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Halloween Pictures Are Here!! 2007-11-23 13:33:01 Right now I only have a few pictures to post on here, but if any of you out there have pictures of your pet (dog, cat, horse, or any other animal) in Halloween
costumes please send them to: dsheffler@petstrong.com
I hope you enjoy these pictures and that each and every one of you had a safe [...] Read more:Pictures
“THINGS YOU MUST KNOW BEFORE AND AFTER GETTING YOUR DOG” EBOOK RELEASED!! 2007-12-03 12:16:26 I am very pleased to announce the release of my first ebook titled “Things You Must Know Before and After Getting Your Dog”!! I know many of you out there may be thinking about getting a dog as a present for someone special, but you need to know the basics about dog ownership before [...] Read more:ldquo
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MUG Root Beer “MUG Shots” Pet Photo Contest 2007-11-30 12:17:23 I want to talk today about a very exciting opportunity that was brought to my attention recently. I was contacted by an advertiser from MUG root beer, and she told me about a great pet photo contest, and I am going to give you all the details!!
The first 500 entrants to the contest will [...] Read more:ldquo
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Great Dane = Great Dog! 2007-11-28 12:26:15 My breed profile today is going to be about Great
Danes. This breed of dog is very large, and can be incredibly intimidating. Hopefully my post today will be very informative to you! Enjoy!!
Physical Description:
Height: 30-34 inches
Weight: 120-200 pounds
Life Expectancy: On average under 10 years (due to their size), but they are [...]
Michael Vick Sentenced Today!! 2007-12-10 12:38:04 As most of you know, Michael
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pled guilty earlier this year to bankrolling an illegal dog fighting ring. Today
, his sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, the punishment? 23 months in prison. In August of this year, he pled guilty to funding “Bad Newz Kennels” and [...] Read more:Sentenced
The Pampered (Standard) Poodle 2007-12-07 12:38:01 Today I thought I would focus on one of the more elegant, high-maintenance breed of dogs: the StandardPoodle
. This breed can be thought of as snotty, stuck up, or just plain bratty. The Poodle can also be extremely graceful and is often a champion in the show ring. If you are [...]
How to Help Your Pet Go “Green”! 2007-12-05 12:35:44 These days, plenty of attention is being given to environmentally friendly products such as cars that run on electricity, energy saving light bulbs, even bans on plastic grocery bags! But did you know that you can extend your eco-friendliness to your pets? Today, I’m going to talk about products on the market today that are [...] Read more:rdquo
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Breed Profile: Australian Shepherd 2007-12-21 12:33:17 I was going back through my previous breed profiles, and I noticed I had not done one on a dog out of the herding group! Please forgive me! I chose the AustralianShepherd
today because I love the coloring of this particular breed! They truly are unique!
Physical Description of the Australian Shepherd:
Height: [...] Read more:Breed
WebPoll Question: Are You Buying a Gift For Your Pet This Holiday Season? 2007-12-20 12:15:30 Ok, it’s Thursday! You know what that means! It’s the day for the webpoll question! The question for today is: Are you buying a gift for your pet this holiday season?
Please take a second and leave me a comment with your answer! Reply with yes or no, and I will [...] Read more:Season
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Poll: Are You Buying a Pet This Holiday Season? 2007-12-18 12:50:27 I am going to start taking polls and asking my readers questions. I do blog posts Monday-Wednesday-Friday, and I am going to be adding this feature on Tuesdays and Thursdays The question today is: Are you buying a pet this holiday season? This includes ones you are buying for yourself or for a loved one.
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It’s the Giving Season - Don’t Forget Your Pet!! 2007-12-17 12:53:18 Christmas is just around the corner (it is a week from tomorrow)!! I bet most of you are pretty well finished with your shopping…..but did you get something for your pet? If you did, you aren’t alone! Most people consider their pet to be part of the family, and buy them presents [...] Read more:Season
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What Does Everyone Have Against Pit Bulls? 2007-12-14 12:16:59 Recently, I got caught up in an argument on a forum regarding Pit Bulls and their behavior. I am using this post today to vent some of my frustration and anger, and I am hoping you can help me understand where the bad feelings towards Pit Bulls started and why they continue to this [...]
What’s a Shar Pei? 2007-12-12 12:33:44 These dogs are easily recognizable and most people know them as those “wrinkly face dogs”. The Chinese Shar Pei is a very cute dog, and today I am going to focus on various aspects of the breed to get you better acquainted with them! Happy reading!
Physical Description of the Shar Pei:
Height: around [...]
Pet Toys Could Pose a Danger 2007-12-11 12:23:17 Did it seem like every time you turned on the television this year you were hearing about children’s toys being recalled due to the toxic levels of lead? Children’s toys may not be the only ones affected. The toys your pet plays with and chews on every day could contain toxic levels of [...] Read more:Danger
What Is Sarcoptic Mange? 2008-03-10 12:34:24 I would like to take my post today to go over the different symptoms of sarcoptic mange - how it is contracted, treated, and prevented. This is a horrible skin condition that is fairly common in dogs. This skin disease can be passed on to other animals and humans so it is important [...]
