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Doggy couch surfing? Website has lodging for dogs

By Sue Manning Associated Press

When you travel and have to leave your dog behind, you can call a kennel, hire a pet sitter — or find him a new friend online.

PET OF THE WEEK: Ella

Ella is a 5-year-old, female, Jack Russell Terrier mix. She’s a masked beauty an upbeat personality. Ella believes in leading a balanced life so she enjoys both cuddling up on a warm lap and playing with toys and friends. Her hobbies include …

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Highland, Mishawaka

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GERMILA

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ADOPTION EVENT | Merrillville

Pet of the week: Bonita

Bonita is a 4-year-old, female, domestic shorthair cat. This elegant, smoky lady is seeking a good listener since she is very vocal and loves a good chat. She is very affectionate and adores a good belly rub. Bonita is sure to win you over wi…

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DIXIE

Pet of the week: Jennifrey

Jennifrey is a 2-year-old, female, terrier mix. She is a go-getter who likes to live life at full throttle. This friendly, petite beauty loves to play, run and live an active life.

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Merrillville, Highland, Goshen

Pet of the week: Stephanie

Stephanie is a 2-year-old, female domestic shorthair. She is a quiet girl who prefers a peaceful corner to call her own. Stephanie will win you over with her soft demeanor and peridot eyes.

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ADOPTION EVENT | Dyer

PET OF THE WEEK: Maggie

Maggie is a 6-year-old, female, Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever mix. She is a full-figured beauty with a calm disposition. She loves to take slow, lazy walks and nap in the sun.

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Homewood, Mishawaka

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ADAM

Lincoln Bark offers nutritional treats for pets

By Eloise Marie Valadez

These days, consumers deliberately look for high quality, tasty treats for their furry friends. And entrepreneur Bobbye Cochran has the perfect goodies for your pet when only the best will do.

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SUSIE

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ADOPTION EVENT | Merrillville

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Huckleberry Finn is a 6-year-old, male, domestic shorthair cat. He is a very friendly boy who lives to cuddle and get his back scratched. He enjoys adventure and fun, but he prefers a cozy spot on the couch.

Dog Scouts of America have troops in 22 states

By Sue Manning Associated Press

They've got badges and campouts, cookie drives and troops in 22 states. The Dog Scouts of America even has a motto or two as the half-human, half-hound organization goes about the business of doing good deeds.

L.A. dog rescue rooted in efforts to reach homeless

By Sue Manning Associated Press

Fix the dogs and feed the men.

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Highland, Goshen

PET OF THE WEEK: Pointsettia

Pointsettia is an 8-year-old, female Labrador Retriever mix. She is a sweet girl with many more happy years ahead of her. She is looking to retire in a comfy forever home where she can watch TV and catch some sun on the deck.

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TONY

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Merrillville

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FANCY

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CLEMENTINE

PET OF THE WEEK: Sancho

Sancho the Great is a 2-year-old, male, Labrador / Rottweiler mix. Sancho is great not only in size, but also in personality. He is a gentle giant who loves to run and play. He is an optimist who always sees the fun in life. Sancho would love…

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Highland

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Fai is a 2-year-old, female, domestic shorthair cat. Fai and her twin brother Farley have been at the shelter since they were little kittens nearly three years ago. Fai is sweet, but kind of shy, while Farley is a big time cuddle bug and alwa…

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ADOPTION EVENTS | Homewood, Merrillville, Mishawaka

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MOLLY

Doghouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright rebuilt for film

By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The Fallingwater home in southwestern Pennsylvania. But a child's doghouse?

Veterans tame wolf-dogs at California rescue center

By Sue Manning Associated Press

It's been three months since a California animal rescue center retrieved 29 wolf-dogs from an Alaska tourist attraction that had fought the state over owning, breeding and selling the wolf-hybrids. Chains were so deeply embedded in the necks …

PET OF THE WEEK: Martin

Martin is a 1-year-old, male, Hound mix. He is an energetic boy who prefers plenty of fenced yard so he can run and play. He's got movie star good looks and a dashing personality to match. Martin will make a great family dog.

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MARCEY

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ADOPTION EVENT | Dyer

Keep'em Kozy offers pet sitting, walking

By Andrea Holecek Times Correspondent

HIGHLAND | If you're worried about your dog while you work all day, lifelong animal lover Sue Wajvoda has a solution.

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ICE

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DASH

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Parrot rescuers trying to improve their long lives

By Sue Manning Associated Press

With lots of smarts and long lives, parrots were once favored by Baby Boomers, but more of the former pets are now wild, passed from owner to owner or ignored altogether in cramped cages without the feathered mates they crave, rescuers said.

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Pet of the week: Bartholomew

Bartholomew is a 1-year-old, male, Alaskan Husky/Australian Cattle Dog mix. He is a friendly guy with an upbeat personality. He is energetic and loves to run and play. He would make a great family dog.