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Socializing Your Dog Goes With The Territory

2:21 PM, Aug 23, 2010

A large, green fenced yard to roam does not, if the dog never or rarely experiences life on the other side of the barrier, necessarily lead to a happy, well-adjusted, well-socialized pet whose encounters with others are likely to be reliable and fairly predictable.

Lucky Dogs, Cool Cats, Happy Owners Can Come From Shelters

2:02 PM, Aug 23, 2010

Each story is different, but in every case these pets have become an important part of their adopted family.

Unrestrained Dogs In Cars Distract Drivers, Pose Threat

6:42 AM, Aug 18, 2010

In crashes, unrestrained dogs pose an unintended threat to the driver and other passengers, says Jennifer Huebner-Davidson, manager of traffic safety programs at AAA.

Fido's Food Could Be Making Kids Sick, Report Says

6:33 AM, Aug 9, 2010

That advice comes from researchers who are reporting the first known salmonella outbreak in humans linked to dry pet food.

Vet's View: I'll Nip/Tuck Your Pet, For The Right Reasons

8:01 AM, Aug 2, 2010

Even our pets go under the knife for the seemingly de riguer reconstruction and rejuvenation in evidence on Ocean Drive and our suburban streets alike.

Many Restaurants Let You Take Your Dog To Dinner

8:50 AM, Jul 26, 2010

From coast to coast, an ever-growing number of eating establishments, many of them high-end, are opening their patios to diners who want to share their eating-out experience with their pets.

Vet's View: A Lesson In Tick Removal

8:34 AM, Jul 26, 2010

Nothing is more gross and disgusting to some of you than the need to remove fully engorged ticks from their nesting place amid your pet's fur.

Vet's View: Pet Sedation Paramount To Overall Safety

12:02 PM, Jul 13, 2010

Because most owners underestimate their own pet's stress level and because vets understand well the risks and rewards of sedation, it's usually worth following our recommendation.

Saving a Sweet-Faced Kitty Can Be a Far Cry Up a Tree

11:17 AM, Jul 13, 2010

There was a time when friendly fire departments would do cat-in-a-tree rescues, but that's rarely provided in most budget-strapped cities now.

Athens Humane Society to Try Online Pet Matching

5:32 AM, Jul 5, 2010

The shelter is launching a program to pair dogs and cats with owners based on personalities and preferences.

Veterinarian Takes On Pit Bull Breed Ban vs. 'Damage By Dog' laws

9:26 AM, Jun 29, 2010

Veterinarians, animal welfare groups and animal control organizations are speaking out ever loudly against breed specific bans for their biased infringement on property rights, their failure to stem the tide of canine violence and their short-sighted approach to the problem of unwanted behaviors.

NY Vet Dogs Mariah Carey Over Bills For Pets' Care

12:19 PM, Jun 24, 2010

Mariah Carey is in the doghouse with a New York City veterinarian who says the pop superstar hasn't paid nearly $30,000 in bills for three of her prized pooches.

How to Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

7:11 PM, Jun 15, 2010

Many people may crank up the air conditioner when the temperature start to rise, but pets that live outside don't have that option.

10 Steps to Calm Dogs Afraid of Thunder, Lightning Storms

7:59 AM, Jun 15, 2010

Dogs are capable of doing serious damage to themselves during stormy times of the year. Fractured claws, lacerations, broken teeth and bruises are but a few consequences. So how do you handle thunderstorm phobia?

AC Pup Honored With Black Belt

6:48 PM, Jun 10, 2010

Ahn's Fitness Center awarded AC Pup with an honorary black belt during their last session.



Blood Banks For Dogs, Cats Increasingly Relied Upon

7:40 AM, Jun 10, 2010

Medical conditions ranging from heat stroke and bleeding disorders to cancer and kidney disease can require blood transfusions for dogs and cats just as they can for humans.

Hospice Cat Soothes Family's Hearts and Minds

12:37 PM, Jun 8, 2010

In her final weeks, the only thing that LaVerne Sargeant wanted – the thing she believed could bring her comfort in her final hours on this earth – was the warmth of a cat cuddled at her side.

Guide Dog Group Opens Its Gates To Puppy Huggers

7:22 AM, Jun 1, 2010

Plump, perky golden retriever, Labrador retriever and collie pups residing at the Southeastern Guide Dogs campus are loosed most mornings for a couple of hours of cuddle and play time with anyone who shows up.

USDA Fails to Crack Down on Puppy Mills

1:52 PM, May 25, 2010

An internal government report says dogs are dying and living in horrific conditions due to lax government enforcement of large kennels known as puppy mills.

Should Pets, Owners Share Bed?

9:27 AM, May 24, 2010

It's been reported that up to 79% of pet owners allow pets to share beds with their human family members.

