Microchip implant (animal)

A microchip implant is an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of a dorg, cat, or other animal. The chips are about the size of a large grain of rice and are based on a passive RFID technology.
Tattooing is another, older method for identifying animals.

Uses and benefits
Microchips have been particularly useful in the return of lost pets. They can also assist where the ownership of an animal is in dispute.
Animal shelters and animal control centers benefit using microchip identification products by more quickly and efficiently returning pets to their owners. When a pet can be quickly matched to its owner, the shelter avoids the expense of housing, feeding, providing medical care, and out placing or euthanizing the pet. Micro chipping is becoming increasingly standard at shelters: many require all out placed animals to receive a microchip, and provide the service as part of the adoption package.
In addition to shelters and veterinarians, microchips are used by kennels, breeders, brokers, trainers, registries, rescue groups, humane societies, clinics, farms, stables, animal clubs and associations, researchers and pet stores. Animal control officers are also trained and equipped to scan animals.
Several countries require a microchip when importing an animal, as a proof that the animal and the vaccination record belong together.
Microchip tagging may be required for CITES-regulated international trade in certain rare animals; for example, Asian Arowana are so tagged, in order to ensure that only captive-bred fish are imported.

System of recovery
Effective pet identification and recovery depends on the following:
• A pet owner either adopts a pet at a shelter that microchips some or all adoptee animals, or the owner with an existing pet brings it to a veterinarian (or a shelter) that provides the service.
• The shelter or vet selects a microchip from their stock, makes a note of that chip's unique ID, and then inserts the chip into the animal with a syringe. The injection requires no anesthetic.
• Before sending the animal home, the vet or shelter performs a test scan on the animal. This helps ensure that the chip will be picked up by a scanner, and that its unique identifying number will be read correctly.
• An enrollment form is completed with the chip number, the pet owner's contact information, the name and description of the pet, the shelter's and/or veterinarian's contact information, and an alternate emergency contact designated by the pet owner. (Some shelters or vets, however, choose to designate themselves as the primary contact, and take the responsibility of contacting the owner directly. This allows them to be kept informed about possible problems with the animals they place.) The form is then sent to a registry keeper to be entered into its database. Depending on regional custom, selected chip brand, and the pet owner's preference, this registry keeper might be the chip's manufacturer or distributor, or an independent provider. In some countries a single official national database may be used. The registry keeper typically provides a 24-hour, toll-free telephone service for pet recovery, good for the life of the pet.
• The pet owner is also provided the chip ID and the contact information of the recovery service. This is often in the form of a collar tag imprinted with the chip ID and the recovery service's toll-free number, to be worn by the animal.
• If the pet is lost or stolen, and is found by local authorities or taken to a shelter, it is scanned during intake to see if a chip exists. If one is detected, authorities call the recovery service and provide them the ID number, the pet's description, and the location of the animal. If the pet is wearing the collar tag, anyone who finds the pet can call the toll-free number, making it unnecessary to involve the authorities. (The owner can also preemptively notify the recovery service directly if a pet disappears. This is useful if the pet is stolen, and is taken to a vet who scans it and checks with the recovery service.)
• The recovery service notifies the owner that the pet has been found, and where to go to recover the animal.

Many veterinarians perform test scans on micro chipped animals every time the animal is brought in for care. This ensures the chip still performs properly. Vets sometimes use the chip ID as the pet's ID in their databases, and print this number on all outgoing paperwork associated with its services, such as receipts, test results, vaccination certifications, and descriptions of medical or surgical procedures.

Implant location
In dogs and cats, chips are usually inserted below the skin at the back of the neck, between the shoulder blades on the dorsal midline. Continental European pets may be an exception; they get the implant in the left side of the neck, according to one reference. The chip can often be manually detected by the owner by gently feeling the skin in that area. It stays in place as thin layers of connective tissue form around the biocompatible glass which encases it.
Horses are micro chipped on the left side of the neck, half the distance between the poll and withers, and approximately one inch below the midline of the mane, into the nuchal ligament.
Birds' microchips are injected into their breast muscles. Because proper restraint is necessary, the operation either requires two people (an avian veterinarian and a veterinary technician), or general anesthesia is administered.

Animal species
Many species of animals have been microchipped, including cockatiels and other parrots, horses, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, miniature pigs, rabbits, deer, ferrets, snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles, toads, frogs, rare fish, mice, and prairie dogs -- even whales and elephants. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uses microchipping in its research of wild bison, black-footed ferrets, grizzly bears, elk, white-tailed deer, giant land tortoises and armadillos.

