This doesn’t have to be a chore; finding gifts for animal lovers is simple, especially if you have a computer and some good recommendations.
I like to pass on some of my own ideas in Christmas shopping for people you’re close to. That is if you want to spend a little money. This year a […]

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I love the holiday season. As an animal person, I can go a little crazy finding great gift items for pet lovers . Nothing wrong with that, as far as I’m concerned! I think of it as a treasure hunt.
To me, there are two categories of presents. Gifts for animals and gifts for humans that […]

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If you live in a place where it actually gets chilly in the winter, it might be a good idea to check out some pet sweaters. You certainly don’t want your favorite little fellow getting a chill when he or she has to go outside to take care of business.
I found a site that has […]

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Have you noticed how hard it is to find realistic animal jewelry ? Maybe it’s just me, but when I was looking for good bat jewelry the other day it was a real pain trying to find good ones. I don’t mean the goofy looking black rubber ones with the big white fangs- there are […]

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Did you know that Siamese cats were thought to be used as palace guards once upon a time? This must be a myth, but a fascinating one. I’ve never known a cat brave enough to guard anything except themselves.
But it’s true they are smart and fun to watch, as well as being overtly affectionate. Probably […]

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I’m amazed by the wealth of data available about domestic animal history. The simple truth is that dogs and cats have been a part of human being’s lives since prehistoric times .
That’s probably why even a new baby is fascinated by the family dog or cat. The reaction isn’t normally fear and a desire to […]

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Lately there’s been a trend towards using other breeds for service dogs besides the ones more usually associated with this work, like Labradors and Golden retrievers.
Even mixed breed dogs can be helpers. I read an article recently about a little Bichon-Papillon mix that was quite adept at many of the functions more associated with “big […]

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The attachment of a human being to another living being is an ancient and precious one.
Prehistoric man probably felt something akin to affection for the wolf pups he raised-those precursors to domesticated canines. People being people, and good at heart in my way of thinking, the dog represented something more than just protection and an […]

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"We would like to offer a sincere thank you to the board members, staff and volunteers of the Pet Connection Humane Society in Bismarck, North Dakota for helping so many animals find good homes. You provided an invaluable service for many years and we appreciate it. You will be missed.
A big thanks goes to all […]

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