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Pet sitter sues Tx. couple after bad Yelp review – PetsOnBoard.com

A Texas couple faces a lawsuit and potentially thousands in damages simply because they left a bad Yelp review.Michelle and Robert Duchouquette of Plano left their two dogs and fish...

Veterinarian climbs into crate to comfort abandoned dog in viral video – PetsOnBoard.com

urns out this veterinarian can lend a home and a heart.A stray dog was first brought to Dr. Andy Mathis, who works at an animal care center in Georgia, by...

Pet insurance, is it worth it? | PetsOnBoard.com

Before Erin Bradford was a mother to her 1-year-old, she was a mother to two spoiled dogs.Like any good pet parent, she knew these lucky mutts would eventually get into...

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Animal Abuse Story to Air on PBS WVIA, “Stay Tuned”

This month Stay Tuned focuses on the critically important issues of our region. On the next episode we find out about the steps being taken against animal abuse in our area. We...

Should your pet sleep in bed with you? | PetsOnBoard.com

Should you let your pet sleep with you? A recent study is challenging the conventional wisdom that animals in the bedroom can mess with your sleep.It has long been thought...

What dog breed do you look like? Fun site What-Dog.net helps you find out – PetsOnBoard.com

You may consider your dog a member of the family, but have you ever considered that there may be a family resemblance?A new Microsoft website — What-Dog.net — can tell...

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3 ways to save on pet care while on vacation- PetsOnBoard.com

Deciding how to care for the family pet while you’re away can be one of the hardest parts of planning a vacation. Not only does it add to the stress...

ASPCA offers tips to keep pets safe in cold weather conditions – PetsOnBoard.com

SPCA is reminding pet owners that cold weather conditions can be particularly dangerous for pets. Here are some safety tips pet owners should keep in mind as the temperature drops...

Dognapping: What to know to keep your pet safe from this growing crime | PetsOnBoard.com

They are tormenting “tails” of loss, as man’s best friends becomes a thief’s biggest target.If you think your dog is safe the experts say think again.Dognappers are prowling both the...

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Lost cat found, eight years later than expected – News – PetsOnBoard.com

An 18-year-old cat named Milo was reunited with his family this week after he was found more than 100 miles from the Scranton home he escaped eight years ago.A microchip...

Emotional support animals are making flying beastly, experts say – PetsOnBoard.com

There are legitimate cases of people who need an emotional support animal in the air. But experts say that far too often, people are abusing the system to save a...

Japan’s Pet-Raccoon Craze Threatens Its Wild Raccoon Dogs – PetsOnBoard.com

It’s a near-universal rule that when two independently adorable things are combined—dog dressed as bear, cat clad as burrito, Hello Kitty masquerading as Winnie the Pooh—the power of their collective...

Quasimodo the dog has a short spine but a big heart (and needs a home) PetsOnBoard.com

This German shepherd may look a bit squashed, but he’s full of life and looking for a forever home. There’s a dog out there who might, on first glance, seem...

The foods you should NEVER feed your pet: Vet explains which ‘treats’ do more harm than good – PetsOnBoard.com

When those puppy dog eyes are staring at you from under the table, it’s hard not to succumb to your pet’s wishes and sneak them some leftovers.But you could be...

Raccoon or dog? Internet isn’t quite sure about this critter – PetsOnBoard.com

That’s it. That’s it. The world’s gone mad. If this raccoon dog isn’t a sure sign of the apocalypse, we don’t what is.OK, so let’s just get all the facts...

Tian Tian the panda enjoys snow day at Washington DC’s National Zoo – PetsOnBoard.com

Tian Tian the panda enjoys snow day at Washington DC’s National Zoo Footage posted to the National Zoo’s Facebook page shows Tian Tian rolling around in the snow like a...

The Safest Ice-Melt Products for Your Pet in the Snow – PetsOnBoard.com

The Ache: Ice-melt crystals, ubiquitous in winter, can be toxic if ingested by pets and can cause severe irritation to paws.The Claim: A growing number of ice-melt products are labeled...

Tips For Keeping Pets Safe During a Blizzard | PetsOnBoard.com

Here’s some tips for local pet owners to help keeping pets safe:The most important thing pet owners should do is to bring their pets indoors, if conditions are unsafe for...

Keeping your pet safe in the cold-PetsOnBoard.com

Simple tips from the humane society and Banfield Pet Hospital ensure pets stay safe and warm during the cold winter months.The first recommendation from the humane society and Banfield Pet...

Dog flu: How to protect your pet- PetsOnBoard.com

Pet owners are worried about a dangerous strain of dog flu spreading through western states. Health officials in the Seattle area say tests confirmed this week that the virus was found in...

5 things you don’t know about your pet’s microchip | PetsOnBoard.com

Lost pets are more likely to be returned home if they are microchipped. (Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock) Yes, it can help a lost pet find its way home. But your pet’s...