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    Hope Hammond Blogs
    safety tips for safe pets this fourth of july
    it's quickly coming up on the fourth of july , a big celebration for americans everywhere. it comes replete with fireworks and lots of sparklers , all of which look great but can really scare your pet. make sure you keep fido or fifi safe this holiday week with a few quick tips from the san fransico examiner:. do not take your pets along to the fireworks displays. . bring your pets indoors before fireworks displays begin. . make sure that your pets have access to their favorite “safe place” or find a quiet , comfortable , enclosed room where ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Wed Jul 01, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    bring your pets into work day a success!
    this past friday was bring your pet to work day. if you didn’t know in time to take part its okay…you can still promote the idea by bringing your pet into work later on or by making your work more pet friendly. there are plenty of benefits to having pets at work. they can be a friendly face at the office and a stress reliever during busy or hectic days. pets can also help break the ice with new clients. just make sure your pets are well behaved and okay with other people. as part of the holiday , half price bookstores encouraged people at ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sun Jun 28, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    rare leopard cat carjacked in russia
    in st. petersburg russia , a rare leopard cat was stolen several weeks ago during car jacking. the cat , an asian leopard cat belongs to one , mikhail barakin who is the television producer for a local private television station. according to barakin , ‘my driver and i were in the process of settling the leopard in the trunk of my mercedes... when three masked assailants attacked us. they managed to get away with the car… i am worried about the leopard. i don't need the mercedes. if someone returns ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sat Jun 27, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    ways to keep track of your pet at the airport
    many people are travelling with their pets these days , especially when taking air flights. however , flying can be extremely traumatic for a pet. airlines are getting better about taking good care of your pets before , during and after flight , but it’s still a risky venture. that’s why you should always stay close to your pet at the airport. double and triple check that the correct flight information and your own contact information is on your pet’s carrier and on your pet. in these days of pet implants ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Fri Jun 26, 2009
    leonard482549 Member Profile
    beagle needs a good and loving home
    cody-my two year old beagle needs a home. he is housebroken , shots all up to date , house pet. cody is very loving , definitely will not bite anyone. he is very good with children , i have four grandchildren that he adores , i also have relatives with children that come over and he never gets aggressive or anything with them. he is very timid and when frightened will shiver. i am moving , and unfortunately , cannot take him with me. i don't want him to go to the local pound because they may put him down. ...read on
    Posted by linda leonard on Fri Jun 26, 2009
    luckysuki6462 Member Profile
    dog in need of help. owner lost home.
    i am in need of help. luv n compassion animal rescue is in need of donations. we have 2 dogs that will not make it through to the weekend. both dogs are voilently sick and i have extended all my funds to 3 other dogs with parvo. we are having an epidemic here in the south and we have extended oursolves beyond our means. if you would like to help please call or email or mail.luv n compasison animal rescue10775 sw 152nd terracemiami , fl 33157email: lncanimalrescue@gmail.com thanks
    Posted by brenda pina on Thu Jun 25, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    be careful of taking pets out in hot weather
    it’s definitely getting hot out there , and we mean temperature wise! your pets aren’t going to love the heat as much as you think if it gets any warmer so take the time to make sure they are safe. as usual , the austin humane society has come up with some ways fro you to protect your pets from any extreme rise in temperatures. lisa starr , humane society employee states , ‘the heat is very dangerous. it can actually be fatal to your animal…here at the austin ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Thu Jun 25, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    poll says: pets are part of the family
    the associated press has just released a phone poll they conducted with pet owners across the country. the biggest find of this poll , most pet owners feel like their pets are a part of the family. isn’t that something we already knew?in the poll , pet owners also admitted to a range of quirky beliefs about their pets. a total of 27% of pet owners stated that they celebrated their pet’s birthdays. don’t feel bad if you don’t know your pet’s birthday. try celebrating on the same day every year , so you can at least mark the passing ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Tue Jun 23, 2009
    Cindy Bowden Blogs
    ohsocutemaltese 1-251-513-0372
    hi i have 4-males and two females puppies 17 weeks old available $850 .00 for my males and $1 , 000 for the females plus shipping pictures commming soon.thanks jami
    Posted by cindy bowden on Tue Jun 23, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    shelter makes people live in kennels
