Category Archives: News

Pet related news articles, including pet food recalls, health alerts, and more.

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  Simpsonville, SC Committee to Review Dog Issues

  Posted on January 8, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in News, Pets, South Carolina

  The mayor of Simpsonville, SC set up a committee to review issues related to dogs. Some of the concerns include a lack of places to exercise dogs, and the condition of the Simpsonville City Animal Kennel. Citizens are hoping to replace the roof and clear out brush surrounding the kennel. They’d also like to make [...]

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• Utah Cat Survives Two Euthanasia Attempts

  Posted on January 4, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Cats, News, Utah

  Andrea, a stray cat currently living the high life in Syracuse, Utah has been adopted after two attempts to euthanize her failed. After thirty days of not being able to find her a home, staff at the West Valley City, Utah rescue put Andrea in a gas chamber, and attempted to end her life. The staff [...]

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  Happy New Year!

  Posted on December 27, 2011 by awayhomepetcare in News, Pets, South Carolina, Utah

  2011 has been an incredible year for Away Home & Pet Care, and we are very grateful for the kindness and warmth you have shown our pet sitters. We have had the privilege of getting to know even more of South Carolina‘s furry friends, and were fortunate enough to realize the opening of another location [...]

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  Utah 9/11 Search Dogs Paid Price for Their Service

  Posted on September 15, 2011 by awayhomepetcare in Dogs, News, Pets, Utah

  ABC 4 News in Salt Lake City, UT brings a report about Utah search and rescue dogs and their handlers who were deployed to ground zero one week after the 9/11 terrorist attack. To see the full story on ABC 4 New’s  website, click here. This is one of the reasons I absolutely adore dogs. They give [...]

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  Dog Fighting Bust – Displaced Shelter Dogs Need Help

  Posted on September 13, 2011 by awayhomepetcare in Dogs, News, Pets, South Carolina

  Disgusting. On September 8, 2011 in Columbia, SC 30 dogs were rescued from a dog fight taking placed in Columbia, SC. Most of the dogs rescued are pit bulls, and all were removed from the scene. Because of the Richland County Ordinances, these dogs must be placed in the Richland County Animal Shelter. What does [...]

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  Mid-Day Dog Walkers Needed – Columbia, SC

  Posted on September 10, 2011 by awayhomepetcare in Dogs, Jobs, News, Pets

  Away Home & Pet Care of Columbia, SC is seeking exceptional dog walkers to add to our great staff. Days: Typically Monday through Friday Hours: Typically 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Areas needed: Downtown Columbia, South Carolina area This is a part-time job.   REQUIREMENTS Must have a car Must LOVE dogs You feel comfortable [...]

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• Disabled Woman Faces Pet Discrimination

  Posted on May 8, 2011 by awayhomepetcare in News, Pets

  I recently read an article at ABC News that posed the scenario: “What would you do if you were in a restaurant and heard the manager tell a disabled woman that she was no permitted to dine with her dog by her side?”. You might be surprised at the results. Click here to learn more. [...]

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