Kibble Crack – Vet Exposes Sugary Secret of Pet Treats
Sugar is being added to many pet treats contributing to the growing pet obesity epidemic. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Dr_Ernie_Ward/Sugar_In_Pet_Treats/prweb4148304.htm
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Foresthill warden a natural at enforcing fish and game laws
Think fast: What do you get when you put together power tools, pastries and jars of fermenting meat?
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Middletown police mark passing of Officer Shadow
MIDDLETOWN — The township police department announced the passing of Police K-9 Officer Shadow (Badge K9-3). Shadow was almost 16 years old when he was put to rest on June 10, surrounded by his handler and best friend, Detective Lt. Stephen Dollinger, fellow officers, family and friends, according to the press release from the department. read more
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Buddy & Porky’s Pet Health: Going Dog Wild
Dear Porky & Buddy, Help!!! My dog Delilah is a wonderful companion when I am home with her, but when I leave, even for a short period of time, she apparently goes on a rampage. She chews furniture, gnaws on the wood baseboards, knocks things over, and my neighbors tell me that she barks incessantly. I have no idea what to do. She is so good when I am with her. Someone suggested medication for …
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The Rawlingses Are Not Entitled To Their Own Facts
By Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D.
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Lothlorien Serves Kids and Adults with Disabilities
Nestled beyond a tree-lined driveway on Reiter Road in the Town of Aurora, Lothlorien Therapeutic Riding Center provides a peaceful sanctuary for adaptive horseback riding lessons. Volunteers and caregivers alike come to Lothlorien to enjoy the idyllic setting, while children and adults with disabilities become stronger and more confident up on horseback.
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Under the gun: Ohio lawmakers feel pressure from the NRA to support weapons-friendly legislation
Ohio permit holders cannot yet carry their handguns into bars and restaurants that serve alcohol, but gun advocates say it’s only a matter of time.
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Calling All Volunteers
• Literacy Volunteers of Morris County will hold tutor training workshops for prospective tutors on July 12, 14, 19 and 21 at the Morris County Library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., Whippany.
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Stonnington, who’s in control?
PARENTS are renting dual-control cars to teach their teenagers to drive.
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A dog-gone good time
Corning’s Chamber of Commerce and Animal Shelter partnered up for this month’s “Corning In The Evening,” event on Thursday. Hosted by Second Chance Pet Rescue which helps immensely at the animal shelter, the event brought a crowd to the shelter which…
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From the Library: Check out four-legged tales at the library
My husband, Gerry, often tells our dog, a 5-year old Boxer that she wouldn’t have been his first choice for a dog. He does this when he is cuddling with her on the sunroom couch or when she is snuggling at his feet on the bed. Fortunately, like me, she doesn’t always take him seriously.
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Sniffer dogs in line for an award
A team of sniffer dogs are up for an award for their success in detecting hidden illegal immigrants and explosives.
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In & Around Roxbury Township – A calendar
MONDAY, June 14 Roxbury Project Graduation will host its third annual golf outing at Farmstead Golf Course. Tee off will be at 1 p.m. The cost is 0 per golfer, seniors over 60 are 0. Price includes golf and awards party at Bensi Roxbury. Make checks payable to Roxbury High School Project Graduation, 2 Eldorado Dr., Succasunna, N.J. 07876. Fax Entry to 973-927-9052. For more information …
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Give a dog a home
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ -Compiled by LOUISA LIM
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Ian Holloway: If I was Fabio I’d keep Green for next game… but tell him now
Two things; a draw against the USA isn’t a disaster and I’d pick Robert Green next game. Yes it was a bad mistake, a mistake he’s probably never even made on the training ground before, but what you look at as a manager is how a player responds after an error.
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Brazilian flair can’t be replicated
DURBAN – When Brazilian coach Dunga preaches that his team will use a more defensive system this time around, there always seem to be a few snickers in the room.
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Martin County Community Calendar, updated June 10
Find the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
“Don’t I have the worst job in the world?” Carol Lantiegne said to me, laughing, Wednesday afternoon.
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Rambha’s puppy love!
Actress Rambha, who’s happily married to businessman Indran, is in namma Chennai currently. She flew down from Canada to celebrate her birthday with her family.
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Defence Force’s deadliest day for 40 years
Two soldiers from the Brisbane based combat engineering unit have been killed in action by an improvised explosive device. The soldiers and an explosive detection dog were patrolling in the Mirabad Valley, in Oruzgan Province, on Monday morning when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated.
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Despite law, most dogs go unlicensed
STRATFORD —- If no man is above the law, then it follows that no dog is above the law, too.
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Defence Force’s deadliest day for 40 years
Two soldiers from the Brisbane based combat engineering unit have been killed in action by an improvised explosive device. The soldiers and an explosive detection dog were patrolling in the Mirabad Valley, in Oruzgan Province, on Monday morning when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated.
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Giving independence to the blind
Training a guide dog brings rewards and love Warwick The wait for a blind person to get a guide dog can be three or four years. Cheryl DeVine, a volunteer for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, knows this firsthand when her friend woke up blind from surgery to remove a tumor.
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Good dog breeders are hard to find
Dear John Wade:I work alone, somewhat in isolation, often at night. Also, I go for walks or jogs at night. I would like the dog to be with me while I do these activities.[...]
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U.S. Forest Service To Handle National Grasslands Dog Training Permits
PIERRE — Dog trainers on horseback who train dogs on National Grasslands in South Dakota will now have to get permits from the National Forest Service.
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U.S. Forest Service To Handle National Grasslands Dog Training Permits
PIERRE — Dog trainers on horseback who train dogs on National Grasslands in South Dakota will now have to get permits from the National Forest Service.
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U.S. Forest Service To Handle National Grasslands Dog Training Permits
PIERRE — Dog trainers on horseback who train dogs on National Grasslands in South Dakota will now have to get permits from the National Forest Service.
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