Pet lovers will delight in 'Secret Life of Pets'

Summer movies are supposed to be a certain kind of way.

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The Sago Palm Plant Is a Hidden Danger for Your Pets

Every pet owner should know this list: azaleas, tulips, chocolates, onions and grapes. Any of these items can make your pet sick. But there?s another dangerous item that most pet owners don?t know about -- and in South Carolina, it?s the top call to Animal Poison Control.

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Pet Food Institute Warns Against Plying Pooches with Snacks

When it comes to our canines, few of us can resist those big brown eyes and puppy kisses that cry out for our undivided attention, not to mention our table scraps.

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Poisonings and pet safety issues

By Basil Sands

BECAUSE we live in a tropical region of the world and in an archipelagic country- a group of many islands in a large body of water there is always an over abundance of tropical pests such as insects, spiders, snails, rodents and weeds.

And each day we see on TV or hear on radio, a new product on the market to eliminate the problematic pests, but sometimes at a huge price. All too...

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A Christmas shelter pet's poem and HSGB holiday video

A Christmas shelter pet's poem

Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full--we are lost, but not found.

Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care.

They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
"Come here, Max and Sparkie -- come fetch your new ball!"

But now we sit here and think of the days
we were treated ...

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Pet Food Institute sponsors Potcakeman Triathlon

On September 5, BAARK! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness) will host its third triathlon on Jaws Beach.

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The Pet Food Institute sponsors BAARK!'s 3rd Annual Potcake Triathlon

On September 5th, 2015 BAARK! (Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness) will host its third triathlon on Jaws Beach. This year we are pleased to have the Pet Food Institute (PFI) as a sponsor. The Pet Food Institute represents United States manufacturers of dog and cat food...

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The Pet Food Institute supports BAARK!'s 3rd Annual Potcakeman Triathlon

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Pets need a hurricane plan too

With tropical storm Erika possibly tracking our way, everyone should be thinking about their hurricane plan and stocking up just in case. Please remember to stock up for your pets also!
Pets should not be left outdoors in even a minimal hurricane or tropical storm. If you are able to stay in your home, you must bring your pets indoors. If you live in an evacuation area and will not be staying in ...

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The do's and don'ts of rabbits and pocket pets

It's inevitable. Every new pet "fad" is going to result in more pets ending up at animal shelters. It seems there is at least one rabbit breeder on the island now, and a couple of pet supply stores that are also selling rabbits and other pocket pets like hamsters and guinea pigs.
In the last week our shelter has taken in two hamsters and one rabbit (our fourth rabbit for the year). That may not s...

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