TOP- Maris- She is our first baby! We got her from an animal shelter a few weeks after we decided we needed a new companion. She was alone in a kennel at the shelter because she had a respiratory infection and they couldn't risk the other cats getting infected. We took her home and she's been perfect- fun, playful, and affectionate.
BOTTOM- Daphne- We loved Maris so much we decided the family wasn't complete without one more little angel running around. Daphne was the loudest kitten in the entire shelter- so we took her home! She talks to you constantly! She lets you know why she wants to be carried or loved on. She is definitely our sneaky one- she stalks, hides, and skids across the wood floors.


Providing the best care for a dog is a critical part of pet ownership. A dog's quality of life, longevity, and overall health are directly influenced by the care it receives. This guide will discuss how to ensure that your dog lives a healthy, long life, as well as how to calculate your dog's age.
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The old 'seven dog years to one human year' adage has been updated. Dogs age at different rates compared to humans and also compared to each other based on their breed and size. Here's a more accurate method:
Where ln is the natural logarithm.
The field of veterinary medicine is directly connected to the topic at hand. But concepts like these can also extend to zoology, animal behavior, and even gerontology (the study of aging), where the understanding of lifespan and age calculation can offer insights into the lives of other animals.
If you've just adopted a puppy that was born a year ago, you'd calculate the dog's age as follows:
So, in the eyes of a vet, your one-year-old dog would be like a 31-year-old human.
Dr. Cornelia Wagner, a renowned veterinarian, has made significant contributions in understanding the health, wellbeing, and longevity of dogs. Her holistic approach to pet care has revolutionized veterinary medicine, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and preventative health measures in extending a pet's lifespan.
You may also find the following Health Calculators useful.
Please note that the Dog Age Calculator is provided for your personal use and designed to provide information and information relating to the calculations only. The Dog Age Calculator should not be used for you to self-diagnose conditions, self-medicate or alter any existing medication that you are currently prescribed by your Doctor. If the Dog Age Calculator produces a calculation which causes you concern, please consult your Doctor for support, advice and further information.


Dogs Act Just Like People, OR People Act Just Like Dogs
Version Date: November 13, 2010
2. The new toy is the only valuable toy.Commentary: If I buy a new toy for the dogs, I'd better get two, because if I come home with just one, and expect that the dogs will share it or that one dog will play with it while the other chooses from among the two dozen toys already in the house--I am mistaken. Both want the new toy with fervor. In fact, when I do come home with two equal toys, each dog looks over the other dog's toy carefully, to make sure that the other toy is not more desirable. See Truth #1.
3. No matter how full you fill it, the love tank is soon empty.
Commentary: Dogs and people need regular, if not constant, affection and affirmation. I can pet and caress and kiss my doggies for several minutes at a stretch, and then five minutes later they are back with expectant looks, as if to say, "What have you done for me lately?" or perhaps, "I need love!" Dogs are not afraid to hide their needs--conveyed quite effectively by their facial expressions, though the wagging tail and an occasional whimper help make the thought unmistakable. People could learn a lot from dogs. We shouldn't be shy about saying, "Hug me!" when we need one.
4. There are good dogs and there are--dogs.
Commentary: Some dogs--many dogs--are affectionate, loyal, obedient, attentive, patient (except when it comes to food or cookies), and just good companions. My dogs want to be with me no matter what I do. They never say, "That sounds boring," or "You do it. I think I'll stay here." They even want to go out to the garage with me when I empty the trash. They never argue or complain. Wolf is a good dog, and Bear is a dog, too. Well, I sometimes call him a semi-good dog. He is a bit more difficult to train.
5. A cookie teaches a dog more than a spanking does.
Commentary: For some reason we've gotten into the habit of making a big deal over small errors, thinking that "a stick in time saves nine"--a verbal beating will whip the dog (or spouse or employee) into shape. But, as we observe with dogs, all punishment does is make the dog not want to be around you. Reward your dog when he does his business where he's supposed to, instead of punishing him when he forgets. As Paul L. Marciano says in Carrots and Sticks Don't Work, "You will never get the behavior you want by focusing on the behavior you don't want." He goes on to say, "To fundamentally change behavior, you must use positive reinforcement and focus on the behavior that you do want, not the behavior that you don't want" (p. 87). Oh, and Marciano is not writing a book about dog training. It's about corporate leadership.
6. Even the dog that can jump up on the sofa would rather be lifted up.
Commentary: Remember the typing test, "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dogs." Not only do you use every letter on the keyboard, but you repeat a common thought about dogs. They are lazy and want to be waited on. There seems to be a bit of laziness in humans, too. Most of us like to be waited on. I've been out with people who don't like fast-food restaurants--not because they don't like the food, but because they are not being waited on at the table. Being waited on flatters us and reinforces our ego. And dogs have egos, too, just like us. In fact, Wolf and Bear seem to think they are big dogs. They act as if they're ready to take on a pack of coyotes. It's just another case of "Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash."
7. Sometimes dogs fight just for fun.
Commentary: Wolf and Bear chase each other around the coffee table in the TV room and then run into the living room and around through the kitchen. When one catches the other, they both bark and growl. Odd as it seems, some human couples enjoy fighting, and in fact, pick fights with each other. I'm not sure if this is the same as dog play. But some people do find arguments to be exhilarating. Fighting does get the blood circulating.
8. Most dogs like to leave a mess for other people to clean up.
Commentary: Whenever I leave a dinner napkin on the coffee table (I eat dinner while watching TV in the TV room), one of the dogs is sure to rip it to shreds when I'm upstairs or otherwise distracted. Wolf gets his stuffed animals out of the bin and spreads them throughout the house. And how many a dog has turned over a trash can and rummaged through it, only to leave a colossal mess? Now, maybe we should talk about your roommate or spouse. Well, maybe not. But people are like dogs.
9. Sometimes a dog wants to be on the other side of any door.
Commentary: Dogs are curious and they love freedom. And, of course, that's just like people, too. But I think the desire to go through every closed door goes way beyond curiosity and freedom, right to the elemental desire that impels all of us to want to go to the next step almost as soon as we've arrived at the previous one. Traditionnal philosophers called this the desire for the infinite--which could be satisfied only by the Infinite. Samuel Johnson, in his charming book Rasselas, says that we suffer from a "hunger of imagination which preys incessantly upon life, and must be always appeased by some employment" (Chapter 32). Imlac, the guide in the book, says of the pyramid they are exploring, "I consider this mighty structure as a monument of the insufficiency of human enjoyment." It seems to be both canine and human not to be satisfied for very long.
10. Dogs will often beg for something that isn't good for them.
Commentary: Dogs, of course, make the reasonable assumption that whatever their human likes, they will like, too. And they have usually experieced multiple confirmations of this assumption. However, they don't have much discernment. Oh, yes, we say, this is just like children, too. They are always begging mom and dad for something they might not be ready for (I remember asking for a machete when I was seven or eight). But it goes beyond childhood. How often have you heard a friend say, "I know this is wrong [or bad for me], but I want to do it anyway"? Has your husband been begging you to let him get one of those 150 mph motorcycles even though he can barely drive a car?
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Did you know that humans aren’t the only ones who can use CBD? While humans may be the number-one CBD consumers on earth, any vertebrate can safely enjoy a tasty CBD-infused treat. While we’ve been focused on making high-quality CBD products for humans, our pets have been begging us to include them.
So we did! Our CBD pet products are 100 percent hemp derived to provide the highest possible quality to our furry friends. We offer an array of different concentrations catered to everything from small pets, like mice and hamsters, to large animals, like working breed dogs and horses. No pet needs to be left out of the CBD boom!
Additionally, all nu-x® products contain less than .3 percent delta-9-THC to comply with federal laws. A dose of THC that low means that owners never need to worry about their pets experiencing any psychoactive effects. Additionally, the top of every bottle contains a handy liquid measuring dropper. That way, owners can make sure that they’re giving their pets the same amount of CBD every time.
Our CBD-infused pet products make great treats for any pet who has been a particularly good boy or girl recently. They also make great incentives and rewards for owners who want to teach their pet some new tricks. Fussy eater? No problem. Just add some CBD to a pet’s food to add a delicious new layer of flavor and fun to dry or wet food. Additionally, nu-x® CBD pet products also make a great gift for any pet owner.
At nu-x®, we’re dedicated to the quality of our products and the transparency of our operations. To that end, we send every product to a third-party lab for component testing. This determines the exact chemical breakdown of every nu-x® product. That way, pet owners never need to wonder what they’re giving their pet. Check out the exact makeup of every nu-x® pet product on our website!


