However, I had to share this story, as it is horrifying  and, apparently, legal. For those who let their dogs roam off leash, take heed, as you could inadvertently be putting your dog’s life in grave danger, not to mention your own.

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Dogster, in partnership with the American Red Cross, recently launched an innovative pet ID and recovery service called Together Tag as a stand-alone solution or as a complement to your pet’s existing microchip.

Easy Online Enrollment
A one-time fee of $24.95 covers your dog for life. Simply add profile information to activate your account. Special discount for families with three or more pets!

Cool, Disaster-Proof Tags
The service – specifically designed for natural disasters – features stylish, reflective tags, lab-tested under extreme conditions.

Shelter & Community Alerts
Benefit from an extensive network of over 5,000 shelters and 1 million pet-lovers. Targeted alerts are dispatched as soon as you report your pet as missing.

Click here for more info.

• PAT Testing know the reasons behind it. Are you aware that you could be fined or imprisoned? Any appliance In the workplace connected to electricity via a lead and plug MUST be included in a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) scheme.   Why must appliances be PAT tested?   The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that over......
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And to get Fido dressed for the big game, how about a doggie football jersey so you can share your team spirit?

Ready? Set? PLAY!

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• Finding the best veterinarian for your dog;
• The dangers of electric shock; and
• This heartwarming story about a girl who saved a dog.

Woof!

• America Can Learn To Save From My Dog When you think of great minds in personal finance you may think of Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey, or Jean Chatzky. You probably don't think of a dog, but perhaps you should. A few months ago my dog started doing something I had only read about in children's books... burying dog......
• Tips for Improving Blog Visitors All bloggers are looking for ways that they can improve the popularity of their blog, in order to increase the number of blog visitors. They work hard to make their blogs popular, and spend most of their spend time doing this. The longer that you blog, the more little tips......
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Here’s an uplifting story about my greyhound hero, and here’s a somber story about more greyhounds in desperate need of help.

• How to Recover from an ACL Injury If you have injured your ACL ligament, but you don’t want to fall behind in your fitness goals, there are a few methods that you can use that will combine rehabilitation with your workouts. However, it should be noted that a torn or strained ACL is a serious injury. If......
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At last, some good news to come out of what I have to say was one of the most distrubing animal-related tales to hit the airwaves in a while (besides Sarah Palin’s penchant for shooting wolves, that is).

Check out the happy-ish ending to the sad story of Michale Vick’s dogs at Sports Illustrated.

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The American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reminds all pet owners that especially during this time of year, there are many household hazards that can poison our pooches.

According to Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA’S Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital and author of Vet Confidential: An Insider’s Guide to Protecting Your Pet’s Health, says, “Over the holidays, veterinary hospitals often see an influx of pets affected by a variety of seasonal hazards, from cats vomiting after swallowing ribbons to dogs who’ve indulged in pilfered chocolates. It’s important to keep our animal companions safe when celebrating.”

The following tips from the ASPCA are sure to help keep everyone safe and sound this holiday season:

O Christmas Tree
Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall–this will also prevent the tree water—which may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach upset—from spilling.

Tinsel-less Town
Animals love this sparkly, light-catching “toy” that’s easy to bat around and carry in their mouths. But a nibble can lead to a swallow, which can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting, dehydration and possible surgery. It’s best to brighten your boughs with something other than tinsel.

Toy Joy
Stuff your pet’s stockings with gifts that are safe (and can’t be torn apart). Stick with chew toys that are basically indestructible, digestible chew treats or Kongs that can be stuffed with healthy foods.
 
Forget the Mistletoe & Holly
When ingested by pets, mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems. Holly can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and many varieties of lilies can cause kidney failure in cats. Opt for just-as-jolly artificial plants made from silk or plastic, or choose a pet-safe bouquet.

For more poison prevention tips from the ASPCA, click here.

• Keep Your Dog Safe With The Dog Tracking Collar For those of us who have dogs we know the emotional panic that we feel when the animal escapes through a fence or back yard. I will share with you a way to keep your dog safe with the dog tracking collar. With this collar you will be able to......
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I’ll be the first to admit I spoil my dog. She has four dog beds scattered throughout the house, numerous blankets and toys, and she’s never left outside.

But many dogs aren’t so fortunate.

And in the wintertime, some dogs may manage to find a little cover from the wind and rain underneath a bush or behind a garbage can, although even they won’t be able to hide from the cold. But some will suffer horribly from frostbite and even die from exposure.

This winter, life is going to be even more difficult for many of these animals, as the economic crisis means that they will have even less to eat and no toys to fight the terrible boredom that is their only companion.

That’s why I became a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) doghouse sponsor, so I can give a backyard dog shelter from the cold and wind with a sturdy PETA doghouse.

Thanks to “Angel for Animals” sponsors, PETA has built and delivered more than 4,000 top-quality doghouses. That means more than 4,000 animals now have shelter and a fighting chance to survive the freezing cold and sweltering heat—for years to come.

For many dogs, a sturdy doghouse filled with warm straw bedding makes a big difference.

Help a neglected dog stuck outside in the cold this winter by becoming an “Angel for Animals” doghouse sponsor today by clicking here.

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It took about two hours for Greta to worm her way into my heart after I adopted her. And although there have been challenges along the way, I could not imagine my life without her.

As more and more greyhound racetracks are closing (hallelujah!), that means there are that many more greys that need forever homes.

Here’s a great article on getting a greyhound in the white house.

Or your house.

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Just in time for the holidays, here’s a line of products for the discerning dog owner: Pet Head™ by Bed Head® from TIGI.

Pet Head’s line of grooming products includes shampoos, crème rinses and sprays. From “Dirty Talk” shampoo to “So Spoiled” conditioning crème rinse, Pet Head will have Fido or Fluffy smelling sweet and looking stylish in no time. (Pet Head also features K-9 clothing, trendy accessories, fun toys and fashionable carriers, with collections titles “City Soul,” “Punk Princess,” “Biker” and “Grungy Pop”.)

Pet Head’s line of shampoos, crème rinses and sprays are made with ingredients specially formulated to pamper and indulge, and all Pet Head ™ formulas are pH adjusted and free of parabens, petroleum derivatives, propylene glycol, sulfate and DEA.

The product line includes:
Life’s An Itch- skin soothing shampoo
Dirty Talk- deodorizing shampoo
Fears for Tears- tearless shampoo
Quickie- quick rinsing shampoo
Feeling Flaky- dry & sensitive skin shampoo
Dry Clean- waterless spray shampoo
Furtastic- crème rinse for curly and long coats
So Spoiled- conditioning crème rinse
Furball- detangling spray
Poof!- magical deodorizing spray

Buy direct here, or find a local retailer here.

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