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Faith In Man 2008-02-17 02:01:00 "Delaware County is hoping that man will be a lost dog's best friend.
Such faith in humankind underpins a new Web site that allows anyone discovering a mislaid pet to try to instantly find the pooch's true master."
"If you´re a pet owner, you know how it feels when your beloved pet looks at you with total trust and faith. People who share their lives with dogs know adoration; those who Read more:Faith
Beagles And Cartoon Cats 2008-02-16 02:01:00 All about the beagle.
"I've had lots of surprises over the years with my beagles, and I can only hope my life will continue to be filled with more. What about you? Am curious about your take on beagles, breeding, pet shops, Westminster, and the U.S. as a humane place to be a dog..."
Check out the American Kennel Club.
Lots of interesting reading.
Ginger and Shadow
Follow their cartoon Read more:Cartoon
Are You Ready ? 2008-03-14 02:01:00 "The decision to buy or to adopt a dog is not one that should be taken lightly. It is a serious commitment and there are several factors to consider. Are you really ready to have a dog? As fun as a dog can be, it is a serious decision. You are planning to take responsibility for a living creature that is completely dependent on you. Dogs require food, shelter, health care, exercise, attention,
Help Protect The Wolves 2008-03-13 02:01:00 "With last week’s primary wins in Texas and Ohio, Senator John McCain is the last Republican presidential candidate standing.
Unfortunately, one name being circulated as a possible pick for his Vice President is someone who has made the slaughter of wolves a personal goal... first-term Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
Wildlife conservation is not a partisan issue. Tell Governor Palin that you Read more:Protect
, Wolves
If You Were A Dog 2008-03-12 02:01:00 "If you were a pup, would you be a posh Poodle, a lovable Lab or another breed? Find out with our fast, fun new quiz!"
"It's an amazing thing - you can look at my dogs and watch me get older! Here is how it works. Our dear 100 pound black Lab, Otis, who passed away eight years ago at the age of 10, was just right for my family when we chose him to live with us as a young dog. He fit in
Cats and Turtles 2008-03-16 02:01:00 "Homeless, stray and feral cats live among us in the shadows and rely on the kindness of strangers for survival. "Even if you rescue just one cat, you're helping with the pet overpopulation problem, and you're part of a nationwide movement toward building a kinder world for animals," says Gregory Castle, one of the founders of Best Friends Animal Society, an international organization dedicated Read more:Turtles
800 Dogs ? 2008-03-15 02:01:00 "Two old people…. one triple-wide trailer… 800 poor little dogs?!? What the hell??
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona is stretched beyond its limits today after rescuing hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of small dogs from an elderly couple who was running the puppy-mill to end all puppy-mills in Pima County, AZ."
"When you adopt your first dog, there are plenty of important things
Pet Ownership 2008-03-18 02:01:00 "When the urge to adopt strikes, few potential pet parents consider the costs of pet ownership, which can often be far greater (and run longer) than they anticipated. The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today released its updated guide to pet costs to help new pet parents plan and budget for their futures."
"On Sunday, March 23, many well-meaning Read more:Ownership
The Rescuer's Mission 2008-03-17 02:01:00 "Rescue is as the name implies. A rescuer’s (most are nonprofit organizations) mission is to save animals from kill shelters. Through comprehensive adoption programs, which include spaying and neutering, they are able to find responsible, loving and forever homes for companion animals. Adopting a pet should be a lifetime commitment and rescuers believe that pets help people and families make Read more:Mission
Adopt A Cat 2008-03-20 07:47:00 "Cats are sweet and cuddly! It’s easy to get swept up in the emotion and buy a cat without thinking. But that’s not how it should be.
Whether or not to adopt a cat is by no means an easy decision. It carries with it huge responsibility. You will have to take care of a cat until its death, which could be in 15 to 20 years. In addition, you should be ready to spend a large amount of your time
Dog Shelter Dogs 2008-03-19 10:01:00 "Many people are unsure about getting a dog from the dog shelter. There is the perception that there must be something wrong with a dog that has been sent to the shelter. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The reality is that only a small minority of the dogs that end up at a shelter will have serious behavioral problems. And the harsh reality is that you will probably never see these Read more:Shelter
Animals Need Help 2008-03-22 02:01:00 "I donate this post to all of the wonderful bloggers that has helped our mission of getting the word out about animal cruelty, animal rights and helping all animals worldwide, pets and strays includes.
There are many great bloggers that devote either their whole blog or a post or 2 to helping animals, and I’m sure that I have forgotten a few, so please just add a comment and I’ll make sure I Read more:Animals
I Love Labs 2008-03-21 02:01:00 "Labrador Retriever puppies for adoption are often purebred, and every bit as wonderful, loving, and energetic as a puppy you would buy. Why go to a pet store or breeder when you can find Labrador Retriever puppies for adoption? Often free!
Places such as "Labrador Retriever Rescue and Adoption" have pure and mixed-breed Labrador Retriever puppies. When we went looking online briefly, we found
Pet Adoption Resources 2008-03-24 07:31:00 Here's a website with tons of information.
"Welcome to our pet adoption mini website. Here you will find information about how you can obtain a pet through pet adoption. Here you will also find a list of resources you can use when seeking the right pet, along with the most current news about pet adoption. The information presented here is useful if you plan on adopting a pet in the United Read more:Adoption
, Resources
Pet Blogging 2008-03-23 02:01:00 " Psychologist Larina Kase of Philadelphia says there are countless reasons people blog on behalf of their pets. "Pets are part of the family, yet we can't communicate with them about many things, so pet owners may blog about their pets as a way to better understand how their pets think and feel," she says.
