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Good news today from IndyFeral! You've probably seen "stray" or feral cats around your 'hood; this will definitely help some of the kitties out. From a press release:

IndyFeral, an Indianapolis-based non profit, received a $100,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® in May of 2011 to launch a cat initiative in collaboration with the FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic,…

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The March issue of The Atlantic features a story called, somewhat controversially, "How Your Cat Is Making You Crazy." I say "somewhat" because the title was obviously created…

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I'm helping Indianapolis Animal Care and Control create a list of dog trainers in Indianapolis who offer discounts to pets adopted from IACC.

Are you a trainer who offers discounts to adopted dogs, or have you taken your adopted pet to a trainer in Indianapolis who offered a discount?

Leave a comment below to let us know. As most responsible dog owners realize, basic obedience…

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If you have an indoor cat, you know that dealing with litter is an ongoing effort. But if you care about the environment, what's the most eco-friendly way to deal with cat litter?

My cat, Gaston (pictured), recently approved the answer on Indiana Living Green, one of two…

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It was a beautiful 50-degree day in Indianapolis today, and dog parks like that of Broad Ripple Park near my house looked to be at nearly capacity (whatever that is for an open-air dog park.) The only thing…

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I posted a story about Indianapolis Animal Care and Control's (IACC) adoption and rescue numbers for 2011 to NUVO today. The place is burdened with a pretty sad budget, but people like Adam Garrett give the shelter enough heart to keep going. Kudos to him and others like him throughout the animal-welfare world.

If you haven't seen the IACC commercial with a dog who…

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Leo's Pet Care is one year old - and they're celebrating by giving one can of premium pet food to the Humane Society for Hamilton County for every new "Like" they get on their Facebook Page.

 

PLUS they're giving away some great prizes in August - read more and find out…

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Goldie has a sad story to tell. After a decade of loyal service to her family, she was left behind when they moved away. Goldie seems to be waiting for their return; when we take her outside to play, she just sits by the fence and watches the entrance for that family car. We don't have the heart to tell her that they won't be coming back. Luckily, a little affection seems to perk her up and give her hope again.



Our wish for Goldie is a comfy home… Continue

Welcome to Hoosier Pet! IndyPaws.com is no more, but there are still places to let your tongue hang out and your tail wag.

After you become a member (free, and you can use Facebook, Google, or Yahoo!), you can customize your own page to your heart's content. You can even post to…

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