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11989
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Jim Exum started his dog remedy business in Snow Hill as a hobby in the 1930s and 1940s. The hobby grew into a million-dollar-a-year business, known as Happy Jack, Inc. Mange medicine, flea and tick powder, and worm capsules are only a few of the formulas developed and marked by the company. Happy Jack products are sold in all fifty states and in foreign countries.
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42599
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Unprocessed and natural goods are not just good for humans; they are also good for your pets. Angie Hughes started making healthy products for dogs when she realized the consequences of a poor diet.
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38767
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Skin diseases on pets can be caused from parasites, such as fleas and ticks, or non-parasitic factors, such as allergies of lack of nutrition. Common factors, symptoms, and treatments are all included.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 11, November 1952,
p16-17
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31447
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One author recounts life with the family dog shortly before the dog passes. Fred, a yellow lab mix, found the Tomlinson home when he was about 2 months old and stayed with them for the next 14 years.
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29832
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Western North Carolina offers a plentitude of places to explore with dogs. Erica Kilgo, manager of Patton Avenue Pet Company, discusses the best places to hike with dogs, leash requirements, outdoor training, mountain safety and traveling.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 5, May 2017,
p40-41, por
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36270
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Efforts to make the college campus a home away from home can be perceived in Lees-McRae’s pet policy. This policy can be perceived in the animals that students are allowed to have in buildings such as the Banner Elk School. The welcoming of pets can be measured in the Pet Council, which enforces rules and handles complaints. It is also reflected in the policy that distinguishes between an assistance animal and a pet.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 1, January 2016,
p16-17
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38501
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Pointers and Setters are both popular sporting dogs, and briefly touches on registration, field trials, and training.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 3, March 1952,
p8-10, 23
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38306
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Three different types of fox hunts involve the use of hounds, each with their own distinct style of hunting. They are the gallus hunters, popular in the south, the “hill-toppers,” and the northern hunters. There are also different types of American Fox Hounds, such as the Walker, Birdsong, and Trigg hound.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952,
p4-7
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14468
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The Plott Hound breed of dog dates back to 1750 and was originated in the mountains of western North Carolina. As hunters of vicious wild animals, they are without a peer.
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23538
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Boudin examines the reasons for why numerous puppy mills exist in North Carolina. There are no laws that regulate breeders who sell to the general public. This fosters inhumane living conditions for dogs.
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38527
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When it comes to retrieving downed game, it is no surprise that Retrievers are highly regarded. Large dogs with a mild temperament and an eagerness to please makes them perfect for sporting and for home.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, April 1952,
p4-7, 17
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38504
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Types of Spaniels, including Cocker, Brittany, Sussex, Clumbers, and Springers each have a description and qualities and uses for hunting purposes.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, April 1952,
p4-7
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35460
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When a man went in a barbershop for a haircut, the other patrons started telling exaggerated stories about how great some of their dogs were.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 19 Issue 3, May 1971,
p109-115
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14365
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Before forensic evidence, dogs' testimony was considered in court. In 1901, two men were found guilty of theft based solely on bloodhounds tracking down their \"trail.\" Such cases went to the highest court in the state to determine the legitimacy of a dog's ability to \"sniff out\" the guilty.
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34417
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This article highlights five exceptional dogs in Western North Carolina. These dogs are skilled in sniffing out drugs for the police department, racing through agility courses, modeling dog fashion, and guarding farms. Also highlighted are local dog parks, dog-friendly hotels, animal rescue and adoption centers.
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