There’s a special event coming up hosted by the Central Kentucky Regional Humane Society:
Central KY Regional Humane Society announces our 4th Annual “Paws for Cause 2010”, a day of giving held on Saturday, December 4th from 10AM until 8PM at 214 Richmond Street. Please join us for some light Christmas refreshments as we take in community wide donations for the animals in need. Donations including bleach, paper towels, laundry detergent, dish detergent, dry cat and dog food, cat litter, and anything you think is appropriate for the animals can be dropped off any day at CKYRHS.Santa Paws will be on hand to capture those precious Forever Friend moments. Photos of your pet with Santa Paws will be available by calling 859-792-4581 for an appointment. The M.A.S.H. Unit with Dr. Kevin Finn, DVM and Practice Manager, Bobbie Fortney will make a donation of $5 to CKYRHS for each distemper/parvo vaccination administered during the event.


All Natural Pet Products For Your Fantastic AnimalsTo some people, a animal is simply as valuable as a kid. Caring for your pet is very crucial, therefore is giving them the right food. Excellent food and the best family pet items can help your pet remain healthy and fit.
Family pet nutrition in our market plays a big function in our society although not all people recognize this. The majority of consumers think that buying animal products such as canned foods are simply equivalent to the meat that you can feed them every day. They also think that the canned foods only contain contaminants and preservatives which can hurt the animal's health one day.
If you desire to offer your canine natural, healthy food, but you don't have adequate time to prepare raw meals for your family pet, you can buy some of the food products such as those ready-to-eat freezes dried and frozen materials or raw meals. Your pets will like this kind of raw food.
One of the choices for feeding family pet's raw food is Life's Abundance, which is a natural kibble family pet food for your felines and pets . The Life's Abundance chicken meal is made from the best chickens raised without utilizing hormones or steroids . It includes just natural, nutritious active ingredients and is nutrient dense with the important vitamins, fats, minerals and fatty acids which are necessary for the best health of your canine or cat. It is complimentary from components such as wheat, corn, dairy, artificial colors or flavors the spin-offs.
Dr. Jane Bicks, have actually challenged the need to increase diseases and poor health in our pets. If that is so, we also require to take good care of our family pets.
If you are looking for all natural healthy animal items, they can be found in the local pet stores. Often, some foods are not appropriate to the animals that you have.
If you are not satisfied with your search, you can look for the pet products online. It is very easy to look for family pet items online.
Excellent food and the right animal products can help your pet remain healthy and fit.
Most consumers believe that purchasing animal items such as canned foods are simply comparable to the meat that you can feed them every day. If you desire to provide your dog natural, healthy food, but you don't have enough time to prepare raw the best grain free dry dog food meals for your family pet, you can buy some of the food items such as those ready-to-eat freezes dried and frozen materials or raw meals. One of the alternatives for feeding animal's raw food is Life's Abundance, dog feeding guide which is a natural kibble pet food for your pets and felines . If you are looking for all natural healthy pet items, they can be found in the local animal shops.


Welcome to All-Star Kennels WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Dogs Under 40 lbs $26.00 Per Day Dogs 40lbs and Up $28.00 Per Day
Cats/Bunnies $15.00 Per Day
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Double Runs $32.00 Per Day/1 dog Medication $1.00 Per Dose Playtime & Walks $8.00 Per Session Custom Diet $1.00 Per Extra Meal
Free Pick-up Until 10:30AM each day. Pets getting picked up in the afternoons and evenings pay for that day.
All Dogs and Cats Must be up to date on their Vaccinations! We require: Rabies, Boosters and Bordetella for our Canine Guests- Rabies and Booster and Feline Leukemia Negative testing for our Feline Guests.
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Dogs cough from time to time. Sometimes, they over-exert themselves. Sometimes, they just eat too fast and have something catch in their throat for a moment. Some dogs will cough more than others. But when is it something that you should really start to worry about? Here, we’re going to look at some of the symptoms that should have you on high-alert and what you can do about them.
When it’s persistent
If a cough starts to become persistent and excessive, leading to a shortness of breath, that is a real cause for concern. It can be one of the first symptoms of megaesophagus. This is a serious food regurgitation disease which means the dog has trouble swallowing food or water. Find out more about some of the other symptoms, including that tell-tale regurgitation, refusal to eat, or gurgling sounds from their throat. It can be a life-threatening disease, but it is treatable with surgery so being able to identify it quickly could be key to your dog’s survival.
When they are a certain breed
Different breeds of dog have different health issues. Short-nose breed dogs like pugs, bulldogs, terriers, chihuahuas, and shih tzus are very prone to respiratory conditions. These include obstructions of the upper airway, collapse of the voice box, and blockages in their abnormally small windpipes. If you want to avoid such problems, it might be worth not buying dogs within these problematic breeds. Otherwise, you may have to check out the causes of coughs more often than not.
When it’s followed up by gagging
The regurgitation could be a sign of other things than megaesophagus, too. In some cases, it might be something harmless like they have eaten too much grass while outside. If your dog coughs so hard that they gag or vomit, it could be a sign of tracheal collapse, a very common, chronic and treatable disease that affects an estimated 70% of all dogs. It may also be the sign of a foreign object in the throat, which can be identified by them licking their lips and attempting to swallow constantly. Getting these objects removed quickly by a vet is crucial in preventing infections and pneumonia.
When it sounds particularly rough and rasping
The majority of dog owners are going to develop a keen ear for the different sounds their pet makes, especially if they are prone to coughing from time to time. If a cough sounds particularly rough, rasping, or wheezing compared to usual, then it could be a sign of kennel cough. This is a common disease, with another common symptom being the reverse swallowing and regurgitation of mucus-y fluids that can be mistaken for vomit. Sometimes, rest and hydration is enough to cure kennel cough but for more serious cases, antibiotics may be prescribed.
Most dog owners are going to have their attention immediately caught by the sound of their furry friend having trouble. In most cases, it’s likely to be harmless, but it’s important to be able to recognize when that’s not the case.
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It’s all about dogs on the blog this weekend it seems as I’m now reviewing a fab picture book about another of our four-legged friends. Don’t Call Me Choochie Pooh! is a funny, clever read about a pampered pooch who is completely embarrassed by his owner’s insistence on cutesy nicknames, bows and heart-shaped dog treats.
Poor “Choochie Pooh” is constantly being laughed at by the other dogs and shies away from humiliating displays of affection from his owner. I love the parallels between this and a child being embarrassed by his or her parents at the school gates, and I think that theme will speak to the children reading too.
Caterpillar particularly loves the part where our furry friend finally got to have fun with his pals and run around in lots of muddy puddles. I won’t reveal the ending but, suffice to say, our indulged pub learns he is not alone in his predicament.
This will be a popular book with any animal-loving children, especially those with dogs at home, and the amusing illustrations are great (the dog’s perpetual scowl is particularly comical). Find out more at Walker Books.


