About Holistic Medicine for Dogs
Throughout the world, using alternative medicine is becoming more and more popular, yet in the United States it is still a very controversial and less accepted practice. Researching and using any departure from the died-in-the-wool traditional read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs

Caring for a Dog Rescue in the middle of Nebraska's 2006 Ice Storm
It is hard to imagine surviving in an ice storm with 75 dogs in a dog rescue; it is even harder to image surviving for 19 consecutive days without power in a state that required $109 million dollars in federal assistance for winter storm recovery read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs

Do People Who Own Dogs Have More Sex Appeal?
Animals have a sixth sense of who likes them and who doesn’t, and their owners are just as aware of the messages their dogs are telling them. When a stranger comes forward to the owner, most dogs can tell if the stranger brings harm or will read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Controversial Topics

Liberals who prefer dogs over children
As the results of data and statistical evidence is slowly gathering, it is being proven that people are turning to their pets more and more for companionship instead of their spouse, their children, or even their siblings. Puppies and dogs read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Controversial Topics

Dog Health Insurance
Most dog insurance information is written by insurance companies with an insurance policy to sell, so obtaining any objective information is difficult at best but the search is definitely on with health and veterinarian prices on-hand equivalent read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs

Ms. Holly Higgins and her Parrot Mouth
Dogs have unique personalities for sure, but none has crossed my path like Ms. Holly Higgins, a long-haired black and tan female dachshund. Today she is six years old, and the boss of the house and its owners. She runs it like a well-run ship read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs

A Rainbow Farm Kind'a Care Home for Dogs
Probably the last thing I have wanted to do was to start a dog rescue in my old age. In fact, I can guarantee it. But life has a way of doing its own thing when you are not looking, placing you smack dab in the middle of a path "not" of your read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Animal Abuse

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee
How many of us think of elephants getting old and not being able to work anymore—where do the zoos and circuses send their retired and aging elephants when they no longer want them? One such place I have chosen as a donation for the year is read more

By: Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Exotic

Deciding if Your Child is Ready for a Pet
Pets are a great responsibility, so if your child thinks they´re ready for a pet, it might be time to ask yourself some serious questions before making a commitment. read more

By: Lynda Forman
Category: Pets And Animals > Getting A Pet

Choosing the Dog Breed That´s Right for You
Not all dog breeds are right for all dog owners. Choosing the right breed for you can save you time, money, and stress. read more

By: Lynda Forman
Category: Pets And Animals > Dogs