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Melissa Blake Says ‘My Cats Are Heroes’

Blake’s first cat Harry came into her life at a crucial time. It was after her father’s suicide. Sisters Melissa and Joy, and their mother, grappling with grief. “Harry gave us so much love when we needed it most,” said Blake. “We gave Harry a home, thinking that we were saving him. But instead, Harry saved us.”

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10 Holiday Foods to Keep Away from Dogs and Cats

You know what holiday foods you need to avoid, but your pets don’t. Here are 10 common seasonal foods that are the most dangerous to dogs and cats.

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September is Happy Cat Month

Happy Cat Month Anyone who meets me knows I’m obsessed with dogs. Especially my dog. You may not know that I grew up with a stray that my family took in. The only problem was my mother’s severe allergy to cats. Mom’s eyes swell up, and she breaks out in a sneezing fit. The solution … Read more

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Would You Jump 65 Feet to Rescue a Dog?

How far will some people go to raise money for homeless animals? Nancy Rogers, the vice president of K9Kastle, a New York nonprofit animal rescue organization, gathered a brave group that took a dare for charity. They jumped 65 feet to raise money for abandoned dogs and cats. Dorri Olds: Tell me about your nonprofit K9Kastle. Nancy Rogers: At … Read more

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