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Some people see an animal shelter as a sad, dreary place full of unwanted (or undesirable) pets. In fact, a shelter is a haven for pets who find themselves without any home. The shelter offers them a place where they can be fed, cared for, and maybe find a new home with an owner who will love and care for them. That’s something we can all be thankful for, as we celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week...

Twice a year, we all have to reset our internal clocks - and our watches, and clocks, and microwaves - to accommodate Daylight Savings Time. We know that it messes with our internal clocks and sleep schedules, but have you ever considered what effect the time change has on our pets?

In this week's Keepin' It Real commentary, Cam Marston gives his take on what it means to have a life well lived...

The American Kennel Club reports that around Thanksgiving, there is an increase in pet visits to veterinarians because the animals were given “unsafe human foods.” Make healthy food choices for your pet over the holiday to insure all family members have a happy Thanksgiving!

Prior to September 11,2001, most people knew that dogs had a pretty good sense of smell and could even locate a person lost in the woods – but in general, people had no concept of the contribution that the canine’s abilities could make in such a large scale disaster. And no one ever thought a guide dog could ignore life-threatening circumstances to lead its owner through unimaginable chaos, down almost eighty flights of stairs in near darkness and outside to safety – truly a hero dog!

Snuggling with a pet is what makes us feel so close to our furry friends. However, in a time of COVID, if you think you may have the virus, you are putting your best friend at risk by getting too close.

Most black-and-tan Coonhounds have long silky ears, but as you might guess, some are longer than others. As it turns out, Paige Olsen’s Coonhound, “Lou,” has ears that are so long, Guinness World Records has added her to their new World Records Book for having the longest ears of any living dog!

In advance of Hurricane Ida, animal shelters and rescue groups all across the country rushed in to protect vulnerable pets in Louisiana shelters, keeping them safe and giving them a chance for new homes. At the same time, they made room in Louisiana shelters for other pets to find safety after the storm.

This year is the 15th World Rabies Day, a time to focus on facts about rabies, and to dispel myths or misconceptions about this deadly virus. The date was chosen because it is the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur, who created the first successful vaccine against rabies.

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month, a great time to add a new member to your family. You will save a dog’s life, and improve your own, when you take home one of these faithful companions to be your new best friend.