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  • The Souls of Animals
    We who love our pets know that the time will come when we must bid them farewell. When these traumatic times come, most of us wonder about an afterlife and if they live on. There is solid Biblical evidence that shows they are indeed providentially provided for.
  • Tick, Tick, Tick, Time for Ticks Again
    Those pesky critters are awake and hungry. Don't let your dog (or cat) be their first victim. There are easy and inexpensive steps you can take to keep these disease-bearing vermin out of your yard and off your pets.
  • Dogging the Dogs
    Dog bites are more common than most people think. Over 5 million bites occur in the United States each year and those are the ones that are reported. Here are some tips to share with your children to avoid being bitten and also strategies to keep your dog from doing the biting.
  • Shackles - A Military Hero
    Dogs have been used by the military to fill many roles, but none are more noteworthy than that of the Station Dog. Here is a moving, true-to-life tribute about one such animal.
  • The Most Important Thing to Know About Reptiles
    There has been a huge increase in the popularity of reptiles and amphibians as pets. Pretty colors and odd appearances seem to spawn impulse buying. To often giving in to one's impulse leads to disaster for the animal or added expense and stress to the owner. Here are some good tips on how to avoid both.
  • Pet Predators Want Your Pet
    As sad a topic as this is, pet people need to know that their pets are at risk. Discounting the urban legends of pets being kidnapped for testing purposes, there are real dangers that they are exposed to by people of baser character. Every pet owner needs to read this and become vigilant
  • Putting Your Dog Out to Pasture
    Anyone who has walked a dog (and sometimes a cat) knows that they eat grass. They also know what follows this event and almost without exception, pet owners panic when they see their animal vomitting.
  • My Minister Said That Animals Do Not Have Souls
    More often than not, ministers "shoot from the hip" on this topic of animals having souls. They pass on what they heard at seminary or Bible College in lieu of studying the topic out for themselves. But there are solid answers that will surprise you.
  • Pets In Peril
    Pet people often go to great lengths to ensure a safe environment, food and shelter for their animal friends. We guard against diseases, ticks, fleas and a host of other parasites. But there are unexpected dangers that our pets face that most pet owners are not aware of.
  • A Cat of a Different Color
    Have you ever seen a cat like this? It changed colors right before my eyes. A true story with a surprise ending.
  • Making the Big Decision - Euthanasia
    There are few things as traumatic and numbing as the loss of a precious pet. When one must make the decision to facilitate their pet's passing, it becomes an even more difficult life experience. Here is help to assist pet lovers to frame their feelings in a context they can better handle.
  • A Mini-tribute to Pets
    There is always time to just stop and be thankful for these wonderful creatures we call "pets". Take a moment and reflect on your own best friend and what he/she means to you.
  • How To Cope With Friends After Pet Loss
    Sometimes people do not know how to act to our losses. Should we allow their failure to respond the way we think they should determine whether they are good friends or not?
  • Don't You Take Your Pet to No Ugly Vet
    As in any field or walk of life, you find people of varying caliber; in personality, proficiency and sensitivity. Choosing the right veterinarian for your pet and personal needs may not seem critical to you until an emergency exists. Then you want someone who is not only able to help your pet, but who holds them in the same high regard.
  • Don't You Be No Ugly Pet Owner
    I think we can all agree that we love our pets and that they are more than just "like" members of the family. For all practical purposes, they ARE family members, Unfortunately, many do not come to realize the importance their pet played in their life until they are gone. Take time to love them now.





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