Just a few days ago, my dog got a hold of a pen. He took it to his kennel, and chewed the end of it in the night! In the morning, I noticed *blue* feet, but I didn't know what it was from.We finaly found the pen in his kennel, and we cleaned his feet off with a solvant. When night time came, he ... more >>

This happened about a year and a half ago. We moved into an apartment that had a lot of construction going on and there was a pesky little shrew (or mouse) that was in the cupboards and had borrowed into the wall. We literally had 10 traps set up but couldn't catch the thing. One night I was ... more >>

Michigan has more coast line than any other state, or so they say I have not taken my 12' tape measure to verify. It has been raining for the past 24 hours and really coming down pretty hard. The ground is getting saturated and the worms are swiming along in the high grass. Of course the ... more >>

I have three indoor dogs size 6 pounds - 35 pounds - 100 pounds.Two are on special diets (the two smaller ones) and I keep their bags of dry dog food in the pantry. We went to the store the other day and left the pantry door open (BIG MISTAKE) the largest dog (100+ pounds) the Hound of the ... more >>

It would seem that God in all his infinite wisdom would have had the foresight to make something as beautiful as Peacocks with a smaller waste production system. We have Peacocks who have taken up residence on our farm and they love to sit on the peak of our house and watch people drive by. Then ... more >>

As Paul Revere was said to ride through the night alerting all within ear shout our dogs have the same traits.In our house bedtime is a pack thing. First into the king size bed has their choice of space. Usually it is myself-The Mrs, two Siamese Mr.Pye and Charlie and then Dynamyte the toy poodle ... more >>

Two years ago we had approximately 50 ducks and geese on our pond. Then last year we had a friend who wanted to start his own goose herd so he took all but 9 of them. Over the winter our ducks and geese wintered in the barn by the frozen pond. We kept them fed -watered and warm all winter. ... more >>

The Swiffer Wet Jet rumor that it killed a pet is proved false. There is no link to Swiffer and the death of a dog! I thought all pet owners should know!! Please read below:ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Responds to Swiffer Wet Jet RumorFriday May 7, 2004 Veterinary Toxicologists regard ... more >>

a few monthes ago i was sleeping and i woke up and out from nowhere i herd a thumping noise it was from under my pillow confused i lifted it and there was my gerbal kibbles staring right back at me.from then on i always double check there cage before ... more >>

When I was watching my fish last, I saw him go to the back of the tank, and I wondered what he was doing. Then he began to dash at my algae eater, but my algae eater didn't move, and he had to swerve to avoid having a head on collision! This was so funny, I guess I didn't realize before that fish ... more >>

I got in trouble yesterday, never managing to change out of my pj's and get that errand done with my husband. It all started when I received the most heartfelt post from a Canadian firefighter asking for my help. I wound up taking an incredible journey. And, more thanks than I really deserved was ... more >>

Just wanted to share a not-so-funny, but funny story about Bailey........ I keep her toys in a basket in the corner of the living room and she knows exactly where they are and gets them out..... I told my husband I was going to train her to put them away too (OK, after we master a few more ... more >>

HEATA little girl asked her Mom, "Mom, may I take the dog for a walk around the block?" Mom replies, "No, because she is in heat." "What's that mean?" asked the child. "Go ask your father. I think he's in the garage. The little girl goes to the garage and says, ... more >>

A year ago I moved out on my own but had to leave my dog Morgan with my parents because my apartment was too small. When she was a puppy I took her every where I possibly could. We had our routines and we had our games and I never once questioned her devotion. I taught her as a puppy to come to ... more >>

Molly got her first taste of freedom yesterday as she embarked on her big adventure - outside of our apartment!! So, we just moved into a bigger place a few days ago and we didn't realize that the front door won't stay closed unless you lock it. My husband went out to make a quick trip to the ... more >>

This probably won't make anyone as hysterical as it did me, but I must share.New Sport, Nectarine Tag: See below for playing directions! I was cleaning out the fridge today and a nectarine rolled out of the fridge and across the floor, before I could reach it my lab flew out of the living room ... more >>

Congratulations on the adoption of your new human!Humans can provide you with hours of fun and entertainment, and analmost unlimited source of tasty things to eat. However, your new humanneeds love, attention and, above all, training. Remember, a well trainedhuman is a happy human, and a happy ... more >>

My 8 year old Australian Sheperd wants to continuosly lick mine and my wifes bare legs or feet. Is this a diet deficiency? He also has started drooling when he sees someone ... more >>

Although this happened over a year ago itll forever be crystal clear in my mind. Itll also hopefully make you all a little more aware of your neighbors and the possible threat they can be to your animals.Sometime in May of 2003 I had just arrived home from an average day at work. Being 18 and ... more >>

I would like to hear from anyone who have had a bad experience with a business called,"PetSelect", located near Guelph, Ontario.Muffin was sold to my aunt, she was told she would only get to be about 40 lbs and knee high. Wrong! The Vet said she is a shepard. This is devastating to ... more >>

I tried searching for this joke, and couldn't find it. So PLEASE forgive me if you've heard it already, but I thought it was so funny, I just had to share! How Many Dogs Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?GOLDEN RETRIEVER: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead ... more >>

I live in a rural area so I am house training my Chi puppy (Kenny)to puppy training pads. I would hate for him to become Hawk food so I don't take him outside unless he is in my arms the entire time. We have developed a type of communication; he spends alot of time in my lap and lets me know he ... more >>

Hubby came home tonight kinda late. Phoebe was already asleep in her crate, and I was trying to get the 5yr old to bed before he woke the baby. Hubby decided he needed to say "Hi" to Phoebe, so he - get this - lets her out of her crate. Bad Hubby! So, now it's me, Hubby, the 5yr old ... more >>

every day when I wake up I go down stairs and call dixie and she zips down chases her tail and she zips up and down the stairs 5 times then jumps on the couch and calms down ... more >>

Did I ever tell you about my grand ma and grand pa ???My grand ma and grand pa come over alot to visit my Mommy and everytime they come over, I go looking into Grand Ma's purse because I know she has treats for me.. see both my grandparents are old and frail but I'm gentle with them because I ... more >>

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Until the 1600s the name "Bulldog" was actually a term describing the job a dog did rather than it's breed. Early in written history there were dogs described as "Pugnances", large brown and brindle dogs that had the ability to grasp large bovine animals by the snout and bring ... more >>

Copied this from the Toronto SunDeerClanOFFICIALS IN an Arkansas city are considering fining pet owners up to $1,000 US and jailing them for a year if they fail to pick up their stray dogs or cats after six days -- the same penalties as someone convicted of negligent homicide. While the city says ... more >>

Last fall hubby and I were in South Carolina.One no-beach-day,we went to this beautiful park,a very typical sothern park,trees with hanging moss etc...As we were about to enter this bird-sanctuary,we heard a pitiful cry coming from a garbage can.Low and behold there was this little frog in the ... more >>

Yesterday,while I was on my Pc in another room,I heard this racket in my den I run in and find a squirrel attached to my floor to ceiling Yucca-tree and a hole in my patio-door screen My three very BRAVE cats,looked like puffed up fur-balls,but did nothing,just had a dumb very confused look on ... more >>