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Xan is a creative, fun-loving certifiable dog nut who has called Boulder her home since 1995. She's been a professional dog photographer since 1999 and volunteers with numerous animal charities, especially the Boulder Valley Humane Society.

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Boulder's Humane Society overflowing, asking for help

This is a reprint of an open letter from Lisa Pedersen, CEO of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. At the bottom of the article you'll find links...
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Pet photo event at PC's Pantry in Boulder

Come one, come all: bring out your dogs and cats and ferrets and family members. Doghouse Studios, the pet photography studio extraordinaire...
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Cats get embarrassed too

Lest my last posting makes you think it's only dogs who get humiliated by their humans, let's take a look at some kitty disgrace as well. If you want...
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Rocky Mountain Animal Defense upcoming events

Join Rocky Mountain Animal Defense for a hike Saturday, May 9 at Chautauqua Park. Gather at 1:15, start the hike at 1:30, hike for a couple of hours...
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How to save a life with pet CPR

My buddy Matt, in Dallas, just shared this story with me and it really brings home the importance of pet guardians...
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Please don't get your dog stoned on 4/20

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There's probably only a select few places on earth where this statement needs to be made and Boulder is definitely one of them: Please don't get your...
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Flying dogs and cats - an airline for pets only

Pet Airways is the first airline exclusively dedicated to pets - no humans please - and they take the job of providing a comfortable experience for...
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Poor economy causing pets stress

Dogs, cats, birds, even mice are feeling the pressures of the worst recession in seven decades. Our pets are extremely sensitive to our moods and...
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Why you should microchip your pet

In the spring of 2008, Max the Maltese somehow got out of his Florida back yard and disappeared. His people couldn't figure out how he escaped, they...
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PETA killed 95% of the animals it rescued in 2008

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We Boulderites are known for being animal-loving, tree-hugging, Crocs-wearing, vegan hippie types, prone to committing random acts of kindness and...
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