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ID theft!
2008-02-11 18:00:00
I was reading an interesting article in the Christian Science Monitor the other day about a dog that becomes a victim of identity theft. The ID tag of Sir Barks-a-lot, a black Lab, is stolen by a German shepherd owner, who pins a crime on the unsuspecting hound.May be a funny story, but ID theft certainly isn't, it can really mess up lives. We read about lifelock a service that helps prevent identify theft. They take the steps necessary and do all the leg work to help you from becoming an identify theft victim. And they guarantee their work. It may be worth checking out for individuals, students, children, family and even those who are current victims of ID theft.
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Meet Plaid!
2008-02-10 12:39:00
Plaid is a dalmatian mix, about 6 years old, and he's ready to find his furever home!We found Plaid currently being taken care of by the Free To Live Animal Shelter in Edmonton, Oklahoma. Free To Live is a non-profit animal sanctuary. Here, animals who are not adopted will live out their lives. Euthanasia is not practiced.For more information about Plaid, click here!
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Lost and found in Utah!
2008-02-10 12:38:00
Benjamin Hardin, a volunteer of more than a year at the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter and a graduate student studying Computer Science, created a Web site to make reuniting pets with their owners a little easier.Hardin said many owners lose their pets, but do not know where to start looking for them. "The old way of doing things is to post signs around your neighborhood," Hardin said. "The Web site is just a better way of doing that."The website had a lost and found section, a bundle of resources and even some success stories. Check out Utah County Pets if you've lost or found a pet, help them be reunited with their loved ones!And if you're out there in cold Utah looking for a lost pet, be sure and wear your Emu Australia boots to keep warm, K?
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Lending crisis affecting pets!
2008-02-10 12:00:00
Here in the US, homeowners are having a tough time keeping up with their mortgage payments and pets are suffering.According to Adam Crisp, Staff Writer, for the Chattanooga Times Free Press, "Each week about 20 to 25 pets are dropped off at Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society, given up while moving vans idle in the parking lot.""Families who have lost their homes to foreclosure tell animal care workers they have nowhere else to turn, as the temporary housing they have found won't allow their furry friends," Crisp added in his article."When people lose their homes, they have to go somewhere, and oftentimes they must downsize and go to an apartment," said Guy Bilyeu, the society's executive director. "If they haven't really done their research, they might end up in a place that doesn't allow animals, and then what do you do?"And similar situations may be happening in the UK, where a lending crunch is also occurring. "Homeowners have been advised to act quickly if they see a ...
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Meet Jennie!
2008-02-09 12:18:00
Jennie is a cute Foxhound mix that's looking for her furever home - preferably with no cats and no other pups. She wants to be an only fur kid!We met Jennie currently being cared for by the Bosler Humane Society in Baldwinville, Massachusetts. The Bosler Humane Society was founded in 1978 to protect and care for abused and abandoned animals. They receive no federal or state support.For more information about Jennie, click here!
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Take caution when buying pet medications online!
2008-02-08 18:58:00
There is an interesting article online from WPXI in Philadelphia today and we wanted to share the information. Here's the article:PITTSBURGH -- Treating a pet's illness with drugs can be costly.That's why many are turning to the Internet to find cheaper prices on pet medicines.While it may be cheaper, the Federal Drug Administration says it can also be dangerous.A Pittsburgh biologist and owner of Pets Supplies Plus, Burton Patrick, doesn't think buying pet medication online is a good idea."They think they're saving a lot of money and sometimes they're actually using these meds not under a veterinarian’s guidance comma and that makes a big difference. I think people are better off finding a vet who's reasonable, buy their meds add space from a vet. He's fam i liar with what's bei ng used and he will be better at helping maintain the health of your pet." Patrick said.However, many pet owners like the convenience of online ordering and now some local veterinarians are now d...
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Valentine's Day!
2008-02-08 12:01:00
Valentine's Day is just around the corner - are you ready for the big day? I love Valentine's Day, you know why? Because my Mum makes a big fuss over me, because I'm her Valentine!I wonder what she's gonna get me this year? Maybe a neato red heart toy? Maybe a new red ball? Maybe a really yummy heart shaped treat? Maybe a nice red collar to go with my black and white coat? Maybe I could drop some hints and give her more valentines gifts ideas?Tell us, who is your favorite Valentine and what are you going to get them this big day coming up on February 14th.

