*** 19 days until Christmas *** We're counting down the days until Christmas with some of our favorite canines and cats. First up is Max. A handsome hound mix who is 9 years young. He's a peanut butter connoisseur that loves a walk in the park and car rides. Please...
Ten Health Reasons why Pets are Great for Seniors
Fewer Trips to the Doctor: Seniors who own dogs go to the doctor less than those who do not. In a study of 1,000 Medicare patients, even the most highly stressed dog owner/guardians in the study had 21% fewer physician contacts than people without a dog.
Introducing a New Cat to Other Pets
Cats are territorial, and in general they don’t like to share. A cat who’s unhappy about a newcomer may express his displeasure by fighting with the other pet and marking territory (peeing on the floor, wall, objects).
Introducing a New Dog to Your Resident Dog
When the new dog enters the home, territorial instincts tell the old dog that he is to defend his home.
PIT BULL DOGS… Ban the Breed? or… Ban the Breeder?
Most Shelters have a lot of pit bull dogs. The pit bull "breed" is a combination of many breeds They come in all sizes, shapes and colors, short and stocky, lanky and leggy. It's easy to identify the pushed in snout and brindle coloring of the boxer, or the low-to-the...