Can You Leave Your Pets Home Alone?
Your pet may not get to go on vacation with you, but they deserve special treatment when you're away. read more
Your pet may not get to go on vacation with you, but they deserve special treatment when you're away. read more
By:
Lynda Forman
Category: Pets And Animals > Getting A Pet
When Your Cat Won't Clean Their Fur…
Cats may bathe themselves, but some cats have difficulties keeping up with their long fur. Here's how to help a cat with cleanliness issues. read more
Cats may bathe themselves, but some cats have difficulties keeping up with their long fur. Here's how to help a cat with cleanliness issues. read more
By:
Lynda Forman
Category: Pets And Animals > Cats
About the Police Dog
Referred to as the K9 dog, similar to the term "canine", today the police dog has reached such a high status in the United States that the intentional killing or injury of a police dog is considered a felony, with harsher penalties than in local read more
Referred to as the K9 dog, similar to the term "canine", today the police dog has reached such a high status in the United States that the intentional killing or injury of a police dog is considered a felony, with harsher penalties than in local read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs
Dogs - Beast of Burden
At one time dogs were considered the beast of burden for mankind, turning spits and pulling carts for transportation. Today many breeds are considered work animals: herding cattle and sheep; working for the police and military; and helping those read more
At one time dogs were considered the beast of burden for mankind, turning spits and pulling carts for transportation. Today many breeds are considered work animals: herding cattle and sheep; working for the police and military; and helping those read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs
Having to Euthanize the Family Pet
Because of medical advances and healthy nutrition, dogs and pets are living longer lives now than even before. Yet when it is time to have them put to sleep due to old age, illness or injury, it is always a difficult personal decision. Some wish read more
Because of medical advances and healthy nutrition, dogs and pets are living longer lives now than even before. Yet when it is time to have them put to sleep due to old age, illness or injury, it is always a difficult personal decision. Some wish read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs
Knowing the Elderly Dog
At one time all of these dogs were cute little puppies, with the world ahead of them full of dreams and fun experiences. Unfortunately, many of our rescues have met uncaring owners or ended up in breeder kennels with many becoming part of the read more
At one time all of these dogs were cute little puppies, with the world ahead of them full of dreams and fun experiences. Unfortunately, many of our rescues have met uncaring owners or ended up in breeder kennels with many becoming part of the read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs
History of the US Animal Rescue Organizations
In 1824, organized dog welfare began in Britain, when the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was developed. This Royal organization is still in existence today, finding its way to the United States by 1866. An animal lover by the read more
In 1824, organized dog welfare began in Britain, when the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was developed. This Royal organization is still in existence today, finding its way to the United States by 1866. An animal lover by the read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs
The Exodus of Abandoned and Dropped Off Dogs
In the United States an exodus is going on at the present time due to loss of homes, loss of jobs, and loss of savings/retirement monies--a dog and animal exodus (except without the Red Sea being involved) which involves shelters and dog pounds. read more
In the United States an exodus is going on at the present time due to loss of homes, loss of jobs, and loss of savings/retirement monies--a dog and animal exodus (except without the Red Sea being involved) which involves shelters and dog pounds. read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs
Do You Need to Take Your Cat to the Vet?
Your cat is your best friend, so when health issues come up, you might need to take them for additional care. Here's how to determine if a trip to the vet is necessary. read more
Your cat is your best friend, so when health issues come up, you might need to take them for additional care. Here's how to determine if a trip to the vet is necessary. read more
By:
Lynda Forman
Category: Pets And Animals > Cats
Caring for a Pregnant Dog
Taking care of a pregnant dog first requires recognizing whether or not the dog should have been bred in the first place. And for sure, that is a hard question to answer as anyone with a favorite dog thinks that dog should be shared with the read more
Taking care of a pregnant dog first requires recognizing whether or not the dog should have been bred in the first place. And for sure, that is a hard question to answer as anyone with a favorite dog thinks that dog should be shared with the read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs