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Terrebonne Parish opens shelter for pets

The Associated Press — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:07:21 +0000

Terrebonne Parish officials have opened a temporary pet shelter at the West Houma Gym on Williams Ave.

The Courier reports this temporary shelter is only available for pets of those residents who will be staying at the parish shelter at the Houma Municipal Auditorium.

The Last Word In Business

editor — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:23:00 +0000

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Sometimes friends become more than friends and Facebook just won't do. And if the friend in question are dogs, they may want to hear today's last word in business.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PUPPY LOVE")

PAUL ANKA: (Singing) And they called it puppy love, oh I...

RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST:

Brazil's dog population is second only to the U.S. Two entrepreneurs - a brother and sister team - are hoping to capitalize on that by building an eight-story hotel for pets.

St. Tammany to Offer Free Microchips for Pets

The Associated Press — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:14:05 +0000

The St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services is offering free microchipping of dogs and cats tomorrow. Animal Services will chip up to four animals per resident. Proof of residency is required.

Krewe of Barkus Parade

Eileen Fleming — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:02:06 +0000

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The Carnival parades are under way, with one of the most unusual setting out from Armstrong Park. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.