Pet Monologues

Known foods poisonous (toxic) to dogs AND cats.

Also foods you should not feed them.

Chocolate
It is not chocolate itself that is poisonous, it is the theobromine, a naturally occurring compound found in chocolate. Read the rest of this entry »

I was a good boy. I loved my family and always looked out for them.

I always greeted them at the door and showed them my happy expressions.

We exchanged lots of kisses and hugs, especially with younger members of the family.

I was happy. I loved going to the park and run around.

I loved jumping of the docks to water and roll around in the grass.

We all had a lot of fun and we were happy.

That was until my family took me to the woods.

I was beaming with excitement and smelling the unknown, cool misty air and hoping we get to explore the new playgrounds. That would be so great!

As the car rolled to a stop and a silence filled the air, the door opened and I was ordered to jump out. Read the rest of this entry »

Of all cat behavior problems, these are the ones owners complain about the most—and with good reason. Besides the mess and damage, inappropriate elimination is unsanitary and creates an unpleasant (and often malodorous) atmosphere in the home.

Cats have an instinct to dig in loose materials and bury their urine and feces, and many of them adapt this instinct to the litter box with few problems. But it’s still something they have to learn, and they often need help to get the lesson right.

Boxes, boxes everywhere. Litter boxes and litter should be the first things you buy when you decide to get a cat. Get them set up before the cat sets a single paw in your home. Make sure they are clean, easy to find, and numerous enough.

Many cats dislike using a box that another cat has recently used (even if that other cat is herself), so the rule of thumb is: The number of litter boxes in the house should equal the number of cats in the house plus one. Thus, if you have two cats, you should have at least three litter boxes; even households with just one cat should have at least two boxes. Read the rest of this entry »

I had a street dog chase me for what seemed like miles. Wanna hear my story?? I was a teenager at the time, I was selling cookies and candy in the streets of Queens to make a living. Each box I sold I got a buck. That’s what I did for money back then.

I was going door to door, house to house, selling these boxes of goodies. I saw an alleyway and decided to cut through it in order to get to the next block quicker. And that’s when it happened. A dog, a big German Shepard, on the other side of a fence, was staring at me. I minded my own business but then the dog started growling and then barking at me. So, I started walking a bit faster to avoid a problem. Just as I move quicker, the damn dog runs and jumps completely over the fence. I couldn’t believe it.

I bolted off running as fast as I could. All the time holding my box of candy. The dog started gaining on me so I threw the box at the dog. I missed him. I was running straight for a fence and just as I got to the fence, I literally dove over it, instead of climbing over it. I didn’t have time with the dog closing in on my ass. The dog grabbed my sneaker and started thrashing my foot back and forth. I’m dangling in the air on the opposite side of the fence screaming my head off. Read the rest of this entry »

Two years after Katrina, HSUS marks progress in protecting animal victims of disasters.

As Gulf residents mark the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s destructive path through Louisiana and Mississippi, those involved in the historic effort to rescue the animals left behind will recall the devastation brought by the storm. Read the rest of this entry »

Horse attacked with ax. $2,500 reward.

Reward Offered in Robertson County, Tenn. Horse Cruelty Case. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs to take over NY swimming pools.

RAMAPO, N.Y. (AP)—Every dog has its day, and for those in this suburban town it’s Sept. 9: That’s when the pooches will have a pool party. Read the rest of this entry »

Helmsley’s dog gets $12 million in will.

NEW YORK (AP)—Leona Helmsley’s dog will continue to live an opulent life, and then be buried alongside her in a mausoleum. Read the rest of this entry »

From a lead role as Eve’s tempter in the Bible to regular appearances in the Harry Potter books and movies, snakes have slithered their way into world mythology and popular culture with tales born of fear as well as respect.

The Cottonmouth snake is also called the Water Moccasin.

In the more than 130 million years since they appeared, snakes have evolved into a highly versatile vertebrate, boasting the ability to climb straight up, dart through water and, in some species, even fly—all without limbs. Combine this mobility with a worldwide presence and a sometimes-deadly bite, and snakes can quickly become the stuff of myths.

In this article, we’ll shed some of their mystique. You’ll learn how snakes get around, how they kill and eat their prey, and how they court and reproduce, making note of some fascinating species along the way. Read the rest of this entry »

Court rules against Bush administration in global warming case.

Federal Judge Orders Production of Suppressed Scientific Reports on Global Warming Impacts< Read the rest of this entry »