Renting with Dogs

I came across this article and I thought Id share it with you all. Its about a topic that goes on everyday and more of us should think about and consider helping out....More people who rent houses are apartments should rent with people who have pets, this would keep them together and avoid the people having to get rid of their loyal companions whom they love or avoid having to pay so much pet deposit if they are lucky to find a place that accepts pets but they still have to pay an ourageous pet deposit.
Am pleased to say that after taking the initiative to advertise dogs accepted on our rental property, we have just signed up a new tenant for a year that was struggling to find somewhere as they have a dog.It means that I have to sort a fence out but we are pleased to have the place rented again with only one month dicontinuity of tenancy and glad to be able to at least help someone out with a home in this difficult times ..After this article was posted then a reply was also posted that said" Am pleased to say that after taking the initiative to advertise dogs accepted on our rental property, we have just signed up a new tenant for a year that was struggling to find somewhere as they have a dog.It means that I have to sort a fence out but we are pleased to have the place rented again with only one month dicontinuity of tenancy and glad to be able to at least help someone out with a home in this difficult times .So you see you can spread the word and in time who knows maybe their will be more places that will rent to people who own pets" Let's hope so anyway.. Be sure to leave your coments.

Northern Ireland Shamed by Treatment of Death Row Dog, Bruce

The comments coming from around the world on the desperate plight of Bruce, a dog condemned to die by the law for no other reason that the way he looks, have brought shame to the United Kindom for its continued use of breed specific legislation. As Bruce’s deadly situation has captured the attention and worry of dog lovers all around the world, it offers a sad and embarassing glimpse in to a law which has taken innocent lives ever since its inception in 1991.
The UK is currently (rightly) in uproar about the deaths of two police dogs, left to swelter in a parked car on one of the hottest days of the year. But their deaths are heavily and shamefully outnumbered by the countless corpses of dogs who have been intentionally killed by the UK Government.
If you are a British politician and you sit idly by as MILLIONS of pounds of tax payer’s money is sloshed up the wall trying to enforce a law that even the enforcers accept is literally impossible to maintain - never, ever try and claim to be an animal lover if you refuse to act and use your influence to remove breed specific legislation from the statute books NOW.
If you are a tax payer, you have a RIGHT to demand your money be well spent. The 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act has:
NOT reduced dog attacks
NOT saved lives
NOT been possible to implement
NOT been properly administered (because it can’t be)
NOT been effective in any way, shape or form
and now is NOT even attempted to be defended by the legislators responsible for it
Bruce’s life still hangs in the balance. But what’s not in question any longer is that the United Kingdom can never, ever claim to call itself a nation of animal lovers if it intends to systematically kill dogs for NO other reason that what their parents were or what they happened to be born looking like.
If you weren’t aware, two perfectly legal dog breeds can (and do) produce offspring which are deemed illegal.
For example, a Boxer x Staffordshire Bull Terrier can produce a ‘Pit Bull type’ as can any number of other combinations. And so our response to that occurence should be what? To kill the dogs?
Our dangerous dogs laws are not only ineffective, costly and downright cruel - they are a national embarassment. Just take a look….
The RSPCA, USPCA, British Government and Northern Ireland Assembly ALL continually urge the public to place appropriate value on animal welfare.
What sort of example are they setting if they kill this dog when the offer for him to live legally in Eire is on the table?
What role model is government projecting when it kills WITHOUT NEED?
PLEASE do the right and humane thing and save this poor creature who has already suffered so much when he has done nothing wrong. We only ask that he be allowed to go where it is legal for him to be and not be killed senselessly. There is absolutely no reason that this can’t happen as it would cause no one harm for him to leave. We ask you for sweet Bruce.
I am appauled at a country that shows such indifference towards animal. This dog has a place to go to live out his life free. Haven’t they tormented this animal long enough. Are the egos of the judges/Ministers in Ireland so large that it overshadows the heart.
There is no justification in killing this dog Bruce.Are you ashamed of the fact that through your ill equipped holding system and obviously ignorant and insensitive staff Bruce has suffered both mentaly and physically.Do you not want the extent of your neglect to become common knowledge IS THIS THE REASON FOR THE DESTRUCTION ORDER. As part of the UK you should adhere to common scense and parden this dog who at least has a bolt hole.
I can’t believe people still cling to the bigoted “it looks like a pit so it must be dangerous” ignorance. How would you like to be jailed because “you’re Irish so therefore you must be IRA”? Stop generalizing and let that dog go home to his family. HE DID NOTHING WRONG!
And voters, I’d take a second long, hard look at such arbitrary and uninformed officials; you need to elect someone who knows a hawk from a handsaw.
What the hell kind of country are you running over there ?Im from the United States and have always loved Ireland.Have been there many times, since I married and Irishmen. I will tell you this. I will never return until the BSL law is overturned. It is unjust and downright awful.To allow this to happen to an innocent , is outrageous.
FREE BRUCE IMMEDIATLY!
Well that is it for me. I had a trip booked for Ireland in the Fall. I will take the loss of my non refundable ticket. As long as there are BSL laws , I will not visit. Will also advise all my friends and family to also stay away from Ireland.I can’t imagine any country that would make a poor dog suffer like Ireland has made Bruce suffer. He’s a living creature, for Gods sake man, if you keep on this barbaric road, your children might be next, because he’s lousy in math or some sort of crap like that ...Author Details Ryan O'Meara

Pug dogs- I like Pug Puppies

I just found a blog that if you own a Pug doggie or want to know anything about Pugs then be sure to stop by and check it out this blog tells you eveything about the Pug Dogs:

about pug dogs:
http://pug-puppy.blogspot.com
Country of origin: China
Main purposes: TOY
Originated from: the 16th century
height:25-28 centimeters tall
weight:6-8 kg weight
Personality: loyal, gentle



Physical symmetry, strong physique was a square, fold the flat face unique and will make the expression of popular discussion.



pug dogs, glamorous and elegant, formal late 18th century named "pug", the meaning of a word As the old saying for the ghost, the lion nose or the meaning of small monkeys. 25-36 cm in height, weight 6-8 kg, origin in China. pug the first batch of dogs from China to foreign output in the mid-sixteenth century by the Turks to the French;



pug dogs in the Netherlands by the Dutch royal family, also known as pet dogs, dogs with Beijing is the same system, with experts deduced that the origin of China's Tibet, after gradually evolved into the current image of flat face，flat nose. The most important feature of pug dogs is that it is the flat face, just like apes and monkeys, but the short flat nose often make it easy to produce difficulty breathing. pug is muscular, although the hideous face, but good-natured, smart, memory, and the feelings of the rich, cheerful personality, like playing with the children, very popular. Based on genetic characteristics, it is very fond of sports, and rather bulimia.

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California Dog found _lost all the way from Saudi Arabia

CARLSBAD, Calif. - A "sweetheart" of a dog now in a California shelter may be really, really far from home. His microchip says the knee-high, light tan Saluki came from Saudi Arabia.
The neutered male dog brought to a Carlsbad animal shelter last week has an implanted microchip that was sold to the U.S. Military Training Mission, headquartered in Riyadh, said Lt. Dan DeSousa of San Diego County's Animal Services Department.
The dog was found June 15 near Escondido, about 30 miles north of San Diego.
DeSousa said he believes someone in the military owns the dog and likely brought him from overseas. But they haven't been able to track down the owner, even after speaking with veterinarians who work with the U.S. military in Saudi Arabia.
"In our hearts and minds, we know this dog belongs to someone in the military. For all they've done for us, it is only fair we try to get the dog reunited," DeSousa said.
DeSousa said he doesn't know the dog's name but he wears a tag that reads "Pet Rejuvenizer." Plenty of people have said they would take him but authorities hope the real owner will come forward.
"There's a lot of unanswered questions, and dogs can't talk, so we're kind of restricted as to what information we can get out of him," DeSousa said, chuckling. "We're trying to put the word out. He is a sweetheart of a dog."

A Beautiful Puppy filled Day at "A Place To BArk"

A Beautiful Puppy filled Day Hope you enjoy!!!!

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Alone Again- They left me on a Chain

I wish someone could tell me,
What it is that I've done wrong,
Why I have to stay chained up
and left alone so long.
They seemed so glad to have me
when I came here as a pup
There were so many things we'd do
while I was growing up.
They couldn't wait to train me
as companion and as a friend.
They told me they would never fear
being left alone again.

The children said they'd feed me,
said they'd brush me every day,
They'd play with me and walk me,
if only I could stay.
But now the family hasn't time,
they often say I shed.
They wont allow me in the house,
not even to be fed.


The children never walk me,
they always say, "Not Now!"
I wish that I could please them,
won't someone tell me how?
All I have is love, you see,
I wish they would explain,
Why they said they wanted me,
then left me on a chain.
Author Unknown

How to Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash

Training your dog to walk on leash can be frustrating for many dog owners. Pulling is one of the biggest problems, learn how to get your dog to walk on leash by watching this video and following the steps in this article.


Difficulty: Moderate Instructions Things You'll Need:
Leash
Treats
Step 1.Start with your dog sitting next to you on leash. make sure you have your dog under control before you attempt walking with your dog. Dogs pull because when they feel the pressure on the leash they will pull away from you. This is called opposition reflex.

Step 2.As you step off, give your dog the command "Let's go" and start walking. Once your dog starts to pull, let out all the tension in the leash and go in the other direction.

Step 3.When your dog gets to the end of the leash you'll be walking in the other direction. As your dog comes to your side quickly praise your dog and gather up the leash.

Step 4.If your dog starts to pull, let out the leash again and go in the other direction.
Tips & Warnings
If you change direction every time your dog starts to pull, your dog will quickly learn that pulling is not pleasant. Your dog will learn that walking at your side is the best place to be....

Crazy Pic of the Day

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Animal Widgets for your Blogs

Widgets (aka Gadgets, modules, badges, flakes) are small applications that can be added to webpages or your desktop.
Bellow is 6 cool animal widget that you can added to your page or post. This all widget was created by Adam Bowman in His Blog aBowman.com. Thanks Adam for the cool widget.
Here is the Cool Animal Widgets :
Hamster
This lively pet hamster will keep you company throughout the day. Watch him run on his wheel, drink water, and eat the food you feed him by clicking your mouse. Click the center of the wheel to make him get back on it.
Turtle
Hungry pet turtles to play around with on your homepage.
Penguins
Here are some cute, little, waddling penguins for your homepage.
Fish
Add a touch of nature to your page with these hungry little fish.
Tree Frogg
Spider
Add this spider to your page and watch it crawl around and follow your mouse. You might even be able to give some unsuspecting victim a little scare with this one :).

Kennel Hand Breaks Silence on What’s Happening to Dogs

The ‘Greyhound’s Voice’: A kennel hand has spoken out in sheer frustration and has published his video diaries and photographs, cataloguing the appalling level of greyhound welfare deemed acceptable by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.

The trainer’s refusal to accept his offers of help and the indifference shown to a series of complaints he made to officials regarding breaches of Racing Rules, eventually broke his silence.

Neil Haine, 40 from North Dorset, contacted Greyt Exploitations - a greyhound protection group - after the complaints he lodged with his Area Steward, Colin Betteridge, regarding greyhounds being kennelled in their own
excrement and urine soaked beds for three days at a time, without fresh water or any form of exercise - were ignored.

Eve Blanchard, a professional trainer attached to Poole stadium, employed Mr Haine from November 2008 until his departure on May 26th, where he felt he could no longer endure the conditions suffered by the 36 greyhounds at the
kennels.

Mr Haine said “I asked Colin Betteridge to come and witness the disgusting conditions of the kennels I faced every Tuesday morning but when he arrived with a GBGB official, Noel Thompson, it was after 1pm. Colin was fully
aware I finished at 1pm and therefore knew the kennels would be clean by this time.

Regardless, I pleaded with Colin to do ’something’ but he insisted ‘kennels only need to be cleaned when deemed necessary’ - even if it meant breaking the rules”

“In an effort to try and help Mrs Blanchard reduce her kennel to a more manageable size, I spoke to a trainer Mrs Blanchard trusted, about her reluctance to re-home her retired dogs. Although it confirmed rumours, I was still shocked when the trainer told me ‘just give them sleeping tablets, 2 should do the job’ and then bury them
in her garden with the other 17 greyhounds”

Mr Haine continued “The more I tried to help, the more abusive and obstructive Mrs Blanchard became. She stopped me cleaning the kennels, voluntarily, from Saturday lunchtime until the following Tuesday morning and even stopped me from exercising the dogs, racing or retired. It was heartbreaking going into work on Tuesday mornings, seeing the filth the dogs had been locked up in all weekend. The squalor and the stench never failed to bring tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat”

“Mrs Blanchard refused to pay for the costly disposal of the old bedding and dog dirt, getting rid of it was becoming a problem and so the amount of waste had to be reduced. When I refused to just add a handful of clean bedding on top of the wet bedding, she then told me she wasn’t getting any more bedding and if I didn’t do as I was told, the dogs would have to sleep on bare boards. This was the final straw and with my wife’s support I knew we had to get help and quickly!”

In a heartfelt plea, Sue Haine concluded “You all need to stand united against this despicable treatment of these beautiful creatures. The GBGB are killing the sport by ignoring this terrible abuse. Please be a voice for the
greyhounds!!

Mrs Blanchard’s kennels were under the spotlight earlier this year when an undercover video of the kennels was posted on the internet and as a consequence the RSPCA were called in.

In January, Inspector Ken Snook, ordered a number of major structural improvements to be made. However, we spoke to Mr Snook on Monday last and he confirmed he had not been back to ensure those improvements had been carried out, preferring to phone the Greyhound Board of Great Britain and seek assurances from the very racing officials who had earlier dismissed the kennel hands concerns.

A spokesperson for Greyt Exploitations said “It is abundantly clear these greyhounds were needlessly suffering and the responsibility lay with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, in failing to enforce an Improvement Notice issued to Mrs Blanchard last November and have since consistently failed to secure the welfare needs of these innocent dogs.

The welfare of animals will always be compromised where there is a profit to be made and we are appealing to the public to refrain from supporting or betting on Greyhound Racing until such a time as the commercial element is removed”

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Photo Contest win 10000 EntreCard Credits- Update: Contest is Over

Attention all Bloggers: over at VanillaSeven they are having a Photo-Contest . The photo is of two Peacocks and you have to come up with something creative that one or boths are saying, something about what they are doing? So think up something in that creative mind of yours and get those creative juices flowing and submit your comment to VanillaSeven Blog. The deadline is May 29th so hurry up and get those comments in...I already sent in mine to ..VanillaSeven Peacock -Photo Contest...UPDATE: The contest is OVER and altho I did not win I congratulate the winner who sent in this comment " Are you sure this is where you lost your royal colorful tailfeather" Which I myself think mine was better and funny you be the judge and leave your comments here Id like to know what you think? This is the Comment saying I SENT IN for this Photo Contest " ………..” Keep looking I know its there! I saw that dang *&#@#% cat hide the Katnip there”
Cute huh?

How to Train your puppy to Pee outside

A puppy isn't born knowing that your carpet is not an acceptable place to relieve himself. You are going to have to show it the ropes and train the puppy to hold it until it's time for a walk outside or playtime in the backyard. Here's a relatively easy way to train him that doesn't require punishment.

Step 1. Watch your puppy's behavior while relieving himself outdoors so you can detect the warning signs and intercept him when indoors.

Step 2. Stay outside as often as possible during nice weather so your puppy can develop a preference for eliminating outdoors. Help him develop a liking for surfaces like dirt and gravel by taking him outdoors to eliminate after eating, playing and sleeping, or, ideally, every 15 minutes.

Step 3. When it's time, go straight to a predesignated area and don't leave until the puppy urinates.

Step 4. Tuck your puppy into a cozy crate in your bedroom at night. Dogs are den animals and don't like to soil the area where they sleep.

Step 5. Carry the puppy outdoors when he becomes restless in the middle of the night, and wait until he's finished relieving himself.

Step 6. Supply a litter box (filled with sand or kitty litter) during the night, unless you plan on getting up every couple of hours to take him outside. If you do want to take him outside, set your alarm if you sleep too deeply to notice that your puppy has started fidgeting, and carry him outside at those times.

Step 7. Carry the puppy outside first thing in the morning so he won't soil the floors as he walks outside.

Step 8. Be consistent with training. Consult a pet behaviorist if you have problems.

Step 9. Reward your dog with puppy treats and praise every time he successfully eliminates outdoors.

Ways Pets can live a Healthy Life and how they help our Health

What keeps anxiety and depression away, lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity, and even improves your social life? Research through nearly twenty-five years has shown that for all these, all you’ll need is a loving tail-wagging or maybe softly purring animal.
Allergy Busters and Immuno-Boosters
In the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, James E. Gern, MD, a pediatrician at University of Wisconsin-Madison, writes that more and more studies suggest that kids growing up in a home with a pet cat or dog, or on a farm and exposed to large animals will have less risk of allergies and asthma.
Gern analyzed the blood of babies immediately after birth and one year later to look for evidence of allergic reactions, immunity changes, and infections possibly caused by bacteria in their environment.
If a dog lived in the home, infants were less likely to develop pet allergies, even eczema, a common skin allergy that causes itching red patches. They also showed higher levels of some immune system chemicals. “Dogs are dirty animals, and this suggests that babies who have greater exposure to dirt and allergens have a stronger immune system,” Gern says.
Social Stimulants
Dogs ease people out of social isolation or shyness, says Nadine Kaslow, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University in Atlanta. “People ask about breed, they watch the dog’s tricks,” Kaslow says. “Sometimes the conversation stays at the ‘dog level,’ sometimes it becomes a real social interchange.” Better than the internet, pets are great for social networking and even matchmaking.
Seniors Life Support
“Studies have shown that Alzheimer’s patients have fewer anxious outbursts if there is an animal in the home,” says Lynette Hart, PhD, associate professor at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. “Their caregivers also feel less burdened when there is a pet, particularly if it is a cat, which generally requires less care than a dog,” says Hart. The elderly can walk a dog or just care for a pet which, in turn provides exercise and companionship. As part of their medical screening, Midland Life Insurance Company of Columbus, Ohio, asks clients over age 75 if they have a pet — which often helps tip the scales in their favor.
Good For Hearts, Minds, and Biochemistry
AIDS patients who own pets are far less likely to suffer from depression. “The benefit is especially pronounced when people are strongly attached to their pets,” says researcher Judith Siegel, PhD.
In one study, hypertensive stockbrokers who adopted a cat or dog had lower blood pressure readings in stressful situations than people without pets. Stress puts people into a “state of dis-ease” in which chemicals like cortisol and norepinephrine harm the immune system, says Blair Justice, PhD, a psychology professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health and author of Who Gets Sick: How Beliefs, Moods, and Thoughts Affect Your Health.
Studies show a link between these chemicals and plaque buildup in arteries, the red flag for heart disease, says Justice. Heart attack patients who have pets survive longer than those without, according to several. Male pet owners have less sign of heart disease — lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine — nerve transmitters known to have pleasurable and calming properties. Justice, who recently hiked the Colorado Rockies with his wife and two dogs, observed: “People take drugs like heroin and cocaine to raise serotonin and dopamine, but the healthy way to do it is to pet your dog, or hug your spouse, watch sunsets, or get around something beautiful in nature.”

Enter to win some Cash- COREL Digital Art Competition 2009

Discover the freedom to create your way in the Corel 2009 Asia-Pacific International Digital Art Competition. From now until the end of May 2009, share your designs with the world and grab a chance to Win Great Prizes. Grand prize valued at US$12,000! Find out more and submit your entries at http://www.corel.com/apac-contest Don't forget to subscribe to my readers feeds and also go and vote for me at http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth you can vote each day.. Thank you Lilyruth

What is Friends Connect? Following Friends ontheir site

What is Following?following means your friends coming to see what you have posted on your blog and keeping updates on it. THis is real good for your ranking also the more followers you hve the better. As you can see I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT BLOGGERS NEW GAGET THE FOLLOWERS BUTTON and this is to bad for me for as you can see I only have very very few followers and that is because I just found out about the gaget and just placed it on my blog and so I HOPE that being as Im far behind in followers that all MY FRIENDS Who VISIT DOTBLOGGER and who are in my bloglist WILL SIGN UP ON THE FOLLOWERS BUTTON for right now I feel so lonely without any followers in my gaget and I know that is my own fault for not checking up and seeing what new gagets BLOGGER has put up for us.......................................................
Do you have a favorite blog and want to let the author and readers know that you are a fan? Well now you can do that and more with the Blogger Following feature! You can even keep track of the blogs you follow via your Reading List on the Blogger dashboard.

