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What Kind of Dog is Right for You?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (K O) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:10:33 EDT

So your kids have been begging you to get them a dog lately and you have finally given in. Or maybe it's the other way around and you just want to have a loyal best friend. Either way, the next step is to decide what dog is the right fit for your family.

Contributor: K O
Published: Feb 12, 2012

Wee-Go the Super Bowl Winner

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Maaark Andersun) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:49:26 EDT

Super Bowl 2012 again provided some great entertainment; the commercials! This year my favorite commercial was sponsored by Bud Light titled; Rescue Dog

Contributor: Maaark Andersun
Published: Feb 12, 2012

How to Give a Rat a Subcutaneous Injection

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mary Kirkland) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:52:51 EDT

Instructions on how to give a subcutaneous injection of sterile saline to a rat who is dehydrated.

Contributor: Mary Kirkland
Published: Feb 12, 2012

How to Prepare the Cat for Baby's Arrival

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sophie S) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:29:10 EDT

If Fluffy has been your pride and joy for several years, it can be quite an adjustment when baby comes along. Just as older siblings need to be prepared for baby's arrival so that they do not feel left out or ignored, so too does the cat.

Contributor: Sophie S
Published: Feb 11, 2012

Should You Keep in Touch with Former Foster Cats?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sophie S) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:41:01 EDT

Foster cats can easily tug at the heartstrings, especially if you have spent a significant amount of time caring for them. But once the cats move on, should you keep in touch with them?

Contributor: Sophie S
Published: Feb 10, 2012

The Hair of the Dog

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jo Burns) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:06:33 EDT

Useful tips for living with a Labrador Retriever that sheds year round. How to decrease the amount of hair lost and groom your Lab for best results.

Contributor: Jo Burns
Published: Feb 10, 2012

How to Make a Bed While the Cat’s Still in It

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Gail Cohen) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:28:04 EDT

Whether it's claws up under the top sheet or a group of felines doing their own mattress top occupation, it's up to you to be the adult.

Contributor: Gail Cohen
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Waterloo, Iowa Provides the Best Off-Leash Dog Park

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Kimberly Schatz) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:05:57 EDT

Getting enough exercise for your dog can be hard when you live in the city. Dog Parks are popping up around the country to remedy this big city problem. One of the best local dog parks in Iowa is located in Waterloo, the Pat Bowlsby Off-Leash Dog Park.

Contributor: Kimberly Schatz
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Makeover Photography for Animal Shelters

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Tracy Vanderford) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:26:12 EDT

The normal black dog photo standing behind bars is changing. More animal shelter volunteers are getting creative and taking the adoption photos seriously. Shelters have seen increases in adoption rates when photographs are well done.

Contributor: Tracy Vanderford
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Fluorescent Fish,Transgenic Goats, Glow in the Dark Mice, and Pink Ponies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (William Ray Fullmer DVM) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:22:05 EDT

The potential benefits of transgenics and bioengineering to both animals and humans are infinite.

Contributor: William Ray Fullmer DVM
Published: Feb 10, 2012

A Review of Dog Parks in the Santa Cruz, CA Area

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Jessie Leahy) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:05 EDT

Included in this review is the Scotts Valley Dog Park, the Polo Grounds Dog Park, and Mitchell's Cove Dog Beach, located in the Santa Cruz area of California.

Contributor: Jessie Leahy
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Best Local Dog Park for Fresno, CA

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Julio Rios) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:58:59 EDT

Fresno is known for its agriculture and sunny summers. There are many parks in the city of Fresno. There is one park specifically aimed towards all types of persons. Woodward Park is the place where you want to take your dog for a walk.

Contributor: Julio Rios
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Dealing with Losing Your Four-legged Best Friend

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sophie Walton) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:36:03 EDT

The advice I gave my friend for dealing with the loss of her pet, included doing whatever made her feel better, not what others thought was best.

Contributor: Sophie Walton
Published: Feb 10, 2012

Is Your Cat Fit for PETS Travel?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Sophie S) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:26:45 EDT

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) allows owners to take their four-legged friends with them. But before you make plans to take Fluffy the cat with you, you will need to make sure that the cat is fit for travel.

Contributor: Sophie S
Published: Feb 09, 2012

The Burial

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Mary Tilley) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:39:14 EDT

This is a short story about a young girl dealing with her grief.

Contributor: Mary Tilley
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Positive Training Techniques for Zoo Animals and Pets

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ellen Vossekuil) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:46:16 EDT

How zoo animal training can be used with your dog.

Contributor: Ellen Vossekuil
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Vacation Tips from a Travel Enthusiast and Her Cat

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lacie) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:07:39 EDT

Traveling with pets can be challenging but is always worth the effort. Here's how my furry friend and I feel about lodging!

Contributor: Lacie
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Absurd Illinois Dangerous Animal Act Lists Toads as Dangerous

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Loki Morgan) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:49 EDT

According to the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act of 2012, Senate Bill SB3264, prairie dogs, ball pythons, and an absurdly long list of innocuous creatures are dangerous.

Contributor: Loki Morgan
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Tails Will Wag at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Show in New York

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Beaureguard Schmeltzer) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:38:08 EDT

Information pertaining to the judge selected for the Best of Breed competition at the 136th Westminster Kennel Cubs Dog show and the excitement surrounding the event.

Contributor: Beaureguard Schmeltzer
Published: Feb 09, 2012

Review of Oasis Bell Bottle Holder Guard Value Set

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Angel) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:54:39 EDT

Looking for the perfect hamster water bottle? Read on to see if this is the one for you.

Contributor: Angel
Published: Feb 09, 2012