Ava Marie LaMonica
Stop Giving Cats Such a Bad Rap
Why you should stop buying into the misconceptions about felines and recognize their unique and unconditional love.
Photo by Karina Vorozheeva on Unsplash
As a cat owner for eleven years, this may seem biased.
But what is more biased are people getting scratched by a cat once in their life and automatically placing them into a box labeled: “Unaffectionate, nasty, little demons with sharp claws and fangs.” (I’ll admit, I fell into this trap a little after being bitten by a cat when I was three years old).
It is easy to buy into this misconception when society constantly puts these ideas into our heads.
Here’s an experiment:
Look up “movies about dogs” on Google. A plethora of films will pop up, from Marley and Me, to My Dog Skip, to A Dog’s Purpose. Nothing against these films, they made me ball my eyes out just as much as the next person…but now look up “movies about cats”.
You will immediately see horror movies like Pet Semetary, comedies and animated films like Puss in Boots, or the popular musical and cringy new film adaptation, CATS. Thus, reinforcing the idea that cats are either something to fear or watch in a light-hearted manner with no emotional attachment.
A Street Cat Named Bob is one example of a film (which I highly recommend) with a beautiful story following a homeless addict/street-performer whose life turns around with the help and comfort of a ginger cat.
Other than that, I do not believe that there are any heart-warming, tear-jerking dramas about cats (If I am wrong, please respond with some suggestions!).
This is NOT an argument that “cats are better than dogs”. Although everyone has their preference at heart, comparing them is equivalent to comparing apples and oranges.
Both are special and unique in their own way. Just like angry cats who scratch and bite, I have seen a fair share of feisty little dogs who nip and bite too.
Not to mention the countless men who will not admit to liking cats because it trumps their “manliness”. (Trust me, nothing is more attractive than an animal lover…especially a cat lover).
As a generally quiet, reserved person, I always related to the mysterious, nature of cats.
Cats are portrayed to be independent pets who do not crave the cuddly love and affection from their owners. While this is true in some cases, there are many cats I know who are cuddly, loving, sweet, and even like therapy cats in a way.
My post below tells about a very special cat I’ve owned who I’ve considered to be my therapy cat for her affectionate and mellow nature:
A Letter to my Nebelung (thecelluloidwallflower.com)
Also, a cat does NOT have to be a lap cat to be loving. My orange tabby is an example of this. She generally keeps to herself and despises being picked up…BUT when she does come around she shows her love in a different way, which includes purring, licking, head rubbing, kneading, and following me all around the house.
Many people don’t understand that this behavior usually won’t happen right off that bat. It can take weeks, months, or even YEARS to see this side of your feline, but usually, with love and patience, it will happen.


Motionless In White played a show on September 16 at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA to mostly humans and one Golden Retriever. Footage from the show has been posted to TikTok and Twitter. No word on if the dog is a service animal or not, but more importantly is that the dog doesn’t seem to be wearing any hearing protection.
Motionless In White drummer Vinny Mauro has since taken to Twitter to call out the fan who brought the dog to the show, saying on Twitter: “seeing the dog in the pit at our scranton show really bummed me out and I wanna go on record to say unless your dog is literally deaf and blind and somehow also loves to be held in the air for 3 hours, do not bring them to a show, headphones or not”
Mauro added in response to someone calling the dog’s owner cruel: “I have trouble believing those headphones do anything at all for a dog. leave your pet at home or don’t go to the show in my humble opinion.”
Concerns for the dog’s hearing are also echoed in the TikTok video’s comment sections, with people saying “Love this but please protect the pups hearing!” and “Looks like a service dog but I don’t think he’s having a good time.
Folks responding to Mauro on Twitter are also pretty pissed, with one person saying they even saw the dog’s owner earlier in the day at the venue. “We watched the man walk the dog down to the pit earlier in the day and was shocked he was allowed to bring the dog down there period,” they wrote. “I was sad to see later that the dog was in the air and had no protection during sets 🙁 so awful and unfair”
The American Kennel Club (AKC) points out that softer sounds can be heard much louder by dogs than humans, and are way more sensitive to higher pitches. The AKC mentions that humans cannot hear much above the high frequencies beyond 20,000 Hertz, while dogs can hear somewhere between 47,000 to 65,000 Hz.
So yes, we hope the dog is okay.
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Dear Master of Unicorn Pet Vet Care, you got a mission to complete. Why take care of normal virtual pet cats when you have unicorns? Yes, UNICORNS! Become the best magical pony master! Take care of 15 cutest newborn unicorns with rainbow hair! Raise virtual baby unicorn pets. Feed, dance, shower and play games in the pet house! Play Unicorn Baby Pet Vet Care every day and watch your virtual pet pony grow!
BATHE & BRUSH YOUR TINY UNICORN’S HAIR!
Each baby unicorn should be given a bath! Comb their hair, remove all the dirt carefully, bathe all of them one by one and enjoy the magical pony’s fun reactions to rainbow soap or slime bath! These lovely unicorns need your love and attention every day, so take good care of them from morning to midnight. In one word, make sure your unicorns are always happy and smiling, but never hungry, sick or bored.
FEED YOUR BABY PONY PET!
Feed your baby unicorn fun and yummy foods: fruits, veggies,sandwiches, omelets and even a cute unicorn hamburger! When they are full, they will get ready to be taken outside. Let’s play and train them now, master of unicorn!
TAKE THEM TO ANIMAL HOSPITAL
These unicorns are extremely mischievous, they got hurt by playing around. Take them to the animal hospital and test your vet skills as a doctor in a modern pet clinic. Remove all tiny thorns that make unicorns hurt, ease the bruises and feed them with vitamins. When they get better, they are ready to play and train.
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Take good care of your magical pony pets and unlock new fun mini games every day! Play with balls, remote control helicopter and robot to have fun with your virtual unicorn! Select the games to play in the corner side and enjoy more surprise games for girls and boys, kids and toddlers!
Have fun at the unicorn home and find out other secrets about your pet’s life. They will surprise you for sure!
Can you raise all the cute virtual unicorn pets? So, come on, what is keeping you? Adopt these unicorns and make them the happiest virtual pets ever!
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Fulfil the needs of the unicorn baby by providing the necessary items.
Feed her some delicious food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Remember she eats a lot!
Play this exciting Unicorn Baby Pet Vet Care game and take care of the sweet unicorn baby!
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Looking after the cute unicorn babies is the best part. Offering them different dishes and dressing them up will make them more adorable with multiple looks of the unicorn baby by using colorful dresses.
Take the baby to the kitchen and feed it with fresh milk or with fresh juice. Look after the most adorable newborn unicorn baby.
The unicorn baby pet vet game is an exciting pet game to play. It's best for children, toddlers, baby girls or baby boys can play to get the most out of it. Play the pet vet game along with your loved ones. The virtual pet vet game will make your toddlers laugh and be happy. Take care of the cute unicorn baby. Feed, play, and clean your sweet unicorn baby.
As you are the vet and caretaker of the unicorn baby so she can’t go to places by herself. You should help her to get to places that she wants to visit.
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Affordable and easy to use. Great for your pet's health.Cons
You have to remember to chill the lining regularly.Verdict
An innovative product for pet owners. Worth the price to keep fresh, cool water handy.
Cooling Pet Bowl (by Sharper Image) - FULL REVIEW
Do you leave your pet at home while you go to work all day? Do you leave water out for your dog or cat only to find it gets warm quickly? Pets need cool fresh water to stay healthy and hydrated but it can be difficult to keep the water in their bowls fresh, especially if you spend long hours at work. The Cooling Pet Bowl is a product designed to help take care of this problem even while you are away from home.
It promises to keep your petís water cool all day or all night, so they never have to drink warm, stale water again. Warm water not only tastes bad but it can also be filled with bacteria that can make your pet sick. The Cooling Pet Bowl is designed with a gel lining that you can take out, freeze and then place back in the bowl. Itís quick and easy to use and you can keep it and the bowl clean at all times.
You want to keep your pet happy and healthy. There are many ways to do this but the cooling pet bowl will help.†
This gel lining acts like an ice cube but without the choking hazard that comes with real ice and it wonít melt like ice does. Keeping your pet's water cool and refreshing will promote more drinking and also stave off bacteria that could be harmful for your pet. It sounds like a pretty good idea to me, although I have yet to try it for myself.
This sounds like a simple, affordable product that is practical in day to day use. However, I've seen many products before that sound good but really aren't as practical as they seem. I wanted to see what this cooling pet bowl comes with and what it can do so I did a little more research. So hereís a little more about it and the features that it comes with.
The Cooling Pet Bowl has the following features:
- Slip resistant gel lining
- Slip resistant bowl
- 24 ounce water capacity
- Color changing gel liner
- Quick freeing gel
The gel liner freezes in about 2 hours and will last for at least eight hours per freezing. Itís portable and easy to use and holds enough water to keep your pet hydrated. The gel lining will not come loose so you donít have to worry about it becoming a choking hazards. The bowl is slip resistant base so your pet wonít have to chase the bowl around. It doesn't need any batteries and there are no cords to pose a choking hazard to your pet.
The only downside associated with the cooling pet bowl is that you
do have to remember to freeze the liner about twice a day. You could do this
before you leave for work and once you come home from work or you could freeze
it over night and have it ready when you get up to leave in the morning.All in all, that's not a bad con though.
What are people saying?
So what do real pet owners have to say about this pet bowl? Mike Loves His Dog says, ďLove this product. I think its called a Frobo. Recently, got it as a gift for my dog and after 2 hours placing the inner freezer core in freezer, it was ready to go. My dog kept returning to his bowl through out the day to drink. I touched the water after 4 hours and it was colder than when i had put it in. Crazy!! My dog is happy and so am I. A nice find by Sharper Image.Ē
All in All
As a dog owner myself, Iím intrigued by this product and what it can do. It comes at an affordable price and I am looking forward to trying it out for myself. I think my pup would love having cool, fresh water to drink even when no one is home to refill his bowl. It sounds like a great idea and Iím eager to try it out.
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Including your cherished pet in your wedding photos can give your special day an extra dose of love and excitement. However, getting ready for a picture shoot with a pet calls for more thought and preparation. Here are more than 10 tips to help you get ready for wedding photos with your pet to make sure everything goes as planned:
Discuss with Your Photographer:
Start by discussing your intention to have your pet appear in the wedding photos with your photographer. Verify that they feel at ease around animals and go over any specific ideas or shots you have in mind.
Choose a Pet-Friendly Venue:
Choose a wedding location that accepts pets or has pet-friendly zones. Ask the venue staff if there are any regulations or limitations on bringing pets onto the property.
Make sure your pet’s costume matches your wedding clothes if you intend to dress them up for the photo shoot. When selecting their clothing, take into account colors, styles, and comfort. Arrange a fitting if any alterations are required.
Exercise and Rest:
Make sure your pet has plenty of activity and rest before the photo session. The likelihood of your pet being calm and cooperative during the shoot increases with activity and rest.
A few days before the wedding, make an appointment for your pet’s grooming. This will guarantee that they look their best for the photo session, with a clean coat and manicured fingernails.
Familiarize with the Photographer:
Make arrangements for your pet to meet the photographer or to participate in a quick session. This can ease any potential fear or nervousness during the actual shoot and make your pet feel at ease with them.
Bring a Handler:
Have a dependable friend or relative assigned to be the pet’s handler on the wedding day. This person can help by managing your pet throughout the photo shoot, maintaining their composure, and attending to their needs all day.
Pack Pet Essentials:
Bring a bag filled with your pet’s necessities, such as their favorite treats, water, food, toys, and any prescription medications. These supplies will help keep your pet relaxed and happy while you take breaks.
Timing is Key:
Time the photo shoot by your pet’s schedule and energy level. To plan the shoot when they are most likely to be at their best, take into account their typical feeding, activity, and rest times.
Visit any sites you have in mind for the photo session with your pet in advance. Introduce your pet to the area, let them investigate, and give them time to get used to it. On the wedding day, this will make them more at peace.
You can guarantee a fruitful and fun photo shoot with your pet by adhering to these suggestions. The love and connection between you, your partner, and your animal pet will be beautifully captured in your wedding photos with the right planning and preparation, leaving you with priceless memories that will last a lifetime.


