When Julia Seaton’s pet terrier Kiara was diagnosed with a life-threatening pancreatic disease, they found solace with Take The Lead foundation which shouldered the cost of the experimental transplant that saved the terrier’s life. Now Seaton is giving back by trying to raise money to benefit other people who might be in the same situation as she once was

he article lists some of the most unusual pet names, for the year 2012. The list is based on data collected by a pet insurance company called Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. It is stated that such names make the pet unique and special to the family. The article also lists various services provided by the company and their contact details

Many people don’t realize that there are several diseases that you can catch from your pet. While most of them are uncommon, people should use common sense and good sanitation and hygiene techniques to avoid catching diseases from their cats and dogs. Some of these diseases are spread via animals’ saliva, feces, and urine, while others can spread to humans simply through petting the infected animal’s fur.

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett is now going to bat for our canine friends. Specifically, the former Kansas City Royals star is participating in a campaign to educate people on the dangers of leaving animals in cars. Even on days where the outside temperature is in the 70′s, the inside temperature of the car can rise to dangerous levels even with a window cracked.

Nathan Moody, volunteer with BASRA found a dog named Dingo at sea in abandoned boat. The Atlantic Animal Hospital in Wilmington is caring for Dingo. Dingo was badly dehydrated and malnourished. His owner, John William Batchelor, 72 was suspected to be dead. But Nathan Moody and Dingo were both attacked by wild dogs at his home in the Bahamas a few weeks ago.

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The RSPCA has launched a new “Pet Detective Service” to some promising early results. Upon calling the system, the owner will get an automated phone message upon calling the service. The system seems to be working well so far.

Dogs are extraordinary companions that often lead pretty dull lives with their owners, but there is one dog named Kira, who has extraordinary owners that take her on an adventure everyday, Kira gets to go swimming with the dolphins everyday to her delight.