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Puppy fights sleep - and loses! Adorable!
TGIF - don't we all feel this way on Friday's? From the Purina PetCharts site (video from YouTube)...
I know something about breaking bones and how they heal. As a former mountain bike racer I've had two crashes, one that resulted in a broken hip and another that led to a series of problems with a broken wrist.......
The resident feline, Wabby Wibby, is due for a teeth cleaning this Friday. I'm guilty of knowing she needed her teeth cleaned for awhile, now, and not following up as I should have. It's hard to admit that but I......
Miles Heads into The Wilderness
We took Miles on his first back packing trip this weekend and it was a real learning experience for him. It was a learning experience for us too. We haven't had a dog with us in the back country since......
Fancy Feast - The Wabby Loves It!
We feed our cat, Wabby Wibby (baby talk for "baby kitty" - don't ask), Friskies, which she loves. I have to admit she's not a really fussy kitty when it comes to food, though. She eats just about anything. Mind......
Shaping Good Behavior Through Clicker Training
I've made a big deal out of the fact that we cover behavior issues under PurinaCare policies. If these conditions are not pre-existing and the behavior modification is done by a licensed Veterinarian, it's covered. That's an important notion since......
Celebrate your Life with Heritage Makers
My Cool Affirmations Swatch Book using Heritage Makers
I had the pleasure of being part of the first ever Lotus Code Circle not too long ago here in my community. From their website, The Lotus Code is: The Lotus Code is a proven program for you and anyone......
Falling in Love with Studio 3.0
I just returned from our Heritage Makers Regional Gathering that was held in Calgary over the weekend. It was absolutely wonderful to be around so many amazing people who have a passion for Storybooking. I love my "Heritage Makers Sisters".......
The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood
I've had the pleasure of reading a fabulous book written by Nadine M. Rosin. The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood "is a true story about the human-animal bond, healing cancer holistically, senior canine care, and an empowering new take on......
Turning your Blog into a Book using Heritage Makers
I just finished a webinar on how to create 12 x 12 Heritage Makers scrapbook pages and put them in your blog. I'm really excited about this as it will be such a fun and creative way to create posts......
Discover Heritage Makers with a FREE 12 x 12 page
Great news!! For the month of February only, you can create a 12 x 12 Scrapbook page/poster for free! You'll love the Drag & Drop system, the web-based software (Nothing to download!), the great digital art and the funky templates!......
Ode to Dog...In a Keepsake Swatch Book
When I became a Heritage Makers Consultant, I knew that people would love to celebrate their pets in our products. Our pets are part of our family and we love them dearly. This is from a Swatch Book template that......
Best Bully Sticks Healthy Dog Blog
At Best Bully Sticks we consider your pets part of our family, and like our beloved Sushi & Espy only want to give your furry family the best. We are excited to bring you lots of new items in 2010, along with many we have already launched. We are constantly...
Official Updates from Team Montana's Dock Jumping Dog Competition
Team Montana recently sent us over a wonderful email with some official updates & pics on Best Bully Sticks sponsored dock jumping dog Montana. We are so proud of your accomplishments team Montana, keep up the grrreat work! Good evening Best Bully Sticks team- I have an official update on Montana and...
Now Offering Animal Naturals Joint Strong Dog Supplement
We are committed to bringing you GREAT prices, selection and service so you keep barking for more! We are always excited to add new products on www.bestbullysticks.com . So sniff around a while and check out whats new! Animal Naturals Joint Strong is the first dog joint support formula designed to...
How to Home Care for An Arthritic Pet with Joint Pain : 101 Dog Care Tips- Tip 39
With old age comes achy joint, stiffness & pain which can be debilitating. Arthritis, is a degenerative disease causing inflammation of joints. It occurs when the lubrication and cartilage in ones joints is no longer sufficient to keep the joint moving smoothly, the bones may come into contact with each...