How do I become a Follower of a blog?
There are several ways to become a follower of a blog. One of the easiest ways is to visit a blog that has added the Following widget and click on the "Follow" button under the "Followers" widget:
You'll then see a popup window with the options to either follow publicly or privately:
Select how you'd like to follow the blog, then click the "Follow this blog" button. It is that simple, you are now a follower of the blog! If you elected to follow the blog publicly, your profile picture will be displayed on the blog with a link to your Blogger profile (Note: The widget may not show all followers of the blog. If this is the case all followers will be linked from the widget). When you become a follower of a blog, the blog will also be added to your Reading List on your Blogger dashboard and this site will also show on your FriendConnect profile for all the sites you've joined using Friend Connect. Additionally, you can become a follower of any blog or URL (even if the blog doesn't have the Followers widget) by adding the blog to your Reading List on the dashboard.
FTP Blogs
If you join/follow an FTP blog from your dashboard or the Nav bar, the owner of the blog WON'T be informed that you followed the blog. However, if you join/follow normally (via the gadget) the owner WILL be informed that you followed the blog.
How to remove yourself from following a blog
The easiest way to remove yourself from following a blog is to visit the blog, and click "Settings" under the Following widget on the blog.
You will then see a pop-up window with your profile settings. Click the "Stop following this site" link and you will be removed from following the blog. If the blog doesn't have a Followers widget, you can still stop following the blog. To do so, go to the "Blogs I'm Following" tab under your Reading List on your dashboard.
Then click the blue "Manage" button. You will then see a list of all the blogs that you are following. To stop following a blog, click the "stop following" link next to the blog you want to stop following.
Lastly, following a blog will create a subscription to the blog in your Google Reader account.
What does Blocking a follower do?
When you Block a follower of your blog, the user will no longer appear in the Followers Gadget on your blog and will not see your blog in their Blogger Reading List. However, since your blog is public, the user can still use the other feed readers to subscribe to your blog, read your posts, and comment.
How to grow your audience with Following
The Followers widget is a great tool to help you grow your blog's audience. Readers often visit a blog and enjoy it but fail to return. With the followers widget you can get all readers to return and become a fan. We highly recommend that you write a post about your followers widget and encourage all readers to become a follower. Additionally you should put your followers widget at the top of your sidebar so more readers will notice it. Many readers ignore sidebar items so by writing a post about your followers widget and moving the widget to the top of your sidebar, you will inevitably grow your audience.

Source: bloggers help .....

Hollywood star may visit hero dog

I came across this article and like the owner of the dog Hoff I also wondered why the actor would want to visit the hero dog named after him? Any Comments??
Nathan Williams was woken by Hoff. Picture: Gloucestershire Media
Hollywood star David Hasselhoff has said he wants to visit a canine hero named after him.

Hoff, a Staffordshire bull terrier, made news when he saved his owner Nathan Williams from a burning building in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

Writing on his blog, the 56-year-old actor, currently filming America's Got Talent in the US, said: "I am trying to get in touch with the owner.

"I would like to congratulate this heroic Hoff in person."

Mr Williams, 29, suffered burns and broken fingers in the fire at his home in the High Street.


David Hasselhoff writes about his namesake dog in his blog
Hoff had woken him as the fire took hold of the flat.

Firefighters said he would have died if he had stayed in the flat much longer.

Talking about Mr Hasselhoff's remarks, he said: "I would be up for it," he said. "It would be strange to see him in Cinderford.

"I can't really understand why he would want to meet me, I am just a man from Cinderford who had a fire."

Mr Hasselhoff shot to stardom in the 1980s as the star of TV series Knight Rider and later appeared for several years in Baywatch

Homemade Dog Treat Recipe "Good Dog" Cookies

Here is a doggie treat Recipe that you can easily prepare yourself for the faithful companion in your life who deserves a treat because hes special...
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 egg, well beaten
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup water
6 tblsp gravy
Baby food meat

Mix all ingredients well. Roll out on a floured board about 1/2" thick. Cut out cookie shapes with floured cutters.
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Cool, maybe leaving them in the oven to dry. Cookies should be hard. Store in an airtight container. From the Kitchen over at Bullwinkle.com

Happy Mother's Day to you All

I Luv U Mom and U can Always clean up after me... ...Happy Mother's Day to all of you from Dogcents and Lilyruth and all her Pals...........

Doggie Poem- Why Own A Dog?

