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It was an awesome day for pets and people who attended the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival in Asbury Park on June 7, 2014.  Home Free Animal Rescue took advantage of the event to showcase adoptable pets while great music filled the air to everyone’s enjoyment.

Here’s a story of what happens when a wildlife facility closes its doors. An event took place near Buffalo, New York, recently leaving 11 tigers, three lions, three black bears and two wolves in need of new homes. Luckily, this is when the International Fund for Animals (IFAW) stepped in.

How much do you know about marine mammal training? ABC Animal Training can teach you. In 2015, a workshop program based near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, will give students a far-reaching and diverse experience with both land and sea mammals.

Junior is a one year old cat that was rescued from a feral colony. Unfortunately, he has a Portosystemic Shunt, otherwise known as a liver shunt. It is a condition where the blood vessel bypasses the liver, preventing the blood from being detoxified. The veterinarians feel he is a good candidate for surgery. This is a call out to anyone who can help fund this cat’s medical expense!

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.