New Product Offering : Terrabone, PlaqueOff and Merrick Dog Treats & Chews
We are committed to bringing you GREAT prices, selection and service to keep you barking for more! We are always excited to add new products on www.bestbullysticks.com with something for everyone. So lets see what’s new in our neck of the woods! Terrabone Edible Dental Chew Bone to the Rescue! Terrabone is...
Our All Natural Brazilian Beef Bully Sticks Come From Grass Fed Cattle not Feedlots
We are passionate about dogs and our mission is to keep your deserving pup chew happy & safe. That’s why we offer the best in safe, high-quality Brazilian, free range bully sticks at low prices – because we want you and your dog to be satisfied. As with all of...
Have dog blog will travel
paws for poetry… kids writing contest poems about pets…
Odes to 4-legged friends… Kids to Write Sonnets to Spaniels, Prose for Persian Cats April marks the 14th anniversary of National Poetry Month. Budding Emily Dickinsons and Edgar Allan Poes can participate in the 3rd annual “Paws for Poetry” Contest (PawsforPoetry.org). To enter, children ages 5-12 write a poem and...
the good, bad and ugly of pet friendly hotels
My dog Cici would not stay there… The Heritage Marina, located downtown San Frarncisco about a 15-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf named dirtiest hotel in US for 2010. Rounding out TripAdvisor’s 10 dirtiest U.S. hotels are the Days Inn Eureka/Six Flags, Eureka, Mo.; Tropicana Resort Hotel and Super 8 Virginia...
bias and stereotyping at Target…
interesting, cici and I have been going into Target for a few weeks now with no problems. The first time I took her inside, I wondered if they were going to kick us out, but nothing happened. In fact, everyone was friendly towards her. I even took her into the...
adopting a pit bull… breeding dogs
http://www.pitbulladvocate101.com/NotBreed.php There are between 4,000 and 6,000 animal shelters in the United States. The number of cats and dogs entering those shelters each year is roughly 6-8 million! However, only 30% of the dogs and 2%-5% of the cats are actually reclaimed by their owners. This means the total number of...
hello all, am still experiencing lots of pain in my arms and legs… cici is a pizza hog and is sniffing out pizza everywhere people throw it away, but the good news is that she also has been eating a lot healthier (as have I) these past few months… she has...
i am writing to you because I need prayer and healing support asap… also resources… I turned 60 yesterday, have fibromyalgia and been fine for 7 years… had relieved 95% of symptoms but 3-4 weeks ago, agonizing pain began, back muscle spasms, arms, legs hurt and can barely stand...
PetLvr Blog For Pet Lovers
PetLvr Guide – Pet Adoption and Rescue (free download)
I have released my first e-Book! PetLvr Guide to Pet Adoption and Rescue This e-Book was created to heighten awareness and highlight the animal shelter adoption option. I have reviewed the archives between May 2005 and January 2010 and have come up with a great selection of Pet Adoption and Rescue articles...
WHS Ad – March 10, 2010 – Please Adopt Me
Frederica 190260 Frederica has spent some time in foster care caring for her babies. They are all adopted, now she can relax and hopefully find her own home very soon. Frederica’s foster family says she is just the purrrfect cat! She loves to chit chat and is so affectionate....
Cats or Dogs? That Is the Question…
Dogs and cats both have strong fans and opponents. There are many people who claim dogs are the best pets, and there are those who consider themselves cat people. There are also many homes where cats and dogs live together and get the same love and attention. If you would...
WHS Ad – March 3, 2010 – Please Adopt Me
Nero 190790 Nero is still waiting for his forever home! I’m Nero, a Husky mix who’s only about 7 months old. I’m a shy guy who would do best being introduced to new places and people gradually. I’m looking for a loving home that will help me build...
In a study of hyper tense New York stockbrokers, all were prescribed the drug Lycinprol, but half were given a pet as well. Six months later, the pet owners had significantly lower blood pressure than the “drug only” group. Pet ownership is also a factor in recover from heart attacks, and...
Bo Knows - A Funny Dog Blog
As regular readers know, I’m an escape artist. The technique I now employ differs from what I used as a puppy. These days I walk to the back of the yard to a spot outside of my parents’ view, and dig under the fence. My paw claw takes two or three...
