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“Pet Connection” to discuss integrated veterinary medicine

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 1:37pm

“Pet Connection” to discuss integrated veterinary medicine

Bartow, FL -- This year, make a resolution to be a health advocate for your pets. Veterinary medicine is seeing an evolution in animal care, as more pet owners are seeking holistic and natural treatments, and more veterinarians are embracing alternative modalities like acupuncture and eastern medicine with the goal of healing pets.

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Pet Fest 2011

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, December 9th, 2011, 12:01pm

The Polk County Sheriff’s Animal Control Section is once again hosting its annual Pet Fest on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Not only are adoption fees discounted to $25 (a savings of $140!!!) on all pets the day of the event, if you already have a pet, vaccinations will be offered at $5 each and microchips are discounted to $15. The Home Again pet recovery service will have a same day microchip registration booth on site, and pet clinics will be held throughout the day.

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'Pet Connection' interactive webcast series debuts with holiday show

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, December 4th, 2011, 12:41pm

'Pet Connection' interactive webcast series debuts with holiday show

Polk County, FL -- Polk’s Government Television (PGTV), in partnership with Orchid Springs Animal Hospital, announces the debut of a new interactive webcast series especially for animal lovers. “Pet Connection with Dr. Mitsie Vargas” kicks off with a holiday theme on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 7-8 p.m.

Unlike with a television show, internet viewers determine the content of the program, with each webcast having a specific theme or topic.

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Lake Wales Animal Hoarders Home

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011, 2:46pm

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3rd case of rabies confirmed in Polk Co.

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 12:37pm

3rd case of rabies confirmed in Polk Co.

Polk County, FL -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed today, Aug. 31 the third positive case of rabies in Polk County this year.

According to police, on Aug. 24, the resident's dog killed a bat and brought it into the home, located on Harvard Street in Lakeland.

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Second rabies case this year hits Polk County

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011, 1:20pm

Second rabies case this year hits Polk County

Lakeland, FL -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed today, Aug. 17, the second positive case of rabies in the county this year.

According to police, on Aug. 11, the resident's dogs found a bat in their backyard on Shimmering Drive in Lakeland. Both dogs attacked the bat and killed it.

The bat taken by animal control officers and was sent for rabies testing. The State Laboratory confirmed today it was positive for rabies.

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