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(Micro)chips On The Table: A Pet Reunion Story
Fact: Really, really good dogs are rarely truly lost, as two little girls were about to find out:"This dog was lost and i was certain that if we didn't hang onto her, she would get run over. They...
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Dog DNA Test: Our Beagle-Hound Is a Poodle
When I finally caved and agreed TW and Elly could have a dog for their birthday last year what it really meant was they could have a dog that I liked as much, if not more, than they did and I have a...
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Pet Loss: And Then She Was Gone
It's never easy when a pet passes on, especially a beautiful girl like Gracie, who didn't get to stay long enough. This post includes many sweet memories and a precious video of Gracie providing a head...
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Should I Put My Diabetic Cat to Sleep?
In November, we had to make the hard decision to put down our cat Petunia due to late-stage feline diabetes. That same day, we adopted two new cats, Kizzy and Sir Charles Buttonsworth. This week, we...
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Sleeping With Cats: Comfort, Not Chaos
When she was newly separated, Mary let the dogs sleep on the bed. Much to her dismay, they took over the bed and then got huffy and whiney when she tried to reclaim it for herself. Cats, she quickly...
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My Dog Almost Died From a Bee Sting
Besides our two kids, I am also a mommy to a little poodle mix named Sushi. We got him from the local animal shelter a few years ago. I learned last week that dogs can be deathly allergic to bees....
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5 Tips on Dog Photography
Editor's Note: Strangely enough, we all seem to own the best dog in the world -- how is that possible? Any dog owner with a camera has tried (sometimes, in vain) to capture the special canine magic in...
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Rabbits Disapprove of Giving Rabbits for Easter
Editor's Note: Thinking about a cute baby bunny for Easter? DON'T, unless you are serious about taking care of the animal long-term. For an idea about what that means exactly, please read this post....
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Naming the Dog: What's Your Method?
I have named, or helped name, a lot of dogs and my life and I've never considered any of the things suggested in The Art of Naming a Dog. I'm a little surprised they didn't mention things like Scrabble...
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One Hilarious Goat Birth
Editor's Note: It's close enough to the weekend where we can start sharing the funniest goat birthing stories we've ever heard, right? This one from Valentine's Day is still my favorite. --HeatherSo,...
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Spoil the Pooch: Anti-Itch Dog Biscuits
Editor's Note: Itchy dog? Scratchy beast? This doggie mom set about finding a tasty solution and put together a tasty biscuit recipe for her pups. --HeatherSome dog breeds are susceptible to dry skin...
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Housetraining The Dog: Patience Required
Editor's Note: Other than setting up a fresh lawn and fire hydrant in the house, how can a dog owner avoid potty accidents? Lots of training, patience and luck, it seems. Any training tips? Please, DO...
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Dog Bans: Rethinking Breed-Specific Legislation
Editor's Note: Over 600 cities have enacted breed-specific laws about dogs, including my former home, Denver, which banned the pit bull breed. But this blogger and dog lover cites plenty of research --...
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Barnyard Salon: Alpaca Shearing Day
Editor's Note: Deb's account of shearing her nine Alpacas is a fascinating peek into how the animals' fibers are painlessly removed, especially the "blanket" area. The results are wrapped in paper and...
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Ambigious Advice for Raising Children... or Dogs
Editor's Note: Have you ever heard someone compare raising dogs to parenting children and rolled your eyes? Roll no more, friends! Bailey at Let Birds Fly shared a list of dog-raising advice that can...
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Am I the Crazy Dog Lady?
Most of the time when I read blogs, they are doing things to help people, telling inspiration stories, being hilarious, or promoting DIY crafts. For this post, I am going reflect about the fact I may...
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BlogHer Daily: What We Love (And Laugh At), Every Morning!
We're excited to announce the launch of BlogHer Daily, a short, fast, and funny look at what's got women in social media talking each morning:Our favorite, most gorgeous fashion, food, and DIY posts,...
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24 Pounds of Happiness
When Stephanie asked me to write a post on happiness, I thought, well, this is easy! So I started compiling a list of all of the things that make me happy. Like that new, just-out-of-the-box shoe...
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