Entries from Petside - Pet Blog tagged with 'Blogs'
The CATillac of Vacuum Cleaners: The Roomba
I have been fascinated by the round robot- Roomba vacuum cleaner ever since I saw it advertised such a long time ago. The Roomba is a vacuum cleaner which enables users to reach all those difficult places, while at the...
Friday the 13th: Unlucky or a Fortunate Event?
Many people consider Friday the 13 an unlucky day. In fact the scientific term, "paraskevidekatriaphobia", has been given for this irrational, morbid fear of Friday the 13. Some folks refuse to leave their homes, and those that do venture into...
Naming a Cat: A Serious Undertaking
One of the most frequently asked questions appearing on many interactive pet- related websites are those requesting help naming a new kitten or cat. Many of the responders offer a long laundry list of "cute" names, depending on the cat's...
Cats and Water: Are they really enemies?
Dispelling ancient myths is one of my favorite hobbies. I especially love to debunk those urban legends that have been passed down from generation to generation that pertain to cats. Those as "Men don't like cats", and "Cats are...
Blind Woman Wins Legal Battle Over of Service Dog
"Seeing eye dogs" are one of the most valuable aids for the visually impaired. These highly trained dogs both enhance mobility and enrich the daily lives of the folks who have come to depend on their canine companions. With the...
An Animal Rescuer's Answering Machine
The U.S. slaughters 5 million healthy pets annually! Shelters are overburdened with pets needing homes. The majority of these unfortunate animals have been surrendered to shelters when owners become tired of caring for them, are bored with the novelty of...
Halloween Safety and Pets: Some Simple Tips
While Halloween actually falls on October 31, folks who celebrate start preparations several days in advance. Pumpkins are carved, costumes are designed and a huge amount of candy is purchased to offer all the little ghosts, goblins, fairy princesses and...
ASPCA Cat of the Year Award Announced
While she may not have been chosen as a contender to win the prestigious Van Cliburn International Competition for pianists in 2009, this young lady certainly demonstrated sufficient virtuosity of the feline purrsuasion, thus will be receiving the ASPCA's Cat...
Canine Devocalization Surgery: A Controversial Procedure
Over the weekend I received an email from the Care2 petition site asking people to sign a petition targeted at the U.S. House of Representatives. Pending now is a proposed bill in Massachusetts banning the practice of canine devocalization, often...
The Bushy Tailed Cat: A Fluffy Story
Ain't it the truth? The older we get, the more quickly time flies by. It seems like just the other day, that Hush Puppy, our lilac point Oriental Shorthair joined our family. It was love at first sight for the...
The Dog Flu: A Recent Canine Viral Infection
One of the hottest topics of discussion now is the "Flu". With the H-1-N-1 virus (Swine Flu) flooding the media, with ensuing discussions about who are at greatest risk of contracting it, and whether the vaccine is sufficiently safe or...
Pet Blogger Event Helps Promote Pet Safety!
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to share my excitement to talk about the second year's outstanding Pet 'Net event being held by Petside.com. Bloggers and editors are raising their voices in an effort to heighten the awareness...
Litter Box Management: The Key to Happy Cats
When it comes to the subject of litter boxes and litter, there is hardly anything more controversial to cat servants. We can talk ad infinitum extolling the merits of various types of boxes, different brands of litter and sometimes it...
Animal and Child Abuse: The Link of Violence
While visiting the American Humane's web page the other day, I found an item that so clearly demonstrated the importance that pets can play in our lives, that I was compelled to share the story in case our readers had...
Governor Schwarzenegger Protects Pet Owner Rights
Pet "pawrents" and concerned animal lovers residing in California can now breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's stunning veto of two pet related bills pending in the California State Assembly. On Tuesday, October 13, through the...
Dog Carpets are Not Art: They are Murder
WARNING: This blog contains photos of these dog carpets. It seems lately that pet lovers are besieged with news items that talk about acts of cruelty to animals. But today I received an email which contained information about one of...
National Feral Day, October 16: Get Involved!
October 16 is the ninth annual National Feral Day. This day is celebrated by cat lovers across the country with the goal of spreading the word that feral cats are happy and healthy living outdoors, and to educate the public...
Freedom of Speech Vs. Animal Cruelty: Which Wins?
What actually determines our first amendment rights concerning "freedom of speech?" one might ask. Is it permissible for blatant acts of cruelty to animals which are, under the guise of "artistic creativity", featured in videos and film, to be permitted...
Fawn and Bobcat: An Odd Couple's Amazing Relationship
Most passionate cat lovers will love this touching account about a friendship that developed between a very unlikely pair of baby animals that connected with each other out of necessity in their attempt to handle and survive the devastating destruction...
Dog Strollers: What do you think?
For folks that are owned by a very special dog and who frequently long to take them along for company on their daily stroll when shopping at local stores or visiting areas which may not be that "dog friendly", Nicole...
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