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Pet Care

According to the ASPCA, over half of all American households have at least one dog or cat they consider a member of their family. Research has also shown that companion animals reduce stress, lower blood-pressure, help fight depression and loneliness, protect against heart disease by providing psychological stability, and even reduce the number of visits we make to a doctor! Because they give so much to us, it only makes sense that we try to provide our companion animals with the best life possible. The UK Work-Life office is committed to helping you help your pet.

Pet Care Features

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Learn about everything from how to reduce your vet bill to pet proofing your garden with these special features:
Secondhand Smoke & Pets
Cold Weather Tips for Pets
Adopt a Senior Pet
Pet Proofing your Garden
Adopt a Shelter Cat
Be Kind to Animals Week
National Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Pet Care Financial Help
National Prevent a Litter Month
Holiday Safety for Pets
Halloween Safety for Pets
Disaster Preparedness and your Pet
Pet Tips for Summertime
Going Green with your Pet

Pet Care Library

book cover Check out our pet-related offerings. E-mail our office to check out a book.

 

UK Employees & Their Pets

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Learn about the pets the enrich the lives of UK Employees.
Marguerite Floyd
Cortland F. Eble
Gloria V. Sams
Betsy Cornett
Ward Suthon
Sherri Murphy-Goins
Diane Kohler
Christine Amerman
Nichole M. Knutson

UK Pet Memorials

UK employees remember pets that have touched their lives.

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Do you have experience or expertise in some aspect of pet care? Share your knowledge here!
E-mail Melanie Justice, melaniefjustice@uky.edu with your ideas, articles, and stories.

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(Updated 08/02/11 - E-mail Melanie Justice - melaniefjustice@uky.edu)