Browsing Archive: August, 2009
Posted by Taxi dog on Monday, August 31, 2009,
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News
New Fellowship Program Partners Nonprofit, Industry and Academia to Provide Solution for Critical Shortage of Animal Health Scientists
Denver/August 31, 2009 — Private practice isn’t for everyone, but for graduating veterinary students facing an average of $120,000 in debt, it often is the only logical choice. A new program—the Pfizer Animal Health–Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Veterinary Fellowship for Advanced Study—gives current practitioners necessary financial support while t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Monday, August 31, 2009,
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Critter care
It happens to every pet owner; at some point in your relationship you have to make the decision to end a companion’s suffering. It’s never an easy decision or one that you make with any degree of surety and the questions always remain, did I do the right thing? Was it necessary now?
The compassionate act of veterinary euthanasia is wrought with angst, second guessing and self recrimination all because there is no readily available alternative. A companion animal’s quality of life is ...
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Posted by Taxi dog on Saturday, August 29, 2009,
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Critter care
AETC: Constant, Compassionate Care
CHICAGO, Aug. - September 1, Chicago's approximately 1.6 million pets will have access to 24-hour emergency medical attention. Animal Emergency & Treatment Center (AETC) will be the only veterinary emergency and specialty center in the city to offer care at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year. 
"The construction of our state of the art Chicago treatment center is right on track," said Dr. Matt H. Tompkins, DVM, co-founder and managing partner of AE... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, August 25, 2009,
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Critter care
ATLANTA, Aug. 21 - Veracity Payment Solutions and BluePearl Veterinary Partners have joined in the Bequest Affinity Program to provide community level assistance to families who cannot afford the full cost of their pet's health care.
Bequest enables veterinarians to request and receive grants for discretionary pet care electronically from their point of sale terminal. The Veracity Community Foundation will maintain and disburse all funding activities for Bequest.
Blue Pearl Veterinary Pa... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Monday, August 24, 2009,
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Events
The boys of summer, hot dogs, cool dogs and every kind of dog in between made for a great time as the Humane Society took everbody out to the ball park for a late summer night's game and all the tail wagging you could ever want.
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This special event hosted by the Humane Society of Pinellas and Brighthouse field shone magically through the thunder and lightning as rainbows shimmered and folks got their dogs out for the Bark at the Park.
Thanks to everyone who came out and es... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, August 19, 2009,
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Critter care
Providing free heart exams
Mobile exam room to visit St. Louis and Chicago this monthST. JOSEPH, Mo., Aug. 17 -- Later this month, dog owners in the Midwest will find that getting their pets' hearts checked is a walk in the park. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will make stops with a sound-proof medical unit at local parks in St. Louis on August 28 and in Chicago on August 30 to perform free dog heart examinations.
In addition to providing free heart healt... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, August 18, 2009,
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Critter care
Don't Miss Your Chance to Honor Your Veterinarian
Nationwide Essay Contest Honors Veterinarians for Dedication to Improving Animal Health and Well-Being - Deadline
August 31
DENVER, Aug. 18 - Nominate your veterinarian for the third annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet contest, conducted by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF). The national short-essay contest honors America's veterinarians for their dedication to helping animals and strengthening the bonds we have with our pets. The contest ... Continue reading ...
Washington 8.17 - The American Humane Association today officially launched an innovative new program that encourages and guides child welfare professionals on how to incorporate therapy animals into sessions with children who have been abused or neglected or who have witnessed violence. When children have suffered trauma, it is often difficult for them to speak of their experiences. Incorporating a therapy animal into the process can help a child open up and promote the healing process.
T... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, August 4, 2009,
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Events
Welcome to the fifth National Dog Bloggers Carnival sponsored by Nancy Houser and Way Cool Dogs. This month the carnival is brought to you by Taxi dog (that’s me) and For Paws Hospice so sit back and enjoy the ride ... we’ll have you there in no time!
Step right up. Step just in!
One look to see is all it takes.
Dawwgie, dawwgie.
C’mon in, you’ll see, you’ll win.
They say first impressions last forever so we’ll get this out of the way first off.
Dealing with bad brea... Continue reading ...
Bonnie and Clyde, two cats that came to hospice in June have been adopted. Their companion voluntarily surrendered them when it became apparent that her illness would no longer permit her to care for them.
Read the original story of Bonnie and Clyde
Their new home is with a family who saw the brother and sister photo on the Taxi dog’s blog and decided that the two would be a welcome addition to their own family. For Paws Hospice is a service community of veterinarians, pet therapists, dog...
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Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy... Learning comes from the animal not the other way around. The author has generously donated a portion of the sales of this book to For Paws Hospice to help other pet families in need. Just follow the link below: |
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