Sick cats pause adoptions at Lake Humane Society From NewsHerald.com As a precaution after a few cats have gotten sick, the Lake Humane Society in Mentor is temporarily halting cat adoptions. Gail Keegan, the shelter's executive director, said all the cats had to be moved to other areas of the shelter when the furnace at its Tyler Boulevard building broke. She added that anyone who has recently adopted any cats from the shelter should keep an eye on them and consult a veterinarian if any symptoms surface.

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$8.5 million OKd for North Meck rail From Charlotte Observer Engineering for a commuter rail line to the Lake Norman area could begin next month after Charlotte City Council unanimously approved a contract worth up to $8.5 million Monday night. Some council members said it was important to support the commuter rail line to create a countywide transit system, and, in part, because north Mecklenburg supported the half-cent transit sales tax last November. Unlike the Lynx Blue Line along South Boulevard, the proposed commuter rail line won't qualify for...

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Men's Hockey: 'Cats clinch Hockey East title with weekend sweep of BC From www.tnhonline.com 3 Wildcats put forth two nights of fantastic hockey, sweeping their Hockey East opponents in a home-and-home series, and winning the outright regular season Hockey East Championship. In Hockey East's 24 years of existence only BC (10) and Boston University (7) have won more regular season titles. His fantastic play, which had already earned him two consecutive Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week awards, would continue on into Saturday night. Phil DeSimone scored the eventual game winner...

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Nonprofits and For-Profits, Like Dogs and Cats Living Together From www.501cfiles.com Writing in the current issue of Forbes, Mark Volpe and Roger Sametz argue persuasively a point I've been making since starting this little venture: "To be successful has required nonprofits to develop approaches and skills that for-profits can learn from to improve their competitive position and long-term health." A nonprofit's mission and vision give people a reason to participate and a reason to believe that's deeper, and longer lived than any specific offering. This is not meant as a smug...

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Older Cats Left On Shelf From Pethealthcare Pet Nutrition and national tourism bodies EnjoyEngland, VisitScotland and VisitWales have revealed the UK's 21 top dog walks following a nationwide search to highlight the importance of mobility for the nation's dogs. Dogs Trust has announced the shortlist for the Dogs Trust Honours 2008 - dubbed the canine version of the Pride of Britain awards. Neil joined forces with Pedigree, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and over 50 re-homed dogs and their owners, as they walked on mass through Battersea...

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