got pix of you reading with your dog?
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Thu Jun 11 14:26:58 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Would you cuddle with a pet ash pillow?
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Thu Jun 11 09:19:52 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Germany's gay penguins raise chick
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Thu Jun 11 07:38:51 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane Society giving away cats
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Tue Jun 09 13:00:57 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Yet another Northwest puppy mill?
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Tue Jun 09 09:25:30 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Nutro recalls dry cat food
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Mon Jun 08 14:40:48 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Therapy dog program seeks volunteers
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Mon Jun 08 11:44:50 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Overheated dog nearly dies at fun run
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Wed Jun 03 09:34:44 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Car can quickly become a death trap for dogs
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Wed Jun 03 09:21:53 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
First dog plays tug-o-war with photographer
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Wed Jun 03 08:58:10 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Peace for Kennewick puppy mill dogs
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Mon Jun 01 10:53:09 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Bird group says feral cat program isn't working
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Thu May 28 12:58:36 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Puppy mill raid video released
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Thu May 28 11:57:29 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Vancouver fat cat needs a home
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Wed May 27 11:12:16 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Video of suspected puppy mill to be released
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Sun May 24 13:42:07 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Nothing beats a nap in the sun
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Thu May 21 08:25:20 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Welcome to The Pet Dish!
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Wed May 20 13:51:01 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Michael Vick released from prison
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Wed May 20 09:16:12 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Baby birdies in unlikely places
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Mon May 18 11:45:13 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
A happy ending for Tiny
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Thu May 07 09:52:18 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Lace up for the Furry 5K
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Mon Apr 20 10:35:09 PDT 2009 by Susan Wyatt
Bill protects pets in domestic violence cases
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Mon Jan 04 14:11:41 PST 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Adoption fees raised at Seattle Animal Shelter
With the new year, adoption fees for dogs and cats from the Seattle Animal Shelter have gone up.
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Wed Jan 13 11:13:13 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Know someone who's gone above and beyond for animals?
PAWS is looking someone who has gone above and beyond normal efforts in an attempt to help animals in his or her community.
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Tue Jan 19 13:55:02 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Groups join forces to help animals in Haiti
While the human tragedy in Haiti in the wake of the 7.0 earthquake is at the forefront of disaster relief efforts, there are animals there that are suffering and in need as well.
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Tue Jan 19 14:54:21 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
FREE spay/neuter for pit bulls and pit bull mixes
The Seattle Humane Society and PetSmart Charities are joining forces to provide FREE spay and neuter surgeries to pit bulls and pit bull mixes in King County.
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Mon Feb 08 09:30:32 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Pet care tips for Valentine’s Day and all year long
The Pet Poison Helpline has compiled a list of 14 ways pet owners can shower their pets with love and affection – not only on Valentine’s Day – but year round.
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Mon Feb 08 11:33:04 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Survey find people prefer pets over spouse
A Reuters poll conducted by Ipsos found that one-fifth of adults would rather spend the day with their pet than their spouse or partner.
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Mon Mar 01 12:10:47 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Adopt a cat, get free tickets to 'Cats' musical
The first 50 people who adopt a fabulous feline during March from the Seattle Humane Society will also get two fre tickets to the March 31 performance of "Cats" at the Comcast Arena in Everett.
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Tue Mar 09 12:27:32 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Manufacturer expands pet food recall
Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella.
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Tue Mar 23 12:29:55 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Can you help find Teddybear?
A Seattle-area woman is desperate to find her little black Pomeranian and is asking for your help.
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Sun Apr 18 11:46:51 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Protect your dog from deadly distemper
A Seattle-area woman is desperate to find her little black Pomeranian and is asking for your help.
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Tue Apr 20 13:59:28 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Adopt a new friend at 'April Drools' event
More than 100 great dogs and puppies from across Washington state will be corralled in one location on Sunday for the "April Drools" adoption event.
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Wed May 12 13:06:31 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Small animals up for adoption at 'Cool City Pets'
The Seattle Animal Shelter continues showcasing “cool city pets” for adoption every third Saturday of the month – this month on May 15.
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Wed May 19 12:58:33 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Pet detectives needs community to throw them a bone
Missing Pet Partnership says they might be forced to close on July 1 if they don’t get donations of at least $6,000.
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Wed Jul 14 15:16:15 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Seattle Humane collecting food for pet food bank
The Seattle Humane Society and Safeway have teamed up for a Summer Pet Food Drive. You can find collection barrels in King County Safeway stores throughout July.
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Wed Jul 21 11:26:28 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Can you open your home to sweet 'Hugh Hefner'?
Old Dog Haven has been trying for months to find a good home for "Hugh Hefner," a sweet old dog who has been looking for the right home for a few months.
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Wed Jul 28 16:40:13 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Seattle Sheraton on list of top pet-friendly hotels
The Sheraton Seattle Hotel has made TripAdvisor's top 10 list of top pet-friendly hotels.
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Sat Aug 14 11:27:11 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
MEOW cat rescue puts out call for food donations
MEOW Cat Rescue in Kirkland (www.meowcatrescue.org) is putting out a plea for cat food donations.
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Mon Aug 16 14:50:12 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
'Catapalooza' adoption event places more than 100 cats
MEOW Cat Rescue in Kirkland (www.meowcatrescue.org) is putting out a plea for cat food donations.
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Wed Aug 18 13:49:25 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
AAA survey says dogs pose a driving danger
A new AAA and Kurgo survey finds that drivers are being distracted by their dogs.
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Thu Sep 02 08:25:29 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Volunteers looking for Mugsy in for the long haul
Volunteers continue to search for Mugsy the cat - missing after a motor home crash on Sunday.