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Just as humans allergies can show up as a sneeze or rash, your dog's allergies can manifest as itchiness -- or even ear infections. In fact, if your dog's allergic to his food, it can cause him to scratch himself constantly, even with no obvious parasite problem.

Dog allergies rarely get solved with medicine, so the best we can do for our four-footed friends is focus on prevention. Providing the right type of food is essential to stopping your dog's scratching habit.

Many people like to share their food with their dogs or let them help "clean up" the kitchen after a meal. Little do they know, their dogs just may not be able to take the tasty food we love so much, and some breeds (like the greyhound) are extremely sensitive. Even common foods like cheese, beef sausage and tuna may cause allergic reactions in some dogs. So it's best to let dogs enjoy dog food and not human food, even though they clearly adore and want what we're eating!

Narrowing Down the Problem

To determine the exact ingredients your dog is allergic to, try an elimination diet. Although powerful, it also requires patience. In fact, the elimination diet can call for eliminating specific food for up to 12 weeks before you'll notice the effects. And if you still haven't found the right (and wrong) ingredients, you'll have to repeat the process all over again.

So is there an alternative to the lengthy elimination diet? Yes -- give your dog a brand or type of food he's never eaten before. But simply changing to a new brand of dog food might not be enough to eliminate his food allergies, since many brands contain similar ingredients. Instead, study the existing ingredients your dog is eating to determine which types of protein source he hasn't been exposed to. Then, hunt for a dog food that doesn't contain any of the ingredients you saw listed. For example, there are many brands of dog food that contains unusual protein sources such as rabbit or venison -- great for testing allergic reactions to other, more common proteins.

Perhaps the best way for you to get control of dog's allergies is to whip up your own dog food. That way, you'll know exactly what he's getting and what he isn't -- something that's extremely hard to tell from reading the back of a dog food bag. Making your own food is especially helpful in elimination diets. To start, combine a portion of rice with baby food and lamb -- so long as your dog isn't already eating lamb and possibly displaying a reaction to it.

Dog food allergies are a special condition that can be frustrating and take patience to solve. Since allergic reactions don't disappear overnight, you'll need lots of time and thoughtfulness to help your dog overcome this problem -- but his goofy smile and those scratch-free days ahead will probably make it all worth it.

About the Author: Blake Kritzberg is proprietor of Poodle-oo: Fashion for Toy Dogs. Stop by for toy dog couture and home decor, free toy dog postcards and the Toy Dog Blog. http://www.poodle-oo.com/

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Animal Rescue

Humane Society Benefit In Louisiana (http://www.hamptons.com)

A little thing like the threat of Hurricane Gustav and evacuation of New Orleans didn’t stop BeKind founder Frances Hayward and CBS’ “Greatest American Dog” star Wendy Diamond and her little white dog Lucky from heading literally into the eye of the storm. The animal advocates joined Councilwoman Jacquelyn Clarkson for the unveiling of the first pet memorial held in the Municipal Chambers at City Hall and followed with a benefit luncheon on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Baton Rouge artist Richard Chashoudian was commissioned by The Humane Society of Louisiana to create a national monument to honor the pets that perished during, and after, the devastating storm. The beautiful pet memorial features a bronze, life-size statue of a cat and dog resting on a piece of 150-year-old Louisiana Cyprus. The accompanying plaque reads "THEY WILL NEVER BE LEFT BEHIND AGAIN...." listing all that had contributed, beginning with Hayward’s The Amigo Foundation. The statue and plaque will remain as sad reminder and a forever tribute to the tragic animals that lost their lives.

Councilwoman Stacy Head, Clarkson, Hayward, Diamond, and her little white dog Lucky joined the artists and Jeff Dorson, the head of the Humane Society of Louisiana and more than 150 animal rescuers, first responders, local dignitaries, and directors of animal charity foundations and humane societies for the presentation and lunch that followed at the Astor Crowne Hotel in the French Quarter.

During the ceremonies, Hayward was presented with the Key to the City for her heroic efforts following Katrina. A veteran of many hurricane rescues, Hayward accepted the Key on behalf of her beloved dog Amigo, who died earlier in the year. “Amigo headed the rescue efforts in the Gulf Coast when we bussed animals out on ‘The Amigo Express’," stated Hayward. “I was truly honored when he was made ‘King of Barkus’ during Mardi Gras in 2006 and again in 2007 where he served as Grand Marshal.” Diamond was given the International Ambassador Award, while her pooch Lucky seemed pleased to command the podium.

