Pets

Poll: Half of pet owners give pets human names

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NEW YORK - So much for Rover and Fido.Almost half of American pet owners gave an animal a human-like name, such as Jack or Sophie, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll of more than 1,000 pet owners released Tuesday.Some of the more unusual names:... Full story

Here comes the pooch: Pets at weddings?

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Kaycee English considers her dog Bowser part of the family, so including him in her wedding was an obvious choice.Hadn't she spent the year before her special day scouring Petfinder.com, wishing she could adopt a dog? Hadn't her husband, John, taken... Full story

Safe-seeming garage actually full of peril for domestic pets

ANNE PIERCE, COLUMNIST

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Several years ago, a client came to me with a new rabbit that needed neutering. She said that both she and her son were anxious about the surgery because his previous rabbit had just died of respiratory disease, and she wasn't sure he would be able to... Full story

PET NOTES: Fifth annual Great Pyrenees reunion

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ADOPTION FAIRS 9-Lives Rescue Inc. - For dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, PetSmart, 2965 New Center Point; 591-4640; www.colorado9lives.com. Lookwhatthecatbroughtin.org - For cats and kittens, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Petco,... Full story

GOOD DOG: Think before surrendering pet

JIM BEINLICH, COLUMNIST

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During a recent conversation with a friend from Pals Forever Animal Rescue, we were talking about the reasons people give for surrendering their dogs, and thought it would be a good topic for an article. But we didn't want to just identify the reasons... Full story

PET NOTES: 'Ask the Trainer/Behaviorist' class

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ADOPTION FAIRS 9-Lives Rescue Inc. - For dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, PetSmart, 2965 New Center Point; 591-4640; www.colorado9lives.com. Dreampower - For dogs, cats and small caged pets, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and noon-3:30... Full story

Pets can suffer from too much sun exposure

McClatchy Newspapers

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The approach of summer will bring constant reminders about the danger of overexposure to the sun and the need for sunscreen. The dangers are real and we should all take appropriate measures to prevent skin damage and skin cancer. Did you know that your... Full story

Even 1st pooch offers Puppy challenges

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Not even the famous family living in the big white house is immune from the surprises that come with your very first puppy. Along with the fun, the cuddles and the excitement is a load of responsibility that doesn't end at the convenience of humans.... Full story

Pet Notes

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ADOPTION FAIRS 9-Lives Rescue Inc. - For dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Pet-Smart, 2965 New Center Point; 591-4640; www.colorado9lives.com. Dreampower - For dogs, cats and small caged pets, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and noon-3:30... Full story

Here's what you can do if your dog gets skunked

WILLIAM HAGEMAN

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What's worse than having your dog skunked? How about having your skunked dog run through the house, leaving a trail of stink that's nearly impossible to get rid of? Spring is here, and so again are skunks, who are busy courting and mating and spreading... Full story

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