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Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology
Jun 01 2013
BY Caroline Paul, Wendy MacNaughton (illustrator) Caroline Paul was recovering from a bad accident and thought things couldn’t get worse. But then her beloved cat Tibia disappeared. She and her…
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Have We Seen YOUR Cat Lately? Why we should see you every year!
Jun 01 2013
You might be surprised to learn that cats receive far less veterinary care than dogs. In the last five years, the number of pet cats has increased to more than…
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June Kids’ Corner – Joke Page
Jun 01 2013
Q: What happens when a cat eats a lemon? A: It becomes a sour puss! Q: When is it bad luck to see a black cat? A: When you’re a…
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June Kids’ Corner – Fun Facts
Jun 01 2013
DID YOU KNOW ? The History of Cats Between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago the Egyptian people discovered that having wild cats around their homes and grain storage had…
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June Kids’ Corner – Craft Page
Jun 01 2013
Craft of the Month! Summer Spiral This Summer Spiral looks pretty dangling in the breeze and sparkling in the sunlight. It’s a very pretty craft for kids to try in…
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June Kids’ Corner – Education
Jun 01 2013
Feline Health Month There are 82 million pet cats in the U.S., compared with 72 million dogs,1 making cats the most popular pet. Cats need regular veterinary care, including annual…
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Reasons to Celebrate – June 2013
Jun 01 2013
June 4, 2013 National Hug Your Cat Day is June 4, 2013. As the name of this pet holiday implies, it’s plain and simple: a day to celebrate your family…
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Facebook Contest
May 30 2013
All American Pet Photo Day is July 11, 2013. We aren’t quite certain who started this pet holiday, but it is a great excuse to get out that camera and…
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The Importance of Feline Veterinary Care
May 30 2013
In the last five years, the feline pet population has increased to more than 74 million, however you may be surprised to learn that cats receive far less veterinary care…
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Signs Your Cat May Be Masking Illness
May 30 2013
Inappropriate Elimination Behavior As a cat owner, education about litter box care and normal elimination behavior is important for prevention and treatment of medical and behavioral problems. Inappropriate urination and…
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Feline Parasite Prevention
May 30 2013
In light of recent clinical evidence, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends every cat, regardless of lifestyle, be protected with year round, broad-spectrum parasite prevention. Both indoor…
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Rescue Puppy Helps Boy with Autism
May 30 2013
When they met each other, Jonny Hickey was a reserved autistic boy who rarely spoke and had trouble connecting with people, and Xena was a severely neglected and starved puppy.…
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All Sato Rescue
May 30 2013
The McGrath Network strongly believes in giving back to the community and helping animals in need. We work closely in conjunction with animal shelters, rescue organizations, foster homes, and charities…
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Unlikely Friendships: 50 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom
May 01 2013
Unlikely Friendships: 50 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom BY Jennifer Holland Written by National Geographic magazine writer Jennifer Holland, Unlikely Friendships documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals…
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May Kids’ Corner – Joke Page
May 01 2013
Q: How do you make milk shake? A: Give it a good scare! Q: How do you divide 20 potatoes among 6 people? A: Boil them and mash them! Q:…
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May Kids’ Corner – Fun Facts
May 01 2013
DID YOU KNOW ? Even a Little Snack can be a Big Problem Do not feed table scraps to your pet — especially when your pet is trying to…
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May Kids’ Corner – Craft Page
May 01 2013
Craft of the Month! Pet Portfolio Materials • 4 sheets of card stock • X-acto utility knife or scissors • Metal ruler • Glue stick • Butter knife •…
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May Kids’ Corner – Education
May 01 2013
How FIT is your pet? What are the Signs of an Overweight Cat? What are the Signs of an Overweight Dog? 1. Is it difficult to feel her ribs or…
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Reasons to Celebrate – May 2013
May 01 2013
MAY 3, 2013 NATIONAL SPECIALLY-ABLED PETS DAY 2013 Formerly known as “National Disabled Pets Day,” the day was renamed to project a more positive message to this special pet holiday.…
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Weight Management
May 01 2013
YOU AND YOUR PETS: STAYING FIT TOGETHER Every May, we turn our attention to getting in shape for summer, but why not help our pets get in shape too? The…