Supporters and animal lovers including Petco Foundation President Paul Jolly, CBS newscaster Eric Paulsen, NY veterinarian Dr. Babette Gladstein, TV reporter Alfred Richard, Blue Dog artist George Rodriguez, Eric Iglesis, Sean Payton, and Deuce McAllister of the New Orleans Saints enjoyed the fine vegetarian cuisine while coming up with new ways to help raise funds and awareness.

The euphoria quickly disappeared following the luncheon as the residents were forced to turn their efforts towards the evacuation. “It was time for me to shed my pink Ungaro dress and roll up my sleeves to help,” stated Hayward. “After visiting the Animal Rescue Shelter New Orleans (ARNO) shelter in Metairie, and seeing the heroic work being done by Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) - crating them and putting them in giant air conditioned trucks to be sent to safety, I was called by my friends to assist in the evacuation of people with their pets onto buses downtown. Members of the National Guard were very much in evidence. What was so killing me was the sight of these beautiful, very poor, at times physically challenged, residents lining up in the intense heat with their beloved animals. The deep love for their pets, many overheated and dehydrated and wrapped in cool wet towels to cool them down, was the real story here. It was so beyond touching and yet heartbreaking to me, that against the backdrop of such dreads and fear, we were able to get it all accomplished with such compassion by the heroic volunteers of ARNO and The Humane Society of Louisiana. I feel this experience was 'life changing',” added the animal advocate, “and I thank Heaven that they were ultimately spared.”

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Tips for Naming Your Pet

Some useful tips in choosing a name for your dog or cat :

• Please remember that the pet-name you choose will used dozens of times a day to call, praise and perhaps scold.

• Pick a name that your pet can easily recognize. Animals respond better to one or two syllable names.

• Choose a name that’s both easy to call out and one that you are happy calling out. Calling out "Jack" or "Zoe" in the park may be far less embarrassing than calling out than "Death Breath".

• For dogs avoid names that sound like the standard commands of No, Stay, Sit, Come, Down or Fetch. For example "Joe" is probably too close to "No". It can be difficult for dogs to tell the difference between similar sounding words.

• If choosing a long name keep in mind the shortened version. A long name will inevitably be shortened, but it may ruin the effect that you were originally looking for.

• The pet’s breed heritage can provide some useful inspiration. For example Orientals( Siamese and Burmese), German (Shepherds, Dachshunds and Schnauzers), French (Poodle), Scottish (Terriers), or Irish (Wolfhounds and Setters). The Human Name and Foreign Name categories may assist here.

• Waiting a few days to study your pets behavior can help pick the right name. The Personality, Affectionate and Appearance categories may assist here.

• Pick a name that will grow with the pet. For example "Kitten" may be less appropriate for a full grown cat.

Other than this, be adventurous!

Naming pets has far more leeway than naming children, where thought has to be given to peer group acceptance, blending first and last names and how the initials may appear. It may be surprising, but more than half (50%) of all Pet Names are either human names or nicknames. People largely name their animals as they would name themselves. Another fifth (20%) of names are based on the Pets appearance or personality. A black cat becomes Blacky or Midnight, and active dog Comet or Dash. We know how difficult it can be to think of a name for your new pet. So, because we do not want your puppy to think its name is, hey pup; hey dog; I told you NO! or come here you stinker, we decided to make a list of names for you to choose from. When choosing a name for your dog, be sure not to choose one that is similar to a command. Such as the name "Bo" sounds a lot like the negative command "No". These names will most likely confuse your dog.

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Animal Puzzle

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The Right Time to Call Your Vet

Animal doesn't speak human language. So You need to check your animal (pet) condition. regularly. Here, we discuss about dog. In any emergency situation, you should call your veterinarian immediately. You can make the difference in your dog’s life by staying as calm as possible when you call and by giving the doctor or the assistant as much information as possible before you leave for the clinic. That way the vet will be able to take immediate, specific action you remedy your dog’s situation.

Emergencies include acute abdominal pain, suspected poisoning, snakebite, burns, frostbite, shock, dehydration, abnormal vomiting or bleeding, and deep wounds. You’re the best judge of your dog’s health , as you live with and observe him every day. You should know that the temperature of a healthy dog ranges from 101 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit taken with a rectal thermometer.

