Posts Tagged ‘pet news’

AVMA’s Sourcebook: Top Pet Owning States

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The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Source book, revealing which states have the largest number of pet owners and which have the fewest. The information comes from a survey that the AVMA conducts every 5 years and includes breakdowns of pet ownership by state with the last survey [...]

Cat Sanctuary in Rome Facing Eviction

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My aunt told me when she traveled around Italy years ago she had seen cats in Rome, at the ruins, sitting around. She said it was surreal. She turned and saw one cat, then slowly as dusk set in more and more cats appeared among the ruins not too far from where it is believed [...]

Take Your Dog To Work Day: June 22, 2012

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Have a dog? Have a job? Whew, good for you. Celebrate these two facts by taking your dog to work on Friday June 22. Check with your company to see if they are participating in the event and will allow you to bring your pup before Friday. This is an annual worldwide event that was [...]

NY: Senate Passes a Bill To Improve Pet Store Animals

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Earlier this week the New York Senate passed a bill that will ensure that the health and safety of animals sold in pet stores is monitored and anti-cruelty laws will be enforced. This is a great win for those who have been lobbying for stronger anti-cruelty laws and the welfare of animals. Many pets purchased [...]

L.A. County Allows Dogs On Patios

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Dogs are now allowed to sit at the outdoor patios of restaurants (as long as the restaurant allows it) as well as being allowed to hang out with their owners at the sidewalk tables. The old rules banned dogs from outdoor patios enclosed by a fence or rail. This is great news for pet owners [...]