Archive for September, 2010
Puppy Warts 101: What, How, and Ew!
Our dogs are social like us. They walk the streets with us, they sniff everything from the bark on a tree to a flower in the yard, and they leave their mark as they trot around town. This means that dogs, like us, are exposed to different germs and bacteria that float around. This isn’t [...]
7 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Dog
Thinking of adding a new pooch to the place? Not sure if you can deal with the puppy stages again? An adult dog is a great choice if you’re thinking of expanding your family. Even if you already have a dog, an adult dog makes a great second addition to your home.
Here’s 7 Reasons [...]
Pet Stores Around Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado, has no shortage of local pet stores. Many of them sell the best-quality food for cats and dogs, and others have a wide selection of aquarium fish and other creatures.
Only Natural Pet Store
The Only Natural Pet Store claims to have to largest selection of natural pet supplies in Boulder. In addition to pet [...]
Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary: Volunteer and Visit
Many of us who own pets have a great respect for animals in general and may check out a zoo or sanctuary in another country to see the animals that are indigenous to that region. In Cost Rica, one place you can volunteer and visit is the Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary located in the Limon province [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Carmel, California
Carmel, California, is one of the best places in the country to have a dog-friendly vacation. Not only is there a wonderful off-leash beach, but there are plenty of other outdoor attractions like walking tours, drives and hikes.
Attractions
Carmel Walks Tour
This is a two-hour walking tour of Carmel, and it takes people through the magical ways [...]
September 28 is World Rabies Day
On September 28th, the world will raise awareness and help prevent the spread of rabies through various events being held worldwide by different organizations. Some will be educational lectures and presentations while others will be fundraisers and low cost or free rabies vaccines clinics set up in cities around the globe. The annual event is [...]
Upcoming Ferret Events
There are a bunch of upcoming ferret events around the United States in the next few weeks. They range from adoption and education events to fun rides to agility trials to assorted parties and seminars.
Ferret Adoption/Education Day
Petco
Hannover, Massachusetts
September 18
This event will be from 1:00-4:00 PM, and there will be free nail clippings and ear cleanings [...]
Upcoming Pet Events in Oregon for the Rest of September 2010
There are plenty of pet-related activities going on in Oregon, especially in the Portland area. They include puppy and small dog play groups, carnivals, wine events, dog washes and massage classes.
Small Dog Playgroup
Oregon Humane Society: Manners Hall
Portland, Oregon
September 18
This small dog play session hosted by OHS will take place from 4:30-5:30 PM. Admission is $15, [...]
What is Catnip?
My cats love catnip and will eat it, roll around in a dried pile of it, and then lay on the floor in a daze afterwards. If there is a toy that has some in it, they will kick it and paw at it for a few minutes and then rest their head on [...]
Brittany Clubs of the United States II
Brittanys are popular dogs in practically every state of America, and lots of these regional organizations are involved in field trials, hunt tests, horse back tests, specialty shows and other competitions or fun events.
Greater Saint Louis Brittany Club
The Greater St Louis Brittany Club was founded in the late 1950’s, and is still active today with [...]
