For many this year Christmas brings the joy of getting together with family and friends to celebrate. And Parents and Grandparents are trying hard to make their child’s Christmas the best!!! And usually with gifts of toys, gift cards and puppies.  

 Puppies are not meant to become gifts under the Christmas tree.  Don’t get me wrong, there are some families, but very few, that will actually keep the puppy they introduce to the family this Christmas. 

 If you are familiar of what happens...

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 I also walked on leash while there looking at all the smell goo...
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THE SUMMER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME OF YEAR TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE FROM THE HEAT

So, how do you keep your pet safe?

WARM BLOODED PETS

Cats and Dogs can suffer from heat stroke and dehydrate quickly. So keep water bowls filled. Be sure the water you give them is at the appropriate temperature your pet needs. Some dogs cannot have very cold water from the fridge or ice in their water.Keep Rodents, Rabbits and Birds' bowls filled also.

 HOW ABOUT FISH?

You can actually put ice in a fish ...

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Have you ever adopted an animal from a rescue?  What were the requirements to be able to bring the animal into your home?

Every animal rescue has different rules.  But most do incorporate the application process, home visit and adopter's detailed information just to be considered for adopting their animals.  The reason why all of this is needed?  They take in neglected, abused and tormented animals that need a new place they can live out the rest of their lives peacefully.  But do all of these...
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You also have to look at the breed of dog you have. 

A Jack Russell terrier is going to need ongoing things to do because its mind is always going ready to do something new, something energetic! Ever wonder why the...
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Of course we all have heard the horrific stories of dogs being neglected, their bodies covered in mange being almost completely bald, itchy and sore, not able to get relief.  The sorrowful stories of cats whose owner had so many of them they couldn't properly care for them so the cats end up with upper respiratory infections and snotty eyes.  Oh and the snake that was found in a neighbor's toilet bowl because the owner was so irrisponsible to let it be lose and roam without keeping an eye on...
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Dogs help us daily by being our companions, workers, and cuddle buddies.  But one of the greatest ways they help people is being a guide dog for the blind. September is National Guide Dog Month. 

 

Guide dogs of America provides guide dogs and instruction in their use, FREE of charge for blind and visually impaired men and women in the United States and Candad.

Check out their website for more information at www.GuideDogsofAmerica.com

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ALL ADOPTION AND RESCUE GROUPS WELCOME!!!

On Sunday, Sept. 12, Come out, enjoy the weather and have a great time from noon to 6pm!

Stephie's Birds is having an adoption fair where all is welcome to come and bring their furry friends!

Rescues are welcome to bring animals they have for adoption.....cats, dogs, birds, etc......

There will also be a $5. rabies clinic for animals needing rabies vaccine given by the ASPCA from noon to 3PM.



The address is 2828 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, nc, 27408

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Rowan County, Nc Rabies clinic, Sept. 11 from 8am to 12 pm,  most vet hospitals and clinics in Rowan County. Cost is $10. per pet vaccinated. 
Some of the Rowan county vets are also having 20% off spay/neuter for the month of September. Check out their websites for more information.

Lazy 5 Ranch Veterinary Hospital  is having a drive thru rabies clinic @ www.Lazy5Vets.com

Animal Hospital of Kannapolis   @www.AnimalHospitalofKannapolis.com

Animal Care Center of Salisbury  @www.SalisburyAnimalHo...
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