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K-9 Strike Team Reminds Pet Owners to Keep Vaccinations Current
Emergency Services Deputy Chief Tim Satterfield recently encountered a skunk in his dogs’ kennels. The skunk aggressively pursued the three canines while Satterfield moved the dogs into the home and the skunk began charging the door. The skunk was killed and proved positive for rabies...
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Dock Diving Dogs Returning to the Lake Lanier Area
Some of the top ranked dogs in the sport of dock diving will once again compete September 30 – October 2 at the Lake Lanier Pet Fest in Gainesville, Georgia. Dixie Dock Dogs, a non-profit organization benefitting various canine charities, hosted their first competition in this area last year, and it was a huge success...
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The Humane Society of the United States Responds to Android Dogfighting Application
Law enforcement and animal advocates nationwide are making significant strides against both professional dogfighting and street-level dogfighting, and it is a step backwards to offer a video game for young people that glorifies this cruel and criminal activity...
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New Anti-Tethering Ordinance Planned
On Tuesday, Forsyth County commissioners set the date for a public hearing regarding changes to the Animal Control Ordinance that may include a new provision forbidding dog owners from having their pets on chains, runners or tethers unsupervised...
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Meet Buddy
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary needs your help. One of the joys of rescue is helping good innocent animals with vet care so that they may live a happy life with a loving family. Buddy is one of our current special needs dogs...
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Rucker Horse and Pet a Perfect Stop for Great Gifts
Rucker Horse and Pet, a unique new store in Cumming, offers a full line of dog and cat food, supplies and toys, everything you need for your livestock and great gifts, too...
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2006 Bark & Boogie Ball This Weekend
The Bark & Boogie Ball is an annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Forsyth County and is always a fabulous event. A silent auction kicks off the evening...
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Win Free Pet Food For a Year at Rucker Horse and Pet
Bring your dog or cat into the store, dressed in their favorite costume, for a chance to win FREE FOOD FOR A YEAR!..
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Humane League Announces 'Big Dog Days Afternoons'
The Humane League of Lake Lanier and Crossroads Animal Rescue will be holding two special events to celebrate and highlight the unique attributes of the BIG DOG. Those wonderful steadfast pets that are loyal companions, baby-sitters, confidants and guardians of the American family...
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Local Professional Pet Sitter Attends 'Pet Sitters International's 12th Annual Convention'
Beth Fasnacht of Pet Watch, Inc. was one of more than 250 professional pet sitters and industry supporters in attendance for Pet Sitters International’s 12th Annual Quest for Excellence Convention, held in Phoenix, Arizona...
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Christmas Grand Opening at Rucker Horse and Pet!
Come see Santa in September at Rucker Horse and Pet and register to win a Pessoa Saddle! Rucker is having their Christmas Grand Opening event Saturday, September 30th....
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County's First Dog Park Opens
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department officially opened the county’s first dog park with a ribbon cutting ceremony...
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County's First Dog Park Opens This Week
Located at Windermere Park, the dog park will consist of a fenced area where citizens can bring their dogs to let them run and play...
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Published Author and Pet Care Expert Offers Pet Care Service and Pet Bereavement Counseling
Before you schedule Fido’s stay at a kennel, consider scheduling in-home pet care by published author and pet care expert Julia A. Harris. Harris’s company, Atlanta Pet Nanny, provides Forsyth County pet owners with pet sitting, dog walking, and pet taxi service...
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New Business, Shure Pets, Debuts as Direct Seller of Pet Products
Shure Pets officially launched in September 2003 and now has more than 1,000 Pet Consultants in 49 states conducting business nationwide -- selling product through in-home 'Pet Parties' and direct sales...
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Cumming Welcomes Rucker Horse and Pet
Rucker Horse and Pet, a new and unique store in Cumming, offers a full line of dog and cat food, supplies and toys. The store has everything you need for your livestock as well, including western and english apparel and tack...
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Bark & Boogie Ball To Raise Much-Needed Funds for Humane Society
The Humane Society of Forsyth County shelter is full, crowded -- and funding is meager at best. We are one of the few No-Kill shelters in our area and are asking for the community's support. Our annual Bark & Boogie Ball is a wonderful way for Forsyth County to help support us and our four-legged friends...
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An Adopted Pet Could Warm Your Heart
Looking for a furry and loyal companion? Look no further than the Forsyth Humane Society, which hosts pet adoptions all over the county throughout the year...
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'Texas Hold 'em' Poker Tourney to Benefit Humane Society
A grand prize of $1,500 goes to the last person standing in this benefit tournament...
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Wild Bird Center Takes Flight in Vickery Village
Vickery Village announces the opening of Wild Bird Center at 5825 South Vickery Street. Owner Bill Lange describes Wild Bird Center as “your ultimate backyard nature store offering seed, feeders, bird houses, books, birdfeeding equipment and accessories, gardening items, and unique gifts...
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