We all know how much MOST dogs love riding in the car. Sure, there’s the occasional nervous Nellie, but for the most part they are ready to go. Here are some amusing videos where dogs are enjoying that ride in the car.
“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently… Continue reading Dogs Riding in Cars . . .
by Diana Holoman
They say the grass is always greener on the other side. I don’t believe that to be true. It seems actually to be green with sporadic grassless patches, brown spots, most surely marks of territory, accidents, or most commonly a simple relief the bladder.
Before making the decision to get a dog, I often saw the people with the “I love my miniature schnauzer” or… Continue reading The Golden Days Are Here . . .
We hear so much about adopting a dog or cat but rarely hear about adopting a bird. Birds are wonderful pets that provide comfort, companionship and entertainment.
In 2002, ASPCA declared that January would be dedicated to finding happy homes for the thousands of companion birds that are abandoned annually. These precious feathered friends will fly into your home and capture your heart.
There are countless breeds of birds to adopt. Do your research to learn which type would fit into your lifestyle for a long and rewarding relationship with your feathered friend. Some of the things to consider before adopting are cost, noise level, space and commitment. We have written a little about the five most popular breeds to get you started. Continue reading January is Adopt A Rescued Bird Month . . .
Dogs have been the best companion of man since times immemorial. One cannot forget that, Ulysses was recognized by his dog Argus when he returned after 20 long years. A dog can really do wonders especially for those who are physically challenged. This special animal certainly makes the world a better place to live in. It could be any dog for that matter, but a service dog is specially trained in order to assist people who have disabilities. These types of dogs are not of any different breeds, but are like regular dogs except that they have special training to perform tasks for people who have disabilities like impaired vision or hearing or those who are confined to a wheelchair. Continue reading From Lap to Laundry: Service dogs . . .
A veterinary surgeon, Christie Tomlinson went to a Colorado rescue center to find a playmate for her golden retriever and saved the life of Naki’o a red heeler cattle dog.
This is not your normal ‘save the life’ of a shelter pet. We here at PetsBlogs hope that 2012 will bring many more wonderful stories of saving pets.

Naki’o was barely 5… Continue reading The World's First Bionic Dog . . .
About 40% of dogs suffer from allergies everyday. It could be a change in your dog’s environment, a new type of dog food or something a little more difficult to determine. Most allergies are very minor, however, you should always take your dog to the veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
There are five known types of dog allergies:
- Inhalant allergies
- Flea allergies
- Food allergies
- Bacteria allergies
- Contact allergies