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The new year is a great time of reflection, to think about what was great and not so great in the past year. Many people make resolutions, and some involve family pets.Motoya Nakamura/The OregonianCarol Helfer helps one of her "clients" get in a good workout.Carol Helfer is a friendly, athletic sports medicine specialist who works with clients to develop their cardiovascular health, strength and flexibility. What makes her different is that...A mentally-ill woman strangled two dogs in the bath at her home after hearing voices, a judge is told.Chris DeRose, founder of animal advocacy group LCA, with LCA members Kim Sill, Mark Goff, Robert Cabral and Bryan Stevens in front of Pet Headquarters.The complete Health Calendar is posted online at www.CITIZEN-TIMES.com. Scroll down to Living and click on Health.MADISON ? Cat and dog licenses are due for renewal in Madison in January. The Madison Health Department is reminding residents that licenses are required for all cats and dogs in Madison, regardless of whether the animal is allowed outdoors or not. Pet owners must provide proof of current rabies immunization, which must be valid through Oct. 31, 2009.Now that winter's cold weather is here, don't forget your pets. Cold can be hazardous to their health. Keep these hints in mind:When Michelle and Ronnie Carr began dating 15 years ago, they opened their hearts to a dalmatian puppy named Jasmine. Jasmine was in their wedding photos, every Christmas card photo and even visited Michelle's parents when she and Ronnie vacationed. The city animal pound has stopped allowing rescue and foster groups to find homes for dogs and cats set to be released from quarantine after biting or scratching people, animal advocates said. Buckeye Psychiatry, LLC (Dublin, Ohio), the psychiatric practice of Adam Brandemihl, M.D., Board Certified Psychiatrist, offers tips on how to improve your mental health in 2009. He discusses ten ways of making it easier to keep your New Year's resolution of better mental health.Yahoo! News Search Results for Pet Health
