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Bernadette E. Kazmarski

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The Perfect Dog For An Autistic Child (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Perfect Fit Canines is a non-profit located in Pittsburgh that gives puppies training as service dogs plus specialized testing to accompany an autistic child.

Cats for Adoption: Two Happy Kittens Want Others to Have a Chance (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Fred and Barney were nearly euthanized for a wild temperament until someone realized they were frightened kittens and rescued them—adopt them so their foster home can help other cats.

Chocolate or Marshmallow Instead of Furs and Feathers (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Sadly, today, rabbits and chicks are still adopted inappropriately as pets at holidays.

Free Dog Aggression Safety Classes in the Cranberry Area (in Cranberry Patch)

Learn the basics of dog safety in a free seminar with Penny Layne of Aunt Penny’s.

Living Green With Pets: Leave the Lilies Outside (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

That big white "Easter lily" can be deadly to cats. All species of lily and all parts of lilies are toxic as well, including Asiatic lily, daylily, tiger lily and even smaller lilies like alstromeria.

Free Dog Aggression Safety Classes in the Pittsburgh Area (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Learn the basics of dog safety in a free seminar with Penny Layne of Aunt Penny’s.

"Cans for Pets" Donates Five Cents Per Can to ARL (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Only 20% of aluminum pet food cans are recycled, yet their impact in the energy stream is immense--and now the Animal Rescue League will receive 5 cents per can for each can given to them to recycle.

Dog Aggression Education Classes Sponsored by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation

After an encounter with an aggressive dog that may have been avoided, Deb Chebatoris of Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation decided to sponsor Dog Aggression Education classes this spring.

Living Green With Pets: Look for the Leaping Bunny (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Look for the authentic Leaping Bunny logo to support companies who don't test their products on animals.

Winter Tips for Your Outdoor Pets (in Chartiers Valley Patch)

Now that winter is here in earnest we need to take care with pets who go outdoors, and even with what we track in on our shoes.

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