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In Pets We Trust

Animals who outlive their owners face uncertain fates. Under the best circumstances, a family member or friend cares for your pet for the rest of its life. If not, your pet goes to a shelter, is euthanized, or is simply let out the front door.

Online Silly Dog Tricks

Have you seen this website? You type in commands for the dog to do like sit, jump, bark, down… and check out his comments when you get crazy with your request. Pretty clever. Catchy tune in the background, too!
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Help for the seals being slaughtered

When I was a teenager in the 70s, there was a full page ad in the newspaper showing the face of a baby seal. The text below the photo talked about the slaughter of baby seals. My folks brought a bunch of my old boxes when they came to visit a couple years ago. In [...]

Top 10 plant poisoning insurance claims for pets

Pets eat some odd stuff and plants are among the most commonly injested items. According to a recent study, claims were higher for pets that ate marijuana than walnuts.

Martha Stewart launches Web site with pet projects

Teri Webster, Pet Examiner
Lifestyle diva Martha Stewart has launched a new Web site dedicated to pets.
Since it’s run by Stewart, a project for making a cat playhouse out of a cardboard box should come as no surprise. There’s also recipes for dog biscuits and videos that offer tips for keeping your pet in shape.
Other projects:

An [...]

Neighbors expect fewer nighttime cat serenades

City rounds up, alters, vaccinates 42 stray felines
By Stuart Duncan (Contact)
Published March 17, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI — Same cats with less attitude and less amorous intent.
That’s how city officials sum up the 42 feral cats that have been trapped, altered, vaccinated and released as part of a pilot program started in November in two city neighborhoods.
“The [...]

Copperfield – Houston, Tx area lost and found

Found this website for area lost and found pets. Seems like a good thing to share as so many people do not know where to search for their pets. I’ll add to the list.
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Recipe: Cat Hash

1 c. chicken (fully cooked, preferably boiled)
1/2 c. cooked brown rice
6 t. alfalfa sprouts
3/4 c. cream-style cottage cheese
Place all ingredients in a food process and blend to a chunky consistancy.
reprinted from Petfoodcookbook.com
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Recipe: Dogloaf

6 c. hamburger
3 c. cooked brown rice
1 c. grated carrots
3 t. vegetable oil
1 egg
Brown hamburger then mix with rice and carrots. Ground eggshell and mix in raw egg with shell.
reprinted from Petfoodcookbook.com
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Cat Tales: Separating Fact from Fiction

Despite their popularity, myths about cats persist. Separating fact from fiction provides a greater understanding of how to meet their special needs.

A falling cat always lands on its feet When a cat falls a short distance, it often twists itself around to right itself and land on its feet. However, falls from heights can cause [...]