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News & Blogs

People and Animals Living Synergistically (PAALS) for Life

PAALS for Life is a one-of-a-kind program that rescues both humans and animals. Located in Colorado and New Mexico, the DreamPower Foundation’...

Colorado Chooses Official State Pets

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Colorado Designates Shelter Cats and Dogs as the State's Official Pets

Let's all give a rousing "paws up" to the state of Colorado for recently designating shelter cats and dogs as their official state pets. ...

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Health & Home

Flame-Retardant Chemicals May Cause Feline Hyperthyroidism

For years, manufacturers have been adding flame retardant chemical substances to a wide variety of products and building materials to reduce the...

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Natural Flea and Tick Prevention

The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...

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