Real-life Ace Ventura 2008-03-07 11:59:28 We are all familiar with the popular (and funny) Ace Ventura
: Pet Detective movies and today I would like to talk with you about a real-life pet detective who thoroughly enjoys his career of reuniting lost pets with their owners. This particular company is based in the UK, but I am sure there are pet [...]
Video of Marine Throwing Puppy Surfaces 2008-03-05 12:29:10 Before you read any further I really need to let you know that this post isn’t for everyone. It directly involves a U.S. marine doing something very real and very horrible. I will not be putting the video up on my site, but if you look for it in YouTube you will find [...] Read more:Marine
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Reasons For Owning a Pet - What’s Yours? 2008-03-03 12:49:15 I was thinking pretty heavily this weekend about pets and different reasons as to why we have them. I realized each person is selecting a pet for different reasons and that your reason for getting a pet in the first place is extremely important when you are considering different breeds. Today I would [...] Read more:Reasons
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Companies Provide Relief, Comfort After Loss of Pet 2008-02-29 12:51:22 Losing a pet is one of the hardest things an owner has to go through, but there are some companies that aim to make the process less painful and less stressful. Today I am going to go over a couple options you have when your pet passes away.
When my last dog was getting [...] Read more:Companies
Pet Sterilization - It’s the Law in LA! 2008-02-27 12:33:40 On Tuesday, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed one of the nation’s toughest laws on pet sterilization. The new law requires dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered by the time they are 4 months old. I hope you enjoy this post, this is a wonderful sign that our country is headed in the right direction [...]
Ferrets - Outlawed in Parts of the Country 2008-02-25 12:44:04 According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Associated, about 500,000 people own 2 million ferrets across the country. In some states, it is illegal to own the furry critters and this post today is going to give you a glimpse inside the world of a ferret owner, and how far they are willing to [...] Read more:Parts
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Dog Saved by Marine is Coming Home! 2008-02-22 12:58:49 I came across this story in the news and it was very touching…..I just have to share it with you. Today a dog named Nubs is coming home to California. He had previously been living in Iraq and was rescued by a Marine
stationed in the war-torn country.
Marine Maj. Brian Dennis, a 36-year old from [...] Read more:Coming Home
MetroZoo in Miami, FL Holding Pet Amnesty Day 2008-02-21 14:31:12 The Metrozoo in Miami
, FL is holding a pet amnesty day this coming Saturday. The object of the event is to allow exotic pet owners to drop the unwanted pets off at the zoo - without prosecution. Licensed exotic animal breeders will be on hand to adopt and place the unwanted critters in [...] Read more:Amnesty
$150,000 For Clone of Pit Bull 2008-02-18 12:53:43 I recently read an article where a woman in California is paying $150,000 (no, that is NOT a typo) to have her recently deceased dog Booger ( also NOT a typo) cloned by a company in Korea. In this post I am going to go over the information available on this topic and give [...] Read more:Pit Bull
Your Pets Could Be Making You Sick 2008-03-12 12:35:28 Around 60 million pet dogs and 70 million pet cats are in the United States and we love our animals dearly, but could they be making you sick? This post today is going to give you information about diseases commonly passed from our pets to us and what you can do to prevent the [...]
Recipes For Dog Treats 2008-03-14 12:40:33 How much do we Americans enjoy food and eating? I don’t know about the rest of you, but I absolutely LOVE food. I guarantee our pets feel the same way - haven’t you seen how fast they are able to eat? I know we all want to give our animals the best [...]
What You Need to Know Before Your Pet is Anesthetized 2008-03-17 12:41:09 Owners of cats and dogs alike need to be concerned with this topic because it is very likely your pet will need to be anesthetized at some point in his life. This post today will talk about different questions you should be asking your veterinarian to ensure a smooth procedure for your animal. [...]
Wet Tail in Hamsters 2008-03-19 12:39:30 Most young children have had experience with hamsters as pets, and if you are a parent, you are probably thinking (or have thought) about getting your child a hamster. There is a disease known as “wet tail” that is very common in hamsters. This post today is going to go over the symptoms, treatments, and [...] Read more:Hamsters
Does the Easter Bunny Live at Your House? 2008-03-21 12:37:52 Because of the Easter
holiday, pet rabbits are a hot commodity at pet stores around the country. Just like I have said before, selecting a pet is something that is very important - and purchasing a rabbit isn’t any different! This post today will go over some basics about rabbit care and I will point [...] Read more:Bunny
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Flooded Missouri Animal Shelter Needs Your Help!! 2008-03-24 12:12:05 As most of you already know, I live in Missouri
and recently we have been plagued by a tremendous amount of flooding in our southern counties. There was one story on the news that really touched me and I would love it if my readers would get involved and help this shelter out - they [...] Read more:Animal
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