Cats are the popular pets around the world. They are loved by most of the people and have been with humans for thousands of years. Cats are the carnivores; means they eat meat. They belong to the scientific family ‘Felidae’. There are two subfamilies belonging to Felidae, which are Pantherinea and Felinae.
Pantherinea: This subfamily includes the big cats, which are tigers, lions, jaguars, and leopards.
Felinae: This subfamily includes the medium to small sized cats, which are cheetahs, lynx, and off-course the domesticated cats. This article describes the domesticated cats.
What Do They Look Like?
Cats have a flexible body with a head, four legs, and a tail. Their body is covered with fur, which gives them the smoothness and insulates their bodies. Cats have a wide range of colors with and without patterns.
They are equipped with two eyes, which help them to see in the darkness. They can see objects in 6 times less light required by humans to see. Their nose is very sensitive, about 14 times much sensitive than humans. They can smell rodents and food from a great distance.
Cats have 32 muscles in their ears, which give them the flexibility to rotate their ears to all direction. As a result, they can focus their ears to hear small sounds from a particular direction. All these abilities make the cat a good hunter.
Cats are carnivores, they love to eat meat. People usually give them cooked chicken, beef, and fish. Cats are also good hunters; they prey on the rodents to eat them. Many people around the world domesticate the cats to get rid of rodents.
Cats become good friends of humans very quickly. People around the world domesticate the cats, so they are found in almost every city in the world. Many unclaimed cats around the world are often found on the roads and streets of the urban areas. They try to shelter on the corners of some buildings and eat the rotten food thrown by humans and rodents.
- Ancient Egyptians considered the cats as sacred animals.
- Cats can make more vocal sounds than a dog.
- Cats can learn how to use the toilet, they can even flush!


A Halo Collar is a smart dog collar that boasts advanced technology features such as GPS tracking and virtual fencing capabilities. Unlike traditional shock collars, Halo Collars use behavioral psychology training methods to train dogs and keep them safe within defined boundaries. With Halo Collars, pet owners can monitor their furry friends in real time and receive real-time updates on their activity levels and location. Additionally, these smart collars come in different subscription plans, each with unique features such as wide range and accurate location tracking, storage for fences, and additional training features. This article will explore the benefits of Halo Collars in detail.
Virtual fences offer a safe and reliable way for pet owners to protect their dogs while giving them the liberty to roam. With advanced technology, virtual fences are becoming more popular as an alternative to physical fences, which can be expensive, unsightly, or ineffective. In this article, we’ll explore how virtual fences work, their benefits, and what features to consider when choosing a virtual fence for your furry friend.
Advantages of Virtual Fences for Pet Owners
Pet owners are always looking for solutions to keep their furry friends safe and prevent them from wandering off. With the advancement of technology, virtual fences have become an increasingly popular option. The Halo Collar is one of the leading products in the market that offers pet owners an innovative way to keep their dogs safe. Here are some advantages of using virtual fences for pet owners and how the Halo Collar stands out from other products such as SpotOn and Invifence.
The primary benefit of virtual fences is that it eliminates the need for a physical fence, which can be expensive, unsightly, and difficult to maintain. With the Halo Collar’s 20 virtual fences, pet owners can easily establish a designated safe zone for their dogs. The virtual fences work by using GPS to create a perimeter around a designated area, and the collar will emit a warning sound followed by a static correction to prevent the dog from breaching the virtual barrier. This ensures that dogs remain safe and secure within designated areas.
The Halo Collar’s virtual fences offer several features that set it apart from competitors such as SpotOn and Invifence. The simultaneous activation and deactivation of virtual fences allow pet owners to customize their pet’s boundaries in real-time. The collar supports multiple virtual fences, which is useful for pet owners with large properties or dogs that traverse more than one area in their daily routine. Additionally, the Halo Collar comes with an activity tracker that records the pet’s activity levels and offers advanced activity tracking that reports distance and calories burned, providing a comprehensive view of the pet’s daily activity levels.
While the Halo Collar is a premium product, there are more affordable options in the market, such as the Invifence Wireless Dog Fence. However, the Evidence lacks the GPS and activity tracking features of the Halo Collar, and it requires a separate transmitter to activate the virtual fences.
Smart Collars and Wireless Fences
Smart collars and wireless fences are rapidly becoming popular among pet owners. These advanced technologies offer a convenient and reliable way to ensure the safety of furry friends while providing pet parents with peace of mind. From activity tracking to location services, smart collars and wireless fences offer a wide range of features that cater to the diverse needs of pet owners. In this article, we will explore the halo collar benefits and features of smart collars and wireless fences, including their advanced technology and training features.
Advantages of Smart Collars and Wireless Fences for Pet Owners
As a pet owner, you want to keep your furry friend safe and secure while still giving them the freedom to roam. Luckily, the advances in technology have led to the creation of smart collars and wireless fences that offer several benefits.
One significant advantage of a smart collar is the convenience it provides for pet owners. Forget about having to install physical fences or check in on your pet constantly. With GPS tracking and geofencing features, smart collars use advanced technology to create virtual boundaries for your pet. These real-time updates allow you to monitor your pet’s whereabouts, giving you peace of mind while they’re wandering around.
Wireless fences are also an excellent option for pet owners. They provide a secure and safe barrier for your dog, giving them a space to explore and play without having to worry about them running away or getting lost. Using advanced technology, these wireless fences create an invisible barrier around your property or designated area, allowing your pet to roam freely while remaining safe.
Aside from their security benefits, smart collars and wireless fences often offer additional features such as activity tracking and training programs. With activity tracking features, you can monitor your dog’s daily activity levels, making it easier to ensure they’re getting enough exercise. Training programs offer behavioral psychology training methods, making it easier for pet owners to communicate and train their furry friends.
Compared to traditional physical fences or shock collars, smart collars, and wireless fences are much more convenient and provide a safer solution. Physical fences require installation, and maintenance, and take up yard space. Shock collars can be traumatic for pets and lead to behavioral issues. Smart collars and wireless fences are easily installed and used and have a lower risk of causing harm to your pet.
Invisible Fence Systems
Invisible Fence Systems are a popular choice for pet owners who want to keep their furry friends safe and secure without the hassle of physical fences or the risk of using shock collars. These wireless fences utilize the advanced technology to create invisible barriers around your property or designated area, allowing your pets to roam freely while remaining safe. In this article, we will explore the advantages of using Invisible Fence Systems and how they can make life easier for pet owners.
Advantages of Invisible Fence Systems for Pet Owners
Invisible fence systems offer many advantages for pet owners who want to keep their furry friends safe and contained within a designated area. Unlike traditional physical fences, invisible fence systems provide a discreet and cost-effective solution for pet owners. By using advanced technology, invisible fence systems can provide a low-maintenance and hassle-free way of keeping pets safe.
One of the main advantages of invisible fence systems is that they avoid the need for unsightly physical fences. Pet owners can enjoy the peace of mind that their furry friend is protected, without having to have a fence obstructing their view. Additionally, invisible fence systems are low-maintenance since they do not require digging up the yard like traditional wireless fences do.
Another important advantage that invisible fence systems offer pet owners is the different static correction level options available. This feature allows pet owners to customize the level of static correction their furry friend receives when they approach the invisible fence perimeter. The range covered by the invisible fence is also an important factor to consider. Pet owners can select a system that meets the individual needs of their yard and pet size.
Furthermore, modern invisible fence systems have been updated with advanced technology, such as GPS location services and activity tracking. The Halo and SpotOn offer cutting-edge features that allow pet owners to track their pet’s activity levels and movement in real time. These additional features are a great plus for pet owners who want to stay updated on their pet’s wellbeing.
Smart Dog Collars
Smart dog collars are a modern and innovative solution for pet owners who want to keep their furry friends safe and healthy. These collars are equipped with a range of features, including location tracking, activity monitoring, and training capabilities, that can provide significant benefits to both pets and owners. In this article, we will explore the many benefits of smart dog collars and how they can improve the overall well-being of your furry friend.
Advantages of Smart Dog Collars for Pet Parents
Smart dog collars have revolutionized the way pet parents take care of their furry friends. These collars have a range of advanced features that cater to the needs of both pets and owners. Here are the advantages of using smart dog collars:
1. Real-time tracking: Smart dog collars come equipped with real-time tracking features, which enable pet owners to keep track of their pet’s whereabouts and safety with just one click. Whether it’s at home, outside, or on vacation, pet parents can rest easy knowing they have access to their furry friend’s location.
2. Activity tracking features: Dogs need exercise to stay healthy and happy, and smart dog collars offer activity tracking features that make it easy for pet parents to monitor their pet’s physical activity. With this feature, pet owners can tell if their pet is getting enough exercise or not and adjust accordingly.
3. Behavioral psychology training methods: Training a dog can be challenging, and many pet owners struggle with it. Luckily, smart dog collars offer access to behavioral psychology training methods and a 21-day training program that can help pets learn and grow. These training methods utilize positive reinforcement and encourage good behavior with incentives.
4. Battery life: Smart dog collars have long battery life, which means pet parents don’t have to constantly recharge their collars. Furthermore, some smart dog collars are solar-powered, which is an added convenience.
In conclusion, the Halo collar offers numerous benefits for pet owners who want to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry friends. It is an ideal solution for those who are unable to build a physical fence around their property. With its virtual fence options, pet owners can easily set up a boundary for their pets using GPS tracking and can edit their options through the Halo app.


