Posted: June 23, 2008, 5 a.m. EDT
Massage Therapist: Rubbing Your Dog Soothes Stress
Francis Simerly isn’t quite sure what has caused her dog’s awkward bunny hops over the years, but she does know one thing: She wants to improve Chica’s life the best she can. “I’m one who loves massages myself, whether it’s giving it to someone else or receiving it,” Simerly said, “and I don’t see why the dogs can’t enjoy it, too.” And she’s right, the Knoxville News Sentinel (Tennessee) reports.
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Tips for Caring for Dogs in Hot Weather
Think it’s a little early in the season to be coping with triple-digit temperatures? We do too. But they’re here, and in addition to stocking up on bottled water and sunscreen and increasing your carbon footprint with extra air conditioning, it’s best to remember that pets need some extra thought as well. Denise Flaim of Newsday lists a few tips and products, the Los Angeles Times reports.
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It’s a Dog’s Life for Russian Tiger Cub
A young tiger cub named May has found an interesting new family after being rejected by its mother. A pet dog named Juchka who had just given birth was brought to the village zoo in Russia’s Omsk region with her pups to become surrogate mother, RTE News (Ireland) reports.
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Eco-friendly Pets: Fido Reduces His Carbon Paw Print
Enlightened animal lovers across the United States face a quandary: How to pamper beloved pets without adding to global warming or creating an outsized carbon paw print? Agence France-Presse reports.
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Slate Belt Neighbors Clash Over Dead Cat
Woman says two dogs to blame for pet’s death. Police cite owner for failing to confine canines, The Express-Times (Pennsylvania) reports.
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