Here are some typical problems that would warrant calling the vet :

• Diarrhea or vomiting that lasts more than one day. Call immediately if the contents of either one are dark or contain blood.
• Complete loss of appetite for more than a day.
• Fever, more than 103 degrees or shivering in a warm room.
• Seizure or convulsions.
• Choking, coughing or raspy breath.
• Sudden change in water consumption, urination or general behavior that last more than a day.
• Limping that doesn’t improve after 1 day of complete rest or any lameness that is painful.
• Runny nose, watery eyes, drooling or slobbering (from a dog that doesn’t normally do either)

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Bee Problem

We need to increase the concern about the disappearance of real honey bees, which can affect what we eat.

Honey bee pollination directly or indirectly benefits about one-third of our food supply. Each year, the work they do to pollinate i.e. U.S. Agricultural crops is worth about $15 billion. And the need for pollination to supply these crops continues to grow all over the world.

The problem of dying bees is often called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and it was first noticed in October 2006. So far it has caused about one-third of the honey bee population in the United States to disappear.

Experts say that pesticides, parasites and inadequate food supply may all be contributing to the problem, but more research is needed to find an accurate answer.Although this past spring, there were enough honey bees to provide all needed pollination, there may not be in the future.

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Choosing your first pet

Pets are not meant to come and go, but to remain as part of your home for years to come. You can't just make them love you and then throw them away, or give your pet to someone or somewhere else. Unfortunately for some, pets are disposable items that will be moved if they are

an inconvenience. This should be avoided since unstable homes can make unstable pets.

So first thing you have to do is ask your heart what kind of animal you want to live with. After choosing your pet, you have to be sure of is that your pet has all of their vaccinations up to date.

Getting your home ready for your new pet, your next step, can be a big task, but one that is essential for the big day that your new friend comes home.

Regular physical routine is essential for any pet. Regular checkups, physical activity and preventative measures can not only make your pet more comfortable, but also extend the life of your pet. A pet is an investment so you will want to be sure to take care of him for the benefit of everyone.


Your pet will be a part of your family for many years and it is essential to train him from the very beginning so he can understand what is acceptable in your home. It is about taking the time to get to know your pet and care for him properly with a nutritious diet and daily activities.

The more time you bond with your pet, the more you'll have a better relationship with him. Then you can successfully train your pet to walk without a leash or potty train quickly.


You need to understand the small nuances of your pet in order to effectively communicate with him in a respectable manner. This will provide you with the piece of mind you need to create a peaceful living environment for both you and your pet. A well-trained pet is a happy animal, which will affect you as their owner. It is about learning the importance of the animal human bond and will assist in helping you to understand how to make your relationship stronger with your pet.

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What We can learn from animal ?
Pigeon as Pilot

Can you imagine a road trip vacation without missed exits, stopped by and ask someone, stubborn drivers or map-folding disasters? Do you know that Pigeons can fly thousands of miles to find the same roosting spot with no navigational difficulties. Some species of birds, like the Arctic tern,make a 25,000 mile round-trip journey every year. Many species use built-in ferromagnets to detect their orientation with respect to the Earth's magnetic field. A November 2006 study published in Animal Behaviour suggests that pigeons also use familiar landmarks on the ground below to help find their way home.


Elephants (Will) Forget, but They're Not Dumb

Elephants have the largest brain. Nearly 11 pounds on average of any mammal that ever walked the earth. Do they use that gray matter to the fullest? Intelligence is hard to quantify in humans or animals, but the encephalization quotient (EQ), a ratio of an animal's observed brain size to the expected brain size given the animal's mass, correlates well with an ability to navigate novel challenges and obstacles. The average elephant EQ is 1.88. (Humans range from 7.33 to 7.69, chimpanzees average 2.45, pigs 0.27.) Intelligence and memory are thought to go hand in hand, suggesting that elephant memories, while not infallible, are quite good. So, don't hurt or threat them badly..Coz they're smart animal, and they know how to fight back.

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Stop harm the Animals..

"If man is not to stifle his human feelings, he must practice kindness towards animals,
for he ho is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealing with men.
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.
Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)


Shocking statistics : According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 79,415 horses were slaughtered in Canadian plants in 2007.
Horse meat is sent overseas for human consumption.
In Asia, many of old horses, killed and then cooked as soup.
Can't animal, especially horses, just died peacefully and buried properly ?
Do they have to monetized old horses too??

