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Getty The luckiest of pet lovers find a way to turn their love of animals into a career. Sometimes, the path is clear -- many veterinarians, trainers and (ahem) writers feel the call to work in the animal field from early on. But sometimes, an exciting new path appears out of the blue, like the Purina Cat Chow correspondent position! Purina is searching across the country for its first-ever Purina Cat Chow correspondent, who will travel the nation, connecting with other cat owners and sharing his or her experiences on catchow.com and Purina Cat Chow's social media channels. This person will also earn $50,000 for the year -- and won't be asked to give up his or her day job. Score! ...

Imperial Cat Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Living sites: Paw Nation: Imperial Cat Scratch 'n Shapes Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010 Lemondrop: BL Body Activewear Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010 Parentdish: Mamas & Papas Urbo Stroller Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010 Parentdish: The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation DVD Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010 Aisledash: Ceramcor 3.5 Quart Sauce Pot Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, 2010 That's Fit: Walk a Marathon in a Month Pedometer Giveaway Deadline to enter: Friday, December 17, ...

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Fun Time Dog Shop Here at Paw Nation, we're all about shopping for the paws cause, and our friends at Fun Time Dog Shop feel exactly the same way. Since the online shop opened on May 7, the company has raised more than $1,400 for the non-profit groups it's partnered with. Shelters and rescues, as well as other organizations that focus on helping dogs, are among the types of groups to which shoppers can choose to donate the profits from their purchase. This week, a lucky Paw Nation reader will win a great prize from Fun Time Dog Shop: a Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Puzzle and a bag of Northern Biscuits Grain-Free Treats. The Nina Ottosson puzzle is a fun way to interact with your dog while ...

GoPetFriendly.com GoPetFriendly.com is an invaluable resource for anyone who travels with pets. The site lists pet-friendly hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, activities and services, making it all searchable by location, date, number and size of pets, and more. If you're planning a trip, this is a site you want to bookmark. As sponsors of Meet the Breeds, and in honor of the upcoming event, GoPetFriendly.com is giving away a GoPetFriendly.com t-shirt (either men's or women's in the size of choice) and a $100 American Express Gift Card to be used toward the winner's next trip with their pet. To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about the most pet-friendly place you've ever ...

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