Meet Boomer!
2008-02-08 12:00:00
Boomer is a neutered male Basset Hound/Yellow Lab cross with an approximate birth date of October 2002. He came to live at the Central Dakota Humane Society as a hurricane rescue from a Southern sanctuary. This loveable guy arrived in North Dakota suffering from heartworm disease, but today, with treatment, is heartworm free and healthy as a horse!We found Boomer currently being cared for by the Central Dakota Humane Society in Manden, North Dakota. CDHS was originally formed by 12 members as the League for Animal Welfare in 1960. Now CDHS has over 1,800 members, but unfortunately, an animal shelter in a community the size of Bismarck/Mandan and the outlying towns should have about 3,000 members to continue its community work and help more animals.For more information about Boomer, click here!
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Blog ranking!
2008-02-08 01:27:00
If you haven't heard about it yet, there's a new blog ranking system that's hit the Internet. It's from IZEARanks.com and it's called RealRank.When you sign up with IZEARanks you insert a piece of javascript into your blog so that they can collect and report a rank based on actual traffic. (And for those worried that they may get dinged by Google, Izea claims, "that the code is different than the code used for PayPerPost, so anyone concerned about a hit from Google need not worry.")IZEARanks indicates they rank the top blogs in the blogosphere via actual site statistics, not an extrapolation of estimates, or links. They also indicate RealRank aims to replace historically unreliable influence indicators such as Google PageRank, Alexa and Comscore by providing more accurate statistical data collected directly from the source.According to the IzeaRanks website the system weighs blogs through the following statistics: 70% daily unique visitors; 20% daily active inbound links; and 1...
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Meet Mikie!
2008-02-07 23:37:00
Mikie is a 2 or 3 year old Dachshund. He is a special very sweet boy with one leg that got hurt and his old owners didn't fix. But he gets around great and can chase cats really well. Guess he shouldn't have a home with kitties since they don't like him much.We met Mikie currently being cared for by Pets Haven in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They are a "no-kill" non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation for animal rescue based in NW Arkansas. Pets Haven was founded in 1992 but rescue efforts go back more than 20 years. Pets Haven is a leader in providing humane care to lost and abandoned animals, rescuing sick, injured and abused animals, adopting pets to new homes, helping pets stay in homes, and educating pet owners and the public about the needs of companion animals.For more information about Mikie, click here!
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Marketing!
2008-02-07 18:00:00
Mum is always looking for marketing ideas - for our businesses, Mum's clients and for rescues and shelters that read our blogs. There is a new book that focuses on multi-level guerrilla marketing.Guerrilla marketing has been around awhile and has become very popular, but with trends moving toward network marketing, new ideas were sure to come to the forefront.Authors Jay Levinson and James Dillehay are offering a free excerpt from the new book, “Guerrilla Multilevel Marketing .” And readers can download the book's table of contents, that lists over 100 guerrilla network marketing tactics described in the book.We're going to be checking out this book and learn more about how we can get Network Marketing Leads for our businesses. It may be worth checking out for your business or your rescue/shelter organization - especially since the download is free!

Meet Sheba!
2008-02-06 20:34:00
Sheba is a loving dog - very affectionate and friendly. She loves to get her belly rubbed, and take longs rides, and just needs a home where not a lot of things are expected of her. She is in rescue because her owner is very ill.We found Sheba currently being cared for by Dreampower Animal Rescue in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dreampower Animal Rescue Foundation envisions a compassionate world, where people value, respect, and provide a secure and loving quality of life for companion animals.For more information about Sheba, click here!
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Dog cars!
2008-02-06 18:00:00
Anyone who has dogs, and does activities with them, probably has a dog car. I know we do!When we bought our last car, we took into consideration all the important things about the car and how comfortable it would be for me and my sis, Gracie (and potentially any new pups that may be added to the family in the future).We checked Car Prices, we checked crating space, flooring, the ability of the car to be cleaned easily, size, accessibility - you name it we checked it. It had to be able to handle all the travel we needed to do all the agility that we do. And it had to be safe.Next time you are looking for your new car, don't forget about the four-leggers! K?