Why Own a dog? There's a danger you know..You can’t own just one, for the craving will grow...There’s no doubt they’re addictive, wherein lies the danger...While living with lots, you’ll grow poorer and stranger. .
One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny...The third one is easy, the fourth one’s a honey....The fifth one’s delightful, the sixth one’s a breeze,You find you can live with a houseful with ease.
So how ’bout another? Would you really dare? They’re really quite easy but, oh, Lord the hair!With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed, And crates in the kitchen, it’s no bother, you’ve said.
They’re really no trouble, their manners are great.....What’s one more dog and just one more crate? The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty, The floor is all footprints, the furniture dusty...
The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care? Who minds a few noseprints and a little more hair? So let’s keep a puppy, you can always find room,And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom..
There’s hardly a limit to the dogs you can add, The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad....Each one is so special, so useful, so funny....The vet and food bills grow larger and cost so much money...
Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay, Except other “dog folks” who live the same way.....Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too, But your weekends are busy, you’re off with your crew....
There’s dog food and vitamins, training and shots.....And entries and travel and motels which cost lots.Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap? Then that favorite one comes and climbs in your lap....
His look says you’re special and you know that you will Keep all of the critters in spite of the bill.Some just for showing and some just to breed....And some just for loving, they all fill a need...
God, winter’s a hassle, the dogs hate it too...But they must have their walks though they’re numb and you’re blue....Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out...
The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills,The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills.The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life...They’re charming and funny and offset the strife.
Your life-style has changed.... Things won’t be the same...Yes, those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game....
Poet unknown.. Altho I wish it was Me....

The Latest in Doggie Fashion

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And it doesn't just offer apparel for men and women, but its pieces seem to find themselves on children, babies and dogs, as well.

May is a New Month and I still need you to vote each day

May is a new month. I continue to pursue my stand. This stand is a continuous fight against animal cruelty. I am sure deep within, you share this goal of love toward all creations. So, please join me, and you just need to vote, daily. That is all it takes. A short moment of your precious time. Yet, your daily vote means a great deal to this noble cause. So, a click here, http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth can really help. Yes, my four legged friends and I, from us, and you are encourage to vote. A vote really counts and this vote means so very much to us and we appreciate your kindness in participating. Each day I shall send you a friendly reminder. This is because, the cruelty does not stop immediately, and thus we are in this together, until we achieve our shared goal. Yes, here is the link again my friends...http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth Be sure to subscribe to my feeds.. htp://feeds.feedburner.com/dogcents

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Our Canine Cousin: The Dingo

What is the dingo? Is he a direct descendant of the wolf or is he a wild dog which was once domesticated, then turned wild again? This puzzle is as frustrating as the proverbial chicken-and-egg progression.

Genetically, the dingo is homogeneous to the pale-footed Asian wolf (canis lupus pallipes), presumed still to exist in certain remote, mountainous regions of Asia. It is believed that he has altered very little from his prehistoric forebears, which were widely distributed throughout Africa.

It is believed further that he came to Australia in a semi-domesticated condition during the last phase of the Ice Age (15,000 B.C.), and that he was in the company of nomadic aborigines who had trekked across the Indonesian archipelago.

He wandered as far as New Guinea, where he developed into a smaller variety of dingo (which is called New Guinea singing dog because of its opera-like howling at sundown), but he did not make it to Tasmania or Kangaroo Island. It is interesting to note that the singing dog's diminished size may be the result of selective breeding.

What Do Dingo's Look Like & How Do They Live?

The average dingo is about 24 inches high, which is somewhat smaller than the Asian wolf, but his legs are longer than the wolf's. Many other wolf-like characteristics distinguish him from the domesticated dog. For example, his massive skull and his heavy jaws, his powerful masticating muscles and his deadly, razor-sharp teeth all indicate that he has always had to hunt and kill for his living.Source:K-9 Subscribe to my feeds: http://feeds.feedburner.com/dogcents.blogspot.com Be sure to go and vote for me at http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth Vote Now.. IF you like my blog be sure to sign in the Friends connect Widget and Follow me here.

Animal Attraction-the dog Or the Cat? Or ? Speak your mind!

A growing body of medical research suggests that people who own or interact regularly with animals may be healthier than people who don't. Some suggest that a cat's unique and soothing purring may be the key. Others say it's a matter of the owner's personality, not the cat itself. Its been proven on the other hand when dogs have been taken into hospitals and old folks homes that they also relieve stress and make people feel good when they pet the dog. Some old people who have never smiled or moved all of a sudden while petting the dogs head, a smile appears on their faces and they even move their hand in order to be able to pet the dog or hug him. So do not dismiss the power of our faithful companion the Dog. Speak your mind!! Lets have our own research here.. A Poll : How many vote for the dog? and Why? How many for the Cat ? and why? Or do you have another animal in mind that people interact regularly with may be healthier then people who don"t!! Any Comments on this??? Speaking about Dogs, Do not forget to go and vote for me http://bloginterviewer.com/animals/dogcents-ruth You all can vote each day it will only take a minute of your time and each vote is so important towards fighting animal cruelty so do go and vote Now... Thank you for your Votes .... If you wish to do more for these dogs who deserve better lives then go here to the DONATE BUTTON and give whatever you can..

PETA Calls on FDA Head to Resign Over Botched Pet Food Recall

This morning, PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk fired off a letter to Andrew von Eschenbach, calling on him to step down as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Newkirk’s letter comes after the FDA refused to name the maker of a dry pet food believed to have received a contaminated ingredient suspected in the deaths of an unknown number of cats and dogs. Now, two independent laboratories are claiming that the FDA was wrong when it determined that the agent causing kidney failure in cats and dogs was wheat gluten contaminated with a chemical called melamine found in plastic. The FDA has yet to recall dry food that is reportedly killing dogs and cats.

