As any dog owner can tell you, even the mere thought of losing your beloved companion can be absolutely heartbreaking. And yet, every year about 10 million pets are lost in the United States. Millions ...

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Dog owners soon can get their furry friends vaccinated or microchipped at a low cost through Stanislaus County Animal Services Agency’s new vaccine program. The program is designed to remove any ...