Author: Esther Johnson
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Famous Celebrity Pets
Celebrities have been known to own some pretty strange pets! A kangaroo once belonged to the King of Rock ‘n Roll (that’s Elvis, for those of you who are out of touch with EVERYTHING that is American), Michael Jackson was adventurous enough to own a chimp named Bubbles (chimps are notoriously vicious –seriously, you might…
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How to Stay Sane When You Live with A High-Energy Dog
The dark circles under your eyes are getting deeper. It seems from early sunrise wake up call, to the enthusiastic snuggles that follow, your dog is determined to let you get as little sleep as possible. Then your waking hours are spent trying to quell the eagerness, energy and spunk that follow your pup as…
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How Dogs Know When a Storm is Coming
There is a wealth of wives’ tales and myths about dogs and their special abilities. Though some of these may be unfounded superstitions, many of the most impressive facts about dogs are actually true. Their noses are legendarily able to detect the most subtle distinctions in scent, and they are able to hear sounds we…
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Dog Park Rules and Etiquette
Whoever invented the idea of a dog park must not have considered just how potentially INSANE such a place could be. Dogs are surrounded by dozens of strangers, other pooches, and given the space to romp and roam as they please? With all the predatory drift, alpha male dominance, and rambunctious young pups, it seems…
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Disasters About Which Pets Warn Us
There are countless reasons why canine companionship has proven invaluable to humans. Their keen “sixth sense” and perception allows them to often know that something will happen before we do. From earthquakes to heatstroke, find out about a dog’s uncanny ability to sense danger, and how they warn us about it. About What Types of…
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Maintaining a Dog-Free Garden
Whether you prefer growing roses or creating your own private pumpkin patch, cultivating a garden is no small undertaking. With all the weeding, bending over shrubs, watering and waiting for a highly anticipated payoff, gardening requires hours of work and dedication. If you are also a dog owner, this could pose a problem, since you…
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Our 10 Favorite Sour Puss Cats
We’ve all seen them. Sitting out in the rain, bedraggled and hopeless. Morbid-looking felines smothered by thousands of kisses, or humiliatingly adorned in silk and bows. Here is a tribute to pathetic cats that tolerate so much from their overly doting owners. The cat that doesn’t want to be touched, thank you very much. The…
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Backyard Barriers: Tools to Keep Good Dogs in and Bad Dogs Out
Whether your neighbor has a pesky Husky on the other side of the fence, or you have spotted coyotes prowling near your yard at night, even with physical barriers we can still feel vulnerable to intruders. Help fortify your boundaries with a few of these protective measures to keep the good dogs inside the yard,…
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Rescuing Pets in the Wake of Hurricane Joaquin
This week’s hurricane Joaquin has caused flash floods to overwhelm the state of South Carolina. Since Governor Nikki Haley declared a State of Emergency on Thursday October 1st, what has been described as a “historic flood” has ravaged many counties in the state. The deluge has resulted in full submersion of parked vehicles in water,…