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Mon Oct 04 14:09:43 PDT 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Sew up some comfort for shelter animals
If you are the crafty sort, there is a great program that allows you to get creative while helping animals in shelter care.
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Sun Oct 31 11:10:24 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Keep Fluffy and Fido safe on Halloween
We all know this already but here it is anyway. The Seattle Humane Society tips for keeping your furry family members safe on Halloween.
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Wed Oct 27 11:02:15 PDT 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Dogs, cats, pigs dress up in their Halloween best
From Bob the pig dressed as a pumpkin, to Bow the bulldog as Elvis, we've got the best Halloween pix!
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Mon Nov 15 14:04:19 PST 2010 by SUSAN WYATT
Donate old furs to help orphaned, injured wildllife
Buffalo Exchange stores in Seattle and Bellingham are collecting furs that will be used to warm and comfort orphaned and injured animals.
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Tue Dec 07 09:19:11 PST 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle-area pet stores take the puppy friendly pledge
Dozens of Seattle-area pet stores have taken the "puppy pledge," promising not to sell puppies and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a reputable dog breeder.
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Sun Dec 19 14:20:44 PST 2010 by Susan Wyatt
Give a kitty a home for the holidays
The Seattle Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on cats 1 year and older, and kittens are only $50 for the month of December.
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Sat Dec 25 13:02:14 PST 2010 by Susan Wyatt
'Betty White' (almost) gets a home for the holidays
The Seattle Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on cats 1 year and older, and kittens are only $50 for the month of December.
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Tue Jan 11 11:30:25 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Furry Seahawks fans dress for the game
While human Seahawks fans like to dress the part, some of their fuzzy friends like to get in on the fun too.
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Tue Jan 11 13:49:25 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
New PAWS Cat City location to open
While human Seahawks fans like to dress the part, some of their fuzzy friends like to get in on the fun too.
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Sun Jan 16 14:20:27 PST 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Seattle Humane offering free emergency boarding
The Seattle Humane Society is offering free emergency boarding for pets of families in King and Snohomish counties who are forced to leave their homes due to flooding.
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Wed Jan 19 14:17:19 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Wash. group wants ballot measure that would protect egg-laying hens
Washingtonians for Humane Farms is hoping to place a statewide measure on November’s ballot that would prevent the abuse of egg-laying hens by requiring farmers to ensure that the birds have enough room to turn around and extend their wings.
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Mon Mar 07 08:52:15 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
'Lucky Dog' adoption event set for Sunday
Hundreds of great dogs and puppies from across Washington will be available for adoption in one location on Sunday.
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Sun May 08 11:25:29 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
KING 5 personalities walk the runway at Seattle Humane's 'Tuxes and Tails'
Seattle Humane Society’s 22nd annual Tuxes & Tails gala raised more than $850,000 Saturday for the animals in Seattle Humane’s care.
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Tue May 10 15:44:58 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Pets displaced by tornadoes await reunions with owners
Hundreds of animals have been left homeless after tornadoes swept through the south.
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Wed May 11 11:56:26 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Governor signs new animal cruelty bill
Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a bill that closes a loophole in existing animal cruelty laws.
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Sat May 14 14:23:39 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Search continues for black lab missing from hiking trail
I went for a hike on Thursday on the Rattlesnake Ridge trail between Snoqualmie and North Bend and saw a "missing" sign that broke my heart. Thirteen-year-old Misty had disappeared the day before.
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Mon May 16 07:27:27 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Congratulations to our Spring Fever Pet Photo Contest winner
Misty Olson's photo, "A Walk in the Tulips," received the most votes out of our five finalists.
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Wed May 18 09:59:04 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
'Ugly dogs' unleashed on Seattle's Northwest Film Forum
Movie fans shared their support for the Seattle Humane Society at a benefit screening of the film “Worst in Show” on Sunday at the Northwest Film Forum.
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Wed May 18 15:00:20 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Pet fun at Kitsap Humane PetsWALK on Saturday
Enjoy a day of fun and help animals at the same time at the Kitsap Humane Society PetsWALK on Saturday.
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Wed May 18 15:28:19 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
King County shelter waives adoption fees for adult dogs
King County officials say because of a flood of recent arrivals at the Kent shelter, Regional Animal Services is looking to find good homes for lots of great dogs and they are waiving the adoption fee for dogs older than six months until May 31.
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Tue May 24 10:52:24 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
'Biggest Loser' star helps launch pet weight loss challenge
“Biggest Loser” host Alison Sweeney has teamed up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to invite pet owners to join the Science Diet Million Pound Pledge.
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Tue May 24 11:02:07 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Ad companies reject PETA billboard playing on Ohio baby death
PETA says advertising firms have rejected their attempt to put up a billboard that would have used images of a mother pig and piglet to play on an Ohio case of a woman convicted of cooking her baby in a microwave oven.
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Tue May 24 11:20:09 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Special Wash. state license plates provide cash for spay/neuter surgeries
A $5,000 grant awarded to the Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project will enable the completion of more than 250 spay/neuter surgeries for kittens of low-income residents or feral or free-roaming kittens.
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Tue May 24 13:46:44 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Groups help pets hurt, lost in Missouri tornado
Relief efforts are underway to help animals in the Joplin, Missouri tornado zone.
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Sat Jun 04 12:15:12 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is Adopt-A-Cat Month, For the entire month, the Seattle Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all cats older than one year.
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Sat Jun 04 12:25:10 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Animal Shelter's Furry 5K set for June 12
If you're a runner or walker, The Seattle Animal Shelter's Furry 5K is a great opportunity for you to help raise money for life-saving veterinary care for sick, injured and abused animals.