According to Wikipedia, Cruelty to animals refers to the infliction of unnecessary suffering or harm to animals.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruelty_to_animals)

Broadly speaking, there are two approaches to the issue. The animal welfare position holds that there is nothing inherently wrong with using animals for human purposes, such as food, clothing, entertainment, and research, but that it should be done in a humane way that reduces unnecessary suffering. Animal rights theorists criticize this position, arguing that the words "unnecessary" and "humane" are subject to widely differing interpretations, and that the only way to ensure protection for animals is to end their status as property, and to ensure that they are never used as commodities.

There are many reasons why individuals abuse animals. Animal cruelty covers a wide range of actions (or lack of action). Learning about animal abuse has revealed patterns of behavior employed by abusers.

Animal cruelty is often broken down into two main categories: active and passive, also referred to as commission and omission, respectively.

Passive cruelty is typified by cases of neglect, in which the cruelty is a lack of action rather than the action itself. Examples of neglect are starvation, dehydration, parasite infestations, allowing a collar to grow into an animal’s skin, inadequate shelter in extreme weather conditions, and failure to seek veterinary care when necessary.

In many cases of neglect in which an investigator believes that the cruelty occurred out of of ignorance, the investigator may attempt to educate the pet owner, then revisit the situation. In more severe cases, exigent circumstances may require that the animal be removed for veterinary care.

Active cruelty implies malicious intent, as when a person has deliberately and intentionally caused harm to an animal, and is sometimes referred to as NAI (Non-Accidental Injury). Acts of intentional animal cruelty may be indicators of serious psychological problems.[citation needed]
Animal abuse may also be used as a form of intimidation in domestic disputes.

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Senses of Dog’s

Sight : Dog can detect movement at a greater distance than human coz their eyes located farther apart than ours. They can’t see as well up close and can’t differentiate many colors. They can see better in less light.

Sound : Dog can hear about four times better than human, they can hear high pitch sounds including barks, whimpers, moans and whines.

Smell : Nose is a dog’s greatest sensory organ. Dog can follow a trail that’s weeks old, detect odors diluted, sniff out a person under water. That’s why police often use dog to help their job.

Taste : Dogs have fewer taste buds than human, so they likelier to try anything. Dogs are omnivores, means they eat meat, grasses and weeds.

Touch : Dog’s are social animal, love to be petted, groomed and played with.

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TURTLES

Turtles are reptiles of the Order Testudines (all living turtles belong to the crown group Chelonia), most of whose body is shielded by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs. The Order Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species. The earliest known turtles date from 215 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups and a more ancient group than lizards and snakes. About 300 species are alive today, and some are highly endangered. Turtles cannot breathe in water, but they can hold their breath for various periods of time.

Like other reptiles, turtles are poikilothermic (or "of varying temperature"). Like other amniotes (reptiles, dinosaurs, birds, and mammals), they breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in or around water. The largest turtles are aquatic.(From:Wikipedia.org)

What Do Turtles Eat?

What do turtles eat? Some feed mostly on plants while others, like the snapping turtle, actively hunt small creatures for their food. The turtle's diet depends on what kind of a turtle it is and how old it is. While they are babies, turtles are almost completely carnivorous, though they change into omnivores or even herbivores when they get older (depending on the turtle species).

Both aquatic and terrestrial turtles have similar feeding habits, although aquatic turtles seem to keep eating meat even when they are older, whereas terrestrial turtles have a tendency to eat more vegetation. Older turtles eat less meat because they require less protein, therefore, special care must be taken not to overfeed turtles with protein rich food. As for vegetation, turtles like berries, and some leafy vegetables, including lettuce, cabbage, alfalfa, and clover.

For adult turtle as a pet, here are some of the foods you can feed it to keep it healthy :

Protein: There are many sources of protein that are safe to feed turtles: small amounts of cooked fish, turkey or chicken are okay; boiled eggs are okay; mealworms, waxworms, earthworms and silkworms are okay; slugs are fine, as are shrimp, snails and crickets. Don't give them raw meat, though because it can contain a lot of fat and could become contaminated by the time the turtle decides to eat it.
Vegetables: leafy vegetables are best: grape and fig leaves, red clover, carrot tops, dandelions, lettuce (red and green are okay), turnip greens, water lettuce, duckweed, collards, endive and plantain weed are all okay. Regular vegetables like corn, green beans, beets, carrots, okra, green peas and some squash varieties are also okay.

