Dog Credited with saving teen | Associated Press >>>
Here’s a good news story about a pit bull.
“A pit bull who was recently adopted by a family after wondering onto a construction site may have saved a teen girl from a house fire on Friday.
Jerrica Seals, 17, was already safely out of the house by the time firefighters arrived, the News-Press of Fort Meyers reported.” Full story >>>
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7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween
By: James Kelly
Children aren’t the only ones who should be closely monitored on Halloween. The holiday can be a scary and dangerous time for your dog as well.
By following some simple tips you can keep your pet safe and comfortable without infringing on the family fun:
1. Don’t put costumes on your pets unless they are used to it. Wearing clothing can make your dog uncomfortable and even sick.
2. Candy is for humans and not for their furry friends.
3. Chocolate is toxic to animals. It can make them very sick. Make sure that the “after Halloween” candy is put away so your pet can’t get it–especially the chocolate. We hear from owners every year of pets they had to take to the emergency room because they managed to find the candy and eat it. Give them a pet treat instead.
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Companion Road® Pumpkin Dog T-shirt >>>
An adorable hooded T-shirt for your four-legged pumpkin.
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Companion Road® Ballerina Dog Costume >>>
For the canine that loves to dance, here’s a cute Halloween ensemble.
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Is your dog bad to the bone? Does he belong in the pound? Show your pet’s convict side in this cute doggie Halloween costume.
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Five Tips for Safe and Humane International Pet Relocation
By: Kevin O’Brien
Owning or adopting a pet should be for life, regardless of what corner of the world your career or other circumstances happen to send you. When planning an international move transporting your beloved pet is only part of a long, daunting list of preparations that have to be made.
Many people feel forced to find new homes for their animals rather than subject them to a traumatic transportation - however there are steps that can be taken to ensure the journey is as easy as possible on your companion.
1. Contact the local consulate of the destination country: The first step in planning an international trip with a pet should be to contact the consulate of the destination country for your pet’s importation requirements.
Some countries require a lengthy quarantine; others have more rigid standards and some only accept pets at certain airports within that country. The most important thing to remember is just like human travel, pets also need additional documentation in order to enter its desired country. Each country is different, as they all require their own documentation when accepting pets. (more…)
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