Posted on September 30, 2009 by Nancy Houser

With 26 states reporting widespread influenza activity presently in September, it is reported by CDC that this widespread activity is very unusual for that particular month.  And not only are dog owners worried about obtaining the H1N1 Swine Flu, but are beginning to be concerned about the current condition of the N3N8 Dog Influenza in [...]

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Nancy Houser

At one time, fairy tales used to tell a moral story about life. Today, what better way than to teach us about financial lessons than the Tale of the Three Little Pigs. But instead of the three little pigs, we are going to talk about The Tale of the Three Little Dogs, hoping that each [...]

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Nancy Houser

In the latest LA Times Editorial, their article Free Speech vs. Animals has brought to the attention that “an increasing sensitivity to the suffering of animals has been reflected in public attitudes and in the law.” Greater protection for animals is an important objective, but, as with other desirable goals, it can be pursued overzealously [...]

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Nancy Houser

The independence and strong-minds of the cat and the extreme loyalty of dogs bring about two types of pet owners, or those lucky enough to have the personality to appreciate both types of pets. The funny illustration from Ricomoss.files illustrates this fact more than anything in the world! SOURCE: RICOMOSS

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Dog owners need to stay just as healthy as their animals in order to properly care for their pets. One of the cheapest ways to stay this way while also using natural preventive medicine is with honey and cinnamon. There are no citations on this article as it is general information on the Internet and [...]

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Dog people are a breed in their own, entirely unacceptable by non-dog people and ridiculed by people who do not know what it is like to own a furry friend. Here are a few ideas for dog people to know what kind of friends they can advertise for in the friend-wanted ads of the newspaper. [...]

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Recently there has been some pretty extensive studies on animal cognition by J. David Smith, Ph.D., a comparative psychologist at the University at Buffalo, who is recognized for his research and publications in the field of animal cognition. What his studies have begun to show us is that animals share functional parallels with human conscious [...]

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Nancy Houser

An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist, Charles Cantrell, had been told by his grandfather that the fresh, crushed leaves of the American beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana) always helped him keep biting insects away from his drafts animals—the horses and mules. This bit of wisdom passed onto the scientist is possibly going to be the next breakthrough [...]

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Nothing is cuter than a baby puppy than a dancing baby. Rory Houser recently put a video on Facebook she had seen on YouTube that is nothing short of precious.

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Probably nothing is more disgusting than having a certain segment of the human race act in such inhumane ways that they actually make dogs and animals very much the superior race. Recently a large dog-fighting ring was busted in three homes, with one of the homes also serving as a daycare facility for young children. [...]

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Nancy Houser

Cats and dogs are known to rule their owner’s household, and for this reason….certain rules need to be followed…for your pets and also visitors to your home. Here are a few things you can copy and print in your home. *********************** Dear Dogs and Cats: “Dear Owner….this is a rebuttal to your demands….!” The dishes [...]

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Nancy Houser

The best philosophers in the world are the dog, the monkey and the cow. If you doubt that, read the following interpretation of man’s life. On the first day, God created the dog and said: ‘Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For [...]

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Nancy Houser

San Antonio, Texas, has about 100,000 stray dogs that have prevented residents from jogging, taking leisurely evening walks, or spending time in their own yard due to fear of being attacked by dogs. Facing a huge number of calls by victims,  the Animal Care Services has launched a new pilot program this summer that blends [...]

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Nancy Houser

In order to be a kind pet owner, you need to be a kind person. In order to be a loving pet owner, you need to be a loving person. And to be a genuinely kind and loving pet owner, you would also have the heart to care for the world. It has been proven [...]