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P&R Interviews Denver’s Mounted Patrol

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The Denver Mounted Patrol: How horses bridge the gap between police officers and the public they protect.  Download the full pdf… Cpl. John Stratton of Denver’s Mounted Patrol gives us an inside peek at the important role these fine-looking equines play on the streets of Denver. Although some critics may write off the mounted patrol ...

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Seasonal Herbs for Pets

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 Spring and summer can be challenging for many pets, just like us, with problems ranging from allergies to joint strain from extra activity, anxiety from storms and travel to pests and parasites.  (click here to download full pdf) A sick pet can make you feel helpless. While there’s no substitute for the care of a ...

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Fancy Rats: The Perfect Pet?

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Affectionate, clean and intelligent, fancy rats are the perfect pets for just about everyone. I like to think of them as miniature dogs, minus the barking, brushing, walking, and constant demands. Rats are quiet, curious and gentle. They don’t require much upkeep other than a clean cage, some fresh food (rats are omnivores!), filtered water, and ...

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Does Your Dog Have Arthritis?

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by Dr. Weldon of Loving Family Animal Hospital Veterinarian Dr. Weldon answers some of the most common questions on arthritis that her clients ask at her practice and offers some top tips to improve your pet’s quality of life and put a bit of spring into your furry friend’s step. What is arthritis? Arthritis is the ...

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Surrey Ridge Dog Park Promotion

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Paws & Read hit the Surrey Ridge Dog Park on Saturday. This has been our favorite off-leash park so far! It is clean and has plenty of space for furry friends to run around, and it’s FREE!   From I-25, take the Surrey Ridge exit (190) about three miles south of Lincoln. We loved this off-leash ...

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Judy’s Summer Special at Doggie Pause

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What Judy Gee of Doggie Pause www.doggiepause.com doesn’t know about dogs isn’t worth knowing………this lady has studied dogs! Judy attends seminars and seeks out advice from experts on: Training, behavior, nutrition, general health and more. For her facility she researched air flow and disinfectants, floor surfaces and fencing options, training modalities, diet guidelines and staff ...

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Take A Bite Out Of Cat And Dog Dental Troubles by Bud Groth

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(NAPS)—Here’s an idea to chew over: You are now able to prolong your pet’s life while improving its health and breath.  How? By protecting your cat or dog from oral disease.  According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3. Besides causing receding gums and tooth loss, the ...

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A Great Day for a Walk in the Park – Cherry Creek Park

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The dog park at Cherry Creek State Park always guarantees a fun time and a great opportunity to meet some fabulous people and their dogs. Saturday was no exception!  Paws and Read was out and about giving out copies of our April issue and entering people and their dogs for a chance to win some ...

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Dumb Friends League announces $50 off adoption…

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Dumb Friends League announces $50 off adoption fees for cats and dogs 1 year and older Everyone needs a sidekick, adopt yours today!   DENVER (March 19, 2012) Pow! Whamm! Kapow! Protecting the planet from flying tennis balls and saving people from the grip of loneliness are just two of the many incredible powers found ...

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BUSTED by a Beagle

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After a 10 hour flight from England my daughter Tiger was delighted that a cute little Beagle strolled over for a quick sniff. The Beagle refused to leave; his tail wagged vigorously, he then sat himself down right next to our bags. Tiger, with her affection for all things canine, just wanted to pet and ...

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