Monthly Archives: September 2008

Dog Soldiers

Posted on September 23, 2008 by admin

In the 1860′s,  the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers were reported to be the “bravest and most noble warriors that ever lived”.  Today that description also describes the amazing dogs that are part of our Military.   This is a moving tribute on … Continue reading →

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Amazing Stories of Dog Loyalty

Posted on September 16, 2008 by admin

If you doubt the loyalty of dogs to their human life partners, consider the amazing stories about Hachiko, Ruswarp, Dorado, Cash, Greyfriars Bobby and The Frontier SheepDog. I am sure that there are thousands of untold stories about dogs like … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Cats Living Together in Harmony

Posted on September 10, 2008 by admin

Many families are interested in sharing their lives with both dogs and cats.  Scientists at the The Tel Aviv University has studied ways to increase the chance that both pets will live together in harmony.  Their results were reported in … Continue reading →

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How long do dogs live?

Posted on September 8, 2008 by admin

8, 9, 12,14, 15 years?  While we are struggling  to to keep our dogs free of cancer, diabetes, heart disease can you imagine that a dog can live to the age of 29.  An Australian Sheepdog, Bluey,  holds the Guiness … Continue reading →

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Raisins are Toxic to Dogs

Posted on September 5, 2008 by admin

This information has been going round and round the internet but there are still some dog owners who are missing it!  I confirmed this with my vet and it has also been confirmed by  www.snopes.com Please, please, please don’t let … Continue reading →

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Brown Recluse Spider Bites

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

I have been bitten by a brown recluse and am suffering from the effects of the toxin.  Dog also can have a reaction to bites by this spider.  There are lots of stories and pictures – awful pictures- of the … Continue reading →

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