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Sat Jun 04 12:28:19 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Bravo! recalls pig ear chews
A Connecticut pet food company is recalling some boxes of its pig ear chews because of a possible salmonella risk.
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Sat Jun 04 14:25:39 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
San Juan Island teen snaps some great photos of fox kits
Thirteen-year-old Daphne Avery was on a trip to the beach with her family when she spotted the kits and started taking pictures.
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Tue Jun 07 12:25:26 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
King County to train pet detectives
Regional Animal Services and Missing Pet Partnership are teaming up to train volunteers to reunite stray pets with their owners.
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Sat Jun 11 15:49:36 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Firefighters save dog stuck on cliff near Port Angeles
Firefighters from Clallam County District 3 and the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office came to the rescue after a dog fell off a bluff near Port Angeles and got stuck.
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Tue Jun 14 16:12:19 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
FREE spay/neuter surgeries for pit bulls in King County
Firefighters from Clallam County District 3 and the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office came to the rescue after a dog fell off a bluff near Port Angeles and got stuck.
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Sat Jun 18 13:59:16 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Times sets up 'crow cam' outside office
A pair of crows is bringing up babies in a tree next to the Seattle Times building on Fairview Ave. and a live camera is following the family as the babies stretch their wings and learn to fly.
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Wed Jun 22 12:44:19 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Weekend pet events - June 25-26
A pair of crows is bringing up babies in a tree next to the Seattle Times building on Fairview Ave. and a live camera is following the family as the babies stretch their wings and learn to fly.
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Wed Jun 22 12:55:24 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Go furry on 'Take Your Dog to Work Day'
On Friday, thousands of businesses will open their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged friends on "Take Your Dog to Work Day."
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Tue Jun 28 13:22:45 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
What to do if your pet gets lost on 4th of July
On Friday, thousands of businesses will open their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged friends on "Take Your Dog to Work Day."
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Tue Jun 28 13:42:19 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Homeward Pet offers free microchipping
On Friday, thousands of businesses will open their doors to employees’ furry, four-legged friends on "Take Your Dog to Work Day."
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Wed Jun 29 10:29:17 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Tiny fish has become mascot at Mill Creek market
Here’s a happy tale about a little fish that survived against all odds.
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Tue Jul 05 17:57:38 PDT 2011 by SUSAN WYATT
Black lab lost seven weeks in wilderness found
Her owner is calling it a miracle. Thirteen-year-old "Misty" has been found, nearly two months after she disappeared while on a hike near Snoqualmie.
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Wed Jul 06 10:29:57 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Viral video - Dog tries to get statue to play fetch
Here's the latest hilarious video sweeping the web. A dog tries to get a statue of a man sitting on a bench to play fetch with him
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Tue Jul 12 18:23:26 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
'Dog's Day Out' in Woodinville this weekend
Here's the latest hilarious video sweeping the web. A dog tries to get a statue of a man sitting on a bench to play fetch with him
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Fri Jul 15 11:53:30 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
CityDog Cover Dog Model Search Sunday in Kirkland
Local dogs are invited to unleash their inner super model and strut their stuff on the catwalk for a chance to be on the cover of Seattle’s CityDog Magazine
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Fri Jul 15 13:26:16 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Huge Petfinder adoption event this weekend
In honor of their 15th anniversary, Petfinder.com is launching its first ever “Big Birthday Adoption Event” from July 15 to July 17 with a goal of finding homes for 15,000 pets during the weekend-long event, in honor of its 15th Birthday.
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Tue Jul 19 13:50:33 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Cast your vote to help Kirkland win dog park giveaway contest
Volunteers are working hard to build an off-leash dog park in Kirkland and if they win a contest hosted by PetSafe they'll get $100,000 for construction of the park.
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Fri Jul 22 14:03:59 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
CityDog magazine hosts 'Dog Day on Elliott Bay'
CityDog Magazine hosted its annual Summer Muttmixer aboard Argosy Cruises' m/v Lady Mary.
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Tue Jul 26 18:19:10 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Dog rescued from hot car escapes Tacoma shelter
A dog that was rescued from a hot car at Wild Waves Theme park on Sunday managed to slip away from Animal Services officers and a search has been launched to find her.
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Wed Jul 27 12:24:11 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
New stamp honors 1880s mail dog
A stamp commemorating the mascot that provided good luck to the Railway Mail Service in the 1880s debuts today.
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Tue Aug 09 10:59:23 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Merrick Pet Care recalls dog treats
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone pet treat because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Tue Aug 09 11:39:10 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Adopt a pet at Petco and get free pet food
Adopt a dog or cat at Petco this weekend and receive a free bag of Innova dog or cat food.
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Tue Aug 09 18:36:32 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
One of the teeny tiniest dogs you'll ever see
Allen Schauffler did a great piece on Olympic boxing hopeful Queen Underwood. Queen shares her life with a bull mastiff and one of the teeny tiniest dogs I’ve ever seen.
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Tue Aug 16 10:35:49 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Expand your parrot knowledge through Bird eUniversity
BirdChannel.com is offering “Bird eUniversity” that they say is a great place for bird owners of all levels to expand their avian knowledge.
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Sat Aug 20 13:35:13 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
All it takes is a mouse click to donate cat litter to Woodinville shelter
A Western Washington rescue group is participating in an online campaign that will allow people to donate much-needed cat litter for the kitties in their care.
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Tue Aug 23 11:54:28 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Gabe Rocks - the fabulous Bellingham bulldog
Gabe Rocks, the superstar bulldog from Bellingham, showed his stuff on New Day Northwest on Tuesday.