And blogging in such a way, Kase says, can help a person connect with other humans, too Read more:Blogging
The Houdini Dog 2008-03-27 02:01:00 Interesting story.
"His name is Butch, but you could call him the Houdini dog.
Here one minute. Gone the next.
The 10-pound silky terrier lived in Barberton with Ellen and Mark Thompson, then after a short adoption elsewhere, disappeared.
Nobody knows where he went or what happened to him. But he reappeared six months later."
"When the urge to adopt strikes, few potential pet parents
Wolves and A Kitty 2008-03-25 19:29:00 I found a wonderful new blog today. It's actually perfect because it covers two of my favorite subjects; Jericho and wolves. Be sure to check it out here.
"This is Miss Gypz Jingles. She was once a shelter kitty, then a foster kitty. I adopted her and she adopted me at the end of July last year. We were destined to become family.
This little baby
This is Miss Gypz Jingles. She was once a Read more:Wolves
, Kitty
What Are Pixie-Bobs? 2008-03-29 02:01:00 I had never heard of a Pixie
-Bob until a friend mentioned them last night. So, I set out to see what I could find. These are fascinating cats.
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"Pixie-bobs are highly intelligent, social, active (but not hyper-active), bold, and enjoy playing with other animals.
They are also known for their "chirps", chatters, and growls; most don't meow often, and
Homeless Animals 2008-03-28 02:01:00 "Karen DeAngelis began her career in veterinary science, hoping to make a difference. She believes she is.
In addition to seeing to the medical needs of animals, she volunteers as a board member at the Peninsula SPCA.
"Some say the number of homeless animals is too great, so how can one person make a difference?" she says.
"I learned I can in many ways — from fostering hundreds of young Read more:Animals
Pets and Your Health 2008-04-01 02:01:00 "In the United States, one out of every two households owns a pet. Studies indicate your mental and physical health can be positively affected by owning a pet. Today, stress is ever present in our daily lives and animals have proven to function as buffers against this stress. A University of California study determined that people with pets are less affected by stress than people without pets. Read more:Health
Watch and Train 2008-03-31 02:01:00 "Watch and Train
, LLC was founded by Jeff Millman, one of the most well-known trainers in Chicago. Jeff also runs Chicago Paws, a very successful, private dog training business.
Jeff only uses positive reinforcement, which is based on teaching and rewarding appropriate behavior. Jeff does not believe in using choke chains, prong collars, shock collars or fear to teach dogs. You will see in the
Two Awards 2008-03-30 02:01:00 Thanks to Jen at SaveAShelterPet for these 2 wonderful awards. They are appreciated and it is an honor to receive them.
I'd like to pass these awards to That Mutt which is one of my very favorite pet blogs. Read more:Awards
Oprah: Adopt A Ferret Too 2008-04-03 02:01:00 April is Adopt A Ferret Month. There are 39 ferret shelters participating.
"We will be featuring different shelters through out the month on our website so that you can meet the people who have dedicated their lives to making a difference to this little guys. It really takes a special person to work in pet rescue."
"Oprah
Winfrey plans to dedicate a show investigating abuses at puppy mills
The Vital Ground Foundation 2008-04-02 02:01:00 "As a member of the Board of Advisors of The Vital
Ground Foundation
, I invite you to learn about this wonderful non-profit organization by first learning about the inspiration for its beginning, Bart the Bear and its founders, Doug and Lynne Seus. Please enjoy this video and then take additional action by visiting Vital Ground’s website to learn more about the importance of grizzly bears as an
Dog Lovers and Poodles 2008-04-05 02:01:00 "Ever wish there were one central location where dog lovers and dog service professionals could
connect on everything from lost dogs to veterinarian recommendations? Well, the fairy dogmother has granted that wish in a big way with today's launch
of DogServicesUSA(TM) ."
"Not all Poodle breeders are alike. Buying from puppy broker websites online is the same as buying from puppy mills. A Read more:Lovers
, Poodles
Adopt A Pet Process 2008-04-04 02:01:00 "So, what happens when you're serious about adopting a pet from a shelter?
Mullins said that the first thing they will do is introduce the potential adopters to the animals.
"If something happens to strike their fancy, they can come and ask us if we know anything about the animal," she said.
There is then a pre-adoption application to fill out. The Humane Society will decide whether or not Read more:Process
Losing A Pet 2008-04-08 02:01:00 "Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable."
Pet Loss Grief Support
Links to more pet-grief
Wolves, Cats, Turtles, and Dogs 2008-04-07 02:01:00 "There is a new way for Houstonians to find a furry friend to join their family, KPRC Local 2 reported Friday.
Comcast has launched a pet adoption channel through their ON DEMAND service available to digital cable customers.
The site features dogs, cats and other animals up for adoption at the Houston SPCA."
If you love wolves, watch this video. Fascinating.
The Cat and the Turtle
Such Read more:Wolves
, Turtles
A Few Great Blogs 2008-04-09 02:01:00 Just a few great blogs:
"Welcome to the Big Paw Blog! Visit often to learn about Pet Tips, Breed info, Pet Rescue, Pet photos, & more Shop for Pet Gifts | Contests | Email us your blogworthy pet stories! Family Friendly Ad only, prefer pet, kid or garden related."
"Fun, affordable and practical products - especially for small dogs."
"Explore the work of K. Turple, miniature needle Read more:Great
, Blogs
Rescue and Adoption 2008-04-10 02:01:00 "Right now, as I am writing this, dog rescue organizations across the country are being inundated with requests for adoption of their dogs. Why?
Because Oprah Winfrey said so. Oprah told everyone - well, okay, her viewers, so close enough - to go out and adopt from their local rescue or shelter, so everyone - yes, everyone - knows what that means."
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"Adopting a pet from a Read more:Rescue
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