Did you know that dog licensing is an important way to ensure your pet's safety?
Dog licensing ensures rabies vaccinations, which protects the health of your family and your pets. The fees collected are used to stop animal cruelty in Maine and to support our local animal shelter.
All dogs over 6 months old are required to be licensed in their town of residence. Owners of unlicensed dogs may be fined up to $100 per animal.
If you have never licensed your dog before, please come see us as soon as possible to avoid this penalty!
Licenses are issued for each calendar year, and must be renewed by January 31st of each year. Licenses for the upcoming year can be purchased between
October 15th and January 31st.
Licenses cost $6 for a spayed or neutered dog, and $11 for an intact male or female. You may do this in person at the town office during normal business hours. You can also license your dog online between October 1 and January 31 by clicking here.
The state's mandatory late fee of $25 / per animal begins on February 1st.
To license your dog, you will need to bring proof of current rabies vaccination. If your dog is spayed or neutered, please bring in proof from the vet's office the first time you license your dog.


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A reader of my previous Examiner page recently wrote me about puppy mills, which compelled me to post the following excerpt from my book that deals with puppy mills. Puppy mills are a horror of animal cruelty to which we must not turn a blind eye. We are the only ones who can stop this.
Evil: I cannot think of a more perfect description for a puppy mill, a a hellish place where literally thousands of dogs are reared on a bastardized agricultural model.
In spite of the shameful numbers of dogs and cats who are abandoned and homeless, we want more and more and more. Unscrupulous breeders, who care not about the future or integrity of a breed, but only their own financial futures, use ruthless, deplorable methods to mass-produce dogs. (Cats have been spared the horrors of commercial breeding that are imposed on dogs.)
The exact number of puppy mills is not known because their owners often fail to register their operations, as is required by law. Estimates of more than 4,000 have been attributed to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), but the exact number will never be known.
What is a puppy mill?
We may not know how many there are, but we know what they do, and Puppy Haven Kennel, which is north of Madison, WI, is typical of their sorry operations. It is a “dog compound” that sells 3,000 puppies a year. Nearly a 1,000 dogs at a time are housed in a series of long buildings, cordoned off by chain link fencing. One whelping house has 4,300 square feet filled with 400 dogs, most of them puppies, in 120 elevated cages. Fourteen employees, some part-time and family members, care for the animals. That means one person to care for around 115 puppies each day, if you only count the puppies.
“I feel all dogs should be bred in a kennel just like mine,” said the mill’s owner, Wallace Haven. The man who speaks these words so proudly was suspended by the American Kennel Club for ten years for refusing kennel inspections. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has repeatedly cited him for inadequate care. Despite these sanctions, his, like other puppy mills similarly cited, remains licensed—spewing out puppies despite the recurrent violations of the Animal Welfare Act—granted an impotent law that is further weakened by poor enforcement. For example, Puppy Love Kennels in Lancaster County, PA, which is home to more commercial dog breeders than any other county in the United States, had so many consumer complaints (200) that it was the focus of a “20/20” investigation. Their cruelty is no secret. Yet, in spite of fines, they continue to breed: 1,968 puppies during a twelve-month period, ending February 2006.
What is being done?
National and local organizations are working independently and collaboratively to strengthen or create laws that protect puppy mill puppies, but changing laws is a long and arduous process. Existing laws are typically weak, such as “lemon laws,” that allow purchasers to return a puppy to a pet shop (where most puppy mill puppies are sold), but do nothing to protect the puppy. Sellers covered by a lemon law will simply offer you another puppy as a replacement. And, of course, you know what typically happens to the returned puppy. Nothing currently exists that either spares the puppy the suffering or spares the guardian the heartbreak and expense of trying to care for a sick puppy.
Purveyors of commercially bred puppies rather replace the puppy because they know they would go broke trying to provide veterinary care. Their puppies are some of the sickest puppies you will encounter, the innocent victims of many illnesses and diseases, some of which do not manifest for years.
Reports from undercover investigations and raids reveal a disturbing picture. A senior investigative reporter at a Wisconsin television station reported that dogs purchased from Puppy Haven had conditions such as canine herpes, kennel cough, parasites, and bacterial infections. The report included a pug-beagle mix puppy whose foot had been chewed off by his mother. “That comes from having puppies in a stressful situation, and they don’t know what they are doing, and they will just gnaw,” explained a rescuer. As this book was going to press, a Tennessee puppy mill had been raided for the second time, freeing nearly 140 puppies, all small breeds (such as Yorkshire and Boston terriers, Maltese, and poodles), who were all in varying stages of medical decline, according to a report by the Best Friends Network.
Nancy Green, the assistant director of the local humane society that took possession of the hapless puppies, said, “We’re seeing skin infections, urine burns on newborn puppies, dental problems, and sore feet from standing on wire.” Adding insult to injury, puppies rescued from puppy mills remain the “property” of the owners, pending resolution of legal issues. This hampers anyone hoping to provide care of or find them new homes, but local rescue organizations, bolstered by community volunteers and contributions, take responsibility for care and foster of the puppies.
The capital of puppy hell
Pennsylvania has the dubious distinction of being the “Puppy Mill Capital of the East Coast,” because of the number of puppy mills in Lancaster County, PA. But the state’s former Senator, Rick Santorum, tried to stem the tide, by introducing a bill, the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS), which called for persons who sell more than twenty-five dogs a year to submit to federal inspections or face stiff suspensions. The bill divided breeders and faced stiff opposition and ridicule.
Face the facts and stop the flow of $$$
In spite of the challenge, the only way to save puppies from the endless torture of commercial breeding it seems is to put the breeders out of business by curbing their profits with hefty fines. We have the power to curb their profits by not buying the puppies, but we refuse to admit the horrors of puppy mills. Worse yet, puppy mills have found another outlet for their puppies with the Internet.
Source: The Powerful Bond Between People and Pets: Our Boundless Connection to Companion Animals, pg. 182, by P. Elizabeth Anderson Praeger Publishers 2009 (References contained in appendix).