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Sun Aug 28 16:38:14 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Kitsap Humane, Seattle Humane in the running in ASPCA $100K Challenge
The Seattle Humane Society and the Kitsap Humane Society are among the 49 animal shelters working hard to win the ASPCA’s $100K Challenge.
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Tue Aug 30 12:02:12 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
NW Raptor Center releases nine rehabilitated owls
The Northwest Raptor & Wildlife Center in Sequim recently released nine barn owls back into the wild.
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Tue Aug 30 13:10:59 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Humane Society rescues animals left behind after Hurricane Irene
The Humane Society of the United States has sent members of its Animal Rescue Team to provide emergency sheltering assistance and field rescue response along the coastline of North Carolina where Hurricane Irene had the greatest impact.
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Wed Sep 07 16:25:00 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
PAWSwalk Saturday at Magnuson Park
Join thousands of walkers and their canine pals Saturday for the 20th Anniversary of PAWSwalk.
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Mon Sep 12 11:29:44 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
'Robins: 4 Eggs, 4 Weeks' video has bittersweet ending
My neighbor just sent me a link to an amazing and sweet video. The video by Fred Margulies was posted two years ago, but apparently it's still making the rounds.
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Mon Sep 12 12:17:41 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Boo - the 'world's cutest dog' - has his own book
Boo, the fluffy pup with the teddy bear hairdo and more than 1.6 million followers on his Facebook page, has his own book.
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Wed Sep 14 18:18:29 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Emaciated animals removed from Thurston Co. home
In another heartbreaking story of neglect, three dogs, four horses and a pot belly pig were taken from a home in Thurston County.
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Wed Sep 14 18:36:10 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Four Puget Sound orca calves have new names
After several weeks of public voting with more than 6,500 votes counted, four Southern Resident Community Orca calves have new names.
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Sun Sep 18 13:04:29 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Homes needed for dozens of cats being rescued from Burien home
Dozens of cats are being taken in by the non-profit Community Animal Resource & Education Society in Burien and the group is looking for homes for all of them.
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Sun Sep 18 17:53:31 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Felted miniatures capture the spirit of your pet
These tiny little creations are so cute I just had to talk with the woman who makes them.
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Mon Sep 19 13:52:06 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Busload of shelter dogs broken down on I-5 in Ore.
Facebook is abuzz because a Puyallup dog rescue group headed home from Los Angeles with a bus load of 70 dogs is stranded on Interstate 5 at Grants Pass in Oregon.
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Wed Sep 21 14:36:13 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane Society's 'Walk for the Animals' Sunday
Seattle Human'es Walk for the Animals is a day of fun for people and their dogs to raise critical life-saving funds to provide food, medical care and shelter to the animals.
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Fri Oct 07 18:50:08 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Record number of pets adopted during Free Adoption Fair
Seattle Humane Society found homes for a record 226 pets during their first-ever Free Adoption Fair over the weekend
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Fri Oct 07 19:03:19 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Kids can meet Henny the Arson dog at MOHAI on Sunday
Henny the Arson Dog and her handler Seattle Fire Captain Steve Baer will help kick off Fire Prevention Month on Sunday at the Museum of History and Industry on Sunday.
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Sat Oct 08 15:03:37 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Canine distemper found in racoons in Point Defiance Park
Pierce County officials are warning people after raccoons exhibiting signs of distemper have been captured in Point Defiance Park recently and two cases have been confirmed to have been infected with canine distemper virus.
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Sun Oct 09 15:10:03 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Nestle Purina creates first TV commercial aimed at dogs
Nestle Purina PetCare is releasing what it says is the first television commercial designed to appeal to dogs.
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Mon Oct 17 15:33:13 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Give your pet a voice with 'Pet-A-Greeting'
A new website lets you upload a photo of your pet and create a talking greeting that you can send via e-mail, Facebook or Twitter.
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Mon Oct 17 20:44:10 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Company to ban pet sales at 70 malls nationwide
The company that owns three malls in the Puget Sound area is banning sales of pets in more than 70 shopping centers across the U.S.
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Tue Oct 18 11:15:06 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Knitters from around the world create sweaters for penguins affected by New Zealand oil spill
A disastrous oil spill from a stranded cargo ship off New Zealand has become life-threatening for wildlife. A yarn store was asked to knit sweaters for blue penguins affected by the spill.
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Sat Oct 22 17:29:42 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Black cats (and dogs) get a bad rap
Black cats and dogs often get overlooked and left behind, animal shelters report.
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Tue Oct 25 13:55:56 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Live cameras let you watch arctic polar bears
There is an amazing website where you can watch polar bears live in their own habitat.
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Tue Oct 25 18:56:39 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Is this your dog? Yellow lab found on SR 900
The female yellow lab was found early Tuesday morning on SR 900 between Renton and Issaquah by Olivia Carmichael.
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Sat Nov 05 16:27:48 PDT 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Elephant Sanctuary mourns loss of Bella the dog
Very sad news from The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. The little dog who became the treasured companion of the sanctuary’s first elephant, Tarra, has died.
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Tue Nov 08 11:31:04 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Foster a pet for a deployed soldier
Veteran’s Day is Friday, and you can help a veteran by taking in the dog or cat of a deployed or wounded soldier while he or she is away from home.
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Wed Nov 09 18:18:39 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Kitties and Pitties are $50 off at Kitsap Humane
Kitsap Humane Society says they have many kittens and pit bulls looking for their forever homes so this weekend only, Nov. 12 and 13, they are celebrating Veterans Day with a post-holiday special.
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Sat Nov 12 13:59:59 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Rep is hosting 'Dogs Night Out'
Seattle Rep is hosting more than 100 dogs (and their owners) on Sunday for the theater’s first-ever “Dogs Night Out.”
