Non-traditional pets bring benefits with them
“A veterinarian from New York says in her book “Unlikely Companions” that “exotic pets can transform the lives of children with autism-spectrum disorder. These pets help increase attention span, relax the mind and body, and improve communication with peers and family members.”
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Little Buddy
Union County Play Explores What Would You Do If Pets Started Talking To You

Union County Play Explores What Would You Do If Pets Started Talking To You
“Have you ever wondered what pets are thinking about? What they would say if they could talk to you? Holmdel Playwright Mike Sockol explores this theory in his new play “Pets (and Their Humans)….”
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Dogs, alpacas among Pets on Wheels

Dogs, alpacas among Pets on Wheels
“It’s amazing what a dog can do, or a tortoise.
This Feel Good Friday is about a group of volunteers who take their therapy pets around the state, anywhere from hospice to college campus during exams. The animals brighten spirits no matter where they go.”
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Humane Society: Houston’s animals and pets need our help, too

Humane Society: Houston’s animals and pets need our help, too
“The struggles and despair in Houston and in dozens of surrounding counties remind us of how fundamentally, how poignantly, our lives are linked with animals. When it comes to grabbing what they can, Texans are hoisting their dogs on their shoulders and putting their cats in carriers and pulling themselves from flooded homes and streets, leaving behind the ephemera of material possessions and holding on to what really counts.”
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Young duck receives a second chance after unusual surgery

Young duck receives a second chance after unusual surgery
“Forrest the duck was born with deformities in his legs that caused him to walk pigeon-toed, but his owners weren’t concerned until the young duck’s right leg went limp one day.”
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Turbo says Hi
Perky
How to pick a pet for a senior citizen
How to pick a pet for a senior citizen
“Numerous studies have shown that animals can be wonderful companions for older adults. Their presence can calm agitation and go a long way toward alleviating loneliness. While a longtime family pet can truly be a best friend to an aging adult who lives in his or her home, pets are also recognized in many care facilities as an important part of a satisfying life for their residents.”
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