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Entries Tagged ‘animals’

Pet and People Therapy

Everyone know about the fact that having a pet or being near a pet can lower stress and lower blood pressure while also increasing well-being. One psychologist leverages the health aspects of the pet and people bond in her practice. Donna LaMar Ph.D. specializes in animal-assisted therapy at The Farm in Freemont MI.

Cat Puzzles

Pet quotes to bring you a smile to your heart as you end your week…

“All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it.”
~ Samuel Butler

Pet Hotel Guide, Take Out Pet Food and Pet Safety…

With summer in full swing there are a number of things we’d like to share with pet owners… to make their summer easier and more enjoyable.

Pet Hotel Guide
While many are opting for staying closer to home this year due to the insane fuel prices, those pet owners who venture out on vacation will be pleased to know that the American Automobile Association is offering valuable information in a book about pet-friendly hotels in the US and Canada.

Puppy Mills, Oprah, Jana Kohl and Baby

While Oprah and Bill Smith were busy airing this important program, a new spokesperson for the cause was busy in the background. Enter Jane Kohl, a crusader for ending puppy mills… period. Featured today on Good Morning America, Jane spoke about her new book, A Rare Breed of Love, which is a star-studded collection of celebrities from many walks of life who support her in her “Adopt Don’t Shop” crusade to make people more aware of the importance of adopting shelter animals or buying from registered pet breeders instead of buying pets from pet stores or from the Internet.

Bats… Flying Rabies Disease?

Rabies is a disease primarily of animals. Most wild and domesticated dog-species (including foxes, coyotes, wolves and jackals) are susceptible to infection. Infected dogs remain the highest risk source for human transmission. Other species include skunks, racoons and bats…