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Tue Nov 15 12:40:55 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Ellen DeGeneres wants you to adopt a turkey this Thanksgiving
For the second year in a row Ellen is Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey Project spokesperson, inviting everyone to save, not eat, a turkey this holiday season.
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Tue Nov 15 13:18:53 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Edmonds dog's 'Pug Hates iPhone' video popping on YouTube
A Northwest Pug is getting nationwide attention for "hating" the iPhone.
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Mon Nov 21 16:11:44 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Black cats and kittens are free at Seattle Humane on Black Friday
Seattle Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for black cats and kittens on Black Friday, Nov. 25.
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Tue Nov 29 15:30:52 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
FDA continues warning on chicken jerky for dogs
The FDA is again cautioning consumers that chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs.
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Wed Nov 30 11:00:30 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Wash. lawmakers score high on animal welfare issues
The Humane Society of the United States has released their “Humane Scoreboard,” which tracks how legislators come down on issues affecting animal welfare.
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Sun Dec 04 15:15:22 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane Society waives adoption fees during December
The Seattle Humane Society placed 1,601 pets into loving homes between August and September, earning 12th place in a national adoption contest.
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Sun Dec 04 17:36:41 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Santa photos are for pets too
The Seattle Humane Society placed 1,601 pets into loving homes between August and September, earning 12th place in a national adoption contest.
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Mon Dec 05 11:33:42 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Cat who escaped from crate at Sea-Tac found greasy, but OK
A cat who escaped from his crate at Sea-Tac Airport over the weekend was found safe and sound – although a bit greasy – this morning.
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Mon Dec 05 12:54:21 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane pet food bank needs cat crunchies
The Seattle Humane Society is seeking donations of dry cat food for the pet food bank.
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Tue Dec 06 12:30:39 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Audubon releases 7th in series of birding trail maps
Audubon Washington has released The Puget Loop of Audubon's Great Washington State Birding Trail Map,
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Sat Dec 10 11:52:59 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Hundreds of dogs up for adoption at Canine Christmas Extravaganza Sunday
More than 200 dogs are up for adoption Sunday at the Canine Christmas Extravaganza Adoption Event, hosted by Pawsitive Alliance.
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Mon Dec 12 13:17:45 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Bald eagle wounded by shotgun fire is flying again
Great news from The Northwest Raptor and Wildlife Center, the Sequim wildlife rescue and rehabilitation charity run by Jaye Moore.
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Wed Dec 14 10:37:09 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
'Miracle dog' who survived gas chamber prompts new law
Daniel the Beagle, who survived an Alabama gas chamber, has prompted a state law in Pennsylvania making it a crime for animals to be euthanized in a carbon dioxide gas chamber.
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Sun Dec 18 16:19:10 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
Lost dog navigates Seattle streets, finds her way to daycare
A dog that got loose from her home near Fishermen’s Terminal managed to find her way back to the place she knew to be safe – the doggie daycare she visits regularly.
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Tue Dec 27 15:27:16 PST 2011 by Susan Wyatt
State to mandate rabies vaccine for dogs, cats, ferrets
Starting Sunday, rabies vaccines will be mandatory for pet dogs, cats and ferrets in Washington state.
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Tue Jan 03 10:34:08 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
New stamps will honor working dogs
Later this month, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a set of four stamps to honor working dogs.
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Tue Jan 03 16:57:51 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
UK pet owners killing, maiming pets to collect insurance payout
A shocking report out of the UK – pet owners are going so far as to kill their pets in order to collect on insurance policies.
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Sat Jan 07 17:40:01 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane Society set adoption record in 2011
The Seattle Humane Society set an all-time annual record by adopting 5,562 dogs, cats and small animals in 2011 -- surpassing the adoption of 5,498 pets in 2009.
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Mon Jan 09 12:15:14 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Stewie, 'world's longest cat,' has cancerous tumor
The world’s longest domestic cat - Stewie - has been diagnosed with cancer.
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Mon Jan 16 11:18:10 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Trupanion insurance company to cover pet foods, supplements
Seattle-based pet insurance provider Trupanion has announced it will now offer therapeutic and preventative pet foods and nutritional supplements for pets as part of their core coverage benefit.
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Mon Jan 23 14:10:51 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane celebrates medical milestone
The Seattle Humane Society has announced their 100,000th spay/neuter surgery.
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Wed Jan 25 13:00:22 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Your pup can show Husky pride with leash, collar that glow in the dark
If you're a University of Washington booster, you can now deck out your dog in Husky colors and keep him or her safe at the same time.
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Wed Jan 25 13:56:49 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Portlandia's hilarious take on dog park culture
The folks at IFC have shared a great clip from the hit comedy "Portlandia."
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Sun Jan 29 16:59:06 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Kirkland's first off-leash dog park opens
After years of planning, KDOG - Kirkland Dog Off-Leash Group, has finally opened their off-leash dog park.
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Tue Jan 31 10:53:37 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
'SHAKAROO' fundraiser will benefit Everett Animal Shelter
After years of planning, KDOG - Kirkland Dog Off-Leash Group, has finally opened their off-leash dog park.
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Sun Feb 05 12:40:12 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
'Puppy Bowl' pups are available for adoption through Petfinder
For the eighth consecutive year, Puppy Bowl returns to the grand gridiron of Animal Planet where an all new roster of pups take to the field.
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Wed Feb 08 11:39:41 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
How to brush your dog's teeth
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and Camp Bow Wow is offering tips for brushing your pups teeth to keep them sparkling and healthy.
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Thu Feb 09 17:40:47 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Some of the 'camper cats' now available for adoption
King County Animal Shelter says some of the 73 cats removed from a camper in Auburn are available for adoption.
