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Area humane societies praise new dog regulations

Area humane societies are hailing the state Assembly’s unanimous approval of new regulations for dog breeders as an important first step toward reigning in puppy mills in the state.

Under the measure, breeders who sell more than 25 dogs annually would have to get a license.
The state would investigate the breeder before issuing a license and could suspend or revoke it for violations.

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PAMPERED PETS: Do dogs really need a booster?

A IT IS likely your dogs have lifelong immunity to distemper, hepatitis and parvo virus (DHP).
Other diseases such as leptospirosis will need boosters periodically depending on the incidence of the disease in your area.

The World Small Animal Veterinary 3Association reviewed the controversial area of booster vaccinations in 2007 and the debate continues as to how frequently they need doing.

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Man arrested by armed officers

A man was arrested by armed response officers in a village near West Malling, Kent, following reports of an individual with a handgun, police said.
The man was spotted in the area of Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe at around 7.40pm on Thursday.
A police dog was used to track him before he was arrested and taken into custody.

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Seeking dog ordinance change

“Stay focused and on subject and do not be vicious and attack; that’s not going to get us anywhere,” she said.
“We have to be professional and we have to stick to the issue; we can’t stray off.”

Anderson said a group called Portneuf Animal Welfare Society has formed in an effort to help animals and their owners.

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Blantyre firm Daysoft sponsor guide dog puppy

BLANTYRE contact lens manufacturer Daysoft have introduced their newest recruit, a nine-weeks-old Guide Dog puppy called Daysie.

Daysoft decided to sponsor a puppy because of the work the charity Guide Dogs do with blind and partially-sighted people.

Ron Hamilton, chairman of Daysoft said: “Daysie embodies the values close to my heart as the founder and chairman of a company which deals with the need to take care of your eyes. She will become an ambassador for Daysoft as we continue to promote the imp

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Windsor Heights and Urbandale consider dog park

Windsor Heights officials are eying a piece of property in Urbandale for the possible creation of a dog park to be shared by the two communities.

Windsor Heights City Administrator Marketa Oliver said the city was approached by Urbandale about pursuing a joint dog park.

The property, chosen for consideration by Windsor Heights staff, is located just north of Windsor Heights city limits on Hickman Road, west of a former Kum & Go at 7755 Hickman Road.

“It’s such a great location where the two communit

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Snuggies go to the dogs

The makers of the Snuggie — the bizarrely irresistible “blanket with sleeves” — are out with their newest model, for dogs.

Noting that putting a regular dog sweater on your pooch can be a “battle of wills,” the Snuggie for Dogs guarantees ease and comfort for you and your best friend — or your money back.

It comes in pink or blue, and in four sizes.

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