Bark of Boone County raises money for American Cancer Society

Bark of Boone County raises money for American Cancer Society COLUMBIA t her nose when we pet her or need to get her attention and not frighten her," said Attruia. As a part of healthy life style, for both owners and their dogs, Rebecca Johnson , author, professor and director of MU's Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, said that it's important for owners to exercise with their dogs. Sophie, a bull mastiff, lost one of her eyes to glaucoma but has lived longer than most bull mastiffs. Attruia desrcibed her as a "lil' Cyclops". Sadie, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, is completely deaf, but Attruia said she doesn't miss a thing. Booths and tents scattered across the hill were soon full of dog owners, rescuers, breeders, groomers, trainers and dog lovers. "We're here because boxers suffer from cancer more than any other breed," Key said. Lisa Attruia, owner of "A Dog's Meow" pet grooming and daycare center said she loves her pets unconditionally. Bark of Boone County raises money for American Cancer Society Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 29/04/2012