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Halloween Safety Tips for You and Your Dog

Halloween will soon be here, yet neither tricks nor too many treats are good for your dog. Halloween can be a scary experience for your dog and turn out badly for trick-or-treaters on your property if you don't plan ahead. Here are some tips ensure a safe and Happy "Howloween" with your dog: . . .

National Veterinary Technician Week

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Inc. (NAVTA), has proclaimed October 10 - 16, 2004, as National Veterinary Technician Week. The event is celebrated annually to recognize veterinary technicians nationwide for their contributions as members of the veterinary health . . .

American Heartworm Society Launches Website Grammar School Section

Philadelphia, PA – AVMA Convention – (July 23, 2004) – Teaching children about the important issue of heartworm disease is the goal of a new grammar school section on the American Heartworm Society's website. The new site, underwritten by Fort Dodge Animal Health, provides entertainment f . . .

Veterinary Dental Society Celebrates 10 Years Of Service

VENICE, FL. (April 15, 2004) – Ten years after its inception, the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians (ASVDT) is recognized by veterinarians and technicians both nationally and across the globe as a leading provider of veterinary dental knowledge to the entire veterinary comm . . .

UC Davis & Local Veterinarians Address Animal Overpopulation

SACRAMENTO - The Sacramento Valley Veterinary Medical Association, the Sacramento Area Animal Coalition and the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine will partner for the first time in an effort to provide up to 1,000 free spay-neut . . .

Germinder & Associates, Inc. Announces Dog Writers Association of America, Inc. Newsroom

(Blue Springs, MO., January 18, 2003) --- The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is set to get new exposure for the organization with a general newsroom on www.goodnewsforpets.com. . . .

Western Veterinary Conference Awards 2002 Student Scholarships

Las Vegas, NV - March 2002 Western Veterinary Conference is pleased to announce the 2002 Western Veterinary Conference Student Scholarship Award recipients (complete list below). In addition to receiving a $2,500 scholarship, each st . . .

AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION AND BENJI BOND FOR PET ADOPTION

"336699">Benji and the American Humane Association "bond," making Benji the emotional "face" for pet adoption from animal shelters. . . .

NAVTA Renames Organization; Keeps Acronym

On January 14, 2002, the North American Veterinary Technician Association was renamed the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). The move follows a vigorous, 20-year growth . . .

Make New Year's Resolutions For Your Pet to Ensure a Healthy Future

DENVER, Dec. 20, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- As you make your resolutions to keep yourself healthy and happy in 2002, it's a good time to remember the animals in your life. The American Animal Hospital Assoc . . .

Morris Animal Foundation Funds $2.4 Million in 2001

ENGLEWOOD, CO, JANUARY, 2001 - Morris Animal Foundation proudly announces it is funding $2.4 million in humane animal health studies for fiscal year 2001. With this level of funding, the organization c . . .

VETERINARIAN'S WORK TO PRESERVE THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND RECEIVES RECOGNITION

TOPEKA, Kan. (October 6, 2000) -To the residents of a Tuskegee, Ala. nursing home and AIDS patients throughout the United States, Dr. Caroline Schaffer is a symbol of hope. Founder and director of the . . .

HELP RECOGNIZE THE PEOPLE WHO HELP VETS CARE FOR OUR PETS

by Julie Lux, editor, goodnewsforpets.com National Veterinary Technician Week begins Monday, October 15. The event was . . .

"EMERGENCY VETS" VETERINARY TECHNICIAN REMAINS GROUNDED ABOUT ROLE IN ANIMAL PLANET'S HIT TV SERIES

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 5, 2000 ---As the cameras roll at Alameda East Animal Hospital, home of the hit Animal Planet TV show, "Emergency Vets," Certified Veterinary Technician Taryn Marsh perf . . .

NURSING HOME RESIDENTS ENJOY VISITS FROM FURRY FRIENDS

(COLBY, Kan., May 7, 2000) --- Every month at the Lantern Park Manor and Pioneer Senior Living Center nursing homes in Colby, Kan., residents look forward to visiting with some very special friends - t . . .

NAVTA CELEBRATES NATIONAL PET WEEK 2000, "FRIENDS FOR LIFE" THEME

(Battle Ground, Ind., May 7, 2000) -- The North American Veterinary Technician Association will join thousands of veterinary clinics across the country this week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Na . . .

FRIENDS FOR LIFE

(Schaumburg, Ill. - April 7, 2000) - Celebrate the year 2000 and the 20th anniversary of National Pet Week this May 7-13. The Nat . . .

