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News Archive: September 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Robert Cabral: Fear Agression In Dogs

Robert Cabral

Last week staff from the Heigl Foundation joined other animal advocates for a seminar with animal behaviorist and dog trainer extraordinaire Robert Cabral. The goal of the 5 hour question and answer session was to improve our training abilities, increase our understanding of the mindset of the animals in our care and to explain how we can be of most help to the animals that we want to rescue. Find out what Robert had to say about fear aggression in dogs and how to help an animal with this behavioral issue.


Sunday, September 25, 2011

Juvenile Bone Disease

Juvenile Bone Diseases

September’s issue of the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation Newsletter, sees our resident veterinary expert Dr. Stan Kunin tackle juvenile bone disease, a problem that is most common in large or giant breeds of dogs but can also sometimes affect small to medium sized animals. A dog suffering from this disorder requires special attention, both in diagnosis and treatment in order for them to live a long and comfortable life.


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

JDHF PETCO Adoption Day

JDHF PETCO Adoption Day

The first JDHF PETCO Adoption Day will take place in Glendale, CA on Sunday, September 25th and we are looking for volunteers! If you have some spare time and would like to get involved, we are looking for people who can help transport our animals to and from the venue, walk the dogs, talk to people at the event and help us find forever homes for our amazing Heigl Hounds. If you are interested please contact us. We would love to have your join our fantastic team.


Monday, September 19, 2011

Get Your Licks On Route 66

Get Your Licks On Route 66

The JDHF joined the Bark Avenue Foundation and North Shore Animal League’s 3rd Annual "Get Your Licks On Route 66" event in downtown LA on Saturday. The event was held in honor of Puppy Mill Awareness Day and to promote the importance of adopting pets from shelters. The gathering on Main Street attracted a number of rescue groups who brought along highly adoptable dogs, cats and bunnies. Key advocates in the rescue community spoke at the event, which was also supported by celebrity animal lovers.


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