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Vets Worry About Pet Health In Ailing Economy MSNBC - 9 hours ago But the move has pet docs concerned. Their line of work, just like health care, is typically resistant to recessions. But not this time. ...
Lawmakers vote: No more pets allowed in Oregon Capitol The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR - 6 hours ago Technically, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services has a no-pets policy covering most state offices. No word yet whether that means Hershey is ...
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County shelter offers free clinic for pets San Diego Union Tribune, CA - 5 hours ago Coupons to spay or neuter pets also will be available. Dogs must be kept on leashes, and cats and rabbits must be in carriers. Rabies vaccinations for dogs ...
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Chesapeake firefighters rescue pets from burned mobile home The Virginian-Pilot, VA - 2 hours ago Steve Johnson the trailer was extensively damaged, and firefighters rescued four pets, a dog and three cats. Firefighters used pet rescue mask to ...
Hotels roll out the red carpet for traveling pets Philadelphia Business Journal, PA - 10 hours ago “People are willing to spend money on pets because, in these hard economic times, our pets love us no matter what our economic condition. ...
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