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Petfinder TV!
2008-02-05 18:33:00
I have a particular soft spot for Petfinder.com. Why? Because that's how my Mum found both me and my sis, Gracie!So I was very excited when I found out that Petfinder is coming to the small screen!Animal Planet brings you Petfinder on the television screen! The 13-episode series premieres at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), Saturday, Feb. 9. Visit Petfinder weekly to see all about the upcoming episodes!Episode 1: Greg & DivinityDivinity and Greg are newly engaged and looking for a pet that will be an apt companion for their 12-year-old dog, Nesta. But finding a pet that they can both agree on and that satisfies their finicky canine is a tougher task than meets the eye.Can Jarod and Dina find a pet that’s exotic enough for Divinity, be appropriate for their lifestyle and be compatible with Nesta? Good thing Petfinder has some special Teacher’s Pets lined up! And in the end, another animal is adopted from a local shelter.

Valentine's Day fonts!
2008-02-05 18:00:00
FontMarketplace.com introduces Valentine's Day fonts - Specially-priced set of fonts with matching Microsoft Word templates for St. Valentine’s Day cards, invitations and other projectsElk Grove Village, IL – January 29, 2008 – Ascender Corporation, a leading provider of advanced font products, today announced a new collection of Valentine fonts available exclusively from its FontMarketplace.com website. The Ascender Valentine's Kit contains five Valentine-themed fonts matched with five expertly-designed Microsoft Word templates. The software package is available as a convenient digital download with a special price of $9.99 at http://www.fontmarketplace.com/font/ascen der-valentines-kit.aspx?ilbcode=679"Valen tine's Day is an important holiday to express love and friendship, and it's important to use the right font to project the image or personality that best captures your sentiments.” said Bill Davis, Vice President of Ascender Corp. "The Ascender Valentine's Kit conta...
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Meet Raider!
2008-02-05 12:00:00
Raider originally came to rescue from Animal Control when he was just over 8 weeks old. He was returned when his adoptive family had a baby that was allergic. He loves playing with toys and playing in general. He has a lot of activity and needs a home that can provide for that.Coastal Pet Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected dogs and cats in the Coastal Empire Savannah and Low Country South Carolina areas. Our goals are to save as many pet lives as possible through rescue, reduce pet overpopulation through spaying/neutering, and provide opportunities to the public to become better pet guardians. Visit their blog for some great info and tips!For more information about Raider, click here!
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Australia!
2008-02-05 11:58:00
Australia - it's summer there now! We have a few blogging buds in Australia, and while I talk about keeping warm, they're wanting recipes for homemade frosty paws, and talking about taking baths outside. If I did that now, I be a fur ball of icicles!Come January here in the Midwest, we get pretty fed up with the cold weather. Then comes February, when we just don't think we can bear it any longer. And just around the corner is March and finally some hope for the coming Spring and Summer.I sure wouldn't mind taking a nice visit to see my buds in Australia right now. Playing in the sand and surf at the beaches, taking in some nice hiking...sounds great after being cooped up in the house. Taking a nice flight to Australia, right now, sounds bloody pawsome!
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Meet Bear!
2008-02-04 12:05:00
Bear is a Labrador Retriever, Border Collie mix. Not much is know about Bear. He is currently being cared for by the Humane Society of The Black Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota.The Humane Society of the Black Hills is dedicated to placing every animal that enters our shelter. The reality is, many of the animals surrendered to the shelter are not vaccinated or altered prior to their entry. Some come in with illnesses that can effect the other animals. We vaccinate in an attempt to prevent the spread of illnesses, but until the general public vaccinates and alters ALL of their animals, we will continue to have the over population problems that lead to health issues.For more information about Bear, click here!
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Meet Ersa!
