tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46103051765657355202011-11-27T19:11:53.878-05:00Sharing Animal Info by and for Animal Lovers. Pet care, training, toys, and nutrition.allthingsfurryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17736451638979853564noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4610305176565735520.post-88574590184634825572009-09-09T10:53:00.005-04:002009-09-09T11:11:20.861-04:00

My worst fear was becoming "the crazy cat lady". It looks like, with the help of my Mom, I'm becoming just that. I've always had a soft spot for animals. The thought of any animal being homeless and hungry prompts me to take in every stray, every stray my Mom feeds, every animal that's dropped off on our dead end country road. At first I rationalized my decision. I kept thinking that I"ll

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I live in a multiple cat household. I didn't set out to do this, they just eventually, one by one found their way to my door. And I have a bizarre weakness for orange cats. My cat Isabelle is the "queen bee" or "diva" in my house. I found her in bushes as a kitten with her eyes closed, so I brought her in and bottle fed her for three weeks. We have a special bond , I think anyway, because I

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Dogs and cats are great pets, but they require an awful lot of work to keep them healthy, happy and well adjusted. Food, shelter, veterinary costs, plus time, grooming and whatever extras you factor in can really add up quickly, making some people question whether pet ownership is really worth it in the long run. For some people, the lessons that a child learns through pet ownership are worth a

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There are many reasons for people to get pets. Some get a companion so that they do not feel lonely. Some get a jogging partner or walking mate to help them lose weight. Some find themselves getting a pet for a sense of security. No matter why they choose to get a pet, people should be encouraged to begin their search at the local shelter. Adopting a pet is not only less expensive than buying

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The jury is out on what constitutes the "best" pet for children. On one side of the fence are those who say that it is the independent cat; perfectly happy to allow themselves to be observed from a safe distance, and occasionally deigning to allow a small sticky hand to give them a pat. On the other side of the pet fence are the dog lovers, who claim that no childhood is truly complete without

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Despite all of the stereotypes, kitties are not completely self-sufficient creatures. They still need their human families to feed and water them, and to protect them from the elements. And, despite all of their protests against it, kitties need their humans to love them. Adopting a cat can be a very rewarding feeling, as well as a major challenge at times. We want our family life to be calm and

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