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JUNE 30, 2010

Foothills Animal Rescue Shelter opens to wags and purrs!

far logoSCOTTSDALE – Yesterday, June 29, was the opening day of Foothills Animal Rescue (FAR) Shelter located at 23030 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The shelter is located directly behind the FAR Resale Boutique. 

The FAR shelter is a cage free environment. There are four cage free cat living rooms and four dog suites. 
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BY DR. SHARMAN HOPPES | JUNE 30, 2010

love birdBirds as pets

Four-legged with fur or two-legged with feathers … which would be the best small pet for me?  Birds can be included in your lifestyle, but as with most pets, there are certain criteria that should be considered.

“Birds can be wonderful pets, but they are high maintenance,” notes Dr. Sharman Hoppes, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian), clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. 
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