The big apple. New York City. I drove through it once, with my parents, on the way to Georgia. It had lots of buildings, lots of big squirrels with thin tails and lots of pigeon poop. Outside of the abundance of fire hydrants, I didn’t get the attraction to the place. But...
Squirrels Live on Coconut Grove
I’ve got a lovely pair of coconuts. Or should I say, I used to. Speaking of coconuts, let’s talk fruits and the best kind. Personally I like apples. My old man hand feeds me nicely sliced wedges. Apple cores need not apply. I think my father likes the...
Hide the Kids, Owl on the Prowl
Ruhh Rowww. Tell me this wouldn’t suck. You’re chowing down on a particularly tasty tree limb, perfectly aged, perfectly tender when out of the blue you feel the talons of a big bird grip your head and pull you off the ground. Before you know it, you’re cruising through your neighborhood with...
Hen Plays the Identity Theft Game
Cock-a-doodle-do. Good morning folks. I start today with that intro because I love chickens, especially boiled. Nothing is better than sucking on the pimply rubber skin of a boiled chicken carcass. The dish is my mother’s specialty. Well, if you take the microwave away from her, and the telephone, that is. My...
I’m not a fan of formal ceremonies, mostly because I’m never invited. Informal get togethers are another matter entirely. Typically they’re held in the back yard of one my parents’ friends houses, with all matter of species invited. Well, dogs mostly and the occasional cat. For the most part we’re all relatively...
Earth Friendly Pet Supplies - GreatGreenPet.com
Give Cats a Hoot with Kitty Hoot
Kitty Hoots Tailchaser by Fat Cat Inc. is a remarkably inexpensive, brightly colored rabbit-looking toy that encourages kitty to chase as it's dangled or left laying around....
Only Natural Pet Herbal Ointment is developed for comforting dogs' and cats' skin irritations as well as less serious infections....
The soy-free Wenaewe Organic Vegetarian Dog Food is a dry formula that is cerified to be free from pesticides, artificial ingredients as well as nasty added hormones....
Wagging for Your Cause! Wagging Green Pet Fashions
The most style-conscious pets wear Wagging Green. These super stylish (and highly publicized) undyed pet fashions use special hand-stitched techniques to eliminate the use of dyes in these biodegradable bamboo creations!...
The Pentapulls dog toy is an eco friendly nylon animal squeak toy that, according to the manufacturer, has had excellent success in entertaining even the pickiest of canines....
This colorful, organic fiber pet bed is actually recycled from plastic soda bottles, which the company has cleverly renamed IntelliLoft ™....
Cat Lady
Win a book with my kitty story
Fritz is a no-nonsense sort of cat and he's famous enough to have his own video....
On Oscar day, dedicated to celebrity worship, we reflect on the lure of Hollywood. Oh, the glamor! The glitter! The cameras! The press! The stars!...
Suzy's hogging my pillow and then Dynamo wants to sleep under my arm. No problem. Next, Spot and Hobo pile on me. After that, it's Kikito and Svenska. I'm getting snowed under by cats. Can I move? Only a little. I can still breathe. I guess that's something....
There once was a kitty named Cat who caught every mouse, every rat He accepted the praise, but then changed his ways Let them go free, just like that!...
Wondering what to plant?...
Assignment: Chronicle your cat's daily play in five words....
A Dog's Life
Back in a Nursing Home with Zoey
There was a time when I spent an inordinate amount of time in nursing homes. Both my grandmothers were cared......
Foster dog Toller -learning the ropes
On the very first day that I met Toller's transport I started to see behaviors......
Here in Maine we spend a lot of time talking and complaining about the weather. Not......
While submitting photos for an article, I came across all of these gems. All the photos were taken by......
Bucket List Challenge Progress Blog
We are at the one week mark of our three week Bucket List Challenge. If you are......
Finally our new foster arrives
After 2 months of delays due to snowarmageddon, a broken truck in Tenn., and a transport company......
WayCoolDogs.com
When do dogs quit being stupid?
