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Eleanor is One Sweet Dog Just Waiting for Her Forever Family – Pittsburg, KS

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Brian

PET OF THE WEEK — Eleanor (via The Morning Sun) SEK Humane Society’s Pet of the Week is Eleanor. Eleanor is a 1-2yr old S/F Lab mix. Eleanor is very sweet, GREAT on a leash and LOVES to play fetch. … Continue reading →

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Free pet adoption program helps older adults – The Kansan – Newton, KS

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Brian

Organizers of a pilot program helping older adults adopt and care for pets are ready for it to grow and expand so more people can enjoy its benefits. The Older Adult Pet Adoption Program (OAPA) has already helped six Harvey … Continue reading →

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Come Love Nilla Cat and She Will Love You Back – Pittsburg, KS

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Brian

From the SEK Humane Society, Pittsburg, KS:   SEK Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Nilla. Nilla is a 2-3yr old S/F DSH Tan Tabby. Nilla can be a shy girl at first, but is very very LOVING. Nilla … Continue reading →

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Wichita’s Black Dog Club created to fight adoption bias

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Brian

Madison Bell recently launched the Black Dog Club at her middle school in an effort to raise awareness about a bias against black animals that often keeps them in shelters longer than their lighter-colored counterparts. “Black dogs are overlooked because … Continue reading →

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Wichita girl wants to help more black dogs get adopted

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Brian

Madison Bell wants to give black dogs a better shot. The 12-year-old Wichita girl, a seventh-grader at Mayberry Middle School, recently launched the Black Dog Club, an effort to raise awareness about a bias against black animals that often keeps … Continue reading →

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Dog adoption group celebrates anniversary – KSNT.com – Topeka, Kansas

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Brian

Some people from the Topeka area will have a new friend around the house to help celebrate Memorial Day. The local group, Saving Death Row Dogs, celebrated its second anniversary Saturday at Topeka West High School with a carnival and … Continue reading →

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Program to help older adults adopt pets – The Newton Kansan

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Brian

A pilot program is underway to improve the quality of life for older adults and increase the number of pet adoptions in Harvey County. “This is the only place this is happening,” said Dr. Mary Carman of Prairie View. The … Continue reading →

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Contemplating pet adoption – Kansan.com

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Brian

Two fuzzy blurs of fur speed by as Drew Perry, a senior from Wichita, watches with a smile. Perry’s cats, Mr. Rumples and Kristopherson, energetically wrestle one another before crashing into a table, sending papers flying. They look healthy. But … Continue reading →

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October is Adopt a Dog Month – Wichita Eagle

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Brian

October is national Adopt a Dog Month, and Cowley County Humane Society is celebrating by lowering dog adoption fees by 50 percent throughout the month. That means adoption fees are $40 or $60, depending on whether the lucky dog or … Continue reading →

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Humane society celebrating Adopt a Dog Month – The Winfield Daily Courier

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Brian

Looking for an exercise buddy, a best friend or a constant companion for the senior in your life? What about having a fuzzy face to greet you at the door after a long day at work? If you’re single, taking … Continue reading →

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