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Episode 19: Pet History 101

Family photo with dogsHave you ever wondered how animals became pets in the first place? Find out by listening to the newest episode of the Angie’s List podcast (below), as we talk to Katherine Grier, author of “Pets in America: A History”.

For more about the history of pets, read the Angie’s List Magazine story Pet-rospective: The history of animals as pets, and be sure to check out the virtual exhibition of the “Pets in America: A History” tour curated by Katherine Grier at Petsinamerica.org.

 
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Episode 18: PAWS Chicago: Pets Are Worth Saving

Cattle dog in an isolation room at PAWS ChicagoPAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) Chicago, a “no-kill” animal shelter, helps Chicago Animal Care and Control save lives. Unlike most traditional shelters — which often euthanize adoptable pets — PAWS Chicago offers medical care and finds homes for all cats and dogs unless they’re vicious or terminally ill. How do they find families for so many adoptable pets? Watch the podcast to find out!

Have a good story you’d like to share about your pets?  Email us or leave a comment.

 
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Episode 5:
Scoopy Doo: Professional Pooper Scoopers

 
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Happy puppies have owners who clean up after them :)Listen up as we talk to professional pooper scoopers. You’ll learn about what they “doo” for a living and why it’s important not only for general cleanliness, but also for the health of your pet, your family, and the environment. The pros also offer some tips on how to make your scooping experience less of a chore.

Also, if you have no idea what “turd herding” is, you soon will. Continue reading ‘Episode 5:
Scoopy Doo: Professional Pooper Scoopers’