Pet Stories
Pet Dentistry Without Sedation – Worthwhile or Just Surface Changes?
Sunday, 14 February 2010 10:46
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In veterinary medicine, dental disease is seen in almost every animal.  But, in our busy lives it’s hard to find the time to do regular preventive care.   Adding to the problem, dental cleanings under general anesthesia seems risky to many.  Recently, anesthesia-free pet dentistry has become a fad.  However, is this option good care and safe long term?

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Arrivals swamp Hamilton County Humane Society
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 12:34
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The Humane Society for Hamilton County says it is in desperate need for more space after 33 dogs and cats were brought to the Noblesville shelter over the weekend.

Dog crates fill the lobby, stacked two high.

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"I've got dogs in the office, the kennel kitchen, and every nook and cranny," said Rebecca Stevens, the Humane Society's executive director.

Seven more animals were brought to the shelter Monday, three more Tuesday and one more before noon Wednesday, bringing the total to 465 animals -- 195 dogs and 270 cats -- being cared for by the shelter.

That's too many, Stevens said. Of those animals, 170 are in foster homes, with the remaining 295 animals at the facility at 1721 Pleasant St.

"We need people to come out and help," said Stevens, who is pleading for the community to adopt or foster an animal.

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Euthanizations decrease, adoptions increase
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 12:29
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GREENFIELD — Improvements at the Greenfield/Hancock County Department of Animal Management appear to be benefiting cats and dogs in the city’s care.

According to the department’s 2009 annual report, adoptions are up while the numbers of animals impounded and euthanized are on a steady downward trend.

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Dog is rescued on ice 15 miles offshore in Baltic Sea
Friday, 05 February 2010 19:41
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Seamen spotting a dog on an ice floe 15 miles off the Polish Baltic Sea coast hope to reunite him with his owner.

We've been reading many sad stories about dogs crashing through ice and drowning and owners following into the water afterward and perishing. Now, here's a happy "tail" at last.