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By Janice MuraskoLast week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats celebrated the adoption of all four puppies. Smokey: Oh my! We have lots of dogs now!Pepper: I’ve heard we have three boys and one girl.Harley: That’s right. They’re coming in now, so we may meet them.Henri: (entering the room, four dogs) Hello…

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By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about managing pet safety and stress during holidays. Harley: Happy New Year to all! Pepper: Thank you, Harley. It’s a new year certain to bring new adventures, right? Harley: I have to agree, and our first new adventure is…

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By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about making the holidays safe for pets. Harley: All of you please gather around. I have some big news. Pepper: Some of us are here, but it’s a rather sparse group. Harley: You’re right, Pepper. Who seems to be…

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By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats, kittens and dog Rufus discussed pet hazards that come with Thanksgiving. Harley: I just heard a great dog joke. Where’s Rufus? He will love it! Pepper: Rufus is gone. He was adopted on Saturday! Phil: That is such great news, for which…

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Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens met the newest ARF member, Rufus the dog. Harley: I’m so excited for this holiday season! Pepper: So am I! I hope all pet guardians keep our safety in mind during all this holiday activity. Phil: It would be so easy for a…

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By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about how they might find a forever home. Harley: Woohoo! Halloween is almost here! Pepper: And that means a great parade down North Circle. Phil: We cats are pretty safe on this spooky holiday, except in cases of black…

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By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens celebrated Adopt a Shelter Dog month. Harley: How do we get serious about getting our kittens adopted, not to mention ourselves? Pepper: Good question. It seems that we have done quite a bit. Phil: Clearly, not enough as Carrie, Rosy…

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Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens listened to ARF dog Paul discuss his perfect adopter. Harley: I have good news to share. Phil: Let me guess. It’s an adoption? Lilac: Right! Paul has been adopted and will be a member of a perfect family. Rosy: That’s great news! Katnis:…

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By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens welcomed new ARF dog Paul. Harley: I hope you’re all here. I have asked Paul to tell us all what kind of human he hopes to adopt. Phil: That sounds great. Paul: Thank you Harley. Let me tell you about…