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Last updated: 3/8/2006 7:15 AM

PET PALS GUEST March 10th is Animal Friends Humane Society of Butler County, joined by Leland Gordon or Michelle Hastings.
 

Bark & Purr Ball Leland or Michelle want discuss the importance of donating to help shelters and rescues. The Annual Bark & Purr Ball has sold out! Great job animal lovers!!! Animal Friends Humane Society for adoption/event information.
 

MAX Visit theStray Animal Adoption Program for adoption information.
 

COLT needs a great home! He has MANY friends that are also waiting for their lucky adoption day. The shelter is saving for a MUCH NEEDED new facility. PLEASE donate if you can. The animals are counting on you. Dearborn Co Animal Shelter
 

BUTTERCUP Looking to adopt a horse? We often times hear about dogs/cats in need of homes. Thousands of colts & fillies are left orphan every year. Beechmont Stables are expecting at least 90 Foals this season!! Please contact their rescuers *Link Above* if you can help them. Read more on this topic.
 

LEIF Did you know that black dogs get adopted least of any other coat coloring? With great food, he'll have her shiny coat, forever! This playful pooch needs a great home! Switzerland Co Friends of Animals
 

SILLY Please contact Butler County's Animal Friends Humane Society to meet this beautiful pooch! Take a beautiful scenic drive north the meet your new best friend. The shelter has over 100 other great pets available for adoption. **Featured on Pet Pals the 2nd Saturday of every month! Live in Butler County? Donate to help with their new shelter savings account, volunteer if you can.
 

WINNIE Looking to meet your best friend for life? Adopt, adopt, adopt! Volunteers for Animal Welfare
 

VALENTINE Warren Co Humane Assn. My friends and I below represent thousands of local dogs, cats, puppies and kittens just hoping for someone to come along and love us! Will you be the next hero?
 

TIGER Clermont Co Humane Soc There are many hopefuls wanting to meet you today. You could make a dream come true! (513) 732-8854 Calling all cat & dog lovers, we have more pets than homes. Contact us for adoption info!
 

SKYLER Animal Adoption Foundation Visit their adoption facility just north of Ross, up Colerain Ave.
 

AGATHA One smooch from this sweetie & she'll win you over for life! Kenton Co Animal Shelter Contact them to see how you can help them with their easy recycling program. They are saving for a new shelter, and you can help with your old newspapers!
 

WILLOW This playful pooch would make a fun best friend! Campbell Co Humane Soc
 

WILLIE! is a spaniel/chow mix. About 6-7 years old. Loves to go for car rides, plays well with other dogs. Cats are fine with him too! He's such a gentleman! Franklin Co Humane Soc
 

DAISY! A shelter volunteer said Daisy is the SWEETEST dog EVER! She needs a loving home a.s.a.p. Pendleton Co Animal Shelter (859) 472-5400 See WCPO News Story PLEASE contact the shelter if you know who has been breaking in to the shelter and stealing dogs.
 

MERLIN! Contact Collie Rescue of IN if you would like to give "Lassie" a home.
 

TASHA! Highland County Humane Society, 9331 S.R. 124, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. 937-393-2110. NOW ON PETFINDER! PLEASE visit their shelter if you live in the Hillsboro area and your looking to meet your next best friend!!
 

It's raining cats & dogs! Please visit Pet Castle to view their adoptable list of cuties!
 

SAAP rescued Nala pictured, and 14 of her friends from The Grant Co Shelter on June 16th. Please consider adopting a dog, puppy, cat or kitten from them...or any local shelter or rescue! Locally we euthanize over 40,000 dogs & cats every year and over 4 million yearly in America! Like Bob Barker says "Please have your pets spayed and neutered"! Contact Grant County You can make a difference, you can be a hero! Nala's friends are counting on you!
 

PET PALS GUEST March 3rd was Buckeye House Rabbit Society Visit the Buckeye House Rabbit Society to meet some wonderful adoptable bunnies!
 

Boone Co Animal Shelter
 

Hamilton Co SPCA
 

Thousands of dogs & cats right here in the Tri-State need homes, right now!

LIGHT at the END of the tunnel? Awareness is everything!! Many AMERICAN stores understand the importance of finding a solution to the pet overpopulation problem. Please support those stores who have dogs & cats for ADOPTION. "THANK YOU" to those caring stores. Now that's a real tail wagger! Pyra needs a great home!
 