Seymour here: I’ve made some new friends and I’d really like you to meet them. Also catch you up on some of my other friends. I am very lucky. First I’d like you to meet Kitty Isn’t she beautiful?? I know she is because she looks a lot like me. 😀
Kitty lives with my mom’s friend Averil. Kitty was a kitten that Averil got at Petsmart. She was one of the strays that they are trying to find homes for. Somebody found her on a roof. She’s about 11 now. Kitty has never been a fat cat. She got along so well with the other cat and the dog she shared her home with. But sadly the cat and the dog pasted on to animal heaven. Kitty was very lonely so her mom decided to get her a friend to share her home with. The new cat would be company for her, but she has never really accepted Lucy. Maybe because she is older now and can’t be bothered to play. She just tolerates Lucy. She’s a very nervous cat and runs away if anybody comes to the house. But she has to sleep on top of Averil at night and waits for her to go to bed. Now Lucy comes in the middle of the night and has to wash Averil’s face and hair. Averil is not lonely especially at night. This is Lucy and I think she is a very pretty kitty.
Averil, Kitty and Lucy’s Mom has an Etsy.com shop called JoolsbyAveril and she makes wonderful jewelry and does artwork. https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoolsbyAveril Here is a sample of her wonderful items.
Now I’d like you to meet Layla. She is a type of cat called a Savannah Cat She needs to have a vacation and is hoping she could come to and visit me for awhile. Her parents are upset with her as she tore up a new leather couch and scratched the top of a table as she was slipping and sliding on it because it had just been waxed. Her parents love her very much but I think she just needs to get away for awhile where she can relax. They have had so much company that they are driving her crazy. She says she will bring her own catnip and will share with me and anyone else that is here. We could have a cat party. Layla saw a picture of Skylar and me and I think she thinks we are real hunks. She needs that vacation soon because she is on the Lam and hiding under the table. She is afraid she may only have 8 lives left by the time she gets there. This is Layla
She is friends with Skylar and Yoya from YoyaOriginals (https://www.etsy.com/shop/YoyaOriginals) on Etsy.com Yoya is Skylar’s Mom. She did a art painting of Skylar and here it is.
Isn’t that great!!!! I love it!!!
Now for my Friends In Singapore. Spots is up to his usual tricks of picking on Bobo The Magnificent Rabbit and Happy Bird.
He loves to chase Bobo through the house and make Happy Talk. Spots is doing so well because his mom takes such good care of him. It’s hard to believe he has cat HIV. Here is Spots with the beautiful green eyes.
Here is Bobo The Magnificent Rabbit that puts up with being chased by Spots.
The is of course Happy Bird. He is so beautiful. He also looks like me. 😀
Spots, Bobo, and Happy’s mom makes the most beautiful jewelry. Great for weddings. special occasions, or just anytime.
Her shop is called SwamiJewelry on Etsy.com (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SwamiJewelry) Here is an example.
Now for me I’ve had a busy week. My Mom’s fingers have been busy making bags of all kinds for our shop ADKArtsBoutique on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ADKArtsBoutique) I had to help Dad pack and ship some out. Nothing leaves the shop without my inspection to make sure that they are perfect. Here is what she has been up to.
The printer is covered because that is where I sit. I’m not allowed to be on her crocheting. I do walk on and sleep on the keyboard though. It’s the most fun when she is typing. 😀 I have been spending my free time playing with Ursa my best friend. She is the most beautiful gold.
Have a great time until I get the chance to talk to you all again. I’m looking forward to it. Please remember to adopt, love, and care for all your furry, feathered, and scaly friends. They do love you unconditionally. That is true love. 😀
Take Care Seymour
PS If you noticed my beautiful collar. It was custom made for me by Lawrence Carter of AcrossLeather on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AcrossLeather) He does great leather work. Don’t you just love the hand tooling on my collar. 😀 Thank you Larry.


Pennine Law, a leading law firm specialising in Wills and Trust planning services, is proud to announce a new partnership with the “Helping Yorkshire Poundies” charity. As part of this partnership, Pennine Law will donate 10% of its fees for Wills and Trust planning services from all clients who mention “Helping Yorkshire Poundies” when providing their instructions.
“Helping Yorkshire Poundies” is a dedicated charity committed to rescuing and providing care for stray and abandoned dogs in the Yorkshire region. By collaborating with this vital organisation, Pennine Law aims to make a meaningful contribution to the welfare of these animals and support the local community.
“We are thrilled to partner with ‘Helping Yorkshire Poundies’ in their mission,” said Leanne Ronksley, Wills & Trusts Planner at Pennine Law. “Our team believes in giving back to the community, and we see this partnership as an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of dogs in need. Through our donation program, we hope to support the charity’s efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs, ultimately creating a safer and happier environment for our furry friends.”
Supporting Helping Yorkshire Poundies
Clients who choose Pennine Law for their Wills and Trust planning services will have the opportunity to contribute to the charity’s cause simply by referring to the charity when reaching out to the firm. This collaboration is a testament to Pennine Law’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting local initiatives.
The partnership between Pennine Law and “Helping Yorkshire Poundies” reflects the firm’s belief in the importance of community engagement and charitable giving. By providing financial support to this well-regarded charity, Pennine Law hopes to inspire others to join in and leave a legacy that will continue to provide for HYPS in the future.
Pennine Law’s Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Services
Pennine Law is a respected law firm based in South Yorkshire, specialising in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning services. With a team of experienced professionals, Pennine Law is dedicated to helping clients protect their assets and plan for their future.
Who are Helping Yorkshire Poundies?
Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS) is a charitable organisation committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs in the Yorkshire region. The charity’s mission is to provide a safe and loving environment for dogs in need and promote responsible pet ownership. For more information on the work HYPS do, please visit their website: https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/.


Who We Are & What We Do
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated and comitted to the Health, Safety and Welfare of Kittens and Cats, including non-domesticated "feral cats”.We are a 100% voluntarily run and operated community organization with no paid employees. We are comprised of an outstanding group of community residents who have a love for felines (kittens & cats) of all types, breeds, ages and sizes.
Donations and Other Revenue
We accept cash donations, and food supplies. We generate revenue from other organizations, community events and our activities like our very popular monthly flea market.
We offer kittens and cats regardless of age or disabilities for adoptions to loving families who understand that a cat can bring a lot of love into a family.
We are a Non-Kill organization. Non-Kill simply means that unlike other animal groups, we will not euthanize any feline in our possession simply because we have not yet found them a home at that time. No animal deserves to be humanely put down or otherwise simply because there is no family to care for them. It is our duty, passion and commitment to find them a home where they will be loved and properly cared for and protected.
Feral / Barn Cats
We also are believers that feral or non-domesticated felines (barn cats) regardless of age should have the opportunity to be placed in an environment where farmers and ranchers can benefit from their natural instincts to hunt down pests and rodents and to limit their negative impact for those open productive environments.


We carry out flea treatments in domestic and commercial premises.
If you think you have a flea infestation contact us to arrange a visit.
Most flea infestations are caused by a cat or dog flea which is brought into homes or businesses on cats, dogs or clothing.
Although fleas cannot fly, they are able to jump and will move from one host to another, feeding on the blood of both humans and animals.
Although fleas are not thought to transmit any serious illness to humans, their bites can cause severe irritation.
Signs you may have a flea infestation are finding bite marks on your skin, animals consistently scratching and discovering flea droppings.
Flea droppings are black specks which turn red if you add a few drops of water to them (this releases the dried digested blood within the droppings).
The NHS guide to insect bites is a useful tool when trying to identify if you have flea bites on your skin.
How can ACD Pest Control help?
Flea infestations can be treated with an insecticide which will eliminate the fleas.
To ensure effective treatment there are additional actions which must be taken prior to the treatment, such as treating any animals within the home for fleas.
Prior to undertaking any treatment we will explain what needs to be done and any actions that must be taken after the treatment has been completed.


We are pleased to offer Overnight Accommodations that will provide your dog with the home away from home they have always dreamed of. All overnight accommodations include individualized care, as well as daily participation in our daycare program for the duration of their stay at no additional charge. We offer a variety of overnight accommodations to meet any budget, as we believe that all dogs should afford the pleasure of experiencing out specialized care.
Our Guest suites offer a hotel style retreat for your dog during their stay. All suites include: a comfortable dog bed and bedding. Suites provide a private, home-like experience for your dog and are great options for the older dog, or the pampered dog looking to unwind at the end of their day of play. Every suite includes daily cleaning and fresh linens as needed.
We also accommodate dogs sleeping in XL dog crates (48″L x 30″W x 33″H) This suits dogs who are used to sleeping in crates at home. The pricing for this is the same as our standard suite.
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Plenty of Pound Pets to choose from
If you want to bring a new pet into your family, be sure to call the Jourdanton or Pleasanton Pound and make an appointment to see the pets that truly need a home now. Not only will you be getting a great pet but you will also be saving a life.
Below are some helpful numbers.
Jourdanton Pound call Steve at 570-4881; Pleasanton Pound call Pleasanton Police Department at 569-5544; SNAP 210-673-7722; Animal Defense League 210-655-1481.


These are our 4 little furry friends...Bugsy, Skittles, Sid and Hank.
-Bugsy was a "take-in" after his owner's didn't want him anymore. He gets your attention by tossing a towel over his head and running in circles.
-Skittles I got at a petstore about 6 years ago, she really enjoys snuggling, licking your arm and eating any food/treats you put in front of her.
-Sid was adopted and is just a little guy who loves to be scratched. He thinks he is tough; but couldn't scare a fly.
-Hank, another adoption, is like Jekyl-and-Hyde. He grunts all the time, has been known to scratch and bite, etc when inside; but as soon as you take him outside, he does a complete 180.


Deadlines. Papers. Exams. Stress.
What to do? Someone is here to help ― the canines.
Therapy dogs are becoming popular on campus.
At HKU, we have a resident therapy dog named Jasper who visits our lectures and libraries. In addition to being surprised by his appearances on University Street and in Common Core courses, we even get the chance to interact with him at pre-booked sessions. Such enlivening experiences are one of a kind.
As an animal-assisted intervention, dog therapy brings psychological and physical health benefits and raises awareness of animal welfare. In Hong Kong, organisations such as Doctor Pet and Hong Kong Institute of Animal Assisted Intervention dedicate their efforts to the promotion and delivery of dog therapy.
About Therapy Dogs
Pets are domesticated animals, but therapy dogs are more than that, given the stringent requirements that need to be met. Apart from the need for vaccination and sterilisation, therapy dogs must be trained to pass the temperament assessment and screening exercise. They must be well-mannered, obedient, and react calmly to disturbing stimuli, like a sudden shriek or a pungent smell. Accredited handlers would be in charge of the leash and provide signals to elicit a proper response from therapy dogs.
Improving Emotional Functioning
Therapy dogs could be your best comrades when completing assignments and giving presentations, for their companionship could keep you away from alienation and solitary. They could lend you a listening ear so you can express your worries freely (and, of course, appropriately ― you wouldn’t displace your anger by kicking them). Their unconditional love and unwavering support make you realise that you are not alone, therefore reducing loneliness and anxiety, especially during the exam period.
Interacting with therapy dogs provides opportunities for socialising as you will mingle with dog handlers. From a local study, dog therapy is conducive to initiating pro-social behaviours and eliminating social anxiety among socially withdrawn youth. It favours the development of self-confidence and interpersonal skills by raising their willingness to engage in active lifestyles. This is why inviting exchanges with the dog and its handler builds stronger social ties.
Students with special educational needs (SEN) from visual impairment to mental illness receive bountiful benefits as well. Through reciprocal relationships, they showed improved dexterity, empathy and team spirit after dog therapy sessions at a rehabilitation centre.
Introducing therapy dogs not only provides emotional support to students and staff members but also brings positivity into the classroom. Researchers found that dog therapy reduces cortisol (a stress hormone) and boosts oxytocin (the love hormone for social bonding). Imagine catching sight of a therapy dog with keen eyes and a wagging tail leaning by your side. You’d probably have more motivation to keep going, rather than give up. The effects of fatigue relief can raise your productivity.
Therapy dogs also play a role in facilitating adjustment to life transitions, such as going to university. As freshmen, you have to meet new people and explore ways to grow accustomed to new routines, from arranging timetables and applying halls, to becoming an ex-co (or 上莊) and finding part-time jobs. Having a reassuring companion like a therapy dog can keep you more at ease in the face of uncertainties and challenges.
It is not uncommon to see stray dogs maltreated, leaving them unhealed wounds and scorching scars. Dog therapy organisations provide training opportunities to dogs regardless of breed and disability, as long as they meet basic requirements. Empowering stray dogs into healers promotes respect for life and defends animal rights.
A quote from the Peanuts Movie best sums up our furry companions,
“A dog doesn’t try to give advice, or judge you; they just love you for who you are. It’s nice to have someone who will just sit and listen to you.”
Do you know?
Therapy dogs differ from service dogs, such as guide dogs. Service dogs have legal status in entering public areas and perform tasks of persons with disabilities, while therapy dogs do not have such privilege and serve a wider range of targets from kids to the elderly.
Together, they join paws to build an inclusive community.
Editor’s note: Spending time with the therapy dogs is a good way to cope with stress and emotional snapping. Check this page out for more ways of easing stress.


1318 Calabria Ave
Republic, MO 65738
2 Car Garage
*Bonus room over the garage
*Full new paint
$1,225.00 Monthly rent
$1,225.00 Security deposit
12 Month Lease
Pets welcome upon approval (Restrictions apply)
$300.00 Non-refundable pet fee per pet
$25.00 Monthly pet rent per pet
Give us a call today!
Pet charges per pet are as follows:
Pet rent – $25.00 per Month, per pet
Non-Refundable one time pet fee due before move in. $300.00, per pet for houses and duplexes. $150 per pet for apartments.


Pet Travel Tips
Pet travel is basically the act of transporting or bringing pets on airplanes or boats. Pet carriers such as dog crates and cat carriers safely contain and safeguard pets during long-distance travel. These carriers have a special window that separates the animal’s head and torso from its body, protecting temperature and cold. This window also prevents small objects from entering the pet’s body and causing sickness or injury. Pet carriers also provide convenience as they are easy to carry around.
However, if you are going for pet travel
in the United States, you must follow some of the necessary health requirements as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Some of the requirements that you must comply with include a current passport, current I.D., current photograph I.D., immunizations, current rabies vaccination, heartworm test, and health records. Failure to comply with the aforementioned requirements will cause penalties or fines.
Before leaving for your pet to travel
please make sure that all your bags, including purses, diaper bags, satchels, and purses are properly transported. If you are going to bring your pet(s) on board, check the cabin configuration to make sure there is enough room for the bag(s) that you will be carrying and one other bag that you may need to bring along. Most airlines require that you allow additional bags but please make sure that you don’t over-pack as you can over-pack and leave things at home. If you will be traveling in a coach, it is suggested that you pack a smaller bag that has enough space for you, your pets, and other items. When you check-in, the airline personnel may ask you for identification and may ask you to remove your pet from the cabin.
If you are traveling with cats and dogs
you must keep them leashed or in a carrier when you are checking in. Do not allow your dogs or cats to wander free during the entire trip as this can pose a security risk. This is especially true for dogs. It is recommended that you keep your pets leashed or in a carrier while traveling with them. You can also purchase a special bag made for luggage that allows you to secure your pets while traveling.
When traveling with cats and dogs
you must make sure that you do not allow any visitors in the cabin with your pets. This can pose a security risk. As mentioned earlier, you must have a designated driver. Make sure that you let your driver know that you are bringing your pets with you so that they do not have to worry about anything during the trip. If you have any questions regarding your pet or driving during your pet travel, you can always contact your driver during your layover to ensure that you are taking your pet where you want to.
If you are traveling with your pets by airplane
make sure that you take them through the security checkpoint. This will help prevent them from being stolen or at the very least, the pets will be taken to a different area of the airport that will be more secure. Always remember to fill out and send in your Pet Travel Application form before departure. Pet Travel Applications are available at your nearest vet office and can be picked up on the day of your departure. Your veterinarian will be able to get you a temporary certificate of veterinary inspection (HVAC certification), which will be helpful when boarding your pets at the airport.


EQUIPMENT- HAEMATOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY MACHINE, CENTRIFUGE, TEST KITS FOR THE DETECTION OF FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS, FELINE LEUKAEMIA VIRUS.
We offer pre-anesthetic blood tests, general health profiles and geriatric screens to ensure your pet is healthy.
In addition we have the facilities and equipment to test for hormonal diseases such as under-active/over-active thyroid gland, over-active adrenal gland (Cushingfs), just for example. We also perform specialised blood tests to evaluate liver function.
WE HAVE FULL RADIOLOGICAL FACILITIES FOR TAKING GOOD QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC X-RAYS, INCLUDING AN X-RAY MACHINE AND DEVELOPER.
Our x ray machine gets daily use as is it a vital aid in the investigation of many cases, i.e. chest x-rays for coughing, abdominal x-rays for vomiting etc. We also regularly perform hip scores to assess suitability for breeding.
Our x rays are taken and processed at the same time and our vets will give you the results of the x-rays on the day they are performed.
SIMILARLY WE OFFER SAME DAY RESULTS WITH OUR ULTRASOUND PROCEDURE (SCANS) DONE WITH OUR NEW, STATE OF THE ART, HIGH QUALITY ULTRASOUND MACHINE.
Here at Blackwater we use the latest in surgical equipment. For your pets safety we offer blood tests before their surgery to rule out any underlying conditions that may affect their anaesthetic. Only the safest anaesthetics are used. We have extensive experience with soft tissue surgeries from spaying and neutering to more complex surgeries. We also perform orthopaedic surgeries, we have all general orthopaedic equipment for more routine or simpler operations such as, Intra-medullar pinning in some fractures.
We do our utmost to make sure your pet’s procedure is comfortable and stress-free. During surgery your pet is given injectable pain relief and is also sent home with oral pain medication to ensure that your pet is as comfortable as possible.
At our hospital, we have the very latest in veterinary dental technology. New research is showing that tartar accumulation and associated gum disease can have devastating effects on an animal's overall health.


It’s National Cat Day (thank you, Oatmeal tweets), which is a delightful coincidence because I was already thinking about my cat! I do that often, though. I meant to do this on the anniversary of adopting my cat, but I have a terrible habit of not doing things I love doing, so I missed it by months. Now’s my chance!
A year and a half ago, our home was entirely catless, which is a sad thing, not only because Scott and I love animals, but also because our neighbourhood is teeming with them. The nice adjacent-balcony family has a big black fluffy one, and some of the nearby cats visit our ground-floor patio now and then. But we didn’t want other peoples’ cats. Visitors are lovely, but we wanted a resident.
I turned to online shopping (textbook Brandy), and scanned the BC SPCA’s listings, and found this little fluffball named Max. He was listed as a Domestic Medium Hair, which didn’t really fall under my criteria of big ’n’ fluffy. I was willing to compromise, though, because Max was also described as being from Quesnel (Scott’s hometown), raised by a family who had surrendered him, good with children, and about a year old. Children don’t factor into our lives often, but the last thing I want is a cat looking down on me on my flights of childlike fancy, so that boded well. Boded? Merriam-Webster says yes! Good.
We were open to a lot of qualities in our prospective new buddy, but a friendly, affectionate, fluffy-ish youngster just old enough to be out of the kitten phase sounded perfect. We couldn’t be sure, though, until meeting him in person (cat?), and the anticipation of that was nerve-wracking. What if he didn’t like us? What if we didn’t like him? What if he was whisked away by someone else before we could get there? All of these superficial worries crowded up my excitement, and were totally wrong. Meeting Max at the SPCA was magic, even before we made eye contact.
He was sitting on top of a cat tree, smack in the middle of the common room where he was hanging out with the other shelter kitties. He squeaked out a little “over here, guys” meow and greeted us with headbutts and kisses on our noses. If we didn’t have jobs, we’d probably still be there, stuck in a loop of affection. But we do have jobs (which really comes in handy what with cat food costing money), and we did eventually go home, and so did Max.
If you’re thinking about adopting a cat (and I recommend it—go now!), you need to prepare yourself for some heartbreak, because surrounding that perfect pet for you are all the runners-up. And the shelter you visit will be full of animals who are just as loving, adorable, and eager for a home as the one you choose. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll have a hard time dealing with the reality of not being able to adopt every kitty making googly-eyes at you. I still do; the Vancouver SPCA is along my commute, and every time I walk by, I peek in the window of the room where Max and I first locked eyes and foreheads, and I feel a twinge of bittersweetness.
And this cat? Sheesh, y’all. He’s the best cat ever! He’s warm, and friendly and fluffy and cute. He snuggles with us frequently, and he’s even made friends with some of the cats who visit our patio. And he has bizarre quirks that I talk about constantly, including his obsession with bananas. Did I mention that he loves bananas? Oh hey, I certainly did. I take pictures of him all the time, even though he keeps looking the same. I even started a Facebook page.
Since last September, every day has been Cat Day: my favourite day ever.


"Hey, here're the dogs!" I exclaimed to Stephanie as I gestured to their cage.
"What're we waiting for? Let's check them out!" Stephanie smiled.
The dogs jumped and barked and sniffed wildly when we stopped in front of their cage.
"Which one should I look at first?" She asked me.
"I dunno...how about that little one in the corner?" I suggested.
Stephanie asked the shelter employee if she could take it out and look at it. The employee gladly took the puppy out and put it into her arms.
"I'm not sure about this one...it is awfully cute..." Stephanie said.
"Well, it's really little," I said.
"And pretty yappy!" Stephanie said as the little dog nearly barked its head off. Stephanie put the dog back into the cage, and requested the slightly larger dog with the pink bows.
"She's pretty cute," I stated.
Stephanie just stared at the dog.
"She reminds me too much of Sparkles," She said quietly. The dog did look a lot like Sparkles. Stephanie put the dog back and took out another doggie.
This one was really fluffy.
"I like her," Stephanie said. "But she reminds me a little of Sparkles, too. Maybe we should look at another," she said.
This one was a beagle. It jumped up at Stephanie and I and barked excitedly.
"You have to be careful to always keep those on a leash," the Humane Society employee informed us. "If you don't, they'll run off if something catches their eye."
"I don't think I'll risk it. Plus, I think I'm looking for a more "lethargic" dog, so to say." Stephanie said. They put the beagle back, and pulled another one out.
This one was an adorable bulldog. He was super-duper friendly, and licked Stephanie's face gently as she held him in her lap.
Stephanie giggled and tried to pull away from it, to no avail.
She got up and plopped him on the ground.
"Aww, you're so cute," Stephanie said as she pet him on the head. I could tell that this was the dog for her.
"I think that's the right dog for you, Steph," I told her. She looked up and smiled at me.
"Yeah, I think so too."
"We can provide you with a collar if you come up with a name right now," the employee told us.
"Hmm..." Stephanie thought. "He looks kind of like a Meatloaf to me." She said, beaming. "Yeah, I'll name him Meatloaf!" She told us.
"Okily-doke! I'll be back with the collar in a moment!" The employee told us as he left the dog room.
He came back with a blue collar with Meatloaf's name on it. Stephanie reached out to put the collar on Meatloaf.
I can tell Stephanie and Meatloaf are going to be best buddies. I'm so glad Stephanie was able to get a new pet! I think having a new dog around will help ease the pain of losing Sparkles, even though Sparkles will never be replaced. Sparkles will keep a special place in Stephanie's heart. Have you ever lost a pet? Did you end up getting a new one? When I lived in NYC, I had a pet hamster, but it passed away a few weeks after I got it.
This has been Dani, dabbling in pet adoptions with friends. Over and out!


Emergency Dog Health Care How to Tell if Your Dog Is Sick
Hi I'm Adrienne Mulligan of Camp VerdeVeterinary in Arizona and I'm here today to talk to you about taking vital statisticson your dog on behalf of expertvillage . There will be times when you wonder if youdog is sick or if your dog is in a emergency crisis and whether or not if you should berunning to the vet. A couple of things that I wanted to sort of debunked are myths abouthow to tell if a dog is healthy. One this is whether there nose is moist or dry andwell it may be true but if your dog has a dry nose he may be sick but, it doesn't meanthat every time his nose is dry that he is sick because his nose moisture would comeand go based on the outside humidity, on the
outside dryness. On to your tear productionon his part cause tear production if lets say if he got a runny eye because he got allergiesthat could make his nose more wet. So that is not a real reliable indicator but heartrate, temperature, and respiratory rate are all three things that are very important plusthe color of there gums. That is very important. When you call a veterinarian he may ask youto tell him if your dog has a temperature or if there gums are pale so these are thingsyou want to know how to check. When you check a dogs gums you want to lift the lips andlook at the color of his pink under his lip and above his teeth and that is a nice pinkcolor he is probably in good shape. If it
is to dark, to blue, to red, brick red, orto white, then your dog is probably in series trouble. That is the first thing to look at.The next thing is to try to check a pulse. You can just place your hand against the sideof a dogs chest and then if you feel that right behind the elbow so if you locate theelbow and press your fingers against the ribs right at the point you can feel the heartbeat. Then you can take a watch and count that heartbeat. Sit down. Sit. You could countthat heartbeat for 15 seconds and then multiply that by four. So a typical dogs heart rateis about 120 beats per minute. So I'm counting his and he is right about 120 beats per minute.Then I'm going to try to take a temperature.
You could buy these at any WalMart or anybasic drug store and you want to lubricate it. It is a good idea to use some KY jellyor some Vaseline and lubricate it and lift there tail. Insert it just barely into thereanus. It doesn't have to go very far. Turn the button on to beep and it would take abouta minute before it would beep and tell you what the temperature is.


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MISU AND MAGGIE'S CORNER
Each month we will feature a favorite pet product that we have found. This is because of our love of animals. Harmony has 2 dogs Tiramisu (Misu) is a 13 year old Old English sheepdog and George is a pibble mix that is about 5 years old. I also have 2 cats Dudley and Liz. Michelle has 2 dogs Maggie a 2 year old Boston Terrier mix and Luke an 8 month old Boston mix. We hope you find our favorite pet product picks useful. Misu and Maggie will also be donating 10% of the profits from every box sold to a local animal charity. We will rotate charities.


We love our pets, but sometimes they can drive us crazy!
The chewed up furniture, the accidents, the barking in the middle of the night and the sometimes stubborn eating habits. All are enough to provide major headaches and and total frustrations! But we still love them nonetheless.
Jimmy Stewart knows whats up when it comes to having a dog that drives you crazy. The amazing actor delivers a poem on the The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson that relays his experiences with his dog named Beau. The frustrations and challenges of being Beaus owner are certainly there! But Jimmy brings it all full circle and reminds us how when all is said and done, we likely wouldnt trade in one moment of those treasured experiences, challenges and all, for anything. Our dogs teach us so much while providing that unique unconditional love that it makes every tough moment totally worth it! Check out this amazing poem by the beloved Jimmy Stewart and share it with all your dog loving friends.
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The Pampered cats cattery is owned and run by an animal loving family, who are not only passionate about cats welfare but have years of experience caring for them. We pride ourselves on the consistent and high standard of individual care that cats staying with us deserve and receive while staying at our cattery.
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Shelly was spayed a couple of weeks ago, and for some reason they shaved one of her ears, but left the other long. Today she went to the groomer to have her ears evened up, and she ended up looking ridiculous. She has little bud ears now, and they fluffed out her dreadlocks. I think she kind of looks like a snow monkey.
We just added a new group of belts and necklaces on the site. I hope you all have a great weekend planned!


said PETA India Senior Campaigns Coordinator Radhika Suryavanshi.
“Every time someone buys a ‘foreign’ purebred puppy or kitten from a breeder or pet shop, a desi animal loses a chance at finding a loving home,” she said.
Community dogs and cats on the streets often starve or are injured, abused, or hit by vehicles; countless others are left to languish in animal shelters because there aren’t enough good homes for them. “That’s why PETA India advocates for adoption and urges guardians to have their dog and cat companions sterilized,” the release said.
Celebrities such as Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Trisha Krishnan, Dino Morea and Imran Khan are among those who have urged their fans to choose adoption of community cats and dogs by working with PETA India.
Incidentally, it is not just that foreign breeds get adopted faster than Indian/street dogs but in several areas, people who want to feed stray dogs are stopped by others in their area.
A Delhi High Court decision earlier this month had stated that the animals have a right under the law to be treated with compassion, respect and dignity and had asked the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to designate areas in consultation with Resident Welfare Associations “for feeding of community dogs in the national capital.”
“Community dogs (stray/street dogs) have the right to food and citizens have the right to feed community dogs but in exercising this right, care and caution should be taken to ensure that it does not impinge upon the rights of others or cause any harm, hindrance, harassment and nuisance to other individuals or members of the society,” Justice J R Midha had said in his order earlier last month.


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This is modified photograph of our two rescue dogs. We call them the "Puppies" but they are actually around 10 years old. They are brother and sister. Their mom was a Lasa Apsa and their daddy was a traveling salesman. We rescued them when they were just 3 months old from an alcoholic home. The only stipulation the previous owner had was that we keep their names. So, Introducing Bonnie and Clyde.
May 13th, 2011
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Our pet cat Cheeky.
Cheeky is 24 years old already, in cat years that is. He has been with us for two years and has grown up to be a handsome feline. His fur is generally white except for a small patch on his tail that looked more like a smudge than part of him. Other than that, he is pink all over – his ears, his paw pads and everything else not covered by his white fur. His nose gets even pinkier when he is excited.
Although he is neutered, he can be aggresive at times. The multiple scars on Wuan’s hands and legs are testament to that. He has been very gentle to me, though. Whenever I took noon naps, he would hop onto the bed, purr loudly into my ear to get me to extend my hand for him to rub his face against. If I ignored him, he would put his front paws on my belly and gently knead until I extended my hand for him.
On the other hand, he only responds to our calls as and when he wishes. The times that he responded, he would amble from wherever he was at, usually from the back of the house, and nonchalantly walk pass us. He would then lie down, keeping slightly more than arm’s length distance from us so that we would not be able to touch him. Those times, we wished we had adopted a puppy instead.
8 thoughts on “Cheeky The Cat”
that’s cats for you… they do as they please. they’re not very good at taking instructions. but cheeky is cute… & wow, a pink cat! heheheh… never seen one like that before 🙂
He should be all pink without his fur, hehe. I just rephrased that sentence to make it clearer.
You don’t own a cat. The cat owns you. Now you know why I keep dogs.
I have had dogs too. They require more time and effort to look after. That is why we keep cats.
Yeah, cats are generally easier to take care off.
I’ve got 2 cats, a male and a female, both neutered. One acts like a queen whereelse the other acts like a dog, constantly following me wherever I go, even when I bring the dog for a walk! Hehe.
I wish I was a cat, eat and sleep all day long.
I want a cat that acts like a dog! Does your that other cat has a friend?
my current cats act like dogs… they wait at the gate when i come home, & start rolling on the ground in front of my car (like they’re suicidal or something). then they follow me everywhere when i’m at home.
on the other hand, my parents used to have a dog that thought it was a cat. it was an excellent rat catcher (my current cats can’t catch a rat for nuts… except the time when they were kittens & ripped a mouse into 3 pieces). the only thing the dog didn’t try to do was meow.
I have had dogs that catch rats also, and cats, too. Cats that went into the compound could never get out alive.
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Saw your pic on Twitter recently. What's your dog's name?buckangel responded on 09/11/2011 Next question
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I just got back from feeding my friend’s cats while she’s away. I’ve always loved cats. Have you noticed how some people gravitate towards dogs and others prefer cats? I love that they’re sleek, soft, smart and independent. I like that they purr when they’re happy and that they can sleep anywhere. They’re hunters, whether they’re lions or house pets. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours (though I’ve always preferred black). They have unique personalities. When you look at their eyes in the light, they sparkle and look a little sinister.
Most people have a favourite animal. Choose one. Describe not only it’s outward appearance, describe it’s natural habitat and how it fits in. Describe the animal’s personality as you see it. Whether it’s a chinchila, a giraffe or a platypus, all animals have something unique about them. Put in as much detail as possible about what you see in them.
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The Dog House Canine Spa in Barkby Thorpe has been shortlisted for the prestigious Animal Star Awards. The Dog House was established in 2017 and is going from strength to strength despite the current pandemic and are now finalists for the Pet Groomer of the Year category.
Run by Selina West and Anna Pollard The Dog House is up against some tough competition from across the UK. Selina says ‘We’re honoured to be listed as finalists, there is some really inspirational business across all the categories in the Animal Star Awards and it’s lovely to see our salon up there with them. The Dog House has been a true labour of love and we’re proud to still be here after such a turbulent year.’
During the Covid-19 Pandemic Anna and Selina have rallied to provide their clients with all the help and support they need to be able to maintain their dogs grooming at home. ‘We created a free ebook and brushing guides, we did a suite of videos to help our clients as well as 1-1 phone call and they all did an amazing job of maintaining their dogs coats’. Anna explained ‘We did quiz’s and an online dog show after our Daft About Dogs Day was cancelled and we raised over £200 for our local rescue’.
The Animal Star Awards was founded by Mary Burgess in 2016 because she wanted to recognise animals and humans alike for the extraordinary things that they do for one another from dog trainers to groomers to rescue centres and campaigners. The Animal Star Awards raises awareness for small animal charities and gives them support, not only financially but by raising awareness for the amazing work they do.
The winners will be announced on Sunday 28th March via a virtual awards ceremony.
To find out more go to www.animalstarawards.com
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