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In my photos are some recent rescues that I have done.
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Well I am back babysitting Sammy!!! He and I have been roomies for the last 2 weeks and he is a handful as usual. I have never met a dog that was so much work. lol That boy would have you going from morning til night and thats given the fact that he has mellowed. But I love him so its not...
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Miss Ruby got her mother in trouble today! It just so happened that a portion of the cement sidewalk in front of my apartment building was being replaced. I was home finishing my residency application and stepped out the front door thinking that the new cement would be relatively...
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Sorry to have been away from the site but I just got back from LA and have busy with trying to trap while dealing with people who think they know better than I.
I believe where I last left all of you off was with Cash and her four kittens that were about three or four months old.
Trapping these...
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We've been confused about Sammy's breed(s). The family we got her from thought she was a Pitbull. So far only one adult and a couple of kids have asked if she's Pit. Every other person has immediately asked if she's Boxer.
Her appearance varies widely. When...
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Professor Peter Moore just received an international award from the WALTHAM company for adding to our understanding of immune system neoplasia in dogs and cats.
A neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells that may be a sign of cancer or other disease.
Dr. Moore is a veterinarian...
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Wiggles spent yesterday at the dentist and left minus eight teeth! Eight teeth!!! She was originally supposed to have had this done when she came into rescue but somehow it was overlooked. I knew she had some bad teeth by way of her bad breath but I had not idea it was involved...
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During National Veterinary Technician Week October 12-18, we applaud the professionalism and dedication of the nursing staff at the School of Veterinary Medicine.
These skilled technicians care for more than 30,000 animal patients each year, work with clients, and teach veterinary students.
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As UC Davis celebrated its Centennial last week, the School of Veterinary Medicine marked its 60th Anniversary.
While the school is recognized for many accomplishments in the past, Dean Bennie Osburn reminded all the faculty, staff and students that everything we do is part of today's teaching...
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McKay is a 4 years old female cat, declawed, fixed and is a indoor cat only. She gets along with 1 other cat, she can't be around a lot of cats in the house. She is a orange tabby and is current on all of her shots. Needs to go to a good home with someone that will take care of her. She is a...
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I've been dubbed the Pugged Piper by my dog park friends! As I was heading back to my car, Amie, Ruby and Wiggles were trundling along behind me and a friend called out that "there goes the pugged piper". Har har. Having three of the same kind of dog has...
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We've arrived at day #4 and so far no fur has been flying among the girls. Amie and Ruby have been remarkably well behaved although we're probably still in the honeymoon phase. Wiggles has been adapting well....so well that she slept with her head on my pillow last night! She's...
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Hallelujah! Well, near-bliss. Wow-ish. More than good enough to say “grab your dog’s leash and check it out!”
We FINALLY had our first truly peaceful “diner dog” experience. Danielle’s Creperie on the corner of Watt Ave. and Fair Oaks Blvd. has the...
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First, an apology. I have been remiss in keeping Spur's blog up to date. This was pointed out to me by several people this weekend. I am so delighted to learn we have several followers - that I promise to do a better job going forward!
Life has intervened. Work has been...
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Yup, I did it! I've added to my pug clan. I brought Wiggles home today!! I picked her up this morning in a small town south of Des Moines, Iowa from her foster mom. Actually, i took another pug, Tillie, up there so that she could be transported to her forever home in...
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