Okay, here's one in the vein of trying to keep more animals (and others!) from becoming disabled due to unnecessary injuries:The UK website, Fit For Life, carries this tidbit from the November 3, 2007 edition of Veterinary Record, the British medical journal. It was contributed by vet Graham Campbell, who asked for it to be as widely publicized as possible. (If you're squeamish, read with care
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Help for People With Special Needs Pets
Caring for pets with special needs does not have to be a burden. It can be a richly rewarding experience, as shown in our book Almost Perfect: Disabled Pets and the People Who Love Them. But being the "parent" of pets with physical handicaps or other challenges does require a big heart, patience, and -- sometimes -- specialized knowledge.The love, compassion and patience are up to you, but we'd
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Bridging species - and a spinal cord injury
Bella and Tara, a love story. You really can't call it anything else. And we've all heard of animal love stories, but one between a dog and an elephant? Check it out for yourself:
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Almost Too Sweet To Believe - But True!
There's a new children's book out, intended to tell the story of Hurricane Katrina to young, impressionable audiences who could be easily frightened by such a terror-filled tale. But journalists Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery join illustrator Jean Cassels in presenting the whole scary scenario inside The Two Bobbies, the based-on-real-life story of Bob Cat and Bobbi.The story, aimed at a
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Just Another Reason I'm Proud to be a Pennsylvanian
I've always thought of the Keystone State as a big-hearted kinda place, and here's a story to prove it's not just because it's my home state:Canine Corps Helps Pets Left Behind During WartimeThere's a place in Perry County where some four-legged friends are just looking for a little love and attention. These days, the "Paw Prints Dog Sanctuary" is more than just a rest home of sorts for older
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A Whole Community of Us!
That's right - there's a place on the web that has all kinds of information for folks who've taken a Very Special Pet into their hearts and homes. HandicappedPets.com has something for everyone: products to help pets walk, stay dry, heal, travel safely. Products to help you help your pets stay healthy and fit, things for them to wear, information to help you when they cross that Rainbow Bridge.
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Just for Fun
Okay, this post has absolutely nothing to do with disabled pets. I just had to post it because it cracks me up and I thought it would be a fun way to start out the New Year. Kittens really are adorable, but they can also be hilarious. My favorite thing is when they get all revved up and do what we call "Sideways Kitty." If you've ever had a cat, you know what I'm talking about. If not and you've
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