Flowers: some turtles love flowers! Roses, pansies, petunias, lilies, carnations, hibiscus, hyssop, borage, nasturtium and geraniums are all okay as turtle food.
Fruit: some turtles also like fruit: kiwi, apple, mango, strawberry, cantaloupe, blackberries, bananas, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries and some citrus fruits are all a fine to feed a turtle.

Don’t give these food to your turtle :

- Milk or dairy products because their stomachs do not carry the enzymes needed for the breaking down of lactose. Feeding dairy products to your turtle is a good way to make sure it gets very sick.

- Any sort of canned or processed food. These usually have large amounts of salt and preservatives and people don't yet know what these ingredients will do to the digestive system of a turtle.

What do turtles eat from their natural habitats? Some turtles have been known to eat poisonous plants that are a part of their natural habitat—they do this as a way to make themselves inedible by predators. Unfortunately, especially in the case of pet turtles, you won't know exactly what kind of plants are a part of its native habitat, so it is best to keep poisonous plants (like poison ivy, rhubarb plants and avocado plants) out of their reach and out of their tanks.

It is important that you keep a close watch on your turtle's diet, and if you own more than one turtle, make sure they both get to eat equal amounts of food. Turtles are generally messy when they eat, so make sure to keep the water clean and free of debris, as small decomposing particles of flesh can get trapped under rocks and logs and contaminate your turtle's environment.

Make sure to have a water dish in your turtle's terrarium or pen, since it will be a clean source of water from it to drink from, as its swimming water is mostly contaminated with urine and feces.

If you notice your turtle seeming lethargic and having cloudy skin patches, or milky eyes, it may be because of poor nutrition or disease. Make sure you take your turtle to a veterinarian who knows about reptiles to determine whether the animal's diet is too blame, or if there are other factors involved. If you are buying a pet turtle from a store, the pet store will likely have food you can feed it.

Another good practice is to feed your turtle live fish at least once a week, to make sure it gets to exercise. Turtles like to hunt, and it is also great fun to watch them dive in after small fish.

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Learns from animal :

The old dog’s philosophy :

An old dog saw a pup chasing its tail and ask, ”Why are you chasing your tail ?”

Said the puppy, ”I have mastered philosophy; I have solve the problems of the universe which no dog before me had rightly solved; I have learned that the best thing for a dog is happiness, and that happiness is my tail. Therefore I am chasing it; and when I catch it, I shall have it!”

Said the old dog, “My son, I, too, have paid attention to the problems of the universe in my weak way, and have formed some opinions. I, too, have judged that happiness is a fine thing for a dog, an that happiness is in my tail. But I have notice that when I chase it, it keep running away from me; but when I go about my business, it comes after me.”

(Quoted in Sunshine Magazine)

We can learn from animals arounds us. In this case, don’t always think about your own happiness. You won’t find it.. Think about others. And somehow, someway, you’ll find what you’re looking for.

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Just 4 Puppies....

What Your Puppy Needs Most :

1. YOU !
2. Food and Water Bowls
3. Collar and leash
4. Crate or their special bed
5. Picker for their poop (oops!!)
6. Grooming tools
7. Puppy Toys

What Your Puppy Learns

From three to six months the puppy is learning how to learn. So training sessions are tied in with fun, simply paying attention, praise and being with you. Discipline instills self- discipline and self-confidence, but puppy this age is still emotionally immature and most are sensitive to correction. Some will remain that way. Never make a harsh correction or punishment by hand, voice or leash.
Obedience instructors generally stick to the six months age minimum for beginners based on probability that the puppy is housetrained (most training facilities are indoors and rented), on the puppy’s ability to concentrate for more than 2 minutes, and on the owner’s capability of handling a slightly more mature, less rambunctious dog. In other words, the “six months or older” rule prevents chaos in the average canine classroom.

Your dog’s “human” age and longevity

The modern way to compare dog and human years :
One dog years equals fifteen human
Two dog years equals twenty four human.
Then add four years to the human’s for every one of the dog’s (three equals twenty eight, four equal thirty two, five equal thirty six, etc)
Another factor regarding age is size. Small dogs live longer (eighteen to twenty years is not uncommon) and giant breeds (Great Danes, Irishwolfhounds) live only five to ten years.

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