Working dog

The dogs grew frantic; low, slowly rising growls coming from them. They were waiting for dinner. They lunged at my legs. Their teeth ripped at the dress. My screams only fueled them and heighten their anticipation I knew it, but I couldn’t shut my mouth. I had never been so afraid. Teeth caught my skin and tore. I felt one of the dog’s teeth go deep into my Achilles tendon. Puncturing. It was the one spot I hated shaving because thoughts of cuts made there by the razor always made my skin…

treating the elderly; the use of animals through animal assisted therapy (AAT) in nursing homes and long term care facilities has a positive effect on the patients. The history of animal assisted therapy begins with the domestication of the first pet dog which happened sometime thousands of years ago. These pets served obvious practical purposes (protection,…

There are millions of dogs waiting in shelters hoping to find a forever home. Unfortunately, 3 to 4 million never get the chance because they are euthanized before they have a chance to find a loving home. In 1981 The American Humane Association designated October as Adopt-A-Dog month to bring awareness to this heart breaking problem. They encourage dog lovers to consider adding a dog (or another dog) to their life. There are so many reasons why adopting a dog is a good idea. They not only…

They had an oval face that had black fur, with black eyes, oval pits for a nose, and 2 sharp teeth. They had human like hands with nails, arms, legs, and feet that all had black fur on them. Light pink, curved oval ears on the sides of their heads and had big chins. Their bodies had a shell and armadillo armored plating on their head and tail. Their shells were green and had a blue section in the middle. Their tails were white with black stripes. They turned their vicious faces toward him, cried…

cats and dogs. Sadly, millions of those pet owners have pet allergies. Pet allergies are typically referred to as allergic rhinitis. You are not allergic to your actual pet but to the protein that is found in their saliva, urine, dead skin, and dander. This protein aggravates asthma sufferers and causes allergic reactions in others. Are There Hypoallergenic Pets? Many allergy sufferers don’t want to give up being pet owners. Unfortunately, there isn’t a 100% hypoallergenic breed of cat or dog…

much junk in dog food it's hard to know if what you are feeding them is healthy. So at first I tried to feed my dog a natural diet homemade by me, full of liver, and chicken hearts, and of course the healthy elements they need. I did a lot of research to try and find the right mix of ingredients. However I just could not keep up with making fresh dog food, week after week. Plus it really got to be too expensive. So I started to research dog food to try and find the best one. My dog has a…

named Martha Alston, who was looking for her Mr. Right, but soon after finding him, she realizes that instead he is Mr. Wrong. 3. Ellen DeGeneres loves to help out people but she also loves to help out animals. In fact, Ellen has three cats and three dogs and she also wants people to go vegan. She donated twenty-five thousand dollars to support efforts to stop an ag-gag law, which is a law that forbids…

Thinking back on this day, the phone call I got from my wife is among the most surprising messages I’ve received. The kids had been begging for a dog for years, but as I have had many dogs during my childhood, I remember the heartache when they were gone. I didn’t want my young children to experience that, so I told them no time and time again. However, when I saw their faces, I had to rethink. I can’t imagine how different my life would have been if I had given a different answer. It was a…

get a free box, or donate the freebie to a shelter dog, if you recommend to a friend. And not only do you get a free box,…

How to Train Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box “Smelly cat... Smelly cat ...i t's not your fault.” Nobody wants a smelly cat or a smelly house, right Phoebe Buffay? Imagine your boss or friends dropping by the house when suddenly you smell something ... fishy! A big turn-off! Don't let this happen. If you have a new kitten, get him to potty training boot camp fast! 1. Before taking home the new kitten, let the veterinarian check him thoroughly first for diseases or parasites. Bringing home a…