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It’s helper DOG now, not helper animal

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When the  ADA was born, the law defined a service animal as
… any guide dog, signal dog or other animal individually trained to provide assistance for the benefit of an individual with a disability. …

In other words, a trained helper monkey had the [...]

Fear Teh Cute: Dogs and cats plot world domination

Cats and dogs are taking over the world. Don’t believe me? Just ask Neil Genzlinger, television critic of The New York Times.
I don’t mean the world as in the physical planet; no cataclysmic explosion is imminent. I mean the world as in the ecosystem that features humans as the dominant creatures. Without realizing it, we [...]

My new coop looks old? Why thank you!

Yes, it’s Martha Stewart’s fault.
But it’s true: I’ve really wanted chickens  ever since I saw hers, all those pretty, friendly birds and all those gorgeous fresh eggs.
I wasn’t zoned for them in the city, but in my neighborhood they were pretty common anyway, since my neighbors included families fairly new to this country, both from [...]

The Internet is Obsessed with Kittens and Cats But Real People are Not

 
I can has a cheeseburger?If you have not heard of this then you have not been on the Internet for long. Kittens, and cats are everywhere, and have been hogs of the Internet world for some time.
A whole language has been assigned to cats (lolcat speak)…
When Internet sites go wonky they delight their viewers by [...]

What I Have Learned From My Cat

I have a cat called Curry, she loves to sleep and hunting mice. I love to play with her in my spare time and look her play alone when I feel stress, it helps me reduce my nervous. By looking at her, I have learned something from her, my lovely cat.
Curry never asks me to [...]

Healthy Tips for Happy Cats

There are two basic types of people in this world, people cat and dog people. Although there are some individuals who tend to cross the line in this sense, everyone has a favorite. For those of us who love our cats, a number of different things we can do to make sure they are happy and healthy [...]

You know your Aussie sheds too much when…

Aussies have lots of undercoat. In fact, when people ask me about the breed, I mention their intelligence, their sense of humor, activity level, and that the breed sheds. A lot.
To cope with the shedding, I have two Dyson floor vacuums plus a hand held Dyson. I could do commercials for Dyson; I love them.
I [...]

Kittehs: Whoz de highest winz de gam

It is simple logic. My eight cats say, “The kat whoz de highest wins.”
It is a dominance thing. Or just a silly game. You can never tell with cats.
My cats are all indoor kittehz so their game is limited to bookshelves and refrigerators.
Kuranda sent me two of their dog beds and a nine level [...]

The Pet Doctor: Products to ‘green’ your pet’s daily routine

In today’s episode of “The Pet Doctor with Marty Becker” on ABC News Now, our own Dr. Marty Becker discusses new products that help pet owners “green” their pets’ daily routines, and minimize their exposure to dangerous chemicals.
It was filmed at the Humane Society of New York, and features the adorable little co-host in the [...]

Is My Dog Happy?

 
Breeds and Intelligence
Believe it or not but different breeds have different needs that should be met in order for the dog to be happy. Typically the smarter breeds have a much higher need for mental stimulation, and when not presented with such, become bored, destructive, depressed, and so forth. Indeed certain breeds are fairly easy [...]

Papillon Breed Facts

        The name Papillons, which is pronounced PAP-ee-yawns, comes from the French word for ‘Butterfly’. Papillons are known for their upright ears which have a resemblance to Butterfly wings. If a Papillon’s ears don’t go upright, they are known as a Phalene, which is pronounced FAY-leen. Phalene is also a French word and [...]

Train Your Dog

You can teach your PUPPY basic commands using your hand signals. Pinch a treat in your fingertips as a lure to keep Fido’s (puppy) eyes on your hand.
Sit Face your palm up and move it upwards, past Fido’s nose. He’ll sit as he looks up. If he jumps, try larger or smaller movements. Praise when [...]