You’ve probably heard at least a few of the many superstitions that revolve around black cats. A black cat crossing your path is bad luck, witches kept black cats as their pets due to their ability to do magic, etc. But not everybody views black cats as unlucky. In some parts of the world, black cats are revered because they bring good luck.
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This week the Washington Area Humane Society has some very special pets up for adoption. We’ve chosen two very special pets who are waiting to find their furever homes. If you live in the Washington County, PA area and are considering getting a dog or cat for your family, please visit the Washington Area Humane Society or check out their list of adoptable cats and dogs on their website.
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As owner and editor at The Contemporary Pet, I’m very excited about one of the most important fund-raisers of 2017. We are sponsors of, and will be attending, a Farm 2 Table event launching the Compassion Care Network in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The Compassion Care Network is an innovative program that joins the forces of the Washington Area Humane Society, CASA for Kids Inc.
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THANKS TO BEAVER MOTORS IN BEAVER SPRINGS, PA FOR THIS EXCELLENT GRAPHIC!
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Dogs have individual personalities and react in different ways to stress and pain. Some dogs will let you know right away that they’re hurting while others will do everything in their power to mask discomfort. In general, however, dogs have a fairly high tolerance to pain. By the time you see clear signs of stress, your pet may have been uncomfortable for quite a while.
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Cats are well-known for hiding obvious signs of pain or illness. It’s important to be vigilant in watching for any minor changes in their behavior in order to catch any problems early on. (I recently missed the early signs of arthritis pain in my own cat, Peanut Butter, which resulted in an ER trip for me and a full checkup at the veterinarian’s office for my cat.)
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The short answer to this question is, “Yes.” But many people wonder why cat bites are so dangerous. Others swear that their cat would never bite them, so we’re telling our own story about Peanut Butter, our senior cat of 17 years, who bit me recently.
Peanut Butter had been moodier lately, but we put that down to age. Last week, she was sitting next to me when I reached over to stroke her and she suddenly lashed out.
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It’s happened to a lot of us. You’re driving home from work and see an obviously lost pet pacing back and forth by the side of the road. Or a stray cat keeps finding his way into your garage at night. If you’ve come across an animal that’s clearly a stray, your first thought is probably that he’s a lost pet or has been abandoned.
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Dog parks are popping up all over the place these days. Every major city has at least one, and hundreds of towns of all sizes now have parks where dogs are free to roam off leash. These grassy confines usually offer amenities such as toys, obstacle courses, fresh drinking water and areas reserved specifically for pets to “do their business.” There are also strict rules about how canines and humans alike should behave at dog parks.
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At the end of this review, you’ll have a chance to win one of two free copies of the “Cooking with Cats” coloring book. Please follow the instructions at the end. We will notify the lucky recipients via email in order to get their mailing information. Look for an email from thecontemporarypet@yahoo.com.
Jess Erskine, a self-taught illustrator, is making waves in the adult coloring book field with her latest release, “Cooking with Cats.”
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