“However, noble descendant of the fierce father of fighting. You are playing tonight with my son by the fire.” (Excerpt from The Hound of Heroes by William Dammarell) One is not so much “owning” an Irish Wolfhound as being “owned by” an Irish Wolfhound. I am currently “owned” by two, and wouldn’t have it any other way. They are typical […]
The last five years will go down in history as one of those periods when the value of material wealth was so eroded that governments had to make billions of dollars worth of bailout packages available to prevent the closure of mega-companies with multi-million dollar billings. The collateral effects of this “economic collapse” or “international financial crisis” as it is […]
Never before have people enjoyed so many options when buying their pets. In recent years, large pet stores have opened up everywhere. And at these stores there are larger selections of supplies than you can find at many small pet stores. There is a huge demand for supplies for dogs, cats, birds, and other pets. In the background of these […]
backyard chicken farming for eggs, meat or both should be a fun and productive adventure. You don’t have to play with your hens or take them for walks, but you’ll likely enjoy the time you spend caring for them and might even think of laying hens as pets. The basic requirements for raising backyard chickens successfully are proper housing, proper […]
At the greyhound track, there is a winner in every race. There is also a dog that places and another that comes in third place for the show. Even if exotic bets are not allowed on a race, and few races don’t have some kind of exotic bet, someone makes money with one, two or three dogs. You may be […]
More and more people are breaking away from the “dog owner” label and embracing the role of pet parent instead. We are realizing that dogs are not mere objects to own, but members of our family and therefore should be treated with as much care and respect as you would your own children. Birthdays, holidays, family vacations and even the […]
Dogs can be our babies, but they don’t need to wear clothes at all times like we humans do. However, there are many pets that dress up throughout the year, regardless of the weather. This can cause a lot of discomfort to the pet, since she is used to being in her natural state, just as nature wants her to […]
The map showed a wavy blue line for Cassadaga Creek. This could be good news, heralding an intriguing paddle down a winding canal. Or, it could be a sign of traffic jams, with trees, swept away by spring floods, huddled at every bend in the creek. Fortunately for my husband and I, Cassadaga Creek is part of the Marden E. […]
If you want to buy a Maine Coon cat, you can think about looking at pet stores. This is not a good place to buy your cat. Legitimate breeders never sell at a pet store, which is considered the equivalent of “puppy mills.” If you want to buy cats in pet stores, you will not be able to see the […]
Excerpted from Only Angels: How to Breed and Train the Perfect Greyhound The more pesticides you use, the more fleas you will have. There are four universal truths regarding insects: 1. Insects will eat. 2. You can’t eradicate all insects. 3. Pesticides will ALWAYS backfire because insects adapt. 4. Pesticides can be harmful to your dog, your children and to […]
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