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Wild cottontail bunny turns out not to be

Cottontail look-alike proves he's no wild bunny. He is, in fact, a domestic r...
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Shining light on overlooked black pets

Back in Black adoption promotion helps hidden gem, an all-black female cat rescued...
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Free dog training from Pit Sisters

Pit Sisters offers free dog training. They hold mobile training sessions in Jackso...
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Self-destructive tail-chasing behavior in a cat

Self-destructive tail-chasing was a problem for one cat. Toys helped for while, bu...
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Austin names new animal services chief

New Austin animal services chief Tawny Hammond brings experience and leadership fr...
Julie Castle Blog
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American bulldog mix adopted by perfect family

"Pick your price" pet adoption promotion helps a white American bulldog ...
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It’s time to celebrate Best Friends Day

On Best Friends Day, we commemorate our pets, who are our best friends, and share ...
Julie Castle Blog
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Turning hisses into purrs: Socializing wary cats

Volunteers in Los Angeles help distrustful and sometimes-difficult cats who are af...
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Teen helps feral cats in Layton, Utah

Thanks to a teenager cat advocate, an underserved mobile home park in Layton, Utah...
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Drug-sniffing dog recovers from heartworm disease

Drug sniffing (detection) dog comes to the Sanctuary for treatment for heartworm d...
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Maine coon tabby cat from Hurricane Animal Shelter

Maine coon tabby cat from Hurricane Animal Shelter is spayed (thanks to a BISSELL ...
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Dog with lupus thrives at the Sanctuary

Treatment for autoimmune disease keeps lupus dog healthy and happy. He is taking m...
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Animal control enforcement abuse costs lives

Enacting mandatory spay/neuter laws without providing easy access to low-cost or f...
Julie Castle Blog
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Dog with eye problem gets needed help

After life-changing surgery to remove this eyes because of a severe dry eye condit...
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Veterinary laser therapy helps cat feel young again

Senior citizen cat suffering from aches and pains in his back is feeling his best ...
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