Dog Credited As Hero in Clayton County House Fire

7:33 AM, May 18, 2010

A family dog is being credited with helping a Clayton County couple and their four children escape a house fire. The dog died in the blaze.

Service Dog at Heart of Discrimination Complaint

10:15 AM, May 13, 2010

On the first day Kysel brought the golden retriever to her job at Indianapolis' code enforcement office, one of her co-workers suffered an asthma attack. The co-worker was allergic to Penny.

Shelter or Pet Store? Most Americans Say No Question

8:49 AM, May 12, 2010

A new poll finds that more than half of those asked plan to get their next pet from a shelter, while just 8 percent would opt for the pet store.

Pooper Scoopers Must Bring Their Own Bag

7:38 AM, May 11, 2010

Residents of Edina are now required to bring their own bags to clean up after their dogs.

Should We Be More Like the French and Invite Dogs to Dinner?

12:11 PM, May 10, 2010

Why, then, does America eschew the practice when it comes to our own dogs? Is it that our culture of canine companions is not yet as evolved as France's? Or perhaps it's that our dogs are infinitely less well behaved (a distinct possibility, I'll concede).

AP Poll: Pets Listen Better Than Husbands

9:22 AM, May 3, 2010

Eighteen percent of pet-owning married men said their pets are better listeners than their wives.

Pets' Needs Should Dictate Prices for Spaying, Neutering

8:07 AM, Apr 27, 2010

Sterilization procedures (spay, ovariectomy or ovariohysterectomy for females, neuter or castration for boys) can actually be darn pricey when they're not heavily subsidized by your tax dollars or by private foundations.

Bibb School Board Race Turns Testy

School board member Tom Hudson argued for several minutes with board critic Darren Latch.

4:29 PM, May 25, 2012

Lake Sinclair Visitors React to Infection Cases

Some people who were at Lake Sinclair in Milledgeville Thursday said they weren't worried about flesh-eating bacteria, while others said they'll think twice before getting wet.

7:08 PM, May 24, 2012

Campus Officer Injured in Fight at Weaver Middle

A school official says he doesn't know if the students involved were disciplined, since the fight happened on the last day of school. 

11:58 AM, May 25, 2012

Tropical Update - Friday Midday

Our weather eyes will be on the Atlantic this holiday weekend as an area of low pressure off the Georgia coastline could develop into the next tropical storm of the season.

11:38 AM, May 25, 2012

Frank Malloy Celebrates 30 Years at 13WMAZ

For 30 years, Frank Malloy has been a presence in homes all across Central Georgia.

7:00 PM, May 24, 2012

Preventative Medicine Doctor Explains Flesh-Eating Bacteria

"Necrotizing Fasciitis" caused a partial amputation of a Milledgeville man's left leg this week.

4:03 PM, May 24, 2012

Officials Issue Advisory for Ogeechee River

The state Department of Natural Resources has issued a warning about the Ogeechee River in Bulloch and Effingham counties after 10 dead fish were found.

10:39 PM, May 24, 2012

Gray Woman Dies in Horse-Farm Accident

An investigator says they don't know if the woman fell and was stepped on by a horse or was kicked.

10:24 AM, May 25, 2012

Former Macon Public Works Director Enters Sheriff's Race

A challenger came forward today for one Bibb County school board member.

 

11:33 AM, May 25, 2012

Pets Lost and Found

Lost a pet? Found a dog or cat and trying to find the owner. Use out Lost & Found forum to find your pet or locate the owner of the animal you've found. Post in the Forum

Pets Funnies: Jokes

A Few Cat Commandments:

  • Thou shalt not unroll all of the toilet paper off the roll
  • Thou shalt not reset thy human's alarm clock by walking on it
  • Thou shalt not trip thy humans even if they are walking too slow
  • Thou shalt show remorse when being scolded

See more Cat Commandments

Top Tips

Top 10 Things To Do Before You Bring Your New Cat Home:

  1. Make sure everyone in the house is prepared to have a cat
  2. Learn to understand cat language
  3. Stock up on kitty supplies
  4. Make sure you're kitty has ID
  5. Make sure your cat will have some space of its own
  6. Think about how you'll provide structure
  7. Give kitty time to acclimate
  8. Give kitty time to meet/like new kitty friends
  9. Cat-proof your home
  10. Schedule a vet visit within the first week
For more information, please visit aspca.org.

Pet Q & A

Q: How Long Do Cats Stay In Heat?

A: According to Dr. James Glover, a veterinarian contributor at petpeoplesplace.com, your female cat "will go into oestrus as often as every two to three weeks, for several months each year, until she either mates or is spayed. Cats as young as 4 months old can go into the heat cycle."

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