Saving animals from euthanasia is one of the prime purposes of a non-profit organization called Best Friends, located in Utah. They actually build no-kill shelters, and want to bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets. What a wonderful purpose!
And their care and devotion doesn’t stop with domestic animals. They also have […]

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I still think it’s a poor idea to give someone a pet for Christmas. Here are the possible problems:
•    The recipient doesn’t really want an animal
•    The recipient does not have the capacity to take care of a pet
•    The possibility of the recipient having insufficient funds to care for an animal, even if they […]

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Are you one of those crazy pet owners who present their favorite non-human companions with gifts for the holidays? No? Well, that is surprising, because I think most pet owners, whether they admit to it or not, shower their darlings with presents every Christmas or Hanukah. I don’t find a thing wrong with that, as […]

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Do your dogs or cats head under your bed when they hear thunder? Loud sounds can be scary, especially for animals that have a very sensitive hearing sense. What sounds like thunder to us, may very sound like an explosion in the next room to your dog.
I was thinking about this just this morning, as […]

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You’ve heard people say that “The reason dogs get aggressive goes back to the way they are raised.”
But what things specifically cause this sort of behavior? According to this report from Science Daily , there are quite a few contributing factors, not all of which are what are normally considered cruelty to the dog. (This […]

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Everyone seems to have a way to honor the people and pets that have passed away. Often it’s with a photograph, a lock of hair, a poem or a funny story. Some people find novel ways to keep the pets they love with them always. Like my friend, as you’ll soon discover.
Billy Jo recently took […]

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I think what makes a good pet is an animal that has some of the following qualities:
•    Friendly
•    Interesting
•    Beautiful
•    Care is affordable.
As you can see, this doesn’t mean only dogs or cats! Some people raise insects, some have terrariums with lizards and snakes. If you have a large parrot, the care might be difficult […]

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Before you bring your new fish home, be sure you investigate through either informative goldfish websites or books the basics of their care.
Did you know that the traditional fish bowl design doesn’t allow for enough oxygen exchange even for goldfish? I say “even” because goldfish are used to living in somewhat stagnant water and are […]

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Pets are extremely sensitive to your emotions and physical signs. Have you noticed how Fred the collie gets agitated when you are making plans for vacation? How about preparation for a trip to the veterinarian? How many times have you had to pull your kitty out from under the bed so you can take her […]

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Many people think guinea pigs are an ideal fist pet for a child. That well may be- they’re gentle creatures and not too difficult to take care of- but they do still need care. I really don’t believe any animal should be brought into a new home over the holidays.
The Humane Society has a wonderful […]

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