How many of us have referred to a dog as “dumb” or “stupid”? After several years, I personally have learned there is no such thing as a dumb or stupid dog, but there sure are a lot of stupid dog owners….including myself. There isn’t a day that doesn’t go by I don’t...
Tips For Buying a Pre-measured Dog House
Do you know that the ancient Egyptians use to build dog houses with wood and plastics? Also, the mud kennels built for dogs were very useful during wars when they wanted to keep their dog safe and warm. So … maybe dog houses are not a new concept? Everybody wants...
Supraglan–A Cure for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?
There are many similarities between the symptoms of Cushing’s Disease and Addison’s Disease in dogs–both considered fatal in canines. Rumors abound in regard to the miraculous healing of the natural supplement Supraglan, reported to cure both diseases. Are these claims true or not? About Cushing’s Disease “Umm….is a sign of Cushing’s green...
Why Dachshund Dogs Make Wonderful Pets
To most dachshund owners, it comes to no surprise that this little “weiner dog” was ranked #8 as AKC’s most popular dog for 2009. A mischievous and loving little dog who belongs to the hound group, the short-legged dachshund has been one of the most popular breeds since the early...
PHOTOS: “March’s dogs who come in like a lion…”
There’s an old saying that March comes in like a lion….and out like a lamb. Sound familiar? Well, many of us have dogs and puppies who remind us of the month of March, yet coming in like a lion and just staying there or going out like a lamb and...
Dog Insurance—Why It Is Important
As the owner of a perfectly healthy puppy or dog, you might wonder how important dog insurance really is. The answer varies. The Obvious Benefits: Vet Fees The most obvious reason is that yes, it will help you meet the cost of vet fees in case your dog is accidentally injured. Whilst the cost of treating...
The Poodle (and Dog) Blog
Every so often Poodle owners have this strange, recurring dream… Draw the Dog Thanks to Khyra...
I double dog dare you not to smile at this video
If this doesn’t make you smile, you’re on serious life support. Dancing with the Poodle. (Who has been watching too much Lady Gaga.) Is it just me or do the other Poodles look really embarrassed? Where did we put our Pit Bull disguises?...
When pets (such as mine) leave carpet stains…
Through the years I have grabbed different products from the supermarket to remove stains from carpets. Mostly they didn’t work very well. One of the perks of a blog is that I get free products to try from time to time. Keep reading and you can get one too. My...
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Two Scotsmen, a Jamaican and 71 sled dog teams walked into a bar…
Oops. I guess I’ve heard too many jokes. Actually, they all started the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska on Sunday. You can get updates here. Known as “The Last Great Race” or the “Great Race of Mercy” the annual 1100 mile race commemorates the delivery of life-saving diphtheria...
Please welcome my new sponsor, Designer Doggy, a fun site to explore. Designer Doggy has a wide selection of dog beds, carriers, collars, leashes and harnesses, bowls, grooming products, toys, designer clothes and more. Best of all they are having a March Madness Sale now through March 31. Save up...
CuriousAnimals
I guess, something is wrong with this hairdo!...
I hope this tyrant has finally gone …...
You are my one and the only one. Forever....
I’ve always thought her boobs are real …...
Well, it’s March dears. And it’s time to make … birdhouses and let all the birds feel comfortable, happy and loved. Dear garden-lovers, nowadays there is a great variety of houses that will allow your garden to be beautiful and stylish without any efforts from you. How about those ones?...
It seems to me you don’t know she runs the show here, bro …...
Best Friends Carmel
Spring is almost here, and what better time to take your best friend to one of our local dog parks---here is a listing of some of the more popular ones in our area: Indianapolis: Broad Ripple Canine Companion Zone 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue (pooch passes/dog tags required). All dogs must have current vaccinations...
7th Annual Mutt Strut Planned For April
The Humane Society of Indianapolis invites everyone to join them for Mutt Strut on April 25, 2010, the day the track goes to the dogs! Animal lovers and their pets from across the nation will be on hand for this family-friendly event that includes a 2 1/2 mile walk (with or without...
