When I was 7 years old, my little dog Pepper saw a cat across the street and ran out the open front door. Before I could get outside to catch him, he ran into the street and was hit by a car. I remember screaming and crying. I was overwhelmed by what I had just [...]
The Pet Pundit
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Tag Archives: Pets
Could Congressional bill provide relief for pet owners?
Pet owners may want to know about H.R. 3501, which was introduced by Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich on July 31, 2009, to help pet owners in these tough economic times. The Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act is the first legislation, I believe, ever to be introduced on Capitol Hill to help [...]
Top ten wild animals that most commonly attack pets
Wild animals can and do attack our pets, leaving lacerations, bite wounds, puncture, and soft tissue trauma – and a trip to the pet emergency room for you.
Snakebites, which are the most commonly reported injuries, may require anti-venom whereas scorpion stings may cause allergic reactions requiring antihistamines. Treatment may vary depending on the severity of the attack and costs [...]
Soldier’s often have to give up pets to go to war
Allow me to introduce you to Max. Max is a seven-year-old Golden Retriever with a sturdy frame, a bright orange coat, and just a touch of gray around his muzzle, the only hint of his advancing age. A soldier being deployed to the middle east had brought Max to the Humane Society because he didn’t [...]
