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A foster parent’s job never ends
06/02/2009 - 09:37
This story is part two in a three-part series about The Foster Experience. Check out "The foster experience" to read the beginning of the story of Velma. Velma Sue is one of the sweetest cattle dogs you’ll ever meet. She weighs in at a petite (for cattle dogs anyway) 35 pounds and has typical cattle dog markings — lots of blue and black …Read more »
Should you give your newly-adopted dog a new name?
06/02/2009 - 09:37
If you want to rename your dog, go right ahead. While it may take an older dog a while to figure out what you mean, he’ll get it eventually. Dogs don’t internalize a name the way we do; they don’t identify themselves with that particular combination of phonemes. They simply understand that when you make a certain sound, it means …Read more »
Adoption stories: Spunky takes the ride of her life
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Cody’s illness had been sudden. Michelle said she and her family had returned from their vacation and were in the process of picking up Cody from the boarding facility at their veterinarian’s office in Michigan when they received the bad news: Cody had a tumor on his liver and the prognosis wasn’t good. Following their veterinarian’s advice, Michelle said the …Read more »
Tattooing: another way to keep your dog safe
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Developed by the founders of the National Dog Registry, tattooing is a simple, affordable means of permanently identifying your dog. It is painless to a dog because as dog’s skin structure is so different from a human’s that the tattoo marker doesn’t need to be inserted very deeply into the dog’s epidermis, or outer skin layer. The best location for …Read more »
Doggone myths: are mixed breeds healthier than purebreds?
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Does hybrid vigor, the notion that dogs which are less related have increased fertility and health, really exist? Sure. It just doesn’t occur quite as often as people think because it is more than a matter of not mating the same breed. People assume that as long as the female and stud are different breeds, the offspring will be healthy, but that’s …Read more »
Consider Breed, Gender When Adding New Dogs to Your Pack
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Bringing home a new baby can create anxiety for an older sibling. Similarly, introducing a new dog to your existing pack will likely cause upheaval and stress for pets and Pet Parents alike. While we may hope the new family member will be greeted with happy tail wags, the reality is that animals need to re-establish territory and pack order when a new …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #4: Don't Shop - Adopt!
04/24/2009 - 09:22
Looking to add a four-legged friend to the family? Adopt from a shelter, humane society or rescue group and give a pet that's already out there and in need of a forever home a healthy, happy life. Check out our Online Adoption Center to find your perfect match. Likewise, do your part in reducing pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering your pet. In …Read more »
Choosing the right food for your dog
04/24/2009 - 09:21
Most foods are available in specific formulations tailored to match your dog's age, breed, weight and activity level, called life-stage formulas. Most brands are divided by life stage into the following categories. Dog food Growth/puppy foods Puppy foods are intended to be fed to growing puppies. For small dogs, growth usually ends by 9 months of age and for giant breeds it …Read more »
Good habits every puppy and kitten should know
04/24/2009 - 09:21
We look into their eyes and they steal our hearts, but for that little bundle of joy to grow into the adult cat or dog you are hoping for, they need your guidance. Here are some tips to get you started: Potty training for puppies A puppy’s natural instinct is to keep his “den” clean. Using this to your advantage is the …Read more »
Love-at-first-sight: stories of Pet Parents who just knew
04/24/2009 - 09:21
Anyone who’s adopted a dog remembers that first moment when they saw their family’s pet and “just knew” that a particular dog was meant to be part of their pack. Here, three lucky Pet Parents share their own stories of the love, patience and ultimate enjoyment involved in giving a dog in need a forever home. Pharoah: from the racetrack to …Read more »
