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Video of The Day~Loyal Dog in Sendai Refused to Leave Injured Friend

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One loyal dog refusing to leave his hurt friend’s side. There is so much we don’t understand about the emotional lives of animals. But we know they can suffer tremendously, and we know they care for each other. We wish all the people and animals of Japan heartfelt concern during this incomprehensibly difficult time. We know that the people of Japan will respond like these two friends, never abandoning each other in this time of need. Ganbatte kudasai! (“Don’t give up!”).. Continue reading →

WoofWednesday~Pets Can Help Improve Your Health & Fitness

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Coco @ Astoria,Oregon

You come home from a long day at work, ready to put your feet up and relax for a while. When you open the door to find your furry friend waiting, hoping that it’s time for a walk or a game of fetch, what do you do? Do you ignore the wagging tail, those big eyes, and that look of excitement? Of course not! You decide that relaxing can wait, and you head out with Coco for a little activity.
You know that exercise is good for you. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, manage stress, sleep better, and increase your energy level. The great thing is that activity does the same for your pets! Not only will exercise help them live longer, but an exercising animal is Continue reading →

Do Dogs Need To Wear Sweaters/Jackets? ~WoofWednesday

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You may think that dog sweaters and other pet clothes sound too ridiculous to be used in the average dog, but the truth is that more and more companies are now manufacturing dog clothes. While dog sweaters used to be more of a fashion statement than anything else, the truth is that, for some breeds, it may make sense to wear dog sweaters. Before deciding if dog sweaters are for you, here are some things to keep in mind. Continue reading →

WoofWednesday ~ Microchip Your Dog

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Having your pet microchipped can be the fastest way of having your puppy/dog returned to you, should he or she become lost. Most lost pets are picked up by good Samaritans who see them wandering alongside the road or coming into their yards, while others are picked up by local Animal Control officers. In most cases, if the pet is not wearing a collar with ID tags containing the owner’s contact information, found pets are brought to either the pound or a local veterinarian’s office to be scanned for a microchip so that they can be returned home safely.
Most veterinary offices, shelters, and humane societies have microchip scanners that can detect a chip underneath the pet’s skin. In the United States, the most commonly used chips, from AVID and HomeAgain, broadcast on a 125 mHz frequency. When a compatible scanner is passed over the chip, the chip receives the scanner’s radio signal and sends back the chip number, which is then displayed on the scanner. This gives the vet or Animal Control officer the ability to call the company with which the chip is registered, which will put them in touch with the registered owner.


Above Photo~ our Puppy Coco






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WoofWednesday ~The Missing Link~

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In nature, dogs consume foods that are whole, raw and fresh, while domestic animals generally have a diet of processed foods only. The Missing Link was developed to target the nutritional gap between what nature provides and what is available in commercial foods. Formulated with all-natural, human-edible-quality whole foods and food concentrates, The Missing Link reintroduces unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods into your dog’s diet.

My Lhasa apso had a chronic flaky skin problem( It’s common for Lhasa apsos) from the time I got him from the breeder. I tried all kinds of home remedies, oatmeal baths, and anything to help with the dry skin, but nothing worked. Finally a Petsmart employee recommended this to me, my lhasa apso was no longer shedding or scratching himself to death,the problem was gone in less than a week.

This product is the most amazing thing I have ever seen.I am absolutely astounded at how well this product works and can’t believe that more people don’t know about it. Believe me this stuff works.I am spreading the word to everyone I know who have and those that don’t have pets. This is a great product.

The Missing Link is a dry granular powder, nitrogen flushed and vacuum-packed for freshness to protect its precious nutrients. It includes important nutrients like Omega-3 and Omega-6& essential fatty acids, enzymes and probiotics, fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamins and minerals.For years, veterinarians and pet owners have added The Missing Link Canine Formula to commercial foods to promote:(Also available for Feline)

  • General Health & Well-Being
  • Better Digestion
  • Healthy Skin & Coat
  • Increased Energy
  • Quicker Recovery After Surgery or Injury
  • Less Shedding
  • Reduced Allergies
  • Less Scratching & Itching
  • Reduced Odor
  • Less Joint Stiffness and Pain

Links
Petsmart
Only Natural Pet Store 

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WoofWednesday ~Pampered Puppy Photo Contest ~

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For all you dog lovers out there,Pampered puppy is  currently running their February dog photo contests.There are new prizes, higher dollar values and more exciting prizes available to be won! Contest runs from February 1 to 27, 2010.To enter the contest, visit their site PamperedPuppy.com and send them your cutest dog photo to win.I entered mine today!!..Good Luck

January 1st Place Winner- Photo by Stacey (Dog’s Owner):Cydney, Massachusetts 
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Dogs Are Miracles With Paws

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Introducing our puppy Coco for today’s theme ~Woof Wednesday.
I thought since this is my first woof Wednesday topic, I should first talk about my puppy Coco, a lhasa apso male dog, purebred ~20months old who still acts like a 2month old puppy.Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot little puppies.

We didnt know what type of a dog to get when we were looking for a puppy.We knew we wanted a small dog, but which kind/breed? So we started researching about small breeds, and came across this breed, Lhasa Apso~a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, who alerted the monks to any intruders who entered. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet and apso is a word in the Tibetan language meaning “bearded,” so Lhasa Apso simply means “long-haired Tibetan dog.

Lhasa Apso is a loyal dog, who while not be a traditional lapdog, is a steadfast sweet, happy, active, assertive, adventurous little companion dog whose only desire is to be with and protect their owners.After researching, we knew this is the right kind for us!One night after searching the internet for hours and hours, I saw this cute little lhasa apso puppy just staring at me saying “Get me,get me,get me”. That minute I saw his cute face, I told my husband , I think this is the one. We called the number, and YES, he was available.

The next day my husband and I drove for two hours to go get him, and we became new dog owners~ he was ours to keep? I couldn’t believe it, I was beyond happy,I was ecstatic~ we named him CoCo (short for coconut for his white and brown markings,a lot of fur and that he was sweet as a coconut).Coco is full of personality,a wonderful dog, fun, loving and a great watchdog.He is our JOY. 

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”  ~Roger Caras