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-- Walsh unveiled a limited-edition T-shirt at the PEDIGREE(R) DOGSTORE, available for purchase, as an extension of the Dogs rule.(R) line, a collection of merchandise for dog lovers available on Dogsrule.com. Donations from the sale of Dogs rule.(R) items benefit the foundation. -- If you're a dog owner, you can purchase PEDIGREE(R) products. Donations from product sales will benefit the foundation. -- You can bid on autographed Dogs rule.(R) merchandise signed by a variety of dog-loving celebrities including Courteney Cox and David Arquette, Molly Sims, and Kelly Ripa, that will be listed on eBay. Log onto http://www.eBay.com/pedigree from February 18 - 28, 2008 to place a bid; all auction proceeds will benefit the foundation.
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Dogs are not always well thought of.... In recent years dogs in the city have been in the center of controversy. Some people have criticized dog owners for allowing their pets to soil sidewalks and lawns, although in some cities laws oblige owners to walk their dogs along street curbs. In turn, dog owners have argued that the animals serve as protection against vandals and burglars and thus protect their detractors as well as their owners.
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Dogs are more than just man’s best friend, as most dog lovers say that choosing the right dog is a lot like finding Mr. or Mrs. Right. In fact, 82 percent of dog owners claim it was love at first sight when they laid eyes on their pooch. Moreover, nearly 60 percent admit they are as picky when selecting a dog as they are when searching for their perfect mate, with personality, physical attributes and pedigree taking top honors as the crucial criteria against which to measure their match.
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Veterinarians in the Raleigh-Durham area selected overweight dogs from their practices for the study. An initial health screening, including a complete panel of blood tests, was conducted to determine if the dog had an underlying problem such as thyroid disease. Dogs who met the study criteria were fed custom-prescribed amounts of Fit & TrimÒ with the Purina Ulti-Pro™ Enhanced Protein System, which provides extra protein needed to minimize muscle mass loss during weight reduction, fewer calories and less fat than the leading dry dog food. A select amount of PurinaÒ brand treats ... were allowed. In addition to the prescribed feeding schedule, owners were encouraged to increase their dog's activity level, and keep a daily diary to monitor their dogs' food intake, attitude and behavior. Owners also took their dogs to the veterinary clinic for biweekly weigh-ins and body condition scoring.
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Dogs, the study says, are ... seen as more affectionate than cats, and they are considered more fun to be around. Many owners thought their dogs were in need of more routine examinations because they are outside more often than cats. can take care of themselves."
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The loyalty and devotion that dogs demonstrate as part of their natural instincts as pack animals closely mimics the human idea of love and friendship, leading many dog owners to view their pets as full-fledged family members. Conversely, dogs seem to view their human companions as members of their pack, and make few, if any, distinctions between their owners and fellow dogs. Dogs fill a variety of roles in human society and are often trained as working dogs. For dogs that do not have traditional jobs, a wide range of dog sports provide the opportunity to exhibit their natural skills. In many countries, the most common and perhaps most important role of dogs is as companions.
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