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Veterinary care for one year — Per dog: average $200 ( AVMA ).– Routine care (vaccines and well visits): $225 (APPA).– Average annual cost of surgical visits when needed: $532 (APPA).– Per cat: average $81 (AVMA).– Routine care: $203 (APPA).– Surgical visits when needed: $278 (APPA).Want a cheap pet ? Try a bird at $9 per year.Sources: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and    .. more …

Credit: Andrew Bret Wallis/Getty ImagesWe know that stress can affect the health of humans, but how about for our pets ?” Good Morning America ” pet expert Dr. Marty Becker says pets can be stressed by car rides, visits to the vet or grooming.Dr. Becker appeared on “GMA” today to show his favorite products to help soothe your beloved family pet. 1. Feliway Electric Diffuser and Adaptil Available    .. more …

Standings – Petoskey 35, Harbor Springs 95.5, Kingsford 100.5, Houghton 154.5, Boyne City 169, Ironwood 214, Charlevoix-East Jordan 287, Grayling 297, Bellaire 300, Elk Rapids 348, Gaylord 368.Slalom – 1. Gunner Lundteigen, Pet, 1:07.42; 2. Dean Hague, BC, 1:08.70 (I); 3. Noah Honaker, Pet, 1:10.21; 4. Forrest Lundgren, HS, 1:10.51; 5. Norm Berge, BC, 1:10.57 (I); 6. Andrew Hamlin, Pet, 1:10.82;    .. more …

Kelly Siewers scored 14 points and had six assists, and Sasha Vanslyck scored 12 points and had eight rebounds.Shanika Harris led the Justices with 17 points and had five assists and three steals. Divinity Ellis scored 14 points, had six rebounds and three steals for John Marshall. JOHN MARSHALL (11-8, 8-8 Colonial) ” Harris 17, Sims 1, Ellis 14, Henderson 2, Tunstall 0, Ogden-Carter 2, Pickett    .. more …

Brother and sister cats Chin Chin and Runtsy are looking for a loving home to take them in as a package deal.The loving pair was dropped off at the animal shelter a few months ago, when their owners    .. more …

I was listening to the stock exchange report as I drove to the office last week. While I don’t own any, I was thinking about the familiar publicly traded names that were reporting earnings.Some stocks came in higher than estimated, some came in lower, deflating their price. In the same week, I spent a little time with a church member who had a scrape with the law. I sat with him for an hour in a    .. more …

~li~ Providence Animal Rescue League This week’s Rescue a Pet, Syrus , has already been adopted!Syrus, 2.5 year old Weimaraner, was brought to the Providence Animal Rescue League because his owner was being deployed.Staff says he is a strong boy who needs a lot of exercise and playtime!There are other dogs like Syrus, cats, and rabbits looking for new homes.If you are interested in adopting a pet,    .. more …

1. Miniature Pinschers are often called the “King of the Toys.” It has been noted by researchers that an Egyptian God, “Anubis”, who’s images suggest it was a Miniature Pinscher guarded the temple of the Kings and pharaohs. Many paintings of the 1800′s included dogs who greatly resembled the Min Pins of today, so it is assumed their history does indeed span the centuries.2. Setting aside the    .. more …

If you asked the average person where they will be in 5 years, not many can tell the exact spot they think they will be. In fact, less than 3% of the population has written goals. Interestingly, studies have shown that the people who have goals have far better chances of success. Here 5 reasons why you need to have goals.1. To Get of Your End VisionWhere you want to be in five years is your    .. more …

Many people have problems cutting a cat’s claws because generally, they’re not very keen on having their paws touched. The cat won’t stay still or becomes distressed or worse still scratches their owner. If you have this problem here are some tips to make cutting a cat’s claws easier.Tip #1 – If possible, start getting your cat used to having his paws touched when he is a kitten. If that isn’t an    .. more …