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I Do Believe in Miracles by Judy Parisi, Editor-in-Chief My dog Cookie has defied the odds. Despite having serious health problems - including IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency), and liver problems -- she has made a comeback. Though confronted with a bleak prognosis and daunting odds, I never gave up hope.
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Green Paw Video of the Week: World-Renowned Climber Saves Kitty
World-renowned climber Kay LeClaire just happened to be running by an old railroad abutment when she heard the cries of a kitty in distress. The poor little guy was high atop the huge structure with no way to get down. LeClaire quickly went home and got her climbing gear and safely rescued the cat, who was immediately adopted. At 60 years old, LeClaire became the oldest woman to climb the highest peaks in all seven continents. Happy ending. See more videos. |
Top 10 Medical Conditions that Affect Both People and Pets
 Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) recently examined its 2008 medical claims data to determine the top 10 "human" conditions that also affect pets (specifically dogs and cats). Topping the list are allergies. Here they are in order based on the number of claims VPI received. 1. Allergies. Pets can suffer allergic reactions from flea bite saliva, pollen and other airborne allergens, and foods. Read more... |
Congress Considers Tax Deduction for Pet Owners - But We Need Your Help
URGENT CALL TO ACTION -- from Judy Parisi, Editor-in-Chief: I have seen many blogs and forums on the internet ridiculing Congressman McCotter for introducing this bill to help pet guardians. I promised Rep. McCotter that I would do everything I could to help support this bill. While thankful, he said it will be a "steeply uphill battle." Please join me in this battle, as well as the more than 29,000 others who have signed the petition and told our representatives that we support Congressman McCotter and want them to pass this very important bill. CLICK HERE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO YOUR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE. ABOUT THE BILL: Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R-Michigan) has introduced H.R. 3501, referred to as the "Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act" which would allow pet owners to take a tax deduction of up to $3,500 yearly for qualified pet care expenses. Read more... |
Update on Dakota - Dog Who Carried Baby into Woods
 Happy Ending - Dakota is in Her New Home! -- As of September 2009, Dakota has a new home! It has been a long and arduous journey for Dakota and all of us who have been rooting for her, but it seems there is a happy ending. The Jessamine County SAVE Center, where Dakota was held for months, posted the following notice on their website: "After a lengthy stay at the SAVE Center, Dakota has moved on to start the next chapter of her life. Read more...
 While it appears that there is a happy ending for Dakota, there remain over 80 dogs and 100 cats at the Jessamine County SAVE Center who need help. Pictured here is Percival, an adorable teddy bear like dog brought into the shelter in bad shape. He is blind but his condition may be treatable. Please consider helping the Center who has treated Dakota with kindness through this ordeal, while being besieged by the media and public. GP salutes them and thanks them. Please click here to visit their website.
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GP Best Friends
Green Paw Best Friends: Meet Marcelo
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When MARCELO was only six weeks old, he was dropped off at the pound with five other pups. Fortunately, he's found a forever home and now enjoys three-mile hikes every morning. And when he comes home: "He still has enough energy to poke thousands of holes in my hands and feet with his baby teeth," says Leila in California. But, wasn't that what puppy teeth were made for?! Read more about Marcelo and other GP Best Friends. |
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Dognapping on the Rise: Special Report from "Good Morning America"
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