PETFINDER is a nationwide data base of adoptable animals. Locate a dog, cat, horse or lizard...in minutes. Visit PETFINDER to meet thousands of great animals! Remember...good news is meant to be shared...tell a friend.
 

Bold New Thought Ever consider adopting or fostering a pregnant dog? If you do, please contact SAAP in advance & we'll help you place the puppies. Contact the shelters by phone.
 

FEATURED on Pet Pals! SAAP believes that the more rescues and shelters work together, the more lives we can save. There are thousands of local dogs and cats that need homes today! Please Contact GGRAND or go to Petfinder.com, type in Golden Retriever & your zip code for lots of local Goldens in need of homes.
 

Schnauzer Lovers Contact SFRA for adoption information, or go to Petfinder.com, type in Schnauzer & your zip code for lots of area rescue Schnauzers.
 

Find your perfect match! Dog Breed Info If your dog is ready for the open road and you prefer to watch it on tv, you may not "get along"! Finding the perfect dog is like finding the perfect mate. Looks, status and a big bark aren't everything. Before you head out looking for love, know what your getting into. Mixed breeds *my favorite* do have the inherent qualities of their pure bred forefathers!
 

COLLARS can be a strangulation hazard!! Years ago our dog Tabitha was "playing" with Gypsy's collar while G was wearing it. The collar got stuck on Tab's Canine's. Long story short, Gypsy almost died. I have heard this story repeatedly. Please always have them wear collars while outside...with ID, you may want to remove them while inside. If you pet is micro chipped, they will always have a back up ID.
 

How Much is that Puppy in the Window? What is the real cost of buying a puppy? -- Who REALLY PAYS? Please visit the I-Team Page (link above) to read the transcript. PLEASE ADOPT! If you must buy, visit the breeders HOUSE and "meet the parents"!
 