2008-02-03 11:55:00
Ersa, a 7 year old retriever, chow mix, is very sweet in nature once she bonds with and trusts you as her new owner. She loves to be brushed to keep her fur a glowing red. She is protective of her yard and other dog friends. When she gets nervous in a new setting she will bark and then settle down.Ersa currently lives in Los Lunas, New Mexico in a foster home with ANEW (Animal Network Effort by Women)in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ANEW is non-profit animal humane association which has been in existence since 2000.For more information about Ersa, click here!
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Meet Yukon!
2008-02-02 11:50:00
Yukon is a 7 year old, 110 lb great dane/am staff mix. He is an absolute love! He is super friendly and calm. Despite his size he thinks he is a lap dog. He likes to play with basketballs and rope toys. Sometimes he can be a bit clumsy and may not notice that he knocks things over with his tail. He is on a special diet for his skin allergies. He has been exposed to other dogs and kids of all ages. He isn't a fan of cats though.We met Yukon currently being cared for by Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The ARL/SRI operates as a "limited admission" shelter. Some may refer to this as a "no kill" shelter. They do not euthanize animals just to make room to take in more animals. Consequently, they may sommetimes have a waiting list for dog surrenders and usually have a waiting list for cat surrenders.For more information about Yukon, click here!
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Meet Highway!
2007-10-16 11:58:00
Highway is a small, active Jack Russell. She was found on the side of the highway, hence her name. She loves to play and go for walks, is house trained and crate trained.A cat chaser, Highway is not recommended for a home with cats. She's a fun little dog and needs an active family who has time to spend with her and exercise her. She would love to go to a home with school aged children!Highway is spayed, utd shots, kennel cough vaccinated, heartworm tested. She is currently being cared for by a foster home associated with Almost Home Canine Rescue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Almost Home Dog Rescue is dedicated finding the best possible home for all the pets in their care. They are dedicated to helping each adoptive family find the newest member of the family that will best meet the family's and the pet's needs and life style.For more information about Highway, click here!
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Meet Roz!
2007-10-15 12:05:00
Roz was born around 4/08/2007. She is a Pit Bull Terrier, an intelligent little girl who loves hugs and attention. She gets along well with other dogs and loves to play. She needs a forever home with a fenced in yard.Roz is currently being cared for by Jazzin Around Rescue in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Jazzin Around Rescue's mission is to provide temporary shelter, food, medical attention and comfort to neglected and abused animals; restore lost dogs to their owners or seek new homes for them; and to educate the public about the humane care of animals.They help find homes for dogs in need throughout mid Tennessee.For more information about Roz, click here!
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Meet Baxter!
2007-10-14 11:25:00
Baxter is a two year old mail Golden, about 70-90 pounds. He's good with other dogs and children, cats are unknown at this time.He has settled in wonderfully at his foster home. He loves playing with the other two dogs. He paws, head butts and talks to get attention, which is quite frequent. He is learning that only sitting nicely gets rewarded. He's somewhat tentative having his collar and leash on, but he is progressing. He's enjoying his morning runs/hikes and has been in heaven with all the water...will play, lay, roll, but not swim in it. He loves fetching balls, and always has to have two, not one, in his mouth.Baxter is currently being cared for by a foster home associated with Golden Retriever Rescue of Wisconsin.For more information about Baxter, click here!
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Meet Benji!
2007-10-13 11:34:00
Benji is a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) about 11 years old. He's good with dogs and cats, but should be placed in a home without kids.He was found wandering the streets and a nice lady took him to a shelter. He is very happy to be in a nice house with food and water. Benji loves to give kisses and snuggle real close. If he is not in your lap then he is on the floor, but watch out as he will jump in your lap for petting. His foster mom has a lot of cats which he has little interest in, he just sniffs them and walks away. He likes to follow his foster mom around the house, then find a place nearby to go to sleep.Benji is curently being cared for by a foster home associated with Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels.For more information about Benji, click here!
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Meet Abby!