    many animal shelters in rural areas live a continuously cash strapped existence. in fact it’s almost cruel how badly some of the animals living conditions are in a shelter. these small shelters like the humane society of the nature coast are always on the look out for new ways to get animals adopted and bring in more cash. this particular shelter found a unique way of doing both by getting people to live in the shelter…if only for a week. the shelter/kennel first initiated the program last year in a desperate ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Mon Jun 22, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    tips to keep dogs from tearing up the yard
    we all love a good looking back yard. so do our dogs , but not in the same way. often , dogs will find that nothing is better than a good dig in your yard , leaving you with torn up plants , ripped up bushes and clods of grass everywhere. you can keep both your dog and your yard in the same space if you follow these tips from the pet connection : work with your dog's habits when planning plantings. observe how your dog uses your yard , and ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sun Jun 21, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    portugese water dogs skyrocket in popularity
    those of you interested in getting a portuguese water dog will find it harder than ever to buy one of this breed. 'porties' as they are called by fans of the breed weren't around in large numbers before , but ever since the president and his family adopted one of their own , they've become harder than ever to find. portuguese water dogs came to america , as it were , in the early 1970s from portugal. this breed loves the water , as their name implies , and they ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sat Jun 20, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    chickens become therapy animals for montana elderly
    chickens as therapy animals? you may scratch your head at this idea , but one woman in polson , montana is doing it , or shall we say using them. we usually associate the job of therapy animal with dogs or cats , but jana clairmont is expanding the duty roster to include her chickens. anyone who has ever owned a chicken knows that they can be quite calming and make unique pets that also give an egg or two for breakfast. so , perhaps it’s not as odd an idea as you would think. clairmont certainly decided that her pet white leghorn rooster named ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Fri Jun 19, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    whale breaks migration for california vacation
    one whale has apparently decided to play tourist and visit california for a few weeks during the migration season. the whale , a 25 foot long gray whale appears to be resting up from his trip in the marina del rey harbor. according to local authorities it’s not uncommon for whales to stop frequently during migration to rest and feed on the ocean bottom in shallow areas like the bay. this is because the california gray whale has one of the longest known whale migration routes. however , this whale seems to be hanging out for a longer than usual amount of time. peter wallerstein , founder ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Thu Jun 18, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    plumber rescues a puppy flushed down toilet
    a single week old cocker spaniel puppy got the experience of a lifetime while worrying the heck out of a neighborhood in london this week when he got flushed down the toilet. the dog , a week old puppy got into the predicament at the hands of a 4 year old boy , son of the new puppy’s owner. the boy , meaning no harm felt and urge to wash the puppy in the toilet. odd choice , but he’s four so…after a nice rinse the little boy went a step too far and flushed the puppy down the toilet. ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Tue Jun 16, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    a reason to learn pet cpr and first aid
    if you ever wondered what good it would do to know a little bit about pet cpr then this story should provide the inspiration for you! debb huetson of oceanside , ca almost lost her little kitten three years ago. the now 4 year old siamese cat named , kri , was once a very spunky kitten that gobbled down his food a little too quickly. according to debb , 'kri was gobbling down his food like there was no tomorrow...then , all of a sudden , he started gagging and heaving , but nothing was coming out. at first , i ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sun Jun 14, 2009
    Lucky Jacks Blogs
    lucky jacks forum
    stop by and see us! get tips and advice from housebreaking to toxicity , training and much more! leave your suggestions , comments or just chat about your jack russell! come see what's new! http://luckyjacks.myfastforum.org/index.php
    Posted by lucky jacks on Sun Jun 14, 2009
    Lucky Jacks Blogs
    pups coming soon!
    chloe & ozzy are expecting a litter of pups july 19th! they will be smooth coat shorties. now accepting reservations! chloe comes from a long line of champions from farr west also lines from elk creek , shamrock & star valley. ozyy has english lines. pups come with tails & dews done , vet records , wormings , 1st shots , 3 year health guarantee , puppy pack and photo cd. our jrt's are homeraised with 5 active kids and not kept in kennels. stop by and see us! www.luckyjackrusells.com
    Posted by lucky jacks on Sun Jun 14, 2009
    Lucky Jacks Blogs
    adult jack russell male available
    hello , my name is j.d. i am 1 1/2 years old and house trained. i just had my annual check-up and had those horrible shots! my dhlpp is good until 5/2010 & rabies until 2012 . i have also been neutered. i have been on a reg schedule of heartworm prevention and frontline. i don't see what all the fuss is about but my mrs says it will keep me healthy. my last family started new lives and did not have the time to care for me anymore. although we loved each other very much. they decided it was ...read on
    Posted by lucky jacks on Sun Jun 14, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    summer pet tips or things not to do with your pet!
