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The Pet Project

It is the mission of the Pet Project to help people living with HIV/AIDS or other disabling conditions to keep their pets by providing pet care and ongoing support.

1164 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Ste 308
Oakland Park, FL 33334-2709
954.568.5678 (Office)
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General information and fun facts about our beloved companion animals. Brows the headlines, and read the articules by clicking on the text below the headings. Dog Breed Gallery: Click to select
A Nine to Five Dog Times have changed and as more people have become nine to fivers, more dogs have been forced to do the same.	Basic Dog Care and Grooming. Good care entails regular examinations as well as grooming. Examining your pet includes an inspection of your dog's coat
Canine Arthritis. Dogs are sometimes affected by osteoarthritis which is caused by the degradation of the cartilage within a joint.	Canine Hip Dysplasia Canine Hip Dysplasia, CHD is a skeletal developmental defect in dogs. A high incidence occurs in larger, rapidly growing dogs or larger working/sporting breeds.
Caring For Your Aging Cat Maintain your cat's health and happiness as he ages. Be aware of common ailments in older cats.	Cats vs. Dogs A dog thinks
Did you know.. Some statisics to know	Dog Days of Summer During the summer months keeping your pup cool is an important task. The normal temperature for a dog is approximately 101°.
Holiday Include Hazards For Your Pet Some of the more common holiday hazards include:	How many dogs does it take Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and your inside worried about a stupid light bulb?
Is Your New Puppy's Curiosity Causing You Frustration? New puppies can have an adorably curious mind. However, their curiosity makes you giggle in the beginning but causes problems once he or she starts digging up your roses or destroying your shoe collection.	Love Is Not Spelled T-R-E-A-T! As the proud and loving owner of one roly-poly ball of purring fur, I felt obliged to find out how obesity can affect a pet's health.	Mind Games Dogs Play With Humans After your humans give you a bath, DON'T LET THEM TOWEL DRY YOU! Instead, run to their bed, jump up and shake dry then rub yourself on the sheets. This is especially good if it's right before your humans bedtime.
Pet Claw Care Pets' claws should be trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks, although indoor pets may need more frequent attention.	Pets and the Immunocompromised Patient For the severely ill patient, animal companions can offer an important source of pleasure, affection, and even a reason to live.
Pets are Wonderful! Anyone who has ever lived with a companion animal knows that the unconditional love and acceptance we receive from them is unlike what we generally experience with our human relationships.	PURRplexing The source of your cat's purring has been a bit of a mystery for scientists. Why cat's purr and how they purr has been long debated.	Questions you may have about Your Bird and Your Health This brochure will review some of the common health concerns that arise for people who have birds as companion animals.
Questions you May Have about You and Your Cat This brochure will review some of the common health concerns that arise for people who have cats as companion animals.	Signs of a Healthy Cat A cat's health is often evident from their appearance and actions
Ten Tips for Preventing Behavior Problems 1. Set rules immediately and stick to them.	The Healthy Pet Owner Your cat or dog may not only be providing companionship, but may also be improving your health.
Things Dogs Have To Remember I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.	Your Four Legged Traveling Companion. Before taking a trip with your pet, here are several things to consider. First, your pet should be healthy.

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