Lawrence poised to lead animal care in disasters in Kansas
Lawrence Humane Society official says the city is among a handful in Kansas prepared to help animals during large disasters. Midge Grinstead notes the state’s SART efforts, describes local resources like 540 crates, and cites plans for a March 2009 mock disaster to test animal response across Kansas under CART and county teams.
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Immunization reminders as school year nears
Local health officials urge parents to update children's vaccines with two new required shots Hepatitis B and Varicella for fifth graders and younger. Barbara Schnitker of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department stresses protection against contagious diseases and invites scheduling at the health department or with physicians.
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PetFit Tour helps owners tackle pet obesity nationwide
The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition have launched the PetFit Tour a mobile interactive museum visiting cities to educate owners. In Topeka today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers Market near Capitol grounds owners can weigh their pets receive tailored advice and view weight packs to illustrate the impact of extra weight.
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