    it's the summertime , i can't keep emphasizing that enough , and you should all be taking advantage of it to get outdoors with your pets. however , there is such a thing as too much fun in the sun. to ensure that your pets enjoy the sun and summer fun as much as you , i've pulled together a few pet tips from the north country gazette on things not to do with pets over the summer. never leave your pet in the car - in nice weather you may be tempted to take your pet with you in ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sat Jun 13, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    more employers offering pet insurance
    in today’s lessened economy more and more company’s are offering pet insurance to their employees’ it seems that our bosses see how difficult a time we’re having with family and pet expenses and are moving to do their part. so , instead of denying fido that ultra expensive surgery , maybe you could see if your employer is offering group pet insurance for you to opt into. most of these companies are still requiring pet owners to pay the full monthly premium on their pet insurance. however , they’ll often get a group discount from the insurance company. the group discount is usually 5% from ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Fri Jun 12, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    treat your pets for heartworm! it's cheaper in the long run!
    heartworm is a dangerous and expensive infection to treat in your pets. since the economy is in such a bad place right now , no one wants to have to deal with the hassle of heartworms. so , if you want to keep that expense out of your budget , i suggest you start heartworm prevention now! according to martine hartogensis , d.v.m. , a veterinarian in fda's center for veterinary medicine (cvm) , ‘prevention is much easier than treatment…because most heartworm preventive products are given to pets only once a month. treatment for dogs is very expensive and potentially ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Wed Jun 10, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    the bi-annual american gerbil show
    did you know that there is an underground cult of gerbil loving enthusiasts? yes , there are gerbil lovers out there who go twice a year to the american gerbil show. like dog and cat shows there is actually a gerbil show , where owners can go to show off their pet gerbils and even get them to engage in the gerbil olympics. the gerbil show attracts owners and gerbil fiends from across the country. yep , it seems that gerbils have become a big part of the culture. which is ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Tue Jun 09, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    boxer brings back wwii grenade
    a boxer on a walk with her owner this past sunday fetched a rather frightening find. boogie woogie , the boxer , brought her owner a live hand grenade from world war ii (wwii). the discovery was made in erkrath , germany…and yes the grenade really was still live. that’s one lucky dog. boogie as she is known for short was out on a walk with her neighbor and the neighbor’s dog. both dogs were off the leash and having fun when boogie came to the woman bearing an unusual gift. according to erkrath police spokesman , ulrich lohe , ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Mon Jun 08, 2009
    Jeff McCall Blogs
    aggresive blue heeler
    hi , i’m jeff…i’d like to offer my thoughts on this subject. i would suggest obedience first , once you have positive control over your dog , you can then use the obedience to teach appropriate and inappropriate behavior. using the obedience to control and govern your dog’s behavior. your dog has to be taught that aggressions in these situations are inappropriate but you need some form of communication first , that’s the obedience. something to keep in mind; a blue heeler or cattle dog is a gutsy little dog to begin with , understanding what they are used for. ...read on
    Posted by jeff mccall on Sun Jun 07, 2009
    Patricia Ellison Blogs
    sweet chihuahua puppies
    patz dogs has 4 adorable male puppies available for adoption now. 3 are long hair and beautiful and 1 smooth coat with awesome personality. all are ckc reg. and well socialized. these puppies are from april litters sired by a long hair male. they will make wonderful companion pets. current on vaccinations and health guaranteed.
