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...

Parvovirus-Deadly Canine Virus Hits Local Dog Shel...

Deadly canine virus hits local dog shelters Tuesday, June 08, 2010 By Linda Wilson Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The deadly and highly contagious canine parvovirus is on the upswing locally, and several dogs from two local shelters have died from the disease, according to a news release from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society and the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania. The shelters on the North Shore and...

Former ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ Mis...

In this June 26, 2009 file photo, Miss Ellie celebrates her win in the “World’s Ugliest Dog Contest” at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, in Petaluma, Cal AP – FILE – In this June 26, 2009 file photo, Miss Ellie celebrates her win in the ‘World’s Ugliest Dog Contest’ … Thu Jun 3, 9:48 am ET PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Miss Ellie, a small, bug-eyed Chinese Crested Hairless dog whose pimples and...

Spaying and Neutering your Dog-The Importance of S...

What is the importance of spaying and neutering your dog? According to the Humane Society, approximately three millions dogs or more are euthanized each year. Remanded to shelters because they have been abandoned or because their owners can no longer care for them, the over-population of dogs in animal shelters has reached major proportions. While the aforementioned statistic is hard to imagine, it is nonetheless true. ...

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...

Dog Breeds-Things to Look For When Deciding on a D...

There are certain things to look for when deciding on a dog breed. Let’s examine what those things are. Choosing a breed that compliments you and your personality is one factor. If you are choosing a dog as a family pet, ensuring the dog gets along with children is another. Selecting a breed based on the type of group it falls into is another consideration. For example, are you looking for a small dog, such as a...

Service Dogs vs. Therapy Dogs: Two Very Important ...

Over the past few decades, dog trainers have found that certain breeds’ intelligence and dispositions have made them very helpful to people: not just for companionship or protection, but in assisting people with unique needs and challenges. In that time, assistance dogs, service dogs, and even therapy dogs have been able to make a big difference in the lives of thousands of individuals worldwide. Differences Between...

Common Canine Illnesses and Ways to Avoid Them...

A dog can’t tell you when he is feeling sick. Paying attention to his behavior and habits will give you a clear sign when something is wrong. Here are some common canine illnesses and ways to avoid them. Dogs can develop flea infestation. While fleas do not embed themselves in a dog’s coat, they do feed off of the dog’s skin. To avoid fleas from invading your dog’s body, avoid taking the dog for walks in wooded...

Black Dog Syndrome: No Home Based on Color Alone...

What is black dog syndrome? Black dog syndrome has nothing to do with the physical health, behavior, or anything else of black dogs. It’s not an illness, condition, or disease. It’s not contagious. What it is is a sad and surprising statistic: black dogs in adoption situations often take significantly longer to be adopted than their brown, white, and speckled counterparts. For example, at the Pasadena Humane Society...

Adult Dogs-The Advantages of Adopting One...

The obvious advantages of getting an adult dog eliminates the amount of time and attention it takes to house train, although depending on the breed and age of the adult dog, the benefits are numerous. These are the reasons why. * One of the most advantageous benefits of getting an adult dog is that they have an established personality. * They will not require as much time and attention as a puppy. * You can choose an adult...