Good health & safety tips for your pet! Make that annual vet appointment! Spay/Neuter, vaccinate, ask questions *write them down in advance*, micro-chip & stock up on heart worm preventive after having them tested! Check fence lines for holes and gaps! Replace old batteries in invisible fence collars! My family "met" 2 dogs in the past week who "escaped" due to dead batteries! Make sure your pet is wearing current identification info! Check collars that they are not too loose & not too tight. Storm season is frightening to many animals. Plan on bringing out door pets in during storms. There are some great OXY products that remove stains from fabrics and carpets, stock up. Check in to having your best friend micro-chipped! This one was worth repeating! Know of an animal that is being abused or neglected? Please report it to your local animal control officer. Travel safely with your pet. Vehicle windows should be cracked a safe distance. Check with your local police dept for safe travel tips with putting dogs in pick-up truck beds. If vacationing with your pet, do your homework! Research the local Chamber of Commerce and the local vets. Educate yourself on the health risks and safety concerns of the area. Example, we have taken one of our dogs to the Outer Banks with us. There are lots of beach houses for rent there that allow dogs. I went to Yahoo and found info on vacationing with our dog. Know where the local vets are and where to turn for help in a hurry. Whatever you do this summer with your pets, have fun and be safe! Having your pet groomed can promote good health and comfort! If looking to add a pet to your life, please consider the adoption option first! PETFINDER has thousands of local animals just waiting for their hero to come along!   Work a Miracle You love dogs & cats, want to help...but don't know how, or you're too busy. I feel you pain! You posess the magical wand of change! Got your interest yet? Check out Petfinder.com and spread the word! Adopt from shelters and rescues. Please don't breed the family dog. Suggest to your animal loving friends to foster. Donate some money to a local rescue or shelter. Get involved, take a chance. You may surprise yourself! Tell a friend... they'll tell a friend... and so on... the wave of change begins with YOU!   PLEASE SPAY & NEUTER! More than 30,000 homeless/lost dogs & cats get euthanized EVERY YEAR in our viewing area! Too many pets, too few families! Please talk to your vet about the health benefits of spaying & neutering. Thanks for helping us help them!   VACCINATE Please make sure your pet is current on ALL VACCINES! PARVO is an almost instant, fatal disease that puppies contract easier than a human does a cold!   Did you know that 25% of euthanized dogs in shelters are pure bred? Please consider them, before you breed your family dog. Thanks for being part of the solution!   Come meet RosieWhat is UCAN? The future of change... Click for de~tails!   The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan has been featured on Oprah, The View and so on. If you love dogs & want to find out what makes them tick, this man will probably get your attention! So many dogs end up in shelters because of "behavioral problems". Understand your dog & what he really needs to be in balance and to be happy. Please check Cesar Millan's Official Site for local cable air times. PHOTO COURTESY: CesarMillanInc.com   Don't Waste Your Money! John Matarese reports on adopting a pet for hundreds less than buying from a store or breeder. Locate everything from dogs & cats to horses & bunnies on Petfinder.com. Go on Petfinder.com It's a new era for homeless pets in America...not a minute too soon!   One Year Later Hurricane Katrina Have we learned anything? I believe that many of us have. Through tragedy, many new volunteers have joined the animal rescue effort & we glad to have them! One thing that could have made a HUGE difference in pets being reunited with families is MICRO CHIPS! Please have your pet micro chipped. A natural disaster or an opened door or fence could separate you from your best friend. Please speak with your vet or local animal shelter or rescue about chipping your pet! Prepare for the worst. PHOTO COURTESY: IFAW.ORG   ADOPTING A FAMILY MEMBER for life! Your new addition is not a lamp or candle to just be placed on a table & forgotten about. The choice to adopt a pet is serious! We can not just throw them away when we are finished with them. Sadly that's what millions of Americans do yearly. Come on America, we are better than that! Having an understanding of what your pet needs from you, will help your whole family with the transition into having your new family member too be loved for years to come!! Please visit Pets Incredible for this fun & informative video available now. I have had pets my entire life and never claim to know it all. Please spend a little time & money so that you can give your new family member optimum love. You can teach an old dog new tricks! Guess who the old dog may be...   TOP DOG OK, Westminster has come & gone. Perhaps you fell in love with a breed. Before heading out to buy a dog...put on the breaks!! All breeds are not for all people. RESEARCH the breed that caught your interest. MIXED breeds have inherent qualities of their pure bred fore fathers. Bringing a dog into your home is a life long commitment. A puppy will be with you for the next 10 - 15 years...do you truly have that kind of time? Factoid: A mature or senior pet my be perfect for your kicked back ~ or ~ busy life style.   Your Perfect Dog After checking your conscience you have determined, it's time, bring on the dogs (& cats)! OK, Head to the rescues & shelters first. We euthanise over 4,000,000 dogs and cats in America a year. If you want a cute mutt or pretty pure bred, Petfinder.com is your new best friend! Together we can bring real meaning to "Liberty and Justice for All"! Factoid: Approx 25% of all dogs euthanized are Pure Bred.   Puppy Love Shelters from sea to shining sea are full of expectant mothers. If you want to experience the miracle of birth, adopt a shelter dog!! There are over 12 local shelters listed below. Go Ahead, contact your local shelter and inquire about a pregnant pooch. If they don't have one now, they will put you on the list. We pulled Annabelle, pictured, from a local shelter. She had her pups in foster care. Annabelle and pups are doing fine, thanks for a few caring people! Factoid: SPAY & NEUTERING is the key to getting ahead on the dog~gone problem of over pup~ulation!   LOST & FOUND Don't give up just yet if your best friend is lost. Visit ALL county shelters if possible. At least visit adjoining county shelters.Here are some tips. Lost & Found on line That "stray" you see may be someone's lost best friend, help if you can.   Dusty Rhodes joined us on Pet Pals on April 16. He spoke about the importance of licensing your dog! Visit Hamilton County Dogs to learn how easy, inexpensive & important licensing is. Did you know you can locate a dogs family on~line with a quick tag number search? Wherever you live, please have your best friend licensed. Would you like to help dogs via online donation? • The more SAAP gets, the more pets we can save... Featured link: Pet Tips from the DIY Network Thanks Channel 9 viewers for caring about homeless animals in our community! PLEASE adopt from rescues & shelters. You really are saving lives. Together, we are making the world a better place for homeless animals, one at a time! Thanks for watching Pet Pals! Find adoptable pets in YOUR ZIP code: Petfinder.comTHIS LINK, will lead you to MILLIONS of animals looking for homes. This is the coolest animal link, on the web!!