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When Is It Time To Say Goodbye? by Judy Parisi, Editor-in-Chief It is a blessing and a curse that we, as animal companions, often are the ones who ultimately decide when it's time for our pets to leave us. As much as we love them and can't bear to lose them, letting them go is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. But, how do we know when it's time?
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Features
GoGirlsMusicFest For Animals: A Huge Success
 Green Paw is happy to announce that the GoGirlsMusicFest raised thousands of dollars for animal rescues and organizations throughout the U.S. GP was a proud sponsor of the 8th Annual MusicFest which showcased concerts featuring independent female artists in 13 cities. GoGirls volunteers in each city chose a local animal group to benefit. The Dumb Friends League (est. 1910) was one of the worthwhile organizations the MusicFest raised money and awareness for. In this case, the word "dumb" refers to those who cannot speak. Their mission: "speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves."
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Jennifer Pryor: Rebel with a Cause – A Really Good Cause
 Jennifer Pryor and her late husband, actor-comedian Richard Pryor, shared a passion for animals. They were crusaders together, championing the causes of both wild and domesticated animals. Whether it was helping save baby elephants stolen from their mothers or rallying politicians to prosecute animal abusers, the couple did what they could to fight injustice against animals. Today, Jennifer continues their calling, without her husband, but with the same unwavering conviction.
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Home-Cooking for Pets - More People are Doing It
 With the pet food recall giving the jitters to everyone who has a beloved pet, more and more people are looking into cooking for their pets. Even people who don't cook for themselves are cooking for their furry family members. According to a recent article in The New York Times titled "Home Cooking for Pets Suddenly Not So Odd," sales for pet cook books are on the rise. And why not? What better way to know what really is in your pet's food. Click here to check out some of the books available through the GP store. |
When Should You Take Your Pet to Emergency: Advice from Dr. Monica Clare
 There are many situations that require emergency care for our pets. GP asked Dr. Monica Clare, a veterinarian at the highly-regarded Animal Surgical & Emergency Center in Los Angeles, to list just some of them. Again, this is NOT a comprehensive list. When in doubt, always seek immediate medical care for your pet.
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What's in Your Pet's First-Aid Kit?
 According to renowned veterinarian Marty Becker, one thing all pet owners should know is how to give their pet the Heimlich maneuver. He also recommends pet owners have a pet first-aid kit handy so that injuries can be treated before a trip to the vet. Following is Becker's list of essential items for a pet first-aid kit.
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Humans -- An Essay by Yang the Cat
 Yang, a well-traveled and spirited Siamese cat, shared many of his observations with acclaimed writer John Bishop. Here are just some of Yang's thoughts on humans. I am bemused by my humans' behavior.
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Against All Odds: The No-Kill Kids of Texas
 A teacher and her young students have accomplished nothing short of a miracle. With few resources, and lots of guts and determination they have converted a small town in Texas to a no-kill one. In three years, they have saved more than 4,000 animals. This is a story you won’t soon forget – it’s a story of conviction, dedication, compassion, and triumph. |
GP Best Friends
Green Paw Pet Photos: Meet Our Best Friends
 Meet LOLA (Los Angeles, CA), as well as other GP pets. We asked our members to send us photos of their best friend. We received many photos and one thing's for sure -- GP pets are all model material. Lassie move over!
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Rovering Photographer
If Your Dog was in the Guinness Book of World Records, What Title Would S/he Hold?
 GP's Rovering Photographer visited some Los Angeles parks, and asked people who were enjoying the day with their best friends: If your dog was in the Guinness Book of World Records, what title would s/he hold? See what answers we got. (Pictured: Tracy with Hannah - who excels at eating food -- like those people in hot dog contests, she would "kick butt"!)
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Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) has been used to treat animals since the 1980s, but few pet owners know about it. We asked Dr. Gerald Buchoff, immediate past president of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) and a holistic veterinarian who uses VOM in his practice, to answer some questions. 
