Stray Magnet Blog

Cat Allergies-Really?

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I spent four hours being tested for allergies and was excited to find out exactly what I was allergic to. I also was looking forward to asking an expert if a lot of people are really allergic to cats or is it just an easy excuse for not wanting to have one. Not only did I […]

In the News: In the Wake of Sandy, Remembering Joplin Missouri

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In the midst of Hurricane Sandy’s recovery…let’s recall Joplin Missouri’s devastating tornado and the affects on the animals As our country has been hit but yet another natural disaster with Hurricane Sandy and thousands of Northeasterners are still without power and a looking at a long recovery ahead I am reminded of another devastating storm, […]

Pet Friendly Apartment Living

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Apartment Living, pet-friendly options We resided in an apartment for five months (May-October) while we were renovating our home. Week one was a little bit of an adjustment all six of us (4 humans, 2 pets) living in a small space but I received an email that shined a light on a huge positive for this […]

Walden’s Puddle “Fall Call of the Wild”

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Walden’s Puddle set to host their Second Annual “Fall Call of the Wild” Middle Tennessee is fortunate to have a “professionally-staffed wildlife rehabilitation and education facility in Middle Tennessee” called  Walden’s Puddle. Walden’s Puddle “provides care and treatment to sick, injured and orphaned Native Tennessee Wildlife.” They don’t “charge for services and receive no federal […]

Past Featured Pets: Brutus

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Featured Pet of the Week: Brutus Each week we will feature animals available for adoption at local shelters. This week’s pick is Brutus from the Nashville Humane Association. Brutus Description: Border Collie Mix Neutered Male 55 lbs. 5 years old NSA reports “I am very playful and am a herding dog breed.  I make a great babysitter and […]