Archive for October, 2005

Is Your New Puppy Whining & Crying At Night?

Friday, October 14th, 2005

SnugglePuppies‚Äö√묢 and SnuggleKitties‚Äö√묢 are the perfect companions for your pet. They have a “real feel” heartbeat and warm up. They have been called a “virtual mom” by a leading pet publication. They essentially act as a security blanket for animals. Ideal when shipping dogs, puppies and other animals. Orphaned and injured animals of all kinds & breeds ‚Äö√Ñ√Æand even perfectly healthy ones‚Äö√Ñ√Æfind comfort in the warmth and “beating hearts”of SnugglePuppies‚Äö√묢 and SnuggleKitties‚Äö√묢.

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Why Did People Refuse to Abandon Their Dogs?

Thursday, October 13th, 2005

Animal lovers expressed outrage when people affected by Hurricane Katrina were forced to leave behind beloved pets. As a horrified world watched images of small dogs being snatched from crying children’s arms, it served as a wake-up call that for many, the love and assistance of dogs is necessary for their survival.

Minneapolis, Minnesota (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 — Animal lovers expressed outrage when people affected by Hurricane Katrina were forced to leave behind beloved pets.

As a horrified world watched images of small dogs being snatched from crying children’s arms, it served as a wake-up call that for many, the love and assistance of dogs is necessary for their survival. The importance of dog-human relationships can no longer be dismissed as trivial, glibly ridiculed, or laughed away.

Shedding light on why the bonds between people and dogs have become such a strong current impacting American lifestyles and happiness, best-selling authors Allen and Linda Anderson share true stories, insights, and glimpses into canine-human history in their new anthology, the latest in an ongoing series, “Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love” (New World Library). With a foreword by The Today Show’s resident dog-lover, Willard Scott, “Angel Dogs” contains the most remarkable and beneficial accounts of human-dog relationships from thousands the Andersons have received, from winners of the 2004 Angel Dogs Contest, and from their personal experiences.

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What to do about a sad puppy?

Thursday, October 13th, 2005

Sam loves other puppies. He loves other people, too. We have tried hard to keep Sam around others, so that he can get used to them. He’s done well, licking faces and only lightly tugging on pants. Sam, please don’t do that.

Anyway, he gets really sad when the other dogs go away. I guess I can’t wrestle as well as they can. So we have been redirecting his attention with a bone or other toy to keep him happy. I just hate to see him sad, lay down and watch as the other puppy walks away with its owner.

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Outdoor Dining for Dogs Concern for Lawmakers

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

Some lawmakers have a bone to pick with restaurants that don’t allow dogs to eat with their owners on outdoor patios. If you’re favorite sidewalk or patio dining spot doesn’t allow Spot to hang out under the table, help may be on the way.

Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan is pushing for a change to state law that would allow restaurants in Orlando to apply for a permit to allow leashed dogs in outdoor seating areas.

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Puppy stolen from mall

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

A $1,500 Shar-Pei puppy was stolen from its cage Thursday night at Debby’s Pet Land at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside. The fawn-colored, 10-week-old puppy was apparently grabbed out of its kennel at the store about 8:40 p.m., store manager Debbie Foy said.

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