March is Pit Bull Education Month.....
.....at the Humane Society of Hamilton County! On Saturday, March 20th, the Humane Society invites everyone to come and celebrate with them at their facility located next to the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds for a fun-filled and educational day. The schedule of activities is as follows: 12:00 p.m. Kiss a Pit...
We thought it would be nice to show off some of the great pictures that have made it into our photo album! Some of our pet guests just love to have their pictures taken and will really ham it up for our camera! These are just a few of our...
(excerpted from ASPCA 3-5-10) Welcoming a bird into your home can mean a world of cheerful song and beautiful plumage, but adding a feathered friend to your family is not to be taken lightly. Birds require specialized housing and diets, and their veterinary care can be quite costly. The ASPCA recommends...
Meet Our New Trainer! (and her faithful pooch Lugnut!)
Best Friends Carmel proudly welcomes Kristi Rush as our new trainer! Kristi has been the trainer at our Castleton location for a long time now, but we get the benefit of her expertise in Carmel now as well. In 1974, Kristi joined the Pooch Paw Raiders 4-H Club and began...
No Dog About It Blog
I have been fortunate enough to only have had one dog with cancer in my lifetime, but it was devastating. As much as I have loved (and do love) all of my dogs, Indy was special – she was my first adopted dog and had a heart of gold. She...
This video has been going around the animal world this week. It’s definitely my favorite. It’s funny and cute and features a Labrador Retriever that looks like my Daisy. Filed under: Fun Stuff, pet videos Tagged: dog bones, dogs, funny video, humor, Labrador Retriever ...
Sorry NO PETS SOLD HERE… anymore
I just read a tweet from @phxdogblogger that caught my attention. The city council of West Hollywood, California has “voted unanimously to ban stores from selling cats and dogs in a move aimed at curbing puppy mills and kitty factories.” Now granted, West Hollywood does not currently have any stores...
Adopted Dogs: Little Stories of Hope
Sometimes it can be difficult to volunteer at an animal shelter. The animal shelter is the place where you hear sad stories of pets who lost their home when their owner died or became disabled, or where they were given up because the couple had recently had a baby and...
Puppy Bowl VI – An annual favorite
I’ll just admit it. I am a sucker for the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. They’re cute. They’re cuddly. And, they’re funny. Who could want more? Only the hardest of people can resist a puppy, don’t you think? Anyways, I thought I would share this short behind the scenes video of Puppy Bowl...
Taxes. If it worked to catch The Mob, why not Puppy Mills?
Having adopted a puppy mill breeding dog, I have often been frustrated by the fact that our Minnesota legislature refuses to implement stronger laws against puppy mills and inhumane cat and dog breeders in Minnesota. But, a recent e-mail from Animals Folks MN has given me new hope. Perhaps, FINALLY, there...
Embrace Pet Insurance Blog
Canine Genetic Condition: elbow dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia is a hereditary condition when the bones of the elbow don't quite fit together correctly, causing lameness, pain, and arthritis. Mostly larger breeds are affected by this condition (not to be mistaken with Patellar Luxation, or slipping knee......
Canine genetic condition: Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia
Distichiasis and ectopic cilia are relatively common genetic conditions of eyelids in dogs. Abnormal hair grows in the eyelids and can poke out onto the outer edge of the eyelid (distichia, generally not painful)or inward onto the cornea (ectopic cilia),......
Hereditary conditions and pet health insurance
I was recently thinking about human health insurance. If someone told me that my own health insurance didn't cover hereditary conditions, rightly or wrongly I dont' think I'd be all that fussed. I figure that if I had anything "hereditary"......
I must confess, for most of my life I never really liked Dachshunds. They just looked so ridiculous to me and seemed just wrong. Who could possibly like these dogs? How could anyone want one? That is until I met......
March is Hereditary Conditions Month at Embrace Pet Insurance
One of the biggest areas of impact on your pet health insurance policy is coverage (or lack of it) for hereditary conditions, also known as genetic or breed-specific conditions. Questions you should ask yourself when look at pet insurance policies......
