December 2008
61 posts
Where to Celebrate the New Year →
Dec 31st
New Years Party Animals →
Above: The Humane Society of Marion County will be celebrating the New Year in Ocala, Florida and will give new meaning the the phrase, “Party Animals!” The new year is right around the… Get the…
Dec 31st
If I Were Queen →
Dec 30th
Are You Killing Your Pet? →
Above: Pet Obesity is a HUGE problem. This time of year people are thinking about New Year resolutions–those promises of change that may or may not happen. One of the most common resolutions is… …
Dec 30th
More Stupid Tourist Tricks →
Dec 29th
New Years Pet Noise Phobia →
Every year many dogs suffer from noise phobia which creates a problem on New Years Eve. Loud noises such as fireworks during this holiday traumatize dogs. Desensitizing a dog to fireworks and…
Dec 29th
Dog Gone Fun! →
Dec 28th
Do One Thing for Animals (Video) →
So, this week’s video actually has a bigger purpose in mind–do one thing for animals a BBC campaign called Breathing Places. Drop by to view hints and tips…but better yet…do… Get the whole scoop…
Dec 26th
Boxing Day History & The Dog House (Video) →
Dec 26th
Santa Paws 2009 Starts Now! →
It isn’t too early to begin working to help shelter animals across the USA. Justin Rudd always has a drive for pets in Belmont Shore, California and you can learn more at SantaPaws.Info but why… …
Dec 25th
Merry Christmas From Santa Paws →
Merry Christmas to you from Santa Paws and Ark Animals! Unrelated Interesting Posts Pet Airways: Pet Travel Reaches New Heights Diana L. Guerrero’s Ark Animal Tracks: February 2008 Santa… Get the…
Dec 25th
Ghost of Christmas Past →
Dec 25th
Pet Airways: Pet Travel Reaches New Heights →
Pet airline travel may reach new heights in 2009 with the launch of a pet friendly airline called, Pet Airways. This will be a significant change for pet travelers and a relief for many pet… Get…
Dec 24th
Gratuitous Photo of My Nephew →
Dec 24th
Christmas Dogs (Video) →
This video was too cute to not post. Trained dogs are always such a joy! Bet you wish you could see what was going on behind the scenes! Unrelated Interesting Posts Cosmetic Cat Cure & Feral… Get…
Dec 23rd
Jet Paws Pet Airline Travel Program →
JetBlue Airways recently unveiled JetPaws–a program being marketed as an exclusive new in-cabin program that is designed to provide pet owners with helpful travel guidelines and rules for… Get…
Dec 23rd
What is your tradition? →
Dec 23rd
Don’t miss the Christmas Dog video…coming to you tomorrow at http://ping.fm/R8xIg
Dec 22nd
4 feet of snow followed by…rain. Rats! Forecast says snow the rest of the week or a white Christmas!
Dec 22nd
New Species Discovered: Greater Mekong →
I’ve mentioned how many new species of animals keep getting discovered. And recently over a thousand new species were discovered in the Greater Mekong Region of Southeast Asia. Below I’ve… Get…
Dec 22nd
Mountain Living: Warming Up Inside →
Dec 22nd
Animal Lover Holiday Gifts →
So if you are a last minute shopper you can still get some great gifts that will arrive before Christmas if you order today or tomorrow. This year I’ve been encouraging giving where it makes a… …
Dec 21st
Answering a question about wolf dogs as pets. Read more here: http://ping.fm/RZMCv
Dec 20th
What A Difference A Snow Plow Makes! →
Dec 19th
Fawnskin Celebrates →
Dec 19th
Cat Playing in Snow (Video) →
Since I put up the video of the dog playing in the snow a couple of weeks ago I thought you might like this cat video! Unrelated Interesting Posts Humane Issues in the News Endangered Species Act:…
Dec 19th
What to Do When the Power Goes Out →
Dec 18th
Fawnskin Under Snow →
Dec 18th
Animal Welfare Scandle Exposed by BBC (Video) →
Documentary - BBC - Pedigree Dogs Exposed I’ve been writing about how Christmas Puppies are not a good idea. In fact, I’ve done many posts related to how to select a new dog but I think… Get the…
Dec 18th
How to Buy Firewood →
Dec 17th
How to Travel Safely with Pets →
Traveling with pets can be hazardous without the right preparations as I have noted before in Canine Car Ride Crimes. If you are traveling and don’t have your pet properly secured in the… Get the…
Dec 17th
HEAP Might Help →
Dec 16th
Humane & Sane Holiday Giving →
Above: I discovered this video thanks to Terrierman Today I thought I would share some links with you from other bloggers who are encouraging more humane and sane giving this holiday season. The… …
Dec 16th
Snow Days →
Dec 15th
Petiquette For Beastly Guests →
In some cases it is appropriate to take your pet along on your holiday trip. Most cats and birds will prefer to stay home but mine liked to travel and often accompanied me on trips along with my… …
Dec 15th
Snow in Big Bear it was 10 degrees F this am!
Dec 14th
Snow Chains Needed! →
Dec 14th
Fawnskin Christmas Caroling →
Dec 12th
Silly Cheetos Pets (Video) →
Unrelated Interesting Posts Irwins to tour with Wiggles San Francisco Tiger Grotto Reopens After Rennovation Bat Deaths Mystify Scientists Jim Hamm Cougar Attack Recovery Abandoned… Get the whole…
Dec 12th
Holiday Pet Care →
Traveling during the holidays can be complicated without pets and the complications escalate when pets come along. The holiday standard for most people planning to travel is to board their pet or…
Dec 11th
Maggios Make Over →
Dec 10th
Many New Species Discovered in Tasmania →
I haven’t written about conservation in while since much of my readership lately expressed more interest in pets but have been working on the editorial calendar for 2009 so that I cover the… Get…
Dec 10th
Holiday Pet Tips & Hints →
This time of year people think that it might be a good time to add a new pet to the family or to give one as a gift. Although the Home for the Holidays Program has been pretty successful, for most…
Dec 9th
Holiday Pot Luck →
Dec 8th
Check out this new video from Yaro & Gideon finding a niche in Facebook http://ping.fm/jshK3
Dec 8th
Going Green: Sheep Poop Paper →
When you are an animal person poop becomes very important to you especially if you work with wild or exotic animals. Why? Because wild animals often hide illness and the condition of their poop…
Dec 8th
Mountain Lion Cub in Yucaipa →
Dec 7th
Snow Play Is Dog Gone Fun! →
The one thing about dogs is that they sure know how to enjoy themselves–especially in the snow. The above video was shot in the backyard of Bailey’s owner near Ward, Colorado during a… Get the…
Dec 6th
December Events in Fawnskin →
Dec 5th
Cats Protection: Cat Cabins →
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity. Founded in 1927 the group just celebrated its 81st anniversary and it also found some of its funding at risk due to a crisis in… Get the…
Dec 5th