The cage was small, but the people were nice and Tiger felt safe. He was regularly fed, petted and groomed. Still, he wasn’t home. Tiger had been ‘home’ and still had vague memories of the woman who had cared for him and the other cats that lived with her. Then he had been brought to […]
I recently returned home to find an amazing display of shredded paper strewn across my living room floor. The torn remnants of People magazine, last week’s New York Times travel section, and various other glossy print media that I intended to peruse at some future point looked like a festive and colorful assortment of confetti. […]
Imagine this scenario: You and your spouse or partner are on the couch watching a movie and you start to get a little lovey-dovey. Maybe you’re kissing or just cuddling and then here comes the dog. A moment ago, he was happily curled up on the ground and now he’s barking, whimpering, pacing, or maybe […]
Anyone who has lived with cats can attest that their sense of humor tends towards joking. They don’t have the kind of facial features that make it possible to smile; the purr serves that purpose. Cats don’t laugh out loud either, but when a cat successfully pulls off a prank, it always seems quite pleased. […]
Dominant dogs require special training, but so do their owners. Too often, an exasperated dog owner will yell or lash out in sheer frustration when the dog pushes the owner beyond bearable limits. Or the overwhelmed Owner will treat the dog as Helen Keller’s parents treated her, turning her into “an animal” until Annie appeared […]
rottweiler Origin: Rottweil Germany Colors: Black with clearly defined tan or mahogany markings Bred for: Guard and Sheepdog Coat: Thick and short coat Head and skull: The head is of medium length, the skull is wide between the ears. Temperament: Good character, not aggressive, nervous or vicious. Brave, obedient, with natural protective instincts. Size: Dogs […]
We all need people around us who see the beauty of our potential and believe in our ability. We need people who understand that the ultimate purpose of life is to flourish and fully display our unique magnificence. We need to see our higher self reflected in the eyes of someone who has faith in […]
The Siberian Husky is actually not one of the largest or heaviest of the most popular dog breeds. They just appear to be very large due to their presence and strong resemblance to wolves. They have the body shape, tail shape, and ear shape like wolves. Their brains are twenty percent smaller than those of […]
Eleven million cats and dogs are euthanized in the United States each year due to overpopulation. They are healthy and loving animals that are killed simply because no one is willing or able to adopt them and provide them with a loving and happy home. If you allow yourself to feel the magnitude of so […]
Thinking of adopting a shelter dog? Millions of shelter dogs are euthanized each year because there simply aren’t enough homes. You are doing a noble thing! Shelter dogs may be the best dogs in the world, but there are things to consider when making this decision. 1. Can you take care of a dog? Having […]