April 9, 2010 RSS feed / Pets

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April is National Greyhound Adoption Month

Recent track closings put greyhound adoption in focus
Contributed by The Greyhound Project
Greyhound racing tracks are closing across the country due to the economy, competition from casinos, and in some states like Massachusetts, state legislation banning racing. More...

Baboon passes away

On April 5 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden a Hamadryas baboon was born on exhibit to parents Imi and Makale. More...

Southern Paws and Tails names Columbia’s Beatrice Hordych Animal Rescue Volunteer of the Year

Southern Paws & Tails magazine marks “Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month” (April) with the announcement of the winner of South Carolina’s first Animal Rescue Volunteer of the Year contest! More...

Bark to the Park is April 17

Contributed by Project Pet

On Saturday, April 17 Bark to the Park returns to Finlay Park in downtown Columbia. The event starts with a one mile walk at 10:30 am and continues with the all day festival until 4 pm. More...

Cocoa Mulch CAN be dangerous to your pets

Cocoa Mulch can be dangerous to animals because it contains a chemical theogromine and caffeine. More...


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