What is Adopt-a-Pet.com...

Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. Sadly there are 4 million healthy adoptable companion animals killed in shelters each year due to overcrowding. We do our best to relieve that problem and put pets from shelters in the homes of pet seekers all over the country. Our website makes it easy for anyone with an internet connection...

9 Great iPhone Apps for Pet Owners...

Pet ownership implies responsibility for the well-being of our pets; the innocent and in some cases not-so-innocent creatures dependent on their owners for their well-being. Pet dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, reptiles all have different physiological and psychological needs and their health depends upon optimum fulfillment of these needs. Often we need information on the go; when we are on the move. iPhone owners can...

Top Female Cat Names-How to Choose a Great Name fo...

As a pet cat owner looking to name your cat you cannot be faulted for feeling a little overwhelmed with the job. The reason is simple; there are just too many choices. Suggestions and personal likes of family members don’t make the process any easier – but it does become more enjoyable. Take a good look at your kitten, maybe for a couple of days. What are its most obvious endearing traits? Do its hazel eyes tempt you to...

Top Male Cat Names -How to Choose a Good Name for ...

Cats are wonderful pets and each cat has its own individuality and personality. Cat owners know this and keep this in mind when giving a name to their feline friend. And yet, there are always some that will not tax their minds even a little bit and settle for “Kitty” or even worse call their cute little Munchkin or Teacup “Butch”. Of course, you can do that if you and your cat have a zany sense of humor. The best...

7 Famous Cats in Popular Culture...

Cats are the most popular pet animals the world over; there are more pet cats than pet dogs in the U.S. Over the millennia cats have seen the best of times and the worst of them. From being deified in ancient Egypt to being vilified during the middle ages in Europe, cats have endured. Our feline friends have an allure and mystique that captivates animal lovers. Of course, there are more prosaic reasons for their popularity....

Adopt a Pet-Common Questions About Pet Adoption...

Q: Although there are millions of pets in shelters needing homes each year, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to turn that around? A: Many people who want to get a pet just are not aware of how many great pets are available at shelters. They might also have the misconception that pets in shelters might...

FIV-Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – Causes, Symp...

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) belongs to the family retroviridae. It is an infectious disease found in cats and is similar to the HIV virus found in humans. FIV weakens the immune system of the infected animal and makes it susceptible to infections and diseases that do not normally attack healthy cats. There is no cure for FIV. The condition is fatal in the long run but there is no reason why an infected cat cannot live...

Rainbow Bridge...

A friend gave me this and I thought it was so beautiful, that I needed to share it with all of you. The Author is unknown Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge,when an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food,water and sunshine, and our...

CPR for Dogs and Cats How you Can Save a Cat or Do...

Part of responsible pet ownership is knowing how you can save a cat or a dog’s life in the event of an emergency. One aspect of this is understanding CPR for dogs and cats. If your pet is hit by a car or for myriad of reasons becomes unconscious, he or she is relying on you to save his or her life. Performing CPR for dogs or cats is not entirely unlike that for humans. The concept is the same, however the applications are...

How to De-skunk Your Dog or Cat – The Top Re...

If you have dogs or cats and you live in an area where skunks are free to roam, chances are high that your curious pet dog will encounter one of these smelly creatures. Given the high likelihood of this, you’ll want to ensure you are armed with a De-skunk removal before this happens to you. Skunks are nocturnal and as such, these rendezvous always happen at night, when we are least about our wits. The scenario usually goes...