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Wed Feb 15 12:00:16 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
AMVA offers tips for dog bite prevention after TV anchor is bitten during live broadcast
A television anchor who was bitten in the face by an 85-pound Argentine Mastiff during a live broadcast last week needed 70 stitches in her face.
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Wed Feb 15 13:01:35 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Cat resuscitated by Seattle firefighters finds a home
A cat resuscitated by a Seattle firefighter last month was one of 69 cats and kittens that found loving homes at Kitty Harbor's special President's Day Weekend adoption event.
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Wed Feb 15 16:25:38 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Free spay/neuter for King county Pit Bulls, Pit Bull mixes
The Seattle Humane Society and PetSmart Charities are joining forces to provide FREE spay and neuter surgeries for Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixes in King County.
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Tue Feb 21 10:51:29 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane's low-fee spay/neuter day for cats is Feb. 28
Make an appointment to have your male cat neutered for just $15.
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Tue Feb 21 12:06:15 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Group says Amazon.com profits from sale of whale meat
The Humane Society of the United States is targeting Amazon.com for selling whale meat in Japan through www.amazon.co.jp.
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Sat Feb 25 11:39:51 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Humane waives adoption fee for "Acatemy Awards"
The Seattle Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on all black and tuxedo (black & white) kitties one year and older for one weekend only, Feb. 25-26.
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Mon Feb 27 15:39:57 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
I can has Senate seat? Virginia cat throws hat in the ring
The Seattle Humane Society is waiving adoption fees on all black and tuxedo (black & white) kitties one year and older for one weekend only, Feb. 25-26.
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Mon Mar 05 12:01:50 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Cat adoptathon Saturday at Greenwood Mud Bay
The Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a cat adoptathon on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Greenwood Mud Bay store.
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Mon Mar 05 12:49:47 PST 2012 by SUSAN WYATT
Pet 'Million Pound Pledge' offer chance to win a trip to 'Biggest Loser' finale
"Biggest Loser" host Alison Sweeney and her Boston Terrier, Winky, are helping in the fight against porky pups and chunky cats.
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Wed Mar 07 14:31:59 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Chubby cat discount at Seattle Humane!
The more there is to love, the greater the discount! Get $1.00 per pound off the normal $25 adoption fee for all cats one year and older at the Seattle Humane Society through March 31.
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Wed Mar 07 15:06:11 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Seattle Kennel Club All Breed show this weekend
The big show is this weekend - the Seattle Kennel Club All Breed Show, Obedience, Rally and Agility Trials, that is.
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Wed Mar 07 19:11:11 PST 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Tiny piglet found running around Hawaii hotel lobby
A tiny, 5-week-old piglet was found roaming the lobby of a hotel near the Honolulu International Airport.
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Mon Mar 12 14:58:12 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Concern about chicken treats made in China continues
Food Safety News has an in-depth article about the concerns over chicken jerky treats made in China.
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Tue Mar 13 11:54:02 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Free eye exams for service animals
Food Safety News has an in-depth article about the concerns over chicken jerky treats made in China.
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Fri Mar 16 15:15:00 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Boo, 'world's cutest dog,' is new advisory board member for 'Trippy'
Boo, “the world’s cutest dog,” is among the advisory board members for the social travel website and mobile app Trippy (Trippy.com).
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Mon Mar 19 15:17:34 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
The amazing story of lost, then found, Bebe the cat
The case of Bebe, the tabby who was lost, then found, has a happy ending. But now he needs a lift to San Francisco.
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Wed Mar 21 15:56:08 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Learn to be a pet detective at weekend workshop
Regional Animal Services of King County has joined with Missing Pet Partnership to train volunteers for the "Mission Reunite: Help and Hope for Lost Pets" program.
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Tue Mar 27 10:49:23 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Warning! This happy ending video will make you cry
The heartbreaking - and heartwarming - video telling the story of Fiona, a little dog who was found blind, filthy and covered in fleas in a trash heap in Los Angeles, has gone viral.
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Sun Apr 01 16:20:56 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Did you know it's Pooper Scooper Week?
In an effort to educate pet owners on the importance of cleaning up after their dogs, the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) has created International Pooper Scooper Week., April 1-7.
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Mon Apr 02 13:53:00 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Hartz Mountain recalls fish food
The Hartz Mountain Corporation has voluntarily recalled four lots of its Wardley Advanced Nutrition Perfect Protein Tropical Flake Fish Food, in the 1 oz. size, due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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Fri Apr 06 10:55:00 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
'Like' pets on Facebook and help save homeless animals
The Share a Pic, Save a Pet app for Facebook, created by non-profit PetSmart Charities and powered by Adopt-a-Pet.com, aims to drive public awareness and increase adoptions of the nearly 8 million homeless pets in the United States.
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Tue Apr 03 13:42:31 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
A bird in the hand... almost
My BFF from junior high days got quite a surprise Monday as she sat in the car with her daughter.
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Wed Apr 04 15:48:29 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Doggie Beer Bones made with spent beer grains
Two California companies are selling dog biscuits using grains used in brewing beer.
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Thu Apr 05 10:57:47 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
FDA inspectors investigating pet jerky treats in China
MSNBC is reporting that Federal health officials have sent inspectors into Chinese plants that make chicken jerky pet treats to investigate potential links to illnesses and deaths in hundreds of dogs in the United States.
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Mon Apr 09 12:30:50 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Fabulous Felines adoption event at Phinney Ridge on Saturday
Find your new best buddy at the Seattle Animal Shelter's cat adoptathon Saturday, April 14, at the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Association.
