Pet Monologues

by Muhammad Farhan

It was standing in the middle of the road, arms akimbo, and a bunch of keys dangling from the Dockers it was wearing. Its protruding belly pointed towards the military base on the other side of the road, and it’s rotund behind aptly pointing at a cheap run-down restaurant stuffed with crotch scratching doodh-patti drinking bearded goons peering out of the smudgy windows. It did not move and it did not stir… it just stood there, with arms akimbo.

My taxi driver blew his horn, shouted at the top of his voice, slammed his own car in frustration, but it did not move. Apparently its vehicle had broken down and was blocking one third of the narrow road, while the rest of it was blocked by the worthy owner of the car. Its mouth kept chewing on something unceasingly, as if it were swallowing and regurgitating the contents of its stomach again and again. I could not see its eyes through those classy shades it was wearing, but I’m sure they were looking at the taxi driver. Read the rest of this entry »

Survey shows Alaska declines in hunting and fishing

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A survey by a federal agency found that the number of people going fishing and hunting in Alaska is in a steep decline. Read the rest of this entry »

Hyperthyroidism in cats due to chemicals?

Is there a connection between toxic flame retardants and the surge in hyperthyroidism in cats? Read the rest of this entry »

Purple Martins: more than a fly-by-night annoyance.

DALLAS - Most everyone who has seen the thousands of purple martins gather each evening at Preston Road and Royal Lane comes away thrilled. Or disgusted. Read the rest of this entry »

My cat is missing the litterbox. The first question to ask yourself “is this cat healthy? Emotionally as well as physically.” Some cats can deal with change (such as moving) but many cannot. Read the rest of this entry »

House training a dog. Assuming there is no medical issue—follow this plan, and you should be able to dependably house train your dog within few weeks, max. Read the rest of this entry »

Device being tested might warn deer of oncoming cars. SPRINGFIELD — A device using a flashing light and a shrill alarm is being tested on a stretch of road near Fort Dix to see whether it can deter deer. Read the rest of this entry »

Crocodiles, cobras, found in luggage. CAIRO (Reuters) - A Saudi passenger tried to smuggle a large number of reptiles, including cobra snakes and infant Nile crocodiles, out of Egypt in his luggage, Egypt’s official Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported Sunday. Read the rest of this entry »

Theresa Hoang, the owner of runaway Gracie, sent an email to Team Vivi members thanking them for their help—from posting fliers to calling veterinarians — which ultimately made the Italian greyhound’s ending a happy one.

“I would like to specially thank all of you for your tremendous help and support” when Gracie was wandering the streets of Brooklyn, she wrote. “I have never seen such a coordinated effort … I [would love it] if we could meet each other some day.

The dog was missing since July 15, 2007, in Brooklyn.

Now wait a New York minute! Just who/what is Team Vivi? The short version is…who really wants the short version? This is a blog! Let’s go for the long version!

SEARCH FOR A PRIZE-WINNING SHOW DOG BECOMES A NEW YORK OBSESSION Read the rest of this entry »

Vick attorneys negotiating plea. Falcons QB would serve prison time if agreement reached.

Michael Vick’s attorneys are engaged in plea negotiations with federal prosecutors and the Falcons quarterback could reach an agreement before new dogfighting charges are handed down next week, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Read the rest of this entry »