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Humane Society offers tips to keep your pets healthy over the holidays

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, December 16th, 2011, 1:18pm

Humane Society offers tips to keep your pets healthy over the holidays

(KFVS) - The Humane Society of Missouri is offering some tips to keep your pets happy and health this holiday season.

The Humane Society says many pet owners don't know the hidden dangers in holiday treats and trimmings.

According to the humane society, human foods, fed even in small amounts, can cause stomach upset in pets, or in certain instances, result in severe problems. Some popular holiday treats that can cause harm to your pet include:

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Who's been naughty or nice this year?

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 11:00am

(KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture of their pet Taco dressed as "Santa Paws."

Taco's lap might be too small, but we want to see pictures of your kids or pets sitting on Santa's lap. The pictures will be featured online and maybe on-air.

You can e-mail the pictures to cnews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and who's in the picture.

All pictures of children should have the approval of the parents or guardian before submitting.

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Mo. State Parks welcome dog owners to stay the night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 12:44pm

Mo. State Parks welcome dog owners to stay the night

(KFVS) - Missouri State Parks announced recently starting in January 2012 they will make lodging units available to people traveling with their dogs.

The new Cabins for Canines program includes outpost cabins, camper cabins, yurts, single-unit cabins, fourplexes and duplexes. Previously, pets were not allowed in any state park buildings including lodging units.

"A portion of our lodging units will be available to dog owners and a portion will remain canine-free, giving us a balance to accommodate everyone who wants to come to a state park," said Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Cabins for Canines program will begin Jan. 1, 2012, for state-operated facilities including outpost cabins, camper cabins and yurts. For lodging facilities operated by private concessionaires, the program will be phased in during 2012 based on availability and fully implemented in 2013.

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Humane Society offers Halloween safety tips for pets

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 12:00pm

Humane Society offers Halloween safety tips for pets

(KFVS) - The Humane Society of Missouri has some tips to keep pets safe this Halloween.

Tips include:

Keep pets safely inside, away from trick-or-treaters and other Halloween activities to ensure they don't become frightened or feel threatened at the sight of noisy, costumed children
Cats, especially black ones, may be the target of pranksters. Black cat owners are advised to keep their cats safely indoors during the Halloween season
Frequently opened doors provide a perfect opportunity for escape, which can go unnoticed during all the commotion. Consider keeping your cat in a separate room with the door closed. For dogs, preventing access to the door can be as simple as keeping them attached to a leash, putting them in crates or confining them to another room with baby gates. Be sure all pets wear collars with ID tags in case of accidental escape.

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Facebook page helps owners find missing pets

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, June 10th, 2011, 2:13pm

Facebook page helps owners find missing pets

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - A Facebook page is reaching out to the community to help owners around the Heartland find their missing pets.

SEMO Lost Dog lets owners post pictures of their missing pets, along with information, so that anyone that "likes" the page can see it and hopefully find them.

If you have found a stray, you can post a picture and information as well.

All you have to do is go to the page and "like" it.

Creators encourage people that find their missing pets to post on the page as well, sharing the "happy tail."

Along with missing pet information, you can find tips on how to keep animals safe and other ways to get your missing, furry, family member's picture out there.

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Humane society has heat wave tips for pet owners

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 11:58am

Humane society has heat wave tips for pet owners

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Caruthersville Humane Society has released some tips for pet owners during the hot summer months.

According to the humane society, the summer heat can quickly dehydrate your pet, so it is important to keep clean water available at all times. Pet owners should remember shade or an area away from direct sunlight is also a must.

Along with shade and plenty of water, it is also advised to not leave animals in a car for any period of time during the hot summer months. The humane society says even in a short period of time, a car can quickly heat up above the outdoor temperature and your pet can suffer, or even die.

The Caruthersville Humane Society President and Animal Cruelty Investigator Karol Wilcox says fleas and ticks are more prominent this year along with biting flies.

"Please take the time to protect your pet against these pests," said Wilcox. "Open wounds from these bites can cause serious infections.

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