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Black Cat and Dog Syndrome
Did you know that shelters report that black cats and dogs are most often overlooked because of their color? They are the last pets people choose to adopt because they are black. I couldn’t believe it, but sadly it’s true. There are cultures, including our own, that believe black cats (and dogs too) are unlucky […]
Chinook
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Texas Court Ruling on Pets’ Value
Opening the door to understanding how much our pets mean to us, the Texas Second Court of Appeals has ruled that pet owners can sue for “special value” such as sentimental value with the loss of a pet. The ruling came about when a family sued the Fort Worth animal shelter for euthanizing their dog. […]




