Pets

Special dogs track allergens to keep kids safe

Wednesday, 15 June 2011 14:13 Written by Stephanie Reitz - Associated Press

Boo and Riley are more than affectionate, protective family pets. To their owners, the specially trained dogs are a furry layer of security to sniff out peanut products and other life-threatening allergens.

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Santa Rosa Sheriff’s office gets two K-9s

Wednesday, 08 June 2011 14:29 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 14:33 Written by Staff Reports

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office’s cry for help has been heard.

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JHS Summer Safety Campaign: Dogs and hot vehicles

Wednesday, 01 June 2011 15:46 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 June 2011 15:49 Written by Staff Reports

While spring and summer mean more outdoor fun in Northwest Florida, warmer days can also mean sickness or even death for many pets left unattended in hot, parked vehicles.

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Cage-free spaces increase health, adoptability

Thursday, 19 May 2011 15:36 Last Updated on Thursday, 19 May 2011 15:41 Written by Tricia Bryant - Paws Executive Director

Panhandle Animal Welfare Society will be expanding their existing adoption cat trailer to create more “feline friendly” housing for the adoptable cats.

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Everyday is dog day at St. Francis

Wednesday, 20 April 2011 11:42 Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 April 2011 15:21

St. Francis’ Pet Shop now has dogs available for adoption everyday.

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Easter’s gone to the dogs

Wednesday, 20 April 2011 11:30 Written by Staff Reports

More than 50 dogs turned out with their human families for the first Annual Pet Nation Easter Egg Fetch held on April 2. More than 500 plastic eggs were stuffed with dog treats and tossed in the grass and hidden in the bushes for the dogs to “fetch.“

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Puppy saved by volunteers, speedy donations

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:53 Written by Tricia Bryant

On Jan. 18 a yorkie mix, Jumper, got away from his owners, ran into Racetrack Road and was hit by a car.
Dave, a PAWS volunteer, and Melissa witnessed i and rescued Jumper from the road.