DOG WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL WRITING CONTEST WINNERS

(New York, N.Y. March 24, 2000) - The non-profit Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), an organization dedicated to promoting the interests of dogs through news and informational channels, is ple . . .

THE CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION AND THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF DOG CLUBS OPPOSE NEW BREEDER ORDINANCE

LOS ANGELES, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cat Fanciers' Association and the California Federation of Dog Clubs are going on record opposing the proposed Los Angeles City ordinance that would mandate ne . . .

Take the Bite Out of Tax Day, Pet a Puppy!

NEW YORK, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax Day has been extended by two days this year, and yet thousands of Americans will still wait until the very last minute to file their tax returns. They'll descend . . .

Prevention is Key to Dog Bite Problem

ROHNERT PARK, Calif., Feb. 7/PRNewswire/ -- Responsible pet ownership and safe behavior are critical to preventing the number 1 public health problem of children -- dog bites. Each year, dogs bite more . . .

America's Greatest Herding Dogs to Compete At The North American Sheepdog Championship June 7-10

LOS ANGELES, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Sheepdog Championship (NASC), displaying the amazing talents of herding dogs as they maneuver flocks of sheep following the whistles of their handl . . .

APPMA WARNS UNRESTRAINED PETS CAUSE SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENTS

GREENWICH, Conn., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- While people know it's important to buckle up in a car, a majority of the 40 million pets expected to hit the roads this vacation season will not be properly re . . .

NEW JERSEY SERVICE DOG "STYLE" IS NAMED 2001 WINNER OF AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AWARD FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE (ACE)

NEW JERSEY SERVICE DOG "STYLE" IS NAMED 2001 WINNER OF AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AWARD FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE (ACE) size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetic . . .

AVMA and Animal Planet Team Up To Produce Informative Television Spots

Schaumburg, IL -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the premier professional veterinary medical association, has teamed up with Animal Planet, the popular cable television channel rea . . .

2003 DWAA Special Award Winners

The Dog Writers Association of America, founded in 1935, is an exciting and unique organization of professional and amateur writers who cover all dog-related areas through feature articles and books published nationwide. This year at the Awards Banquet, DWAA recognized and rewarded writers whose . . .

Celebrate World Veterinary Day

The World Veterinary Association encourages veterinarians to celebrate World Veterinary Day, April 24. This is the fourth year the WVA has promoted the day, encouraging veterinarians to celebrate their profession. World Veterinary Day offers an opportunity for the veterinary profession to col . . .

AVMA, ASPS, AND CDC TEAM UP TO PROMOTE DOG-BITE PREVENTION

CHICAGO - Man's best friend bites more than 4.7 million people a year and key experts believe that public education can help prevent these bites. face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans . . .

American Humane Association Aids Animals in Times of Disaster and Donates $2,000 to Alleviate Livestock Food Shortages in Minnesota

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Humane Association has donated $2,000 to provide an emergency food supply for 1,100 head of livestock and 30 horses affected by the flooding in Minnesota. Combined with a matc . . .

DWAA Announces Contest Special Awards

Anyone who wins a Dog Writers Association book award may contact the Dog Writers Association to use a facsimile of the Maxwell award on their book or advertising. Howell Book House is sponsoring the ELSWORTH S. HOWELL AWARD . . .

Presidential Pups in the Whitehouse

From Washington's Foxhounds to Bush's "Barney," presidential purebred pups are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Twenty-two U.S. presidents have owned purebred dogs and most shared the White House with them. While some dogs had jobs - "Millie" authored a book, "Him" and "Her" modeled for . . .

Dog Writers Association of America Celebrates 70 Years Covering Our Best Friend

Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) will celebrate its 70th year at the Organization’s Annual Awards Banquet, traditionally held the Sunday night before the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The Banquet will be at Southgate Towers Hot . . .

Dog Writers Association of America 2004 Writing Competition Winners

Winners NEWSPAPER: FEATURE OR NEWS STORY * Deborah Wood, Aggression Suppression (The Oregonian) NEWPAPE . . .

Indianapolis Speedway Gone to the Dogs

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AKC Companion Animal Recovery Introduces Incentives for Vets and Non-Profits

Raleigh, NC – The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery program (AKC CAR) is pleased to introduce two new programs that offer incentives to veterinarians and non-profit organizations that enroll microchipped animals in its 24-hour-a-day recovery service. As an enhancement t . . .

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