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Date: June 16, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Meow Luau is a cat adoption party! Find your new BFF through Forever Friends Foundation or just join the Luau fun! Donate to help FFF continued mission of finding homes for pets in NEO by donating a bag of litter for only $5.99 or bringing new/gently used pet items in during the event any time in June.


Tips for Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Preventing Costly Vet Bills
As a cat owner, it’s important to do everything you can to keep your cat healthy and prevent costly vet bills. After all, you want to spend as much time with your furry friend as you can. In this article, we’ll explore some tips for doing just that. Keep reading for more tips on keeping your cat healthy and happy.
Pet insurance is an excellent way to prevent vet bills.
Pet insurance can be a great way to protect yourself from unexpected vet bills. Not to mention, it’s affordable as well. In fact, many pet owners only pay $28 per month for cat insurance with $5,000 of annual coverage. Most policies have a deductible that you will need to pay out-of-pocket, but after that, the insurance company will cover a percentage of your costs. This can add up to big savings if your cat needs surgery or intensive care.
In addition, regular vet checkups are a crucial part of keeping your pet cat healthy, which we’ll cover more on below. You can save some money on these checkups with a pet insurance policy. There are many different types of pet insurance policies available, so be sure to compare rates and benefits before you sign up. Consider taking advantage of this valuable preventative measure to keep your cat healthy and prevent costly bills at the vet.
Keep up with vaccinations and veterinary checkups.
One of the most important things you can do for your cat is to keep up with vaccinations and veterinary check-ups. Vaccinations are necessary to help protect your cat from diseases, and regular vet check-ups allow your vet to monitor your cat’s health and catch any potential problems early on, which can help keep your cat healthy and save you a lot of money in the long run.
Get them spayed or neutered if you don’t want kittens.
Another way to keep your cat healthy and prevent costly vet bills is to get them spayed or neutered. This procedure eliminates the risk of your cat getting pregnant or impregnating others, respectively. However, many people don’t realize that it can help prevent them from developing certain types of cancer. Therefore, remember to get your cat spayed or neutered to keep them healthy while also helping control the population of abandoned cats.
Keep your furry friend indoors.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends that cats be kept indoors to protect them from diseases, cars, and other dangers. Outdoor cats are also more likely to get into fights with other animals, which can lead to serious injuries. Cats that spend time outdoors are also at risk of being hit by a car or becoming lost. If you want to keep your cat safe and protected, remember to keep them indoors. This doesn’t mean you can’t let them outside again, though. Your cat needs exercise, so consider leashing them and taking them for a walk while letting them enjoy the fresh air.
Keep your cat’s litter box clean.
One of the most important you can do for your cat is to keep their litter box clean. Not only is it unsanitary for your cat to have a dirty litter box, but it can also lead to health problems like urinary tract infections.
To keep your cat’s litter box clean, scoop out the feces and urine every day and replace the litter as needed. Be sure to use a good quality clumping litter so that the waste doesn’t stick to the bottom of the box. You may also want to consider using a covered litter box, which will help keep the area around the box cleaner. If you have more than one cat, you’ll need multiple boxes, and be sure to place them in different areas of your home, so each cat has its own territory.
Keep your cat healthy.
Overall, keeping your cat healthy and preventing costly vet bills is important. There are several things you can do to help keep your cat healthy, including investing in pet insurance, keeping up with vaccinations and vet visits, spaying or neutering them, keeping them indoors, and keeping the litter box clean. By following these tips, you can help keep your cat healthy and avoid costly vet bills.


Puppy Training and Puppy Management
This program is a designed for puppies between 8 weeks and 6 months old. We work on crate training, potty training, biting and chewing issues, and start general obedience commands. We also work on teaching your puppy to look to you for toys, guidance and support. You should be the most valuable resource to your puppy.
Private in Home Lessons
We do a series of private in home lessons to address your needs and goals. This program is designed for the dog owner that wants to learn to teach and train their dog. Our lessons are in the comfort of your own home and around your distractions. We work with your dog so you can see what we are doing.
Then, we have you work the dog, so we make sure your being consistent.
Doggie Boot Camp
Your dog lives with a trainer for a set time period. This is our Elite program, as we only take 2 dogs in at a time.
This is for the busy professionals who may not have the time to “train”, but can maintain the training once implemented. This program is also for dogs who need behavior modification (dog or people aggression). We teach your dog and rebuild new good habits. We then bring your dog home and teach the family how to continue your dog’s journey.