Although the FDA says that melamine was found in pet food and that it may have been the ingredient making animals sick, PETA points out that at the FDA news conference on March 30, the agency did not report the fact that the New York Department of Agriculture and a top Canadian agricultural laboratory — Animal Health Laboratory at the University of Guelph — both dispute the FDA’s finding. Furthermore, PETA points out that the FDA has gone even further by deceiving the public and media, both about the nature of the recall and about the FDA’s oversight of the pet-food industry. Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, has claimed to the media, “There are really no differences in the regulation of animal food and the regulation of human food. The same people that inspect human food plants also inspect pet food plants.” However, the FDA’s own Web site verifies that the agency has left “regulation” of the pet-food industry to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), a nongovernmental body with no power.

“A house-cleaning of the FDA is overdue,” writes Newkirk. “Cherished animals are dying horrible deaths because of a fat, callous industry, and you have forfeited the public trust by siding with it to the detriment of the public.”Source: K9 magazine

Obamas Girls finally get their Dog- BO

The girls - Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7 - were promised a puppy by their father, US President Barack Obama, as a reward for coping with the election campaign.

The water dog, which does not shed hair, is said to be less aggravating for Malia who suffers from allergies.

The identity of the puppy - which had been one of Washington's best kept secrets - was officially revealed yesterday in the news for all the world to see. I must say I did enjoy watching it for I love dogs and Bo is so cute..Evem the Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan was on hand to welcome the pooch and give the girls some dog tips.

'Good behaviour'

They said young Bo - who sports a white chest, white paws and a white goatee - was a gift to the Obama daughters from close family friend, Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts.

Choosing the First Puppy

Mr Kennedy, who owns three water dogs himself, said in January that he was "proud to endorse the Portuguese water dog as the next First Dog of the United States".

He said the breed would be a "perfect fit for the Obama Family" as the dogs have a "can-do and hopeful spirit" and were smart, resilient, determined, optimistic and tireless.

Second Hand Smoke Can Kill Your Dog

The American Legacy Foundation(R) is challenging pet owners to quit smoking for their pets during the month of April, which kicks off Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. A growing body of research shows there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand smoke — for humans or for animals. And one new study shows that nearly 30 percent of pet owners live with at least one smoker — a number far too high given the consequences of exposure to secondhand smoke (”SHS”).

“Secondhand smoke doesn’t just affect people,” said Dr. Cheryl G. Healton, DrPH, President and CEO of the American Legacy Foundation(R), the national independent public health foundation dedicated to keeping young people from smoking and providing resources to smokers who want to quit. “While most Americans have been educated about the dangers of smoking to their own bodies, it is equally important that pet owners take action to protect their beloved domestic pets from the dangers of secondhand smoke.”

An estimated 50,000 Americans lose their lives to secondhand smoke annually and 4 million youth (16 percent) are exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes. A number of studies have indicated that animals, too, face health risks when exposed to the toxins in secondhand smoke, from respiratory problems, allergies and even nasal and lung cancer in dogs and lymphoma in cats. In addition, the ASPCA, one of the largest animal rights groups in the U.S., lists tobacco smoke as a toxin that is dangerous to pets.

“Nicotine from secondhand smoke can have effects to the nervous systems of cats and dogs,” said Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, Medical Director of the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center. “Environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to contain numerous cancer-causing compounds, making it hazardous for animals as well as humans. Studies have shown increases in certain types of respiratory cancers in dogs that live in homes with smokers. In addition, exposure to secondhand smoke has been shown to cause many of the same harmful inflammatory changes in the airways and lungs of dogs as their human counterparts. For these reasons, owners should not expose their pets to secondhand smoke in order to minimize the risk of their pets developing lung disease or cancer.”

According to a study published in the February 2009 edition of Tobacco Control, 28 percent of pet owners who smoke reported that information on the dangers of pet exposure to SHS would motivate them to try to quit smoking. These findings, coupled with the research on the effects of SHS exposure to animals, signals a new front in the public health community’s battle to save lives from tobacco-related disease.

In order to better protect dogs, cats or other pets, the foundation and ASPCA recommend that smokers — who often consider their domestic pets a part of the family — “take it outside” when they are smoking. The foundation also provides resources and information to smokers who want to quit for their own health through a national campaign called EX(R), including a Web site for smokers who are quitting just for their pets:

– EX encourages smokers to approach quitting smoking as “re-learning
life without cigarettes”
– The resources from the campaign help smokers consider the “triggers”
that make them want to smoke each day. The program is based on helping
people understand that if they can get through each part of their day
without a cigarette, they can quit for good.

– The campaign features www.BecomeAnEX.org, a state-of-the-art Web site
with interactive tools and information to help smokers prepare for
quitting by developing a personalized plan. The EX Web site offers a
virtual community and forums where smokers can share stories and best
practices about their quit attempt.
Source: K9 Magazine

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Rainbow Ridge- Author Unknown

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together. Source: The Web

Evaluating Your Dog's Health

While a full-scale physical exam should be left to an expert (your veterinarian), your ability to perform home dog medical exams is a valuable skill. It allows you to become familiar with your dog's entire body, so you notice instantly when something isn't right. Your dog's regular grooming session is a great time to perform a home exam. The extra attention of a dog grooming is something she'll enjoy, and it's a good opportunity to spend some quality time together. Consider these dog health tips:

Skin and fleas. Start by looking for dry skin, dandruff, fleas, and flea dirt. To check for flea dirt, brush out your dog's coat over a white piece of paper or light-colored towel. If you see any little black specks, moisten them with a drop of water or smear them with a damp cotton ball. They'll turn red if they're flea dirt. Fleas, of course, can be picked up with a fine-toothed flea comb. Dip the flea comb in a bowl of soapy water -- the soap holds them down and keeps them from jumping out, and the water drowns them. If you find signs of any of these problems, consult your veterinarian. The vet can advise you on the best dog-care products or dog treatments.