2007-10-12 12:11:00
Abby lived her first seven years in a loving home, with four children and a male dog. When her owners got a divorce, her world was split in half; the two dogs stayed with the husband, and the children went with the wife.Abby had loved “her kids” and missed them, but she still had her canine buddy. The new arrangement was short-lived, however, because there was a bad fire in the home. Abby’s owner couldn’t live there any longer, and he turned to a friend, who owned Abby’s sister/littermate, and asked him to take Abby. This arrangement didn’t work out, because the sister was jealous and kept attacking Abby. The new owner was worried about her safety and tried keeping Abby in a crate, which she hated; she kept breaking out in order to be near him. So as a last resort he turned to GSRNE and asked that we find Abby a real home of her own.Abby likes walks, attention and affection, hearing your voice, food of all kinds, water coming from the hose, fetching and chewing sticks,...
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Meet Anne!
2007-10-11 12:43:00
Anne is a Beagle mix about three years old. Not much is know about her. She is currently being cared for by Animal House Shelter Inc., in Huntley, Illinois.Animal House is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), No-Kill shelter for all breeds of dogs and cats. They have been open since June 2002 and have rescued, rehabilitated and adopted out over 7,000 dogs and cats. Animal House rescues abused and neglected dogs and cats and rehabilitates them mentally & physically in order to place them with the best new family.They rescue 98% of their dogs from 'kill' shelters, pounds and various animal control facilities in which they are usually listed as strays and almost always scheduled to be euthanized.For more information about Anne, click here!
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Meet Dancer!
2007-10-10 12:36:00
Dancer is a black and tan male Cockapoo who weighs about 15 pounds. Super cute, he is a great lap dog who really love attention and affection. Just looking at him makes you smile.While he is very lively and not very old, Dancer does grumble a lot under his breath like a cranky old man. He needs to go into a home with an experienced dog own (one who doesn’t mind being grumbled at) and no children. Dancer is not in a shelter; he’s currently with a rescuer in the Sacramento area.Dancer is listed through Fetch 11 Humane Society Inc. They are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, initiated in 2004 and incorporated in 2005. Although they will take in almost any dog that meets their requirements, they specialize in taking in unwanted pregnant dogs (seeing them through their pregnancy, and finding homes for them and their pups), puppies (8 weeks old and under), orphan pups (bottle babies), and stress-aggressive Chihuahuas. Special needs dogs and dogs that come from extreme s...
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Meet Simon!
2007-10-09 12:01:00
Simon is a very friendly, 7 year old male, Bishon who loves to sleep on the couch. He was rescued from animal control where no one wanted him because he is blind.He can get around the house as long as nothing is moved, and he can find the door to go out. Simon is crate trained and walks well on a leash. He likes other dogs, but not near his face. He is looking for a forever home with someone who will pamper him.Simon is currently being cared for by The K-9 New Life Center, an all breed dog rescue located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They are 501 (C), non profit organization dedicated to providing a quality of life for the dogs. If they are injured, ill, or undernourished, they nurse them back to health. They try to provide them with clean, cheerful surroundings and the opportunity to mingle and play with other dogs. That makes them happier and much more attractive to prospective adoptive families. They, also utilize foster homes so the dogs can start learning how to live as family m...
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Meet Riley!
2007-10-08 12:00:00
Riley is a 6 year old, male, Beagle who is up to date with all his vetting and neutered. He likes to take daily walks around the neighborhood and enjoys a more peaceful home.Riley would make a great companion who can fill that empty spot you may have in your life. Riley gets along with other animals in his foster home but would love to find that special home all his own. He would do better in a home then apartment because he does have the hound bark.Riley is currently being cared for by the Highway of Hope Animal Sanctuary in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Their mission is to help abandoned, lost, surrendered and abused companion animals find homes where they will be loved and taken care of for their lifetime. We are dedicated to preserving the sanctity of life and freedom for all living creatures on this earth!!For more information about Riley, click here!
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Meet Scrappy!
2007-10-07 11:39:00
Scrappy is a 10 year old black & rust male, Miniature Pincher. He is neutered, with an undocked tail and uncropped ears. Scrappy is in great health and still goes running up to 12 miles a week! He is a mature, housebroken loving machine! If you are looking for a min pin cuddler, Scrappy is that dog. He gets along with other dogs and kids, but if you did not have any other pets or kids he would do just fine by himself!Scrappy is currently being cared for by a foster home in Avondale, Arizona and listed through Miniature Pincher Rescue.For more information about Scrappy, click here!
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