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Milo Foundation reopens after investigation

Milo Foundation reopens after investigation

After a six week investigation, the Milo Foundation has reopened its storefront adoption center in San Rafael.

Llama abandoned in west county

Llama abandoned in west county

This was a starving llama, missing half its hair, its backbone thinly veiled, its rump emaciated and sunken like that of a dairy cow.

Holiday treats are not for pets

Holiday treats are not for pets

If you wish to give your dog a holiday treat, take them for a nice hike on Thanksgiving Day, then they can sleep and you can feel a little less guilty about holiday indulgence.

Declawing cats debate rages on

Declawing cats debate rages on

Opponents of the practice of removing claws from cats are marshaling forces to get as many cities and counties in California to pass bans on the practice in advance of a new law, which goes into effect January 1, 2010.

Dogs and winegrapes don’t mix

Dogs and winegrapes don’t mix

That seemingly benign walk along a vineyard row freed of its harvest could possibly spell disaster.

Sebastopol woman saves wild mustangs

Sebastopol woman saves wild mustangs

“These horses are slated for extinction. These horses are not wanted,” said Sparling as she slowly approached and retreated from a roan-colored horse, who alternately allowed Sparling’s touch and moved away.

Cats are trainable – and that’s not a punchline

Cats are trainable – and that’s not a punchline

People have low expectations of cats. But, they can be trained. All that is required is patience, repetition and a highly desired treat.

Happy tales for some former fighting dogs

Happy tales for some former fighting dogs

Dozens of American pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite some who predicted aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable as pets.

Rescued dogs train to serve war veterans

Rescued dogs train to serve war veterans

Perhaps Sonny the miniature schnauzer was nervous about his new assignment. Perhaps he just craved a little freedom. Minutes after he was introduced Wednesday as a future service dog who would be trained to help a war veteran cope with the anxieties of civilian life, Sonny made a run for it.

Santa Rosa cat with microchip returns to owner after 13-year absence

Santa Rosa cat with microchip returns to owner after 13-year absence

As wondrous as it is that George is back home after so long — he apparently was kept all those years by a woman on Santa Rosa Avenue who called him Puka — Frank said the real story is the cheap, tiny technology that made his return possible.

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