The Pet Blog
We have been working on getting our twitter account for I-Pets.com up and running, and while it's a work in progress, we'd like to share with you now!I-Pets would love to see some of your friendly faces on twitter. You can find us here: http://twitter.com/I_Pets...
Took a little vacation from blogging ... I'm asking some friends to help with the blog & hopefully we'll be updating more frequently with exciting, fun posts.Stay tuned!...
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Otter-ly loved: Baby sea otter loves Mom
Unconditional trust... This baby sea otter has so much faith in its mother's ability to keep him safe that it is taking a nap curled on her stomach as she swims across an Alaskan bay. Photographer Steven Kazlowski, 40, snapped......
Humane Society Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest
To support Spay Day, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International host the Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest. Sorry that The Humane Society didn't give us a press heads-up, so the entry period for the......
Pets in Airline Cabins Pose Allergy Risk, Doctors Say
Air passengers with peanut allergies often have to make special arrangements before flying, but as airlines have started allowing pets in the passenger cabin, many more travelers are being exposed to unnecessary health risks, several Canadian doctors maintain. In an......
Past WKC Best in Show Winners: A handsome fox named Warren once stole the show
Do you watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and think to yourself "the same dog wins every year"? See for yourself with this list of past winners, recorded since 1907. In 1907, the award of Best In Show was......
Westminster: 2010 Best in Show goes to a Scottie!
Congratulations to Sadie, formerly known as Scottish Terrier #11, Ch Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot. This lovely girl was also the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Group Winner. View more Westminster Dog Show information, group and breed results here...
Puppy Blog
Mar 14, My Beautiful Puppy Stella Bella
Her name is stella bella she is a staffy but a gorgeous one, her birthday is 17th of november. she is very playful and loving she loves people and loves...
Madie is a boston terrier/puggle mix. She was born on 12/9/2009. She has quite a personality, and loves her dad! She has been a great addition to...
Mar 14, Quigley--adorable Aussiedoodle
Quigley is our newest member of our family. He is an AussieDoodle and 14 weeks old. Our family has joined the Southern Tails Best Puppy Class which...
Mar 14, IM TRYING TO SLEEP HERE - BELLA
Bella is a 19 week old American Bulldog. I happen to go into a pet store with my sister in Florida while on vacation and I just couldn't leave without...
Mar 14, Silly boy that likes belly rubs!
This is Lindt he is a three month old Labrador mix. He was named after Lindt Chocolate. He is amazingly sweet and loves to have fun and play A LOT! He...
She's friendly, outgoing and loves attention. She adores children and the elderly. She especially loves trips to her grandmas house where she has a great...
Cat Advice | Paws and Effect
How can I keep my cat entertained while I’m away from home?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I would like a little kitty perspective on a situation. My sweet pudders, Sasha, is 15 and a very loving kitty. She recently moved with me to New York City when I got married and now lives part time in an...
Where did my kitten’s voice go?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I got my cat in January when she was 3 months old. My husband and I thought she was mute cause she wouldn’t meow. When we got her she was spayed already, which concerned me that they didn’t do the surgery the right way, or...
My cat always has poop on his britches. Help!
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat goes to the bathroom in the litter box, but he never quite gets it all out. He always, unfailingly, has poop stuck to his butt. And not just after he goes; it’s there 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He sits...
What’s the best diet for a cat with kidney disease?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat is 18 years old. I recently found out that she has kidney disease. She was in the hospital for 3 days a month ago. The vet gave me an antibiotic and a supplement; she finished the course of treatment and now she’s eating...
How to create an evacuation plan that includes your cats
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I recently had to evacuate my apartment temporarily, with my two cats, as a result of a fire in the building next door. It occurred to me later that even though I got the cats out OK and I have an idea of how you’re...
Did my cat die because I left him?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: My cat died a few days ago but I feel incredibly guilty. He was a family cat and we had him for 17 -1/2 years, but I was mostly the one who took care of him. I left the family home a year ago. I couldn’t...