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Tue Apr 10 11:08:27 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Traveling with your pet on Alaska Airlines? Get freebies from Banfield hospitals
Alaska Airlines is teaming up with Banfield Pet Hospitals to make traveling a better experience for pets and their people.
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Tue Apr 10 13:59:47 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
18-year-old Sheena the cat adopted after a year in shelter
Great news from Seattle Humane Society. Eighteen-year-old Sheena the cat, who spent more than a year in Seattle Humane's care, was adopted yesterday!
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Wed Apr 11 16:36:35 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Kent firefighters rescue tiny ducklings trapped in storm drain
Kudos to Kent firefighters, who rescued 13 tiny ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain on Tuesday.
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Sat Apr 14 10:28:45 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
What happened to the dogs aboard the doomed RMS 'Titanic'?
Kudos to Kent firefighters, who rescued 13 tiny ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain on Tuesday.
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Sat Apr 14 12:28:14 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
'Glee' star Chris Colfer adopts shelter cat, urges fans to do the same
"Glee" star Chris Colfer has adopted an adult cat from the West Valley Animal Shelter and is urging his fans to give an animal a home.
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Sat Apr 14 14:17:33 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Diamond recalls dog food over salmonella concerns
Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice due to salmonella concerns.
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Mon Apr 16 16:43:40 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Dog rescued after spending cold night on Mount Si
A 100-pound French Terrier spent a cold night on Mount Si on Sunday after she was spooked and refused to come down with her owner, but volunteer rescuers were able to get to her.
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Mon Apr 16 18:01:43 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Cute alert! Clouded leopard cub has an itch that needs scratching
This Clouded Leopard cub at Point Defiance Zoo has an itch that needs scratching.
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Tue Apr 17 14:04:03 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Kaytee recalls baby bird and baby Macaw formula
Kaytee is recalling two products, Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Birds and Kaytee exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Macaw, due to high levels of vitamin D.
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Wed Apr 18 11:52:27 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Drink beer, help old dogs in Seattle
Chuck's near Green Lake is holding a beer tasting to benefit Old Dog Haven. They will be sampling several beers from Ninkasi.
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Wed Apr 18 15:15:18 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Looks most important to people when choosing pet, study says
A new ASPCA study foud that people choose dogs based on looks, but cats based on behavior.
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Sat Apr 21 13:48:17 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
People around the globe pitch in to help abused cat
People around the world have come together to help a terribly abused cat found in Sterling Heights, Mich.
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Wed Apr 25 14:28:40 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Burger King takes step toward more humane treatment of animals
The Humane Society of the United States is applauding Burger King after they pledged that all of the restaurant's eggs and pork will come from cage-free chickens and pigs by 2017.
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Wed Apr 25 15:19:33 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
World traveler Meow the 37-pound cat gets TSA airport patdown
The Humane Society of the United States is applauding Burger King after they pledged that all of the restaurant's eggs and pork will come from cage-free chickens and pigs by 2017.
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Sat Apr 28 12:28:53 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
iPad app is the first to let you play a game with your cat
"You vs. Cat" is the latest iPad game from cat food maker Friskies to be designed specifically for cats.
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Mon Apr 30 16:08:07 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Pet detectives capture Iditarod dog on the lam in East King Co. for 6 weeks
Pet detectives from Missing Pet Partnership have once again returned a beloved pet to her owners.
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Wed May 02 15:31:16 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Man stays to help animals left to die in Japan nuclear zone
This is truly a heartbreaking story - a 52-year-old man who lives in the shadow of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant is struggling – all alone – to help the animals left behind after the earthquake and tsunami.
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Wed May 02 16:08:33 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Diamond expands recall to include Puppy Formula dry dog food
Diamond Pet Foods has expanded its voluntary recall to now include Diamond Puppy Formula dry dog food.
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Mon May 07 15:25:10 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
This kitty is enjoying the sunshine!
Aslan lloved his time in the sunshine on Monday. He enjoys a snooze while hanging from a 7-foot arbor in his yard in Baring, Wash.
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Tue May 08 15:46:03 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Two batches of Solid Gold Dog Food recalled
Aslan lloved his time in the sunshine on Monday. He enjoys a snooze while hanging from a 7-foot arbor in his yard in Baring, Wash.
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Wed May 09 14:39:44 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Shar-peis seized from Goldendale breeder ready for adoption
The Oregon Humane Society says the first group of shar-pei dogs rescued from a breeder in Goldendale, Wash. will be offered for adoption on Thursday, May 10, at the Oregon Humane Society.
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Wed May 09 15:41:42 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Half off adoption fee for moms at Seattle Humane on Mother's Day
How about a furry friend for mom this Mother's Day? All moms will receive 50 PERCENT OFF any pet 1 year and older at Seattle Humane Society on Sunday, May 13.
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Sat May 12 12:04:04 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Pet fair at Redmond Senior Center
Dogs, cats, birds and even a chicken are at Redmond's Whiskers, Wings and Wagging Tails Pet Fair at the Senior Center today. The event, which runs until 3 p.m., features vendors, demonstrations and doggie flyball races
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Sun May 13 15:41:15 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Record $1.2 million raised at Seattle Humane's Tuxes and Tails
KING 5's Rich Marriott, Tracy Taylor, Meg Coyle and Michael King were among the nearly 900 supporters gathered Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue for the Seattle Humane Society's Tuxes & Tails event.
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Sat May 19 11:13:30 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Even indoor-only pets must have rabies vaccine
Health officials in Jackson County, Ore. say a bat found flying in a Medford house tested positive for rabies. This scenario points out the need for ALL pets - even indoor-only ones - to be vaccinated.
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Sun May 20 13:53:46 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Take steps to keep your kids safe from dog bites
Of the 4.7 million Americans bitten by dogs annually, more than half are children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and between 12 and 20 people die from dog attacks annually.
