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2008-03-10
Think Positive, Be Positive ...
I wanted to write this “as a dog owner myself”. I have noticed, increasingly, how negative we are towards our dogs, owners in the park walking in the street and even on the bus.
The reason I say “Dogs” is its something I notice more and more of and its increasingly this attitude that's leading to behavioural problems for our canine friends. read more...
Contributor: Suzanne
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2008-02-27
Collie Adverts: “good for pets” ...
Every year PAWSS gets lots of calls asking us to help rehome Collie or Collie cross pups who have reached 4-10 months and are now too much for their owner to handle. While we don’t have the foster facilities for dogs we are still here to help with advice and support. read more...
Contributor: Suzanne
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2008-02-06
Call for better road safety for pets. ...
It saddens all of us at PAWSS to hear about a horrible road traffic incident, which took place just a few days ago. This morning we were told about the tragic loss of a small dog that was knocked down and killed on one of Aberdeen's busier main roads. read more...
Contributor: The PAWSS Team
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2008-01-14
The Year Ahead ...
Following an article in the Press and Journal on the 12th of January we have had several calls asking why we are closing down.
I would like to state very clearly, that PAWSS is not closing down and there is no way that PAWSS will close down while there are animals in need of our help.
However, we must be realistic about the facilities and funds that we have to offer and let people know that we are unable, at this time, to take into care cats and dogs. read more...
Contributor: Suzanne
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2007-11-09
Dog flea treatments killing cats ...
A recent study has shown that cats are being put at serious risk by owners using off the shelf flea treatments which are designed for dogs
According to the research published by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS), part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust "....one in 10 cats reported to the VPIS died, after being exposed to spot-on dog treatments containing the chemical permethrin. ...."
Contributor: The PAWSS Team
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2007-09-11
Animal Welfare Centre Needed... ...
Following several rescue events, in which we were involved, we contacted the Evening Express, to get a "real look at the state of animal rescue in Aberdeen" as an article in the paper.
Though they cover some of the issues that we spoke to them about, we feel the need to highlight a few things that were mentioned incorrectly in the article read more...
Contributor: The PAWSS Team
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2007-08-12
The importance of yearly health checks ...
A vital part of pet ownership is ensuring that your pet is healthy and a yearly health check by a vet is one of the best ways to ensure that your pet is happy and healthy inside and out.
Contributor: Suzanne
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2007-08-11
Flystrike - Rabbit owners beware ...
This is the time of year that owners need to be vigilant in checking your rabbit and guinea pigs bottoms. Flystrike can hit the healthiest of animals so it is very important that you check your animals daily read more...
Contributor: Suzanne
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2007-08-09
Dangerous Dogs - The Reality ...
Following a savage attack on one of our original rescue dogs, Buster which featured in the Evening Express and other stories concerning savage new acts of brutality involving domestic pets we feel that we must highlight the difference between a dangerous dog and a very dangerous owner.
It is a very sensitive subject which will draw many varied opinions and I am writing this with mixed emotions. As a dog owner myself, who has seen the damage that can be done, I also have the emotional scars from the first campaign waged against rottweilers back in 1989....
Contributor: Suzanne
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2007-07-05
The New Exotic rodent ...
It was inevitable that we would start to see more varied species as pets. Reptile have been the in thing for a few years. Now its the turn of the read more...
Contributor: Suzanne
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