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Nora Hawkins

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Pets

Three Great Ways to Help Animals

Want to help out animals in our communities? From micro-chipping your pet to helping reduce the overpopulation of cats, here are some ways to make a difference.

Pets

Keep Pets Safe July Fourth, and Take Our 'Petriotic' Survey for DemoCats and RePuplicans

Vital tips for pet safety. Also, tell us if you’re a demoCAT or a rePUPlican in a fun survey.

Pets

Spaying or Neutering Has Many Health Benefits for Cats

Spaying or neutering not only reduces the population of homeless cats, it improves the health and quality of life for our feline friends, from reducing cancer risks to increasing life expectancies.

Pets

Flea Control in Florida: Searching for That Magic Bullet

Americans spend over half a billion dollars annually on flea control. Fleas like warmth and humidity. The rain has them hopping and biting.

Pets

From Black Cat Fridays to Whisker Wisdom, Shelter-Cat Specials Abound in June

Feline devotees can check out deals and discounts on taking home some unconditional love with a furry tail.

Get the De-tails Right when Planning for Pets this Hurricane Season

Tis the season – hurricane, that is. Have you updated your Family & Pet Disaster Plan for 2012? You don’t have one? Here a quick list with Fido and Fluffy in mind.

6 Tips to Bite-Proof Your Dog (in St. Pete Patch)

Untrained, unsocialized, under-exercised dogs put you and others at a greater risk of being bitten. While there is no 100% failsafe, dog bite prevention week (May 14 – 20) offers a few reminders.

Crime

Animal Cruelty Acts May Be at Record High

Acts of human violence often start with cruelty to animals. The path to increasing acts of violence is well documented.

Pets

Time to Cough Up This Hairball, and Work Together to Save More Animals

The hairball our community is caught up in – attacking articles from the press and groups attacking groups for not doing enough – needs a strong dose of Vaseline on the paws.

Pets

Storms Spooking Your Pet? Tips for Easing Stress

People aren’t the only ones anxious when lightning flashes and thunder crashes. Our animal companions, with their extra sensitive hearing and awareness, can become edgy, too – or worse.

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