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Tue May 22 14:35:25 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Latest news and information about Diamond Pet Food recall
Of the 4.7 million Americans bitten by dogs annually, more than half are children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and between 12 and 20 people die from dog attacks annually.
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Tue May 22 15:29:23 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
FDA releases report on Diamond Pet Food investigation
The FDA has released the results of its inspection of the Diamond Pet Foods in Gaston, South Carolina.
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Wed May 23 13:36:24 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Top 5 dog breeds for landing a hot date
Taking your dog for a walk can be a great way to meet people. Now a new poll lists the top breeds for landing a hot date.
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Sat May 26 13:56:45 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Don't cook your dog this summer
We all love our pets and would do anything to keep them safe and healthy right? Sadly, each year dogs suffer and die in hot cars.
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Tue May 29 15:35:53 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
100 dogs, cats, puppies, kittens at Woodinville adoption event June 3
More than 100 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption on Sunday at the Woodinville Wags & Whiskers event, sponsored by Animal Alliance of Washington
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Wed May 30 19:35:10 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
FDA issues update on Diamond Pet Foods recall
The FDA has issued an update on its investigation related to the Diamond Foods recall.
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Sat Jun 09 12:17:29 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
'There's a Cat for That!' Cat Adoption Event is Sunday
The FDA has issued an update on its investigation related to the Diamond Foods recall.
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Sun Jun 10 11:43:04 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Dogs and their people turn out for Seattle Animal Shelter's 'Furry 5k'
Hundreds of two-legged runners accompanied by their four-legged companions participated in the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Furry 5k at Seward Park on Sunday.
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Wed Jun 13 15:05:44 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Have a special needs pet? Share your photos on a new Facebook page
A new Facebook page has been created to share information and photos of special needs pets - from blind cats to dogs using tiny wheelchairs, to rabbits who were rescued after they were tossed away.
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Wed Jun 13 17:31:39 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Cinnamon the hen hatches 7 ducklings
A beautiful, rust-colored hen who lives in Shoreline has become surrogate mom to seven ducklings.
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Fri Jun 15 15:02:26 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Oregon man has plague after contact with stray cat
An Oregon man has the plague after he was bitten while trying to take a dead rodent from the mouth of a stray cat.
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Sun Jun 17 16:12:15 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Dog's eye view of the Fremont Fair Dog Parade
Paralleling its human counterpart - the Fremont Art Council's Solstice Parade - fairgoers were invited to bring their four-legged friends on Sunday to participate in a fun pup procession.
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Sun Jun 17 16:30:56 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Cat and kitten adoption special at Seattle Animal Shelter
It's kitten season, and the Seattle Animal Shelter is bulging at the seams with cats and kittens ready for adoption.
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Mon Jun 25 13:26:06 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Senate votes to make attending an animal fight a federal crime
A provision of a Senate-approved farm bill would impose a sentence of up to one year in jail and a $100,000 fine for attending a cockfight or dogfight and a maximum of three years in jail and a $250,000 fine for bringing along a child.
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Tue Jun 26 15:44:03 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
New Facebook page celebrates 'special needs' pets
There's a new Facebook page that celebrates the underdog animals - the blind and the deaf, the "tripods" and those cats, dogs, bunnies and birds some would call unadoptable.
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Tue Jun 26 17:55:28 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Volunteers needed for King County missing pets program
Regional Animal Services of King County is teaming up with Missing Pet Partnership to train volunteers for "Mission Reunite: Help and Hope for Lost Pets.
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Sat Jun 30 16:18:55 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
What to do if your pet gets lost on 4th of July
More runaway and lost pets end up in animal shelters over the 4th of July holiday than any other time of year, as pets become frightened and panic from the noise and excitement of fireworks
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Mon Jul 02 16:19:15 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
National Salmonella illness outbreak linked to turtles
Due to a national outbreak of salmonella illness linked to contact with turtles, the Washington State Department of Health is urging parents to teach kids how to safely handle turtles and other reptiles and amphibians.
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Tue Jul 03 15:26:23 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Pedigree weight management dog food recalled
Mars Petcare US has announced a voluntary recall of a limited range of three varieties of Pedigree weight management canned dog food products due to a potential choking risk.
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Tue Jul 03 18:58:24 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Designer Mutt Match & Cool Cats Adoption Event is Sunday
More than 100 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption on Sunday at an adoption event at the Bellevue PetSmart.
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Mon Jul 09 14:17:13 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Cat steals the show by climbing onto reporter's shoulder duriing live report
At a news station in Grand Rapids, Mich., a stray cat stole the show by climbing onto a reporter's shoulder during a live broadcast. The video quickly went viral.
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Mon Jul 09 17:02:08 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Food truck for dogs rolled out in Boston
Seattle is a hot spot for food trucks, with everything from burgers to barbecue to Thai food. Well now, a pet food company has launched a food truck for dogs
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Wed Jul 11 14:46:46 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
Sadness, outrage after Belfast dog is put down despite international campaign
There is outrage around the world today after Lennox, a Belfast dog that was deemed to be a public danger, was put to death.
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Wed Jul 11 15:56:22 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
6th Annual Marysville Poochapalooza is Saturday
You and your pooch are invited to the 6th Annual Marysville Poochapalooza dog event on Saturday at Strawberry Fields Park.
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Wed Jul 11 16:19:59 PDT 2012 by Susan Wyatt
LOL – Minneapolis film fest will celebrate web cats
Cute pet videos are the rage on the Interweb, and now a first-of-its-kind film festival will celebrate all those cute kitty videos that everyone wants to share.