Sorry about the length of this- I can NEVER make anything short and sweet. So my husband and I (and our roommates) have been planning on getting a puppy for about 6 months now. Due to my inability to decide on anything, and my desire to be SURE I was making the right decision, we still don't have ... more >>

Does anyone in Edmonton have experience with the local boarding kennels? I've done some of my own research, but I'm very interested in hearing any personal recommendations people might have. Two that particularly interest me are:Camp Brinx - Tuscany Kennels - ... more >>

Thank God there are intelligent people out there !! This was a reply for someone looking for a free puppy in the want adsReply to "I can offer".... Price: Free Location: Toronto How about doing what I did? Save up your money until you can afford the breed you want. If you can ... more >>

I was cutting Vlad's nails and accidentally cut too much. I felt horrible! I put on some powder that came with my clippers, to keep the nail from bleeding too much.He's okay, and luckily I didn't cut that deeply. But I felt like such an idiot and such a terrible mommy! I've been cutting their ... more >>

All breeds pictured are either CKC or AKC recognized, just a fun way to open our eyes to some breeds we may not be aware of that are exist and hey, maybe next time you are looking for a dog, this breed might be the breed for you ?? What Am I ... more >>

I don't know if anyone else subscribes, but......yesterday I got the Animal Planet channel and I am soooo hooked on it! I have spent most of my free time watching the various shows and quite often crying! Some of the stories are so upsetting, but others are so amazing! does anyone else ... more >>

I thought I saw a thread where Erykah told us"she's here!"but I cannot find it againanybody ... more >>

We get our pet food from a really great shop in Ottawa that has a lot of "alternative" foods, supplements, and also is actively involved in rescue (there's usually one or two little rescue pups running around the store getting lots of socialization, and always, always, kitties needing ... more >>

ITS WONDERFUL!! TAR TAR ATE HER OWN DINNER TONIGHT!! WE DIDNT HAVE TO FORCE FEED HER THIS EVENING! SHE AWOKE AROUND 4:50 PM AND WALKED, YES WALKED OUT INTO THE KICHEN AND STARTED EATING DRY FOOD!! I MADE HER SOME WARM CAN FOOD AND SHE ATE THAT !! SHE HASNT WALKED IN DAYS! WEVE HAD TO FORCE ... more >>

We got Sabine Nov. 10. I had posted about her rescue on here and that she looked like she might be expecting. Well, I took her to the vet for shots and we agreed that we needed to hold off on the live-virus shots because the vet agreed that she looked like she might be expecting, though the vet ... more >>

Hi,I'm interested in finding out more information about the costs involved with studding a dog.How much more do show quality pups cost compared to pet quality?How much do the various health tests cost?I think A.I. makes th most sense for studding. How much do A.I. collection fees cost?How much ... more >>

I know someone already posed this question but I could not find the thread...So sorry I wanted to ask again...Where's Mumumum or Mum3? maybe she is away but I dont recall seeing anything about it...she hasn't posted in awhile?? Just wondering??Where are you Mum3? Miss your posts..or maybe we ... more >>

I dont know if anyone else has a problem with this but i think that my dog is having dry skin issues... i gave her a couple flea baths a couple weeks ago and then gave her flea medicine...we had a new doggie added to the household who had a few stowaways. lol so i am positive that maggie doesnt ... more >>

I took Vlad for his Junior Wellness exam. They drew blood and tomorrow they will call me with the results. I'll know if he's got any issues like diabetes, or any problems with his kidneys or any other disease. I also had them look at his eyes, and they sent me home with some drops for him for ... more >>

I just got a new cat for christmas! Her name is Trixie and she's 7 months old! I already had Mischa, he's 11 months old. When I first brought her home Mischa didn't even notice...but when he finally saw her he hissed right away. She ran around my house smelling everything and he just followed her ... more >>

the Hamilton/Burlington Spca Just Welcomed 75 Dogs From The States , These Dogs Need Loving Homes And Loving Families Some Come On Down To The Shelter And Come Find You're Forever FriendsNumber To Reach 9055747722 ext ... more >>

I guess it's been awhile since I actually started a thread... anyway, just thought I'd update the pet situation. Any comments welcome as I'm not sure how well this is going to go! I have 2 cats - Micki and Annie - and 1 dog - Guinness. Guinness gets along well with Annie but the 2 cats have ... more >>

Just thought I would start his thread because I know we will all be thinking of your girl today!! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery and those long walks in the woods!! Good luck today! ... more >>

Hi guys! Well Sadie is home from the vet and is acting very normally. She is pretty much ignoring her wound and eating up all the attention. Right now she is "smiling" and prancing around the house like she owns it. hehe Here are a couple of shots from today. And a close up of her ... more >>

Hi, all you animal lovers. This is pretty simple... Pleasetell ten friends to tell ten today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota ofgetting free food donated every day to abused and neglected animals.Ittakes less than a minute ... more >>

My hairdressers Yorkie is dying of cancer. She's doing ok now but it will claim her. They are leaving Thursday to get another one in Tennessee. She said her husband can't wait any longer because this one is taking too long to die.I'm getting a new hairdresser. I'd take her dying Yorkie if I ... more >>

A couple of months ago, an elderly gentleman passed away in my apartment building.... unknown to others of his passing, his two cats Sally and Ty were left alone with the owner for about two - three days; when finally, he was discovered. I managed to rescue the cats from family members (who ... more >>

Well since the summer time when I let the boys out on leashes, Leo's had this OBSESSION with getting out. Until recently it hasn't been much of an issue since we can normally get the door closed fast enough that he can't escape.We've even attempted to toss him outside in the deepest, grossest, ... more >>

So this is cute, and it sucks. My kitty, about 6 months, and HUGE for his age, is deathly afraid of the floor in my bedroom since the other night. He's fine up on the desk or bed, but utterly terrified of the floor, and tries to avoid as much as possible touching the floor to get out of the ... more >>

I am trying to get an idea of who would adopt a blind dog and what would stop most from this kind of adoption? I would love to hear your thoughts and what your greatest concerns are? I rescue and re-home blind Doxies and of course have a VERY difficult time finding homes for them. Most people ... more >>