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Tweet the PressMI Vet Forced to Remove Puppies Ears
OAKLAND, Mich. – She was found wandering the streets by a Michigan resident, who called the county’s animal control.But what the officer thought was a normal stray pick-up turned out to be a shocking case of animal cruelty that was discovered as caretakers at the Oakland Pet Adoption Center evaluated the newcomer.
The 10-week-old Labrador pup’s ear were badly infected and bound with heavy rubber bands.
Reported by: By Robin Wallace
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Local MewsPet Store Owner Accused Of Posing As Vet
Reported by: Associated Press
HIGHLAND, Ind. -- A pet store owner posed as a veterinarian and allowed a 9-foot, 250-pound alligator to roam the store after hours, state investigators said.The Lake County Prosecutor's office charged 43-year-old Brian Robenhorst of Hammond with practicing veterinary medicine without a license and theft on Jan. 11, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor said. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday for an initial hearing. More >>
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Animal 411Polite Pet Ownership is Picking Up!
Reported by: Fort Wayne City Utilities
Most of us pick up after our pets to be good neighbors and to keep our yards clean. In fact, in
Leaving pet waste on the lawn or sidewalk makes it more likely that the material will be washed into a storm sewer during a rain storm. Storm sewers discharge directly to ponds, ditches, streams and rivers, so whatever is picked up by a storm sewer goes directly to a water body without any kind of treatment. Pet waste contains bacteria that are harmful to water quality. In fact, the bacteria in pet waste can make people sick when they come into contact with polluted water. And as pet waste breaks down in the water it promotes the growth of weeds and algae which, in turn, can reduce the amount of oxygen in the water and affect fish and other aquatic life.
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Pets Are People TooMore pets getting end-of-life care
The healthcare option that eased the end of life for Uncle Bill or Aunt Mary is now widely available for Fido and Mittens. For terminally ill pets, hospice care gives owners an alternative to expensive medical procedures or early euthanasia by teaching them how to nurse their dog or cat at home.
"Most of the people who opt for this particular service have actually gone through the [hospice care] experience with a human family member," said Kathryn Marocchino, founder of The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets in Vallejo, Calif.
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