Pet Protection in an Earthquake Zone...

One of reasons why humans bond with pets is the animals’ utter dependence on us for their well-being. Our sense of responsibility towards them and of course their unconditional love...

Are You the Cause Of Your Pet To Be Stressed Out?...

How Stress & Diet Can Affect Dogs & Cats You might not realize it, but if Sienna or George are listless, disobedient and getting sick all the time, chances are that your pet doesn’t have some mysterious disease – he or she may simply be stressed out. “A lot of people think that stress is something that only affects humans, but it’s a very real threat to the health and happiness of their pets, too,” said...

Prop B Passage Signals New Day For Dogs...

Thursday, November 4, 2010 Prop B Passage Signals New Day For Dogs Living In Missouri’s Many Commercial Breeding Facilities The historic passage of Missouri’s Proposition B, the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act, signals a new day for canines in the state’s many large-scale commercial breeding operations. It also may indicate that Americans are becoming more aware of the plight of puppy mill dogs living in poor...

San Francisco Reviews Ban on Pet Sales...

02:55 PM The fur is flying in San Francisco, where officials are weighing a ban on sales of most pets, the Los Angeles Times reports. Mixed breed Thosh rides in the shopping cart while his owner shops at a pet store in Arizona. By Pat Shannahan, Gannett The proposal includes most types of pets, including dogs, cats, parakeets and other birds, hamsters, rats and other small mammals. The proposal started out small, focused...

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...

Say No to Puppy Mills and Puppy Farms...

Animals are amongst the most beautiful of God’s creations – they are driven purely by their natures and instinct. There is no wanton meanness in the animal kingdom. A great example of wonderful animal nature is the dog. A dog has all the attributes that a human being could try to pick up – bravery, courage, unconditional love, stoicism in times of adversity, a sense of duty, family values – go ahead and think of some...