Saturday, November 26th, 2011 at
3:10 pm
Many people think of therapy dogs as guide dogs leading the blind, or dogs sitting with seniors at an assisted living facility. While therapy dogs are responsible for these jobs, they do so much more — including acting as a trusted companion for someone diagnosed with cancer. Although many therapy dogs are specially trained in [...]
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Friday, November 18th, 2011 at
11:10 am

Adopting a pet is a selfless act thousands and thousands of animal lovers commit each and every year. Caring for an animal can be a rewarding experience, and adopting a pet from a local shelter often makes the bond between pet and pet owner that much stronger. As rewarding as adopting a pet can be, [...]
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Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at
6:56 am

Do you yearn for a big dog? Will a toy breed make you smile? Individual preferences in dog breeds are as varied as society itself. People have firm opinions on the different types of dogs out there, including misconceptions about certain breeds and what the size of a dog says about the animal. Many potential [...]
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Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at
7:31 am

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Passers-by on Clearwater Road couldn’t miss Tara. The Siberian husky would greet people by sitting in a folding chair in his owners’ front yard. He rested his head on the armrest, with his legs dangling off the chair. Denise and Thom Yaeger, Tara’s owners, knew it was pretty unusual to [...]
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 at
12:15 pm

He’s furry, lovable … and snores louder than a chainsaw. No, we’re not talking about your spouse. We’re talking about your dog. Just as common as a spouse or housemate who snore is a dog that snores. In general, dog owners with dogs who snore have nothing to worry about. It’s often not a sign [...]
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