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Welcome back to Straight Poop, the biweekly newsletter from your friends at doggies.com. In this issue, learn about your dog’s teeth in our Dog Health and Nutrition section, and learn why and how to go about adopting a dog from a shelter.
Don’t forget to take a peek at our featured web site and dog book while you’re scrolling through. |
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Most people have, by now, seen the commercial for the bone that is made to clean your dog’s teeth. The commercial suggests that if dogs want beautiful teeth, we ought to buy them dentures. The pictures are really funny, but the topic itself is serious. Just as in humans, good oral health can be a key ingredient in good overall health. Here’s what you need to know |
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Featured Web Site
www.AdoptingaDog.org is dedicated to decreasing the number of homeless dogs and reducing the number of dogs euthanized each year simply because they are homeless. |
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According to American Humane out of every 100 dogs taken to an animal shelter, about 15 are reunited with their families, 25 are adopted, and the remainder – about 60 – are put down. On a yearly basis, somewhere between three and five million dogs are euthanized. The reasons vary for euthanasia, but the most common are shelter overcrowding, dog aggression, dog age, and dog illness. There are no exact numbers because shelters are not required to keep records of the number of dogs they take in, the number they successfully send on to forever homes, and the number they kill. Read more on adopting a shelter dog. |
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the Furminator
FURminator ® is a special anti-shedding treatment that dramatically reduces the mess and clean up of unwanted pet hair. The secret to the FURminator treatment is a patent-pending tool designed to stop the shedding where it begins in the undercoat of your pet. |
Pedi Paws
The Fast, Easy & Gentle Way To Trim Your Pet’s Nails PediPaws(TM) is the revolutionary nail trimmer for your dog or cat. It’s the newest, fastest and easiest way to keep your pet’s nails trim rounded and smooth with no mess! |
Drinkwell
The Hydro-Go(TM), the newest in a line of products from the maker of Drinkwell ® The Original Pet Fountain ®, features a convenient fold out bowl which allows for easy drinking when you’re away from home. And, its unique design allows for quick cleanup. |
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Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turnjer and Yan Nacsimbene Imagine walking to the same place every day, to meet your best friend. Imagine watching hundreds of people pass by every morning and every afternoon. Imagine waiting, and waiting, and waiting. For ten years. This is what Hachiko did. Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko’s story through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog. Simply told, and illustrated with Yan Nascimbene’s lush watercolors, the legend of Hachiko will touch your heart and inspire you as it has inspired thousands all over the world. Browse to this book on Amazon.com here. |
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