dogs
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Hawai'i
Pawprints in the Sand: Finding Homes for Oahu’s Dogs
Waikiki Beach is home to two kinds of footprints. The first belong to tourists and locals. Sandals and flip-flops scatter along the sand as people sunbathe and dip in the ocean. The second are pawprints carved deep into the sand. One set belongs to an energetic golden retriever that prances…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Pacemaker Program Gives Dogs a Second Chance
Agent Cooper, an 11-year-old husky, is thriving today thanks to his new pacemaker. He belongs to Matthew and Amanda Goldstein, an Athens couple who faced a critical decision. Agent Cooper was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and had weeks to live unless he had a costly and risky procedure. I was…
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In-Depth
Proposed Georgia Bill May Save Animals’ Lives in the Heat
A bill introduced in the Georgia Legislature last month would limit liability for people who take action to rescue animals trapped in hot cars. Senate Bill 32 would protect individuals from financial liability if they shatter a car window to help a pet suffering in the heat. Currently in the…
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Athens-Clarke County
It Takes a Village: Athens Area Puppy Raisers Fill Vital Need
Ninety more dogs in Athens are on their way to serving Americans with disabilities this National Service Animal Month. With 300 members, The Athens Area Puppy Raisers is the largest chapter of the National Guide Dog Foundation in the country. These members spend almost every minute with their dogs and…
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Health
Buying Time: Dog Owners Face Dilemma of Holding on or Letting Go
“Roof!” Enzo growled, chasing his sister Lula through the back yard of their Bogart home. They had done this hundreds of times before, only this time, something was different about him. His coat, speckled with black and brown fur, now had shaven patches throughout it, and as he chased his…
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Northeast Georgia News
Dog Days of Finals: Where to Take Pet During Finals Week
From April 30- May 3, Play! Sit! Stay! pet daycare will offer 50% off all Boarding & Visits. The prices will be reduced to $7.50 per visit and $15 per night. If Play! Sit! Stay! isn’t for you, here are a number of other animal daycare centers that…
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Jackson County
One New Animal Shelter, Many New Pet Homes
Jackson County’s first animal shelter opened on February 13, and in just over one week, rescuers and families adopted all 24 animals in the shelter. Brad Richards, the Director of Animal Control, says that the shelter is needed because of the increase in the population of Jackson County. People are…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Animal Workers Oppose Georgia Pet Bill
The Georgia House is considering a new law to regulate the sale of pets in retail stores. The bill, introduced by Rep. Earl Ehrhart, of District 36, would prohibit local governments from preventing the sale of dogs and cats from any pet store in the state of Georgia. HB 144…
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Northeast Georgia News
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Athens-Clarke County
This Week’s Adoptable Pet: Rocky
Rocky the dog was picked up from the side of the road in July, but now he is all ready for adoption. You can see our Facebook Live video here, where we introduce Rocky to you. If you are interested in adopting Rocky or making a donation, visit Athens Clarke…