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43799
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"Pets are family. And in WNC, a region renowned for its hospitality, the same warm welcome extends to our four-legged friends. This guide highlights some of the best offerings for fur babies and the humans who love them, from off-leash parks and trails to dining, drinking, and events As summer arrives and locals come out to play, hit up these pet-friendly hangouts and activities for you and your best friend to enjoy--together." Discussed are trails, parks restaurants, hotels and recreational accommodations.
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42795
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Owning a pet can be very beneficial to your overall mental and physical health.Eric Hedberg, a clinical social worker in the Washington areas says he has plenty of clients that have benefited from pets as companions.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January-February 2021,
p44-46
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42598
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Photographer April Johnson realized the importance of professional pet photography after the loss of her own dog and hopes to bring joy into people’s lives with treasured keepsakes.
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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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42602
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Combining their love of wine, their dog (Lord Sandwich), and his love of socks, Eric Story and Alison Smith started their own winery. With each bottle of Lord Sandwich wine sold, a new pair of socks is donated to someone in need. Socksforsandwich.org
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28517
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Research shows that pets provide people with health benefits, such as stress relief and decreased risk for heart disease. Through the New Leash on Life program, inmates at the Pamlico Correctional Institution in Bayboro, North Carolina are assigned as dog trainers and tasked with rehabilitating shelter dogs. The dogs have a calming effect on inmates and help improve mental health.
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36248
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Employment benefits offered by the profiled thirty four companies, ranged from small to large, included mentorships, child and pet friendly policies, free dental care, flexible work scheduling, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000, paid volunteer days, and all-expense paid trips for top performers. Profiled companies included Hill, Chesson, and Woody; N2 Publishing; Practicon; CCS Construction Staffing; Insperity; Williams Mullen; Alston and Bird LLP; and CPI Security.
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31332
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The author follows two peoples’ story of life with their aging dogs, and the expense they pay to keep them comfortable.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 8, August 2016,
p56-59, il, por
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31333
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While more people are waiting later in like to have children or choose to not have any at all, often pats are filling that household role. The author interviews a couple from a double income household, that have opted for dogs instead of children.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 8, August 2016,
p68-71, il, por
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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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36308
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For Henderson, the word roses can remind natives of a common surname in town. Two native sons most associated with the name: Charlie Rose, longtime host of the TV program “CBS This Morning”; Paul Rose, founder of the department store that opened in 1915. The word can also prompt reminders of Henderson’s blossoming economic development, in establishment of businesses like Iams Pet Foods and a Durham semiconductor firm, Semprius.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 10, October 2016,
p8-10
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36476
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Animal shelters in Buncombe County used to face a nearly inevitable consequence of killing their animals. In the past nine years, Brother Wolf’s Animal Shelter has been successful at changing this tragic trend. The collaborative efforts of local officials, humane groups, and citizen volunteers have dramatically increased the number of animals given a new lease on pet life. Illustrating the impact is statistics representing reality before and after Brother Wolf’s initiating efforts, 70 percent kill rate versus a 90 plus percent adoption rate. Also illustrating the impact is a profile of Dora, a dog rescued by and receiving medical treatment from the shelter.
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35333
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Suggested in this collection of recollections was that noteworthy events. One was Steve Sink's story of riding a hot air balloon. Others, such as a pet’s goodbye gesture to a well-loved family member, can make memories worth remembering. Just as important, though, is the other lesson. The people who are part of memories, whether they be family or friends, can make memories featuring seemingly mundane events such as Sunday dinners worth holding onto.
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24071
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Warrior Service Dogs is a non-profit organization in Western North Carolina that helps train dogs to assist veterans in navigating life after military service. Tasks include calming the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, assisting amputees, and bringing veterans back from seizures or flashbacks.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 1, January 2013,
p94-95, il
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15.How Much is a Pet’s Life Worth? by Schwartz, Joe Independent Weekly Vol. 27 Issue 34, August 2010
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28004
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A case involving a mistake by a veterinary clinic causing a dog’s death may have legal implications. The Industrial Commission in Durham will decide on the case later this fall and it could set a precedent for animal law in the state. The cost of how much a pet’s life is worth will be decided by the commission and will likely be the new standard for a pet's value in the state of North Carolina.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 34, August 2010,
p5-7
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