    Posted by patricia ellison on Sun Jun 07, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    guilty pleas entered in melamine tainted dog food case
    many of you still remember the fearful days of the melamine tainted dog food cases. this happened way back in 2007 if you can believe two years have passed since then. during the several months that followed thousands of cats and dogs fell ill. just recently stephen and sally miller owners of chemnutra inc. , one of the dog food makers involved in the tainted melamine cases pleaded guilty to 27 misdemeanor counts of distributing adulterated and/or misbranded food and one felony count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Sat Jun 06, 2009
    Jeff McCall Blogs
    info
    god summoned the beast from the field and he said: "behold man is created in my image. therefore adore him. you shall protect him in the wilderness , shepherd his flocks , and watch over his children , accompany him wherever he may go , even into civilization. you shall be his companion , his ally , his slave." "to do these things , i endow you with the instincts uncommon to other beasts; faithfulness , devotion , and understanding , surpassing those of man himself. lest it impair your ...read on
    Posted by jeff mccall on Sat Jun 06, 2009
    Jeff McCall Blogs
    some obedience
    a dog can have one of six basic personality types or a combination of one or more. obedience will solve 98% of all behavioral problems. obedience is communication which gives us the control. so , a dog that is pulling on the leash , we would use obedience to correct the problem. now that you have control over your dog , you can use the obedience to navigate and correct just about any behavioral problem.
    Posted by jeff mccall on Sat Jun 06, 2009
    Jeff McCall Blogs
    the international k9 foundation
    puppies: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> 49days/7wks is the time when all the senses start to develop. eyes , hearing , smell.this is a critical period for puppies. social period: 7-16wks is the socialization period for puppies. this is the time expose them to as much as possible like without forcing them. examples would be other dogs , people , places , and noises. dogs: behavior: 2types of behavior. genetic: breeding , passed along in the gene pool , genetics learned: enviormental influence , seroundings , observed behavior. all dogs have one ...read on
    Posted by jeff mccall on Sat Jun 06, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    new cancer drug approved for dogs
    the us food and drug administration has approved the first cancer drug for dogs. this drug called , palladia (toceranib phosphate) is going to be used specifically to treat skin tumors in dogs. in dogs , about 1 in 5 cases of skin tumors turn out to be , cutaneous mast cell tumors. these tumors usually appear small at first , but they can be life threatening for your pet pooch if left untreated. they need to be removed in addition to receiving treatment. palladia is one of a ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Fri Jun 05, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    pet spay/neuter law passes in california
    the california senate has just passed senate bill 250 , aka the pet responsibility act. this bill would mandate the spaying or neutering of california dogs by their owners. if they hadn't already been neutered of course and by reputable veterinarians that their owners pay...no do it yourself attempts please! the bill just barely passed with a 21 to 16 vote. this was the second time in as many days that the bill went to the senate. it almost didn't get passed , but the second time through they got enough ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Thu Jun 04, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    two dogs rescued from muddy riverbank
    fire-fighters in canby , oregon rescued two dogs that had fallen down an embankment earlier this week. it’s not all about getting cats out of trees you know… the two dogs belonged to one , fritse h. hakkinen , who happened to be walking them along the willamett river when the incident occurred. both dogs , two huskies named , mesha and mo , were being walked on a tandem leash so that they were harnessed together. they got too close to the embankment leading down to the riverside ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Wed Jun 03, 2009
    Michelle Gaylord Blogs
    let's start this summer fun!
    summer is upon us! this is a time for barbecues and walks on the beach…and who better to spend these summer days with than your favorite pets! they’ve been waiting all year for you to take a break and spend some quality time in the sun with them! father’s day is also coming up this month so stop by this page to find the greatest gifts for dad! this month’s newsletter features our best selling father’s day gifts and summer gifts! so stop on by dog lover gift baskets for all your pet and owner gifts!! summer fun basket ...read on
    Posted by michelle gaylord on Tue Jun 02, 2009
    crtrwtknsn612 Member Profile
    tails pet media group
    i recently moved and needed to find a dog park to take my golden retriever. after many google entries , i came across a great website tailsinc.com . i thought i would post a blog about this site , b/c i think it will be helpful to many other pet owners and lovers. the site has some really great articles and information about rescue groups , dog parks , etc. tailsinc.com
    Posted by carter watkinson on Tue Jun 02, 2009
    Hope Hammond Blogs
    nutro products recalls it's cat food
    in a nationwide decision last week , nutro products , producer of pet foods and products , has decided to pull at least two of it’s cat food varieties. the company stated that they recalled the dry cat food because of incorrect levels of zinc and potassium. if you buy nutro be sure to avoid the dry natural choice complete care and nutro max cat food. nutro is blaming the incorrect mineral levels on a production error by their us premix supplier , trouw nutrition. the company has been getting a lot of complaints about their pet food products from pet owners for a while now. according ...read on
    Posted by hope hammond on Tue Jun 02, 2009