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Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a pet writer who lives in the Ozark Mountains with her six rescue dogs and her very patient husband. Dogs have always been a part of her life. When she was a baby, the family dog, Smokey, a German Shepherd/Collie mix would guard her crib, not allowing anyone near except Kerri's parents. Kerri has also written about animals and pets for Audubon and Fido Friendly. She is a former pet columnist for the Kansas Senior Press Service and she currently blogs at K9 Cuisine's Rescue Me.

Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell's Articles

stray dog
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Rent a Movie and Help Animals

Renting a movie may never be more entertaining or philanthropic for animal lovers as it is right now through April 29. That’s because Redbox is donating 100 percent of the rental…
pet first aid
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Prep for Medical Emergencies

A medical emergency can strike at any time, and while all of us are taught at a young age to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency for humans, do we know what we would do in the…
thearpy dog
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Therapy Dogs Comfort Boston

The unconditional loving way in which dogs react to humans have been helping the bombing survivors from the Boston Marathon in Boston, Mass. this week. Five Golden Retrievers,…
labrador retriever
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Pet Tax Deductions

The dreaded tax season is upon us if you live in the United States, and who among pet parents hasn’t wished that our four-legged and feathered kids were tax deductible.…
grumpy cat
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Viral Pet Images: A Business

Everyone it seems is trying to make their pet an Internet sensation. If they aren’t creating YouTube videos they hope will go viral they are creating memes – photos with captions…
dogs at work
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Dogs at Work

The owners and employees of Indigo Wild, a company in Kansas City, Mo. that produces all natural soaps and lotions didn’t need a study to tell them that having pets in the…
polar bear
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Saving the Polar Bears

International Polar Bear Day, an initiative from Polar Bears International, seeks to shed light on the plight facing polar bears in the arctic. Read about it from Petside!
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10 Breed Specific Rescues

The Westminster Dog Show is coming up on February 11-12 and many dog lovers from around the world will be glued to our television to see our favorite breed competing for Best in…
doga
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10 Unique Items for Pets

Beer for dogs? A Yoga DVD for pets? These are just a few of the new and unique items that are making our pet's lives...better, or at least more interesting! Read about them from…
senior dog
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Pet Protection Agreements

It's important to take care of our pets, and to prepare for the unexpected by making sure our animals will be OK even after we pass away. Learn how a pet protection agreement can…