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There’s still time to enter a photo / video contest in honor of National Pet Month sponsored by Bil-Jac. The company is a family-owned and operated, leading manufacturer of Super Premium Dog Foods and treats.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week takes place this year May 18-24.  According to the AVMA, it is scheduled during the third full week of May every year in order to educate the public on how to prevent dog bites. 

As the investigation continues to find those responsible for the horrific killing of cats in Yonkers, New York, this past April, local advocates are holding a memorial for the cats on Saturday, May 10, 2014. The gathering is scheduled for 10:30 a.m.  Alley Cat Allies has offered a "sharegraphic" for those to display and show their support and concern.

Ferrets are so much loved in the U.K., they enjoy their own holiday. The purpose of National Ferret Day is to ensure issues such as welfare, care, nutrition, and ownership are all highlighted in a positive way and educate the public to respect ferrets everywhere. The Ferret Education & Research Trust is the founding charity behind National Ferret Day in the UK.

Cancer is a disease that affects not only people but their beloved pets as well. Many times the lives of dogs and cats end far too soon due to this dreaded disease. That is why the Morris Animal Foundation has launched the “Unite to Fight Pet Cancer Campaign” to help invest in preventions and treatments for this deadly disease.

With the Easter holiday upon us, our thoughts turn to Easter Bunnies.  Even though we don’t advocate giving a live rabbit as an Easter gift, it’s still worth the time and effort to research rabbits as pets if and when you might decide to bring one into your home.  There are many in shelters in need of forever homes.  Here are some things that perhaps you did not know about Rabbits.

With spring comes “kitten season.” Kitten season is the time of year when cats give birth. Animal shelters and rescue groups soon become flooded with homeless litters of outdoor cats. Alley Cat Allies, the nation’s largest advocacy organization dedicated to cats, has advice to offer people who want to help cats and kittens during this critical time.

There’s a great new radio show that airs weekly just for animal lovers.  It’s called "All About Animals." You can tune in every Friday from 12-1 p.m. EST.  It is brought to you by the Hunterdon County (New Jersey) Chamber of Commerce.  The show is hosted by Cathy Sauer, owner of Chasing Dreams LLC.

Residents of New Jersey and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to participate in an upcoming symposium focused primarily on pet health and wellness. The “Integrative Care & Responsible Pet Parenting” symposium is scheduled for April 5, 2014. The event will take place at the Palmyra Community Center in Palmyra, New Jersey, from 12-5 p.m. Seating is limited, so early registration is advised.