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Animal Cruelty and Prevention

It may seem like a no-brainer that animal cruelty is wrong. But the problem is still rampant, whether animals are intentionally abused or inadvertently neglected. Read about Teddy, a loveable mutt who found a second chance in a new home after suffering from animal cruelty, and tips for how we can identify and prevent the problem in “Animal Cruelty and Prevention.”
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Ferret Living with Cancer

Dr. Laurie Hess of the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, an AAHA-accredited referral practice in Bedford Hills, NY, is joined by Aiden, the ferret, who was diagnosed with cancer.
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Finding a Lost Pet

Five things you should do if you lose a pet.
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Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

How pets enrich our lives.
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Healthypet Happies

AAHA has received pet stories through the Healthypet website and we’d like to share some of these stories with you. We find it refreshing and uplifting to hear how pets have touched people’s lives.
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Healthypet Happies, Part II

We first shared some of these stories of the human/animal bond in Healthypet Happies. Here we bring you our second installment to make you smile and remind you just how much pets mean to the lives of people.
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Healthypet Happies, Part III

The third installment of your pet stories shared.
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Human/Animal Bond: Leaving your Pet a Future

Precautions you can take to ensure your pets are cared for if you are involved in a sudden accident or illness.
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Introducing Your Pet to a Baby

These helpful tips will help your pet get used to having a new baby in the house.
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Microchipping

Myths about microchipping that could be keeping you from providing your pet the safest and quickest way home.
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Older Pets May Be a Better Fit

Older Pets May Be a Better Fit A bouncy, clear-eyed puppy would have been the easy choice for Darryl and Katie Jockers of Northglenn, Colo.

Instead, the couple is drawn to the misfits and the unwanted. Their house is already home to a yellow Labrador mix found in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a black Lab retired from his job as a guide dog, a golden tabby cat and a 10-year-old Siamese.

Pet Survivor Stories

Stories of pet survival were showcased at AAHA’s 75th Annual Yearly Conference.
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Pets for Senior Citizens

Pets may help elderly owners live longer, healthier, and more enjoyable lives.
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Reporting Stray Animals

Tips on reporting strays from the American Humane Association.
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Saying Goodbye to a Pet

Saying good-bye to a pet is never easy, but knowing what to expect and realizing that you’re not alone can make the grieving process a lot easier.
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Show Your Pet How Much You Care

A list of things you can do to show your pet how much you care:
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The Link Between Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence

Those who commit serial or mass criminal violence often use animals as "rehearsal" tools in their adolescence to work themselves up to the eventual abuse or killing of people.
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When You’ve Found a New Pet

Steps to get your new pet settled into your home.
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Why Do Pets End Up in Shelters?

Study finds the Top 10 reasons for pet relinquishment.
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Winter Pet Care

Many people believe that because their pets have a coat of fur they are able to withstand the cold better than humans. This is not the case. Like us, animals are accustomed to the warmth of indoor shelter and cold weather can as hard on them as it is on people.
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