Connor Macrae answered on 15 Jun 2015:
I have two boy Guinea Pigs called Ash and Brownie, they are adorable! I hope to be able to give a dog a home one day in the future too.
Steven Thomson answered on 15 Jun 2015:
I don’t have any pets, I’m not much of an animal person really! I had a lot of pets when I was younger, but none since I moved away from home.
Jillian Scudder answered on 15 Jun 2015:
I’m not allowed to have pets in my current apartment, but I grew up with cats in the house! I do get to pet the neighbor’s cat, since she jumps the fence and hangs out in my yard sometimes.
Lidunka Vocadlo answered on 15 Jun 2015:
@kitkat123 We have three rats called Lola, Jenny and Sesame. They are pretty cute and very intelligent, and they love people!
Sarah Beasley answered on 16 Jun 2015:
I have two rabbits and 20 tropical fish. My rabbit escaped yesterday and I found her underneath the kitchen counter behind the cupboards, I had to break a bit off to get her out!
I grew up with a dog called Darcy, but he’s in my family home at the moment as I’m not allowed dogs where I am, and it wouldn’t be fair him sitting at home on his own while I’m at work 🙁
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Technologically advanced yet simple to operate, the Microchip Petporte Smart Flap® reads your cat’s microchip to allow entry to your home, without the need for a collar. Extensive testing and development, in conjunction with veterinary healthcare professionals, has helped revolutionise the lives of thousands of pet owners and their pets. This unit is Wall-Mount and Door-Mount compatible.
The Microchip Petporte Smart Flap® is designed to read the most common type of microchip - FDX-B (15 digit). If you are unsure of the type of microchip in your cat, ask your vet or enter your pet's microchip number in our Chip Checker.
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If you need to control / stop other Cats coming into your home. This is your product.
I tried the magnetic cat flap first. But by Cat managed to lose his coller one day and got stuck outside so I quickly upgraded to the microchip reader and never looked back (1.5 years ago)
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I have not previously introduced two very important members of the Brisvegan family. They are our 2 delightful feline companions, Berry and Switch. Here they are cuddling on a blanket on our bed:
Switch is on the left and Berry is on the right.
They are rescue kitties. At the end of January this year, there was a post on the Vegetarian and Vegan Society Qld forum about 2 fostered cats that desparately needed a home. They had been fostered with a wonderful young couple since they and their siblings were born. Their mother and 2 other siblings had found homes, but Berry and Switch still needed a forever home. The lovely couple who were caring for them lived with the parents of one of the couple. Unfortunately the parents' cats were old and becoming stressed by the extra cats, to the point that their health was suffering. The fosterers were asked to find the cats a forever home.
I had been thinking about getting cats to live with us. I knew that we needed two cats who loved other, to keep each other company when we were at school and work. We needed primarily indoor cats, as we don't like the idea of cats roaming and killing wildlife. I thought it would be better to offer a home to adult cats, as they are harder to place than kittens. When I saw the post about Berry and Switch I knew that they would be perfect. They were fond sisters, indoor cats, and 11 months old.
So I contacted the fosterers. They came to meet us, to check that we were genuine. Obviously they were happy, as they left our lovely girl cats with us. It may have been the fact that I had gone a bit nuts that morning buying cat paraphernalia.
Since then, the cats have become an integral part of our life. Mr Brisvegan summed it up perfectly when he said that they filled a hole in our life that we didn't know was there. They are mostly indoor cats, though they enjoy supervised visits to the back yard.
Berry was named because of her dark bottom lip that looks like she has been eating berries. Berry is the bolder sister. She can be quite bossy and talkative. She will come and tell us to empty the litter tray, or ask us to sit down, so she can jump on our lap.
Switch is more timid. However, she can also be affectionate or quite cross. She was named "Switch" because she could switch personalities depending on who she was with. She is a dear, quiet, often affectionate girl with us. She will also tell me she wants things, though she doesn't talk to everyone in the house. She prefers adults to young children, but will let the younger 2 pet her if she is in the mood.
Adopting adult cats has been a breeze. They came to use very well mannered and trained. They are now well bonded to our family and enjoy our company. Please consider adopting an adult rescue, if you are considering adding cats to your family.
These girls will be making regular appearances on this blog.
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Could you be a superhero to a special hound? ‘Super fosterers’ are being sought by Greyhound Rescue Wales in an innovative scheme to give some of the dogs in its care ‘that little bit extra’ while they wait for their forever homes.
The rescue charity is looking for the right people to help rehabilitate a handful of hounds in a three-month pilot project. The scheme is a unique opportunity to learn excellent dog training and behaviour skills, with full support from the organisation’s team of experts.
Fosterers will gain an invaluable insight from GRW’s Behaviour and Training Consultant during phone calls and Skype sessions and will follow weekly training schedules to help bring out the best in each dog. And for the three-month period, fosterers will receive a small daily allowance of up to £10, in addition to ongoing food and vet fees.
Greyhound Rescue Wales re-homes around 300 ex-racing greyhounds – some of whom are badly injured or have been ill-treated – and lurchers each year. Many find their forever homes soon after coming into the charity’s care but some, through no fault of their own, are overlooked by prospective adopters. Their particular needs have been caused by mistreatment, poor socialisation or a high prey drive, yet spending time in the right foster home is more likely to lead to a successful adoption
Dog Behaviour and Training Consultant Kerry Sands said: “Super fosterers will need a basic grounding in positive, force-free dog training methods and be prepared to follow a pre-designed training plan to help the individual hound learn about life in a home. Sighthound experience is not essential, but fosterers will need to be calm, confident, adaptable and resilient to the ups and downs of rehabilitating dogs with specials needs and/or challenging behaviour.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone wishing to boost their dog training skills and to improve the lives of these wonderful hounds, who have been overlooked by prospective adopters through no fault of their own.”
The fabulous five in need of foster homes are black greyhounds Murphy and Wilson and lurchers Sasha, Fern and Cooper. If you think you can help and would like to find out more, please contact Kerry on 07980 853672, email email@example.com or visit www.greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk.


By all accounts my weekend starts after work Friday evening the weekends I don't work. And this weekend is one about dogs. In a way all week has been very dog focused.
Monday evening I was at an evening seminar by Anders Hallgren. He was a a great entertainer as well as a good teacher in "dog psychology", or should I say dog owner psychology? As it is usually (always?) about the owners and not the dogs themselves. I learnt some new stuff and if he returns next fall, I'll sign up for sure!
|Anders Hallgren, explaining about "crazy" dogs, photo by Karin Diana Auld|
Yesterday I go the skis to my kicksled and this evening I put them on (photo will follow), and of course I had to take the dogs for a trial run. It was great fun. Even though the dogs were at times a bit puzzled as to what I wanted them to do. At other times they'd rather smell the ditch and mess around than pull. Near the end I tried it on a field. That was excellent! Unfortunatly my two dogs are a bit too different for an even run. Esky is he older and more clever one. He knows his "calm", "stay", "left" and "right" and listens (most of the time). He is a very strong dog, but a bit slow in his old age. Denali is the energy. She's fast. But doesn't really know left from right and is a bit all over the place. But all this doesn't matter. It is still great fun to take them on a trip with the kicksled!
Denali has now gotten some of her excess energy out, has had a shower and her dinner and is resting in her bed for a while. Early morning we are going to drive to a BIG dog show. It's going to be great fun. I don't expect anything from Denali, and will be happy with her as long as she behaves.
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Many couples will have a dog long before they have a baby. While your baby will of course take priority, it is important not to neglect the feelings of your dog at this time. A new addition to the home will be an extremely disruptive experience for them too, especially if they’ve lived there for a number of years. Luckily, if you follow a few simple tips, there’s no reason you can’t all live together as one happy family.
1. Greet your dog separately before it meets the baby
When you return home with your newborn, it is important to greet your dog separately. Your protection dog will be excited to see you, especially if you’ve been away for a while, and will probably jump on you. For the baby’s safety, make sure that you are not holding it when this happens.
2. Give the dog time to adjust
Don’t rush things! Allow your dog a few days to get used to the presence of your baby in the home before allowing it to get close. Let it acclimatise to the baby’s sight and sound before you go any further.
3. Introduce the baby in a controlled way
After a few days, allow your dog to sniff the baby but make sure you keep it on a lead at all times. Don’t force this but, when your guard dog is ready, make sure you praise it for interacting with the baby.
4. Don’t scold the dog for picking up the baby’s toys
This will cause the dog to associate the baby’s smell with negative feelings which will harm their relationship in the long run.
5. Give the dog plenty of attention
Your hands will be pretty full in the early days but it’s important not to neglect your dog. Continue to give it attention so that it doesn’t resent the new baby.
6. Call in the experts
If you continue to struggle with your dog’s behaviour, you might want to consider residential dog training. Our expert dog trainers have years of experience and a proven track record when it comes to improving canine behaviour. Get in touch today for more details or see more about our protection dogs for sale.


If you watched the first Toy Story movie, you would remember that Andy’s next door neighbor, Sid Phillips (the kid who destroys toys for fun) had a vicious bull terrier named Scud. Though bull terriers are fiercely protective, they are great loyal companions.
Bull Terrier: General Information
Bull terriers are a breed of dog that belongs to the terrier family. They also called the gladiators of the canine race. Their distinguishing features include their large, egg-shaped head, jaunty gait and small, triangular eyes.
The term gladiator stems from the breed’s aggression in defending his or her owner. A bull terrier is known to be fearless, active and fun-loving and bonds well with their owner. Because of their nature, proper training and socialization is crucial. Male bull terriers may not get along with other male dogs; however, a male and a female, or two females can live together as long as there is supervision.
Bull terriers have appeared in many movies, TV shows and as a mascot. Famous people have owned bull terriers as well. Aside from Scud from Toy Story, famous bull terriers include Spuds MacKenzie, the mascot of Bud Light beer, Fuchs, owned by Adolf Hitler, and Meatball, owned by Major Gregory Boyington in the TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep.
The bull terrier is a medium-sized dog. The average height for this breed is between 21-24 inches (52-61 cm) and the average weight is between 50-80 pounds (22-38 kg).
Bull terriers have a short and dense coat which is easy to groom. Bull terriers are average shedders that shed their coat twice a year. Occasional brushing and combing of the coat will do.
Bull terriers are not suited for families with small children. Children should be instructed to display strong and firm leadership when handling a bull terrier. Passive owners may find bull terriers difficult to handle because they can get willful, energetic and stubborn without proper training.
Bull terriers are suitable for houses that have a fenced yard. They can live in an apartment but they will need a lot of exercise. They prefer to live in warmer climates.
Owners of bull terriers should watch out for skin allergies such as rash, hives or itching. Puppy owners should check if their dog is deaf, because deafness occurs in about 20% of bull terriers. Other common ailments include acne, obsessive compulsive disorder (self mutilation, obsessive licking or tail sucking) and umbilical hernia. They are also susceptible to heart defects, dislocated kneecaps and kidney failure. Bull terriers have an average life expectancy of 10-12 years.
Bull terriers require daily walks and vigorous exercise. If it does not get adequate exercise, the dog will become lazy and overweight.
Bull terriers are somewhat difficult to train so it is best to start when the dog is still young. Trainers should be firm, consistent and patient. This breed should know what the pecking order is so that the dog will be easier to train. This is not the breed of dog you can leave alone for long hours because they like constant interaction with their owners.


Since 1974 Ambertrail Reg'd has been dedicated to Golden Retriever "breed" commitment. Although we have proven our breeding program in every area of competition, we feel strongly that our fundamental responsibility is in providing "friendly, intelligent and healthy pets" to our clients. This is a priority with us.
A significant area of interest to us here at "Ambertrail Reg'd" is in the "Retriever" part of the "Golden Retriever." We feel that, Golden Retrievers with a strong desire to retrieve, and more specifically, Goldens bred from proven field/hunting bloodlines make ideal family pets as well as successful hunting/field competitors.
Ambertrail Reg'd believes that in order to truly develop and maintain the integrity of the Golden Retriever in our breeding program, that we must keep the "Primary Purpose" of the Golden Retriever in mind.
ealth of the dogs used in our breeding program is as important to us as
the required hip and eye clearances. Our Golden Retriever puppies are sold
with a two-year warranty and written contract. Also part of the package
are copies of the 4-generation pedigree and clearances of parents. Canadian
Kennel Club registration of individual puppies is the responsibility of
us, the breeders, to have processed. The puppies are dewormed. Puppies
are examined and vaccinations given by our veterinarian before leaving.
We also send home with our clients information on "Raising Your Puppy the


Behold—kittens! Any of them could be yours as Toronto Animal Services launches an adoption drive, on until August 15.
WHERE: Toronto Animal Services, East Shelter (Highway 401 and Markham Road)
WHEN: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
WHAT: We did not know that there was such a thing as World Cat Day until recently, but apparently there is. To mark it, Toronto Animal Services is holding a kitten and cat adoption drive from August 8–15. (Two for the price of one!) This morning at a press conference, Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker (Ward 38, Scarborough Centre) made a pitch for more Torontonians to give the kitties forever homes, pointing out that cat owners are likely to have better heart health, stronger immune systems, fewer allergies, and are less likely to become depressed. The kittens in the gallery above—and many more, besides—are all available for adoption, though some are not yet ready to go as they have to be neutered or spayed. The fee is $75, and all the cats and kittens available through the City are checked by a vet, sterilized, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption.


If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend, but never your slave.
Cats are a mysterious kind of folk. There is more passing in their minds than we are aware of.
Sir Walter Scott
Cats are a tonic, they are a laugh, they are a cuddle, they are at least pretty just about all of the time and beautiful some of the time.
Cats know how to obtain food without labor, shelter without confinement and love without penalties.
W. L. George
As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows, cats have enormous patience with the limitations of the human mind.
The cat seldom interferes with other people's rights. His intelligence keeps him from doing many of the fool things that complicate life.
Carl Van Vechten
Even overweight, cats instinctively know the cardinal rule: when fat, arrange yourself in slim poses.
Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow.
People that hate cats will come back as mice in their next life.
There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned by cats.
There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.
Managing senior programmers is like herding cats.
Cats are glorious creatures ~ who must on no accounts be underestimated...Their eyes are fathomless depths of cat-world mysteries.
Lesley Anne Ivory (from Glorious Cats, The Paintings of Lesley Anne Ivory)
I put down my book, The Meaning of Zen, and see the cat smiling into her fur as she delicately combs it with her rough pink tongue. Cat, I would lend you this book to study but it appears you have already read it. She looks up and gives me her full gaze. Don't be ridiculous, she purrs, I wrote it.
"Miao" by Dilys Laing
A cat sees us as the dogs...A cat sees himself as the human.
Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a lot of ailments, but I never heard of one who suffered from insomnia.
Joseph Wood Crutch
You can not look at a sleeping cat and feel tense.
If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.
There's no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat.
A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not.
If animals could speak the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow, but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.
The smallest feline is a masterpiece.
Leonardo da Vinci
To err is human, to purr is feline.


We love our pets. They shed year round, and that creates problems when vacuuming you home. At our store, The Sweeper Store, in Wooster Oho, we have questions all the time about how to pick up bothersome dog and cat hair. Here are a few things to look for in a vacuum made specifically to pick up pet hair. We hope these ideas help you.
The most important feature on a vacuum cleaner, if you have pets that shed, is the type of brush roller. If your vacuum cleaner has a brush that revolves, you’ll see that it picks up pet dander and hair better than a vacuum that has no roller. Roller brushes are not all created equal. hair care
Natural fiber brushes are the best. They will comb through the toughest carpet, brushing out the pet hair. The big advantage of the natural fiber roller brushes is that the hair will not get trapped around the roller brush. Hair wrapping around a bush causes many problems. It slows down the roller brush, stretching the vacuum cleaner belt. Pet hair clogs up the brushes themselves, making the brushes unable to comb through the carpet fibers. Pet hair can get caught in the roller brush’s bearing, causing then bearings to burn out. Frequent replacement of the roller brush is the result. All in all, it’s better to use natural bristle brushes when possible. The attachment brushes for dusting, upholstery and bare floors should also be made of natural fibers. These fibers are advertised as “Horse hair” but are in fact boars hair.
Most pet dander and hair finds itself on the upholstery soon. The pet dander and hair will be found in the car upholstery even if the pet is not allowed in the family car. The pet hair it carried on our clothes, and it finds itself everywhere we live.
A good turbine driven upholstery tool, with a airflow driven revolving brush, will solve most dog and cat hair problems on your upholstery.
Another problem with pet hair is that it will clog up a vacuum cleaner hose if you pick up a hair ball or clump of pet hair at one swipe. The way to solve this problem is to vacuum slowly when using a hose with attachments. You should also vacuum slowly so that your vacuum cleaner is not “gulping” the hair in huge clumps.
Having a powerful vacuum motor will certainly help. Motors are ranked by the number of amps of electricity they use. The more important feature, when picking up pet hair, is how many fans the motor has. A motor with two fans, will pull the air, and also the pet hair, almost fifty percent harder than a motor with one fan.
There are many higher end vacuums that use natural fiber brushes, have motors with double fans, and even have turbine driven brushes for your upholstery cleaning. Most models of vacuums that have the features we talked about are only available from independent vacuum cleaner retailers. There is one in your area.


Of course, children love dogs. So naturally I spent time trying to instill a fear of dogs into my kids when they were younger. I may have also written a poem about rabies and foaming at the mouth and those fourteen shots in the abdomen just to get my point across to their impressionable minds. Caesar Milan I ain't. I've never whispered to a dog in my life. What would I tell a dumb animal?
Well, here's another page out of One Strange World. If you have a dog, watch your back today. I hear dogs, even the best of them, can turn on you. And as Bob Barker used to ask at the end of every episode of The Price is Right: "Have you spayed or neutered your dog?"
Nice neutered doggie
Licking my hand,
Protecting me from harm . . .
Here's a small bone
For a doggie treat
And . . . oops . . . let go of my arm!


As a dog owner, you may not realize how important pet supplements are to your pet’s health and growth. Vitamins and minerals help maintain the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, immune, and reproductive functions of an animal. Therefore, proper care means you need to supplement your dog’s diet to ensure it meets your pet’s daily nutritional needs.
When Dogs Need Supplements
Although high quality dog foods should be sufficient, there are stages in your pet’s life when dog supplements are vital. For example, puppies require additional vitamins and minerals to promote growth. This is especially true if you adopt a pet from a shelter, or find a stray. These dogs are often malnourished and carry diseases. Supplements will boost their immune system and provide additional strength to overcome health issues.
As pets grow older, arthritis, joint problems, tissue damage, bone deterioration, and the general effects of aging take their toll. Dog supplements can help slow down or eliminate degenerative processes. In addition, supplements can protect your pet’s organs, promoting health and well-being.
It is advisable to provide pregnant, lactating, ill, and injured pets with additional vitamins. Besides maintaining their nutritional requirements, you ensure your pets receive all the help they can get during times when their bodies may not be functioning at an optimum level. Animals with skin irritations, as well as highly-strung and stressed dogs, are also ideal candidates for supplements.
Before Supplementing Your Pet’s Diet
Prior to buying any supplemental products, it is crucial to consult your veterinarian. In addition to providing advice, an expert will tell you which supplements to use for specific health issues. Although a multivitamin is a great option, your pet may require additional dog supplements. Fatty acids, B vitamins, C vitamins, glucosamine, chondroitin, folic acid, iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc are just a few of the essential vitamins and minerals your pet needs. Whatever you do, make certain your dog receives a balanced and healthy diet in conjunction with supplements.


This is John doing therapy. He is working on strenghtening his arms and learning to sit up.( I got some of my pictures out of order. ) He is on his side and then he leans up on his elbow then he pushes himself up with his elbow to sit up. It is difficult for him and so many times my heart breaks watching him struggle to do this. But, I am also happy that he even has this much mobility. He is using a weight machine to strenghten his arms. The picture with him moving the loops on his legs he is learning to move around on a bed. The picture where his hands are together and he has a weird little grin on his face he is thinking about pinching me, and the flash blinded him. I tease him all the time that when he gets home I am going to tickle him and he tells me he is going to pinch me if I do. ha ha. So he has been practicing putting his hands together to pinch.
I took our little 3 pound poodle Coco to see John Saturday. I got the OK on it last Friday for him to see her. He has asked for her since the accident. She rolled all over him and gave him kisses and dog hugs. He held her for 2 hours. She has missed him so very much. When it was time to go we were all sad. I hate leaving him and I miss him so much. It just isn't the same with him gone. I am asking everyone to say a special prayer for John. He is still fighting infection and has a terrible bedsore on his tailbone that they are trying to get healed. He really needs a healing touch. Thanks to all of you who have sent cards he just loves them. ~Nita~


captures pets and
owners in a video to
support an industry
“Pet Rescue Party”
at Biagio on Dec. 8
Director Tim Armstrong unleashed a pack of lovable dogs in a video invitation for a December 8 benefit party supporting the Chicagoland Rescue Intervention & Support Program (CRISP), an organization dedicated to helping Windy City pets and their families “stay healthy and stay together.”
The five-minute piece features testimonials from people who have rescued canines, as well as one cat owner, all appearing with their pets. It combines Armstrong’s love of animals and inspiration to “do something different for the holidays” with an idea that came from his long-time friend and Post Meridian cinematographer, Paolo Cascio.
“A few weeks ago, Paolo called me and said, ‘why don’t we shoot this video of people and their rescued pets and mention a charity at the end,’” recalls Armstrong, a Studio Mechanics Local 476 member who, together with fiancé Jill Rymer, has adopted two dogs and two cats.
“Chicago’s a big pet-friendly city, and most people who have pets either adopted or rescued them,” he continues. “So it seemed like a natural fit.”
The party takes place December 8 at Biagio Events & Catering, 4242 North Central Avenue, on Chicago’s northwest side. Co-sponsor for the event is Chicago production vehicle rental company GigRig, which is owned by dog lover Kevin Footlik.
CHICAGO FILM PET RESCUE PARTY VIDEO | TIM ARMSTRONG
According to its website, CRISP is a rescue organization that, “pool(s) the resources of seven local rescues to work in concert with Chicago Animal Care and Control.” The organization provides a myriad of services, including representing people who are faced with landlord and rental issues involving pets.
When Armstrong put out a call seeking pets and their rescuers to appear in the video to help support the organization, he was overwhelmed with responses.
“I described a PSA-style video in a Facebook post, and within a few days the roster was full,” he recalls. “People just jumped all over it. I had to turn people away. I knew right then we were on to something.”
Among those who jumped on it was Lucy Rendler-Kaplan. The founder of Arkay Marketing, Rendler-Kaplan “took this thing by the horns and took it to another level,” says Armstrong.
“Biagio is one of her clients,” he explains. “She knew that they were dog lovers.”
The studio and gear were donated by Post Meridian — the Schaumburg-based media design and production company known for “specializing in the impossible” — where Armstrong signed on as a Freelance Director last September.
He and Cascio, who handled DP responsibilities for the shoot, wrangled nearly half-a-dozen pets and owners during the extended session last Tuesday.
“The most challenging part was coordinating the in-and-out of pets and owners,” he says. “There were never two sets of animals and owners in the building at the same time to prevent scuffles or distractions or pets wanting to play.”
Besides watching people “light up when they told their stories,” Armstrong says that seeing happy pets made the day most enjoyable.
“As opposed to laying around and being motionless, the pets were excited and upbeat and curious to check everything out,” he says. “Their tails were wagging and they were actually smiling at some points.”
Indeed, the stories write themselves. Editor Curtis Schmidt and his sons could not resist the sweet expression on the face of their mixed breed, Gracie. Retired Chicago police officer Andrea Scherer helped transform her lapdog Helen into “the life of the party.” Actor James Gordon rescued an “ultra-Begal” named Scooter from a canine abuser during a confrontation that played out like a chapter from Call of the Wild.
A cat also makes a stealthy appearance, like cats often do. A furry feline named Luna, she nestles serenely on the shoulder of actor Katelyn Lane, who describes her pet as, “my everything.”
To view more information and RSVP to the Chicago Film Pet Rescue Party, click here.
Tim Armstrong — Director, Editor
Paolo Cascio — Director Photography
Adam Smith — Sound Mixer
Send your film event updates to Reel Chicago Editor Dan Patton, firstname.lastname@example.org.


Sunday, October 20, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
27 people attended the adoption event held in our Community Room on Oct. 5th, and 3 of the cats looking for love - had their wish come true! This was our second Adoptathon, and we will very likely make it an annual, if not semi-annual, event. In the meantime, don't hesitate to contact United Paws if you're looking for a dog or cat to adopt, and you can visit their blog here: http://unitedpaws.wordpress.com/ to see where their next adoption event will be held.


Benefits of Purchasing Pets Provides Online
The population of individuals owning pets is repeatedly increasing throughout the years. This is in debt to the nice comfort and joy that a pet may give them. And one way to repay them for the companionship and happiness that they carry to their owners is by pampering them. Buying pet clothing and accessories is not a new thing anymore for many pet owners. Pets nowadays are treated like human beings. They’re clothed, groomed and given essentially the most scrumptious treats. This is also the reason why pet retail stores are popping out like mushrooms throughout the country. Online pet shops are additionally widespread haven for a lot of pet owners in finding one of the best animal provides for their dearest pets.
Though visiting a brick and mortar pet store may be a lot of enjoyable, buying pets supplies online also has its own benefits. Buying provides from stores can help you to save time, energy and money. For pet owners who would not have the time to physically visit a pet retail store, browsing on on-line pet shops will assist them to easily discover and buy what they need. It will save them the time of wandering throughout the city, squeezing themselves in a jam packed pet store and falling in a protracted line before they get to buy their pet’s goodies. Online pet shops can provde the comfort that you simply need while shopping in your pets. This may also save you the cash of fueling up your car earlier than driving to a pet retail store. Brick and mortar pet shops even have further overheads that they add to their merchandise. Buying supplies online will prevent from these further charges.
On-line shops additionally supply a wider number of pet supplies. Since, retail pet stores have limited floor spaces, they’ll only display a limited array of pet goodies. In on-line pet shops, you could find the most typical up to the hardest to search out pet supplies. This may be achieved by just clicking and browsing on their catalogues. You may as well do your research on-line while shopping. For example, if you wish to purchase a particular brand of cage in your pet iguana, you possibly can research on it online that will help you decide for those who will buy it or not. Reading numerous feedback or reviews of online pet owners a few particular item may also make it easier to in your shopping.
By buying provides on-line, you’re additionally given the opportunity to get on-line deals, discounts, introductory gives, and coupons. Most shops offer variety of gimmicks which can provide you great shopping discounts. Some shops even offer “zero delivery charges”. All you have to do is to pay up your merchandise online via your credit card and wait to your purchases to be delivered proper in entrance of your own doorstep.
On-line stores are open to serve you anytime of the day, shopping for pets provides online isn’t just a time and money saver, it can also show you how to to know more about your pets. On-line pet stores additionally offer help forums for pet lovers to make their shopping experience more fun and rewarding.
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Ridge Veterinary Hospital (RVH) welcomes you to our website
If you need help for your dog or cat, please call us at (403) 527-4357
Our hospital is at 1224 Strachan Rd SE in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Your veterinarian at RVH is Dr Fruson. We have a wonderful team of caregivers who work in a state of the art facility which is fully accredited by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.
Ridge Veterinary Hospital is conveniently located off 13th Ave SE on Strachan Rd next to the Husky car wash.
Walk in and pet drop off are available for your convenience.


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Looking for a pet-friendly apartment community in North Chesterfield, VA? Look no further than The Bend at 4800! As a pet-friendly community, we proudly allow cats and dogs here at The Bend at 4800. Now your pet can relax by your side and enjoy the comforts of your apartment home.
Pets Welcome Upon Approval.Breed restrictions apply.Limit of 2 pets per home.Maximum adult weight is 40 pounds.Pet policy fee is a minimum of $300.Monthly pet rent minimum of $25 will be charged per pet.
The Bend at 4800 is a pet-friendly apartment community that provides a wonderful place, not only for you but also for your pet. Pets are known to better your physical health and mental well-being. The Bend at 4800 believes that a pet-friendly apartment is an important part of life, which is why we have policies to accommodate pet ownership. For questions, please do not hesitate to call during our normal business hours to ask about our pet policies and pet-friendly amenities.
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With so many canine products out there, it is easy to get confused when selecting the best for your pet. As a professional, I am always on the lookout for both - innovative products and those that have proved themselves over the years. I offer my clients only those products that I believe in myself, and without any compromise on the quality.
The list of products I am offering includes training aids, Antler Chews, vitamins and supplements and also selection of dog food products.
If you have any questions fill in the form below with your details and requirements and we will get back to you as soon as possible


We are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Please check this website and our Facebook page for updates on our reopening.
We offer low-cost spay/neuter services to the public. Our mission is to end overpopulation and do our part to spay/neuter as many cats and dogs as possible.
Vaccines are critical to your pet’s well-being and other animals in the community, and microchips help in getting your precious pet back home to you, in case he or she goes missing. Let us help you keep your pet healthy and happy!
Please call or stop by for information or to schedule appointments.
3839 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
Surgery is performed Monday-Thursday by appointment only. Please call for appointments at (916) 368-7314
Vaccination and Microchip Clinic Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am- Noon


Welcome to Dogtopia
Your Dog Day Care Center In Highlands Ranch, COServing Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Littleton, CO and Surrounding Areas
If you dread leaving your pet home alone in Highlands Ranch, CO, dog day care is a good idea. Come to Dogtopia to find out what sets us apart from other options in the area.
We understand that dogs are often considered an important part of the family. That's why we strive to take excellent care of every pet that comes here. We are careful to treat each pet as an individual since we realize that all animals have their own needs and preferences. Just let us know about their favorite games and foods, as well as any medication they may need.
We want dogs to have the time of their life here, whether they are here every day or just occasionally. If you are ever unsure whether your pet is happy while here, feel free to take a look at the webcam we offer so you can check in on your favorite little critter. Whether you are at work or at home, you will be able to breathe a sigh of relief that your pet is having a great time.
- Watch your pet while you go to work
- Make sure your puppy gets some socialization
- Tire your dog out by the end of the day
If you think your pet would enjoy our Highlands Ranch, CO, dog day care facility, call Dogtopia to learn more.


Custom Pet Portrait Necklace and ID Tag
A touching way to honor the special pet in your life. In Collaboration with artist Andrea Caceres we have create a Pet Portrait Necklace and Pet ID that we will custom design with your pet's portrait.
Please send us your pet image to firstname.lastname@example.org and Andrea will be making your pet's portrait sketch and we will make it into a beautiful charm necklace and pet ID tag.
Owner charm on necklace size: 5/8"
Pet charm size: 1”
Back engraving please specify in Comment Box
Please allow 1 week for manufacturing as all personalized pieces are made to order. All personalized items are final sale.


Here at Lost Moose Meadows, where we’re proud to be one of the most pet-friendly Montana camping destinations. Located in the picturesque Lincoln, MT, our campground is a paradise for pets and their owners alike.
A Haven for Pets in Montana’s Great Outdoors
Our RV park offers expansive spaces perfect for pets to explore and enjoy including a dog park located just a short walk from your camp site. We understand that pets love a little freedom, and we encourage responsible pet ownership. Leash laws are in place for safety, but we also appreciate the need for pets to have their own adventures. We value the comfort and happiness of all our guests, furry or otherwise, and believe in a relaxed approach to shared spaces. We do ask that you follow our pet policy in our campground rules and this not only helps keep your pet safe, but allows others to enjoy their stay as well.
Meet Loki and Camper, Our Beloved Pets
Loki and Camper, our own pets at Lost Moose Meadows, are always eager to welcome new guests. They’re the embodiment of our pet-loving ethos and are known to make friends with both humans and animals alike.
Amenities Tailored for Pets and Their Owners
Our park is equipped with amenities that cater to the needs of pets and their owners. From safe play areas to convenient waste disposal facilities, we’ve got everything to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Discover Nearby Pet-Friendly Excursions
Set out from Lost Moose Meadows to explore pet-friendly trails and parks in the beautiful surroundings of Lincoln, MT. Along with natural beauty ideal for day outings with your pet, the town also boasts several restaurants and bars that welcome pets in their outdoor seating areas. Enjoy a meal or a refreshing drink in the company of your furry friend, experiencing the local hospitality and charm of Lincoln’s dining scene.
A Community That Loves Pets
At Lost Moose Meadows, you’ll join a community of pet lovers. We all share a love for animals and enjoy seeing them happy and free. It’s this shared understanding and mutual respect that makes our campground a special place for pet owners.
For a truly pet-friendly stay, choose Lost Moose Meadows Montana Campground and RV Park. Here, every day is an opportunity for you and your pets to make the most of Montana’s stunning natural landscape. Book your stay today and experience a delightful getaway with your furry friends!


CEDAR SWAMP RETRIEVERS
FIELD BRED PUPS FOR THE HUNTING FAMILY
WORKING PARENTS from true working lines
HEALTH TESTED PARENTS to produce healthier dogs
WELL SOCIALIZED for a great start to an all around dog
INTRODUCED to birds and water
HOME RAISED--Bred to be great all around dogs, puppies should excel at hunting, hunt tests, field trials, and pets in their off time
Puppies learn that retrieving is fun and enjoyable. The foundation for formal training is laid and full of fun for all.
Learning as a group at first builds confidence that is hard to
loose and helps any owner to raise and train pups to be good hunters with little effort.
Pups play with the ducks now and learn that running, jumping and retrieving is fun. This lays a permenant foundation for future training as part of our goals are to have puppies that want to retrieve not ones that are just made to. In the event that all you want is a hunting companion these pups will make the most memorable dog that you've ever owned.
Most of our pet/hunting puppies are sold with AKC Limited Registration. What this means is that your dog is eligible for AKC papers, but offspring are not eligible for registration. If you think you will want to breed your puppy in the future, please read here about the costs and risks involved with breeding. AKC Limited Registration can be changed to full registration where offspring are eligible for registration at a later date if you have filled the requirements in our contract.
Deposits are non-refundable after puppies are born and your color/sex is confirmed. We do not guarantee shade of colors nor future breeding prospects. Should the litter you have a deposit on not produce the color/sex you desire, you have the option of refund or transferring your deposit to another litter.
We do not breed indescriminately just to make money. These are breedings that we either plan to keep a puppy for ourselves or would gladly keep one. For more information on genetic diseases and other problems with labs, please visit our links page for official websites with information on each. RESULTS FOR ANY TESTS ARE GENERALLY KNOWN WITHIN A MONTH, IF THE BREEDER STATES PENDING FOR LONGER THAN A MONTH, CHANCES ARE THE TEST HAS NOT BEEN DONE. I HAVE RECIEVED BOTH EIC AND CNM RESULTS IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS FROM SENDING OUT THE BLOOD/SWABS. RESULTS CAN BE VERIFIED AT www.ofa.org and www.labradorcnm.com Performance information can be verified on www.infodog.com and www.entryexpress.net
Click here for diseases that affect Labrador Retrievers
See how our puppies are raised on our Socialization page
Check out our Past Litters page for a list of the litters we have produced and our Brags page for a list of titled and official working dogs.
Following is the list of breedings we will be doing for next year. We will take a $100 good faith reservation (non-refundable, applied towards the deposit) to reserve a spot in a litter. The balance of the reservation fee will be due upon confirmation of pregnancy. Please see below for more information on our deposit policy. Many of our litters are "sold out" before the litter is born, therefore we advise reserving a puppy and not waiting until they are born. If you choose to wait and they are sold out, PLEASE make sure the parents are health tested (verifiable on www.ofa.org) before purchasing a puppy elsewhere...it is "insurance" that you have the best odds of receiving a healthy puppy. Buying a puppy should not be a "spur of the moment" choice, you should be looking at a decade or more with your new dog...a "cheap puppy" can grow up to be an "expensive dog" due to additional health care that may be required due to dysplasia, allergies, etc. We will not breed a dog known to have allergies or other conditions that cause hair loss. All of our puppies are DILUTE FREE as ALL LABRADORS should be!
Some of our females have irregular cycles due to being in training. We will update to the best of our ability on timing of litters. Please understand that we have had females cycle anywhere from 6 to 18 months apart (and not always the same timing) with first cycles generally between 14 and 22 months. We do not breed our dogs before the age of 2 and health clearances are done. We also do not breed our females every heat cycle.There are times that breedings don't "take" and therefore puppies are not born. The puppies we offer are bred BY US, not by others, WE will be the breeder(s) of record on the registration certificates. We do often use sires owned by others in order to produce the best puppies possible...not every male is a "good match" for every female, so we do not always have the sire on site. This is to ensure "better breeding", not just out of convience. Sometimes they are located close by or running tests/trials nearby where you will be able to see them work, but sometimes we are using shipped semen where the sire may be several states away, or in the future, we may use frozen semen where the sire is no longer living.
Most of our puppies are sold with limited registration. Limited registration allows you compete in AKC events except conformation, but not register offspring from your dog. Limited registration can be changed to full registration after clearances are passed when the dog reaches 2 years old. Owners with verifyable prior record of hunt tests/trails and health certifications may be sold on full registration. Please contact us for more information.
We have black males currently available from Mikie's litter. We do have a few more planned litters, all three colors are expected. The reservation lists for these litters are currenty availble. Once "full" it will be waiting list only until the puppies are born and we know what is available. Reservations are determined by date of receipt of deposit, having your name on the list reserves a puppy, not necessarily a "pick order", it may shift due to needing to move from one litter to another due to not enough of a color/sex in a previous litter, but we generally are able to fill deposits that are taken for a given litter, this is the reason we only take a limited number before birth to try to ensure we do not have to "bump" someone to a different litter.
Current/Pending breedings for 2022 (subject to change):
•Black puppies born Sept 2021 Deuce QAA x Crash ready to go home, two females available
•Black and possibly yellow puppies Drake QA2 x Goldie estimated due February, ready to go home April 2022 (not confirmed yet)
•Black and possibly yellow puppies Rex QAA x Charlie CGC TKN estimated due early March, ready to go home May 2022
•Yellow puppies GrCH CH George JR x Cookie estimated due early March, ready to go home May 2022
•We will not have any chocolate puppies until June/July at the earliest.
If you would like to be added to our waiting list for future litters, please download and fill in the application (click here) and send to us by e-mail, fax, or USPS. This does not guarantee we will sell you a puppy, if we decide you are not a good fit for one of our puppies, your reservation fee will not be accepted will be returned to you. We reserve the right to return your reservation and refuse the sale for any reason. We do not discriminate based on age, race, sex, religion, etc. Waiting list will be filled in the order in which received, established Field Trial, Hunt Test, and other working homes will take preference regardless of order.
Our puppies normally run $1200-$2500 depending on pedigree and titles and is subject to change due to additional titles earned. Please e-mail us for current litter/planned litter pricing. Reservation fee is 1/3 the price of the puppy or minimum of $300 depending on litter price. We are able to accept debit/credit cards over the phone with a 4% transaction fee (ex $300 fee will be a $312 charge to your card).
A non-refundable reservation fee, applied to the total price of the puppy, is required to reserve a puppy, refundable only if the color/sex is not available in the litter you choose. It can also be applied to a later litter if the puppy you want is not available or you need to change the timing of when you get a puppy. We do not guarantee shades of yellow as the dogs puppies can darken or lighten with age. Timing , stud choices, and pricing subject to change based on heat cycles, stud availablity and new titles and/or accomplishments earned.
Any puppies that are purchased for pets only must either be picked up at our home or meeting place arranged where we meet in person, there may or may not be an additional charge based on distance, etc. We can meet you at the airport for you to inspect your puppy prior to acceptance should you want to do a round trip visit to pick up your puppy. You will be responsible for soft sided crate needed for carrying your puppy. We will have health certificates already done on the puppy needed for air transport. We do not ship pet only puppies without meeting you in person with the puppy. We will travel to meet pet owners to pick up their puppies, usually up to Fredricksburg, VA or Jacksonville, FL for an additional fee, split between any puppies going that way. (ie meeting in Fredricksburg VA, overnight stay, expenses are approximately $300, if three puppies going, would be $100 each). This must be set up at least 2 weeks in advance and must not conflict with a hunt test or field trial that we have dogs entered to run.
Our puppies come with the following:
● A well socialized puppy introduced to many sights and sounds, see our socialization page for more details.
●Minimum 3 generation pedigree with titles printed
●26 month written guarantee
●Dew Claws Removed
●Current deworming and shots
●Microchip for permanent identification
●Copies of health clearances on sire and dam
●Information about crate training, obedience training, etc
●Puppy Pack with sample of food and nutritional information
●References available upon request
●Lifetime of consultation availability, and should your situation change, puppies are always welcome back and will not be euthanized due to lack of a home.


Are you brushing your canine and notice the whitish scales he/she have? Do you notice your dog is scratching a bit more than normal? If so, then don’t fret too much. Your canine friend has a little bit of dandruff, which means your dog has dry skin.
What is dandruff? It’s dead skin caused by dryness that flakes off, and it’s aggravated by a number of things:
- Little to no humidity – this is especially true if you have an indoor dog and the heat is constant. Your dog’s skin, much like yourself, dries out during the winter.
- Decreased levels of natural oils in the skin.
- Unknown skin condition
If your dog is suffering with dandruff, it wouldn’t hurt to see the veterinarian to ensure there are no underlying conditions. After all, some conditions need a special kind of shampoo for proper treatment.
Brushing and Bathing… It’s The First Step To Combat Dandruff
When life is busy, you may feel that brushing your dog is a chore you can overlook time and again. According to animal behaviorist Stephen L. Zawistowski, people see brushing as a big event that must last an hour or more. However, he said, that’s not true. In fact, a mere 10 minutes each day can make all the difference.
Your dog’s coat is going to determine how extensive the brushing and combing needs to be. If you have a long-haired canine (Newfoundlands and golden retrievers), you’ll need to brush their coat more intensively and a little longer. Short-haired canines such as beagles or Dalmatians are not that difficult to bush but doing it regularly can reduce their shedding. It’s best to use a steel-tooth comb to eliminate the tangles then go with a stiff bristle to eliminate the loose hair.
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5 Home Remedies You Can Use On Dog Dandruff
When you decide to treat your dog’s dandruff through a home remedy, you still need to be mindful that it could be the result of an undiagnosed cause – allergies, parasites, etc. This is why it’s a good idea to see your vet first to rule out any of this.
For example: dandruff can affect dogs with dry skin and extremely oily skin like seborrhea. The treatments for the conditions will vary, and the wrong treatment can worsen the actual condition. After a medical reason is deemed not the reason, you can use natural treatments to help alleviate your dog’s dandruff problem. What are some of the natural remedies you can use to help dry skin-related dandruff?
- Give Your Dog More Water
The more water your dog is drinking, the more hydrated the skin is going to be. When canines are not taking in enough water, their skin will dry out. Be sure to keep the dog’s water bowl always full.
- Better Their Diet
Inexpensive dog food is loaded with artificial flavors, colors, additives and preservatives. This can lead to a dull, dry coat that can result in dandruff. Look at the ingredients in your dog’s food before you buy it. Stick with the premium stuff.
- Brush The Natural Oils
If the skin doesn’t have any natural oils, your brushing his coat on a regular basis can help stimulate the skin to generate the oils. The brushing will then spread it to the rest of the coat. Be sure to brush your dog’s coat roughly the same time each day, allowing the natural skin oils to spread evenly.
- Add Fatty Acids
In order to ensure a healthy canine inside, you need to supplement their diet with some fatty acids. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids can ensure the dog’s natural oils are restored to acceptable levels and maintain their shiny coat. Many canine diets have been formulated to ensure healthy coat and skin and have fatty acids already in them.
- Additional Oil To The Diet
Safflower, sunflower or a special salmon oil for dogs can be added to your dog’s food, giving them some additional fat to ensure that healthy coat. However, you want to use fresh oil. Older oil can go rancid, and won’t help restore the coat. How do you give this kind of oil to a dog? A small dog needs no more than one teaspoon at each meal. A large dog can suffice with one tablespoon for each meal. You can also rub several drops of olive oil directly (or spray it) on the coat.
3 Doggie Dandruff Shampoos To Consider For use
SynergyLabs provides a specialized medicated shampoo, which can be used on canines that have skin irritations and/or parasites. With the special formula, it can reduce and eradicate the appearance of rashes, clean greasy hair and calm the inflamed skin. SynergyLabs makes sure not to use any paraben dye or soaps in its formula.
Earthbath is a popular brand because of its natural formula and effectiveness. It’s comprised of all-natural ingredients and is soap-free so the skin is protected from various conditions like dry skin and irritation. Best of all, the shampoo is bio-degradable and safe for use.
This shampoo brings together antifungal and antibacterial agents with coat conditioners to boost its effectiveness. Malaseb is ideal for dermatological conditions tied to infections like Malassezia dermatitis. Anti-fungal agent Micronazole Nitrate can fight against gram-positive fungi and bacteria such as Malassezia. The Chlorhexidine Gluconate is an antiseptic that protects the skin from an array of microorganisms like gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.
Special Note: Since dandruff can be the result of a medical conditions like seborrhea or abnormal thyroid levels, you should speak with your pet’s vet before you use any natural remedies formulated for dogs. Make sure your vet sees your dog if they have dandruff
Article last update: 21 Sep 2015 by Roy Patton


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By appointment. A free veterinary consultation is available by phone.
This includes the home visit with sedation/pain relief.
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Dalmatians are a wonderfully intelligent and active breed. They are higher energy for the most part, but also
like to be your "velcro" dog and follow you around the house to see what you are doing. Maybe they can help or
cause a little mischief and merriment. Dalmatians love to be the clown and center of attention.
Dalmatian do shed 365 days a year, but have a self-cleaning, low maintenance coat, and do not have much
doggy odor to them. A good quality food, regular brushing combined with the ocassional bath will help to keep
the shedding down.
Dalmatians can make a delightful addition to your family, but make sure you research any breed of dog you are
considering so you can make the right choice for you and your situation. Your new family member, if a Dalmatian,
will be with you for an average of 12 - 15 years.


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- We are trying to match our $35,000 state grant to keep the spay/neuter programs going longer.
- It costs approximately $350 for us to provide services for one clinic day each month. The grant covers the surgical procedures only and cannot be used for our expenses.
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Cats have been cherished companions to humans for thousands of years. Their independent yet affectionate nature has endeared them to countless households. As responsible pet owners, it’s our duty to provide our feline friends with the best possible care throughout their lives. One essential aspect of this care is considering cat insurance. In this article, we will explore the importance of cat insurance for pet owners, helping you understand why it’s crucial and how to select the right plan for your beloved feline companion.
Understanding the Need for Cat Insurance
Just like dogs, cats can face unexpected health issues and accidents. These may include illnesses, injuries, and routine veterinary care. While we strive to keep our cats safe and healthy, unforeseen circumstances can result in hefty medical bills. Cat insurance serves as a safety net, providing financial assistance when your feline friend needs medical attention. Here are some key reasons why cat insurance is important:
1. Financial Security
The cost of veterinary care has risen significantly in recent years, thanks to advances in medical technology and treatments. While we want the best for our cats, unexpected medical expenses can strain our budgets. Cat insurance offers financial security, ensuring that you can provide your pet with the care they need without worrying about the cost.
2. Peace of Mind
Knowing that you have insurance coverage for your cat provides peace of mind. You won’t have to make difficult decisions about your pet’s health based on financial constraints. Instead, you can focus on making the best choices for your cat’s well-being, guided by your veterinarian’s recommendations.
3. Access to Quality Care
Cat insurance opens doors to quality veterinary care. You won’t have to compromise on the level of treatment your cat receives due to financial constraints. This can be particularly crucial in emergencies or when your cat requires specialized treatments, surgeries, or ongoing medication for chronic conditions.
4. Coverage for Preventive Care
Many cat insurance plans include coverage for preventive care, such as vaccinations, wellness exams, dental cleanings, and flea control. These routine check-ups are essential for maintaining your cat’s health and detecting potential issues early. Preventive care can significantly improve your cat’s quality of life and increase their longevity.
Choosing the Right Cat Insurance Plan
Selecting the right cat insurance plan is essential to ensure that your pet is adequately covered. Here are some factors to consider:
1. Coverage Options
Different cat insurance providers offer various coverage options. It’s crucial to review the policy carefully to ensure it aligns with your cat’s specific needs. Look for a plan that covers accidents, illnesses, hereditary and congenital conditions, prescription medications, surgeries, and routine care. Some policies may also include coverage for behavioral therapy.
2. Age and Pre-Existing Conditions
Most cat insurance providers have age restrictions for enrolling cats, and they may not cover pre-existing conditions. It’s advisable to research insurance options when your cat is young and healthy to ensure you can secure coverage for their later years. Waiting until your cat is older or has developed health issues may limit your choices and increase premiums.
3. Cost and Deductibles
Consider your budget when choosing a cat insurance plan. Compare monthly premiums, deductibles, and reimbursement percentages to find a plan that fits your financial situation. Keep in mind that while lower premiums may be attractive, they might come with higher deductibles or lower coverage limits.
4. Customer Reviews and Ratings
Research the reputation of the insurance provider you’re considering. Read customer reviews and check ratings from trusted sources to get a sense of their track record in terms of customer satisfaction and claims processing. A reputable and responsive insurance company can make a significant difference in your overall experience.
5. Waiting Periods
Most cat insurance plans have waiting periods before coverage begins. Make sure you understand these waiting periods, as they can vary between providers and policies. Planning ahead and enrolling your cat early can help ensure coverage when it’s needed.
The Role of Wellness Plans
In addition to traditional cat insurance, some companies offer wellness plans that focus on preventive care. These plans often cover routine check-ups, vaccinations, dental cleanings, and parasite control. While they may not provide the same level of coverage for accidents and illnesses, wellness plans can be a valuable addition to your cat’s healthcare.
Wellness plans can help you stay proactive in managing your cat’s health throughout their life. Regular check-ups and preventive measures can catch and address potential issues before they become more severe, leading to a healthier and happier pet.
Preparing for the Unexpected
While we all hope for the best, it’s essential to prepare for unexpected emergencies or accidents involving your cat. Cat insurance can be a lifeline during these critical moments. Here’s how it can help:
1. Accidents and Injuries
Cats are known for their curiosity and agility, but accidents and injuries can happen to them too. Whether your cat sustains an injury while exploring or gets into an unexpected accident, cat insurance can cover the cost of emergency care, surgeries, and follow-up treatments.
2. Serious Illnesses
Cats can develop serious illnesses such as cancer, kidney disease, and diabetes. The cost of diagnosing and treating these conditions can be substantial. Cat insurance can ease the financial burden, allowing you to pursue the best possible treatment options for your feline companion.
3. Chronic Conditions
Some cats may develop chronic conditions that require ongoing medical care and medication. Cat insurance can provide coverage for the long-term management of these conditions, ensuring that your cat’s health is consistently monitored and treated.
4. Emergency Surgery
In cases where emergency surgery is needed, cat insurance can cover the surgical procedure, anesthesia, hospitalization, and post-operative care. This can save you from facing a significant and unexpected expense.
As loving and responsible pet owners, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our cherished cats receive the best possible healthcare throughout their lives. Cat insurance is a valuable tool that provides financial security, peace of mind, and access to quality care for your feline companion. By carefully choosing the right insurance plan, considering wellness options, and preparing for unexpected events, you can give your cat the love and attention they deserve, knowing that their health needs are well taken care of. Remember that a happy and healthy cat is a beloved member of the family, and investing in their well-being is a rewarding choice for both you and your feline friend.


Why Improving Your Health is Going to the Dogs (and Cats)
By Rozy Dunham, MD, Cardiologist – Virtua Cardiology
When it comes to improving your health, you probably know the basics by now: eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress. But here’s one more tip that might surprise you: own a pet.
You may have thought your fur baby couldn’t get any more paw-some, but it’s true! Bonding with pets does much more than make you happy—it can also have positive effects on your physical and mental well-being.
Power of pets
How exactly do pets help your health? For starters, they can increase opportunities for you to get outside and exercise. Studies have shown that dog owners are more physically active than non-owners, even during poor weather (Rain or shine, Fido needs to go out!). British researchers found that dog-walkers got an average of 30 minutes more exercise a day than non-walkers.
Another study released last fall found dog owners were more active, had better levels of blood fat and blood sugar, and were less likely to be obese, compared to people who didn’t own a dog.
But what if you’re not a dog person? (You know Mr. Whiskers isn’t going to join you for a walk outside.) Not a problem! According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, simply playing with pets can decrease your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels.
Whether it’s a dog or cat, playing with a pet can reduce the negative effects of chronic stress, including high blood pressure and unhealthy behaviors like overeating, smoking and drinking too much alcohol.
New leash on life
Ready to add a pet member to the family? Here are some ideas to consider:
Adopt your new best friend. When you adopt, you can save a life—and open up shelter space for another animal who needs it. To search for pets in your area, visit www.petfinder.com or www.adoptapet.com.
Become a foster parent. By temporarily bringing a pet into your home, you can give them the care they need to be ready for adoption. A fulfilling experience, fostering offers the chance to change an animal’s life for the better. Learn more fostering at www.aspca.org or www.bestfriends.org.
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Updated January 14, 2022


This is just too cute!!! “Shih Tzu” translates from Chinese as “little lion”. Shih Tzu is one of the 14 oldest dog breeds, the new discoveries prove that this bred lived even in 8,000 B.C. These dogs have royal roots. Shih Tzu was the pet for most of the Chinese Ming Dynasty. This breed is extremely affectionate, the favorite thing to do for these dogs is to chase the owner from room to room. Shih Tzu is a great companion and his all life focuses around his family, he doesn’t allow anyone to ignore him. These dogs are very friendly, they are good with kids and other animals. These days owners take this breed to participate in dog sports, which is very uncommon. Shih Tzu is very adaptable, he can live in an apartment or farm house. The one thing the owner has to do daily is to comb and brush the dog. Shih Tzu’s flat-shaped face makes the dog very sensitive to heat. They easily get a heat stroke due to the inability to cool efficiently the air that goes into lungs. It is better to keep the dog indoors in air-conditioned rooms during hot weather.