Nature TV Series Tracks the Evolutionary Journey of the Feline in The Story of Cats Wednesdays, November 2 & 9, 2016 on PBS

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Cats are one of the most diverse and studied mammals in the world, yet only now is their real identity being understood. Evolutionary tricks and adaptations have contributed to their successful survival. In fact, all 37 species of the cat family behave similarly in the way they hunt, utilizing flexible spines and sharp teeth to…

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Bizarre Pet Accidents Produce 11 Candidates for 2016 Hambone Award

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After reviewing nearly 1.5 million pet insurance claims received over the past year, Nationwide has nominated 11 worthy candidates for the 2016 Hambone Award. Each year, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, searches through its database of more than 575,000 insured pets to honor the most “Unusual Claim of the Year.”…

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Feline-Inspired Fashion

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Fresh Step Litter debuted its Hot to Adopt™ campaign during Fashion Week in New York, which is aimed at eliminating barriers to cat adoption, celebrating our love of cats, and ultimately helping every shelter cat find a forever home. Fashion icon, actress and cat lover, Katie Cassidy, partnered with Fresh Step to bring felines and…

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Raleigh Dog Park in the Running for Best Dog Park Contest

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Raleigh’s Millbrook Dog Park is in the running for Beneful’s Best Dog Park Contest! Tails will be wagging in anticipation over the next six weeks, as seven community dog parks across the country are vying for a Dream Dog Park makeover through the Beneful Dream Dog Park promotion. Today through November 1, dog lovers can…

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New Survey Confirms Dogs Really Are Man’s Best Friend

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As it turns out, it’s not just a saying, dogs really are a man’s best friend. Relationships between dogs and their owners are reaching new levels – the 2016 Beneful® National Dog Week survey reveals that nearly all American dog owners surveyed consider their beloved pups a part of their family (97 percent) and one…

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Puppy Mills Awareness Film Series

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Humane Society of the United States has launched a new campaign to educate the public on puppy mills and help create awareness. Through a series called, ‘Don’t Buy Into Puppy Mills,’ this material shows the truth about the what is going on in this…

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Shelter Dogs Getting Improved Sleeping Conditions

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Casper, the critically-acclaimed startup transforming the sleep industry, today announced that they have teamed up with beloved animal content destination The Dodo to provide donations of their newest product. Together, they delivered Casper dog mattresses to local animal shelter Animal Haven so every dog can…

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Findings on the Human and Dog Relationship

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Does your dog stare at you for no apparent reason? Does he bark to get your attention? If so, you may be witnessing his cognitive skills in action, even if you didn’t know it. A new online survey1 of dog owners from Purina Pro Plan,…

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SPCA of Wake County 21st Annual Fur Ball Gala

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Attention pet lovers. We’re less than a month away from the 21st Annual Fur Ball Gala! Tickets are still available! The Annual Fur Ball supports the SPCA of Wake County and all that they do.  Come out and support the SPCA of Wake County and…

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