Your Companion Animal
As a resource to animal lovers, we would like to share information that addresses a
variety of humane subjects. By making this information about humane values readily available to our viewers, we hope to become a small factor in the effort to decrease the overpopulation problem and increase the adoption numbers. We hope that you get to experience the wonder and companionship that animals can bring to your family.
Pet Care
Caring for Your Pet
Like children, companion animals depend on you for everything -- nourishment,
medical attention, and a safe home. Here's some important information about how
to care for your loving pet.
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Grooming Your Pet
Grooming Your Pet
Grooming is an important part of companion animal guardianship. Pets need
regular brushing, bathing, and dental care, and some animals with longer hair
(e.g., Persians, poodles) often require frequent trips to the groomer.
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Behavior & Training
Behavior and Training Issues
Although companion animals look cuddly and loveable, sometimes their behavior
doesn't make them so endearing. Scratched furniture, constant barking, getting
into the trash . . . not surprisingly many dogs and cats end up in shelters
because of various behavior problems like these.
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Exercising Your Pet
Exercising Your Pet
All animals need exercise -- cats need to play, dogs need to run, even
hamsters need to spin on their wheels. Here's what you can do to make sure your
cat or dog gets enough exercise and reaps the rewards of this healthy habit.
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CLICK HERE to download the Joplin Humane Society quarterly newsletter "Paws to Read". In this issue, you can ready a heartwarming successful adoption story about a little dog named "Rascal".