As you comb or brush your dog, pay attention to her reaction. Does she enjoy the feel of the brush going through her fur, or does she flinch when you touch a certain spot? Examine the area for lumps or sores. If you find an area that seems painful, make a note of its appearance. Is the lump hard or soft? Oozing or rough? Pass this information on to your veterinarian.

Eyes, ears, and mouth. The eyes should be bright and clear, with no redness or runny discharge. Tear stains beneath the eyes may indicate a problem. Besides looking into your dog's ears (they should be dry, with no discharge), sniff them, too. It sounds strange, but an unpleasant odor in her ear is a sign of an infection that may be out of sight in the ear canal. While cleaning your dog's teeth, take a look around her mouth. The gums should be a healthy pink, not pale or red.

Paws. Finally, examine your dog's paws. Do the nails need to be trimmed? Long nails can get snagged and break and are difficult to walk on. If they get too long, your dog can even become lame. Finish the exam with a soothing massage. It's a good way to deepen the bond between you and your dog.

Keep a written record of your home exams so you know what's normal for your dog. Note her eating, sleeping, and elimination habits, as well as activity levels. By referring to this health diary on a regular basis, you'll notice immediately if something has changed -- and these records can be invaluable in helping your veterinarian diagnose any problems.

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What is Following?following means your friends coming to see what you have posted on your blog and keeping updates on it. THis is real good for your ranking also the more followers you hve the better. As you can see I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT BLOGGERS NEW GAGET THE FOLLOWERS BUTTON and this is to bad for me for as you can see I only have very very few followers and that is because I just found out about the gaget and just placed it on my blog and so I HOPE that being as Im far behind in followers that all MY FRIENDS Who VISIT DOTBLOGGER and who are in my bloglist WILL SIGN UP ON THE FOLLOWERS BUTTON for right now I feel so lonely without any followers in my gaget and I know that is my own fault for not checking up and seeing what new gagets BLOGGER has put up for us.......................................................
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Be Cautious Your Dog Might Resort To Anti Ways During Recession

Are you an animal lover? Make sure that your love for animal doesn't take till over your pocket as it did with Kelley Davis of North Carolina. Her Swiss Mountain dog chewed $ 400 and left few crunches for the mistress as well. Poor chap must be struck with recession mean human beings have no time to understand its feelings.
As reported to news reporters that she had done overtime as a physical therapist and earned fairly $ 400 which she planned to deposit in bank.

APEX, N.C. - A North Carolina family's dog didn't eat the children's homework, he ate mom's money. When on Friday she got ready to go to bank she found that money was missing from her pockets. She raked her brain hard and recalled that she left money on bed. She had an intuition that 2- years old Augie, the dog might have chewed them off.

On Saturday she took him for a walk and shocked to see few bits of $100 and $20 when he defecated. She washed those money pieces with garden hose. She hopes to find some more bits of those chewed bills which she could exchange for cash. No sympathetic comments could be heard or read for Davis, 42. Instead a North Carolina State University Veterinary School professor declared that bills won't hurt poor little chap, Augie. Source:In the News

Puppies avaiable for adoption needs you to contact him

Say fellow Dog Lovers and friends I just got another email from Alex who wishes anyone who loves dogs and wishes to adopt the puppies he has to please contact him at the email that was provided so Please contact him and get all the necessary info.There must be some kind hearted peole outhere who wishes to be the owners of these cute lovable puppies. COntact Alex....

Puppies available for Adoption

Attention all visitors I got this email and was asked to post it on my blog so if your interested be sure to contact through this email and get further information. I suggest that only people who really can care for these dogs and who loves dogs apply.. >From: Alex Moore From: msimpson51@optusnet.com.au Sent: Mar 15, 2009 2:25 PM>To:>Subject: !!! Puppies Available For Adoption !!!>>Hello,>>My name is Alex I came across your email address through am email surfing Affiliated with the US chamber of Commerce, and My late Grandma was a puppy breeder, She died about 4 months ago and she left 2 Female English Bulldog, before she die, one of the Female puppy recently had a litter 4 puppies, They are so adorable, Due to my job as a Maketer, My job do not allow me to take good care of these babies, I would have love to take care of them myself but due to the nature of my job i does hardly have time for my self, So i want to find them caring & loving parent who will take good care of them and willing to adopt,if you interested in having them, please contact me immediately ,for more details and information.>Hope to read from you soon.>>Thanks.>Alex Moore... I then replied and informed him that at present I could not take in any more dogs because funds are low and donations were not coming in and I could not take care of anymoe dogs even tho I wish I could. ..And he replied: Date: Mar 17, 2009 7:50 PM
OK THAT WILL BE GOOD IF YOU CAN HELP ME TO POST MY ENGLISH BULLDOG ON YOUR BLOG SO THAT DOGS LOVER WILL BE CONTACTING ME ON MY EMