Dog-crimination “Man’s best friend” is a common phrase people use to describe their dogs. However, does anyone stop to think about the dogs who aren’t loved by a family? What about the dogs that are hated and demonized by society? Pit Bulls are among those dogs; the dog that gets left on the street when their family’s don’t want them, and the dogs that don’t get adopted from the shelters because they are seen as mean-spirited and aggressive. This may venture one to ask how did it come to…
spread of CIV from canine to canine. The vaccines are considered a lifestyle vaccine. This means that they are not recommended in every single dog. The vaccines are recommended to dogs with a higher risk of contracting the virus, such as dogs in kennels or boarding facilities (“Canine…
PUGS Have you ever wonded how pugs came to be ? Pugs are an old breed that originated from china. Pugs have been in the war with Spain and Europe. Pugs are one of the oldest Breeds in America. They are the one three sons of the pekingese and the shih tzu and the two other sons are the chihuahua and the chinese crested. Pugs are trained for families with children, as they are almost always patient with children and love to play games. The shape of the mouth prevents them from biting…
Why libraries are banning books? I don’t think that's The Call of the Wild book is violent for 8th graders. I had read the first chapter of the book I don't think that the book is violent for 8th graders. A school board may say that they think this book are violent for students. Libraries should not ban the books because they are not violent for 8th graders. Don’t ban the book because how you will ban the books people will choose that book to read because they want to know why libraries had…
One of the biggest decisions someone could ever do is whether to adopt a dog from a rescue group or buy a puppy from a breeder. There are several major differences to consider before making a final choice. While both are viable options, the differences and similarities between adopting and purchasing animals are pronounced and deserve a thorough investigation before choosing the right course of action for your lifestyle. Three of the major variations between adopting and purchasing dogs are the…
end of my high school I finally convinced her to buy one. Two weeks before Christmas, on a stormy night we went the humane society and got my most special animal, my first dog a chow mix named Tiger. I still remember first going to see him in his kennel. He was the loudest on in the row, barking and practically jumping off the gate. Honestly I was afraid of him when I first saw him, but my mother fell in love with him. She said he was the most handsome dog ever, I thought she was crazy. Looking…
Growing up near the beach with three siblings had its advantages for my parents because it was the ideal place for kids to burn off energy, bond together as a family, building sand castles, running around, and swimming in the ocean. However, not everyone who visits the beach cleans up after themselves or cares about the environment. There would be garbage everywhere including plastic bags, bottles, cans, trash that’s contaminating the marine life and destroying their environment. Since my sister…
In the story, Where The Red Fern Grows,by Wilson Rawls,Billy learn that it takes hard work to reach his goals.He depicts his own life which was amazing because he talked about life as a grown man and then changing the story into his childhood. In the story he forms a character named Billy who asks his father to buy him a specific type of dog called a Coon-Hound. In the second chapter ,Billy wasn’t such a lucky boy because his family were poor.So Billy decided to earn money on a farm.He then…
As a rising freshman for the Virginia Polytechnic and State University, I plan to major in Animal and Poultry Sciences with emphasis on companion and livestock animals. Although it may take a long and hard journey to get to my goal of being a veterinarian, I believe my aspirations are never too far out of reach because of my drive to achieve excellence. For my first three years of college, my primary plan is to build a competitive resume to apply to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary…
services such as ear cleaning, nail clipping, and blood tests are done at this time while the patient is still sedated. After that the breathing tube is removed. It is at this time a reverse sedation shot is administered and the patient is returned to a kennel. It normally takes fifteen to twenty minutes for the patient to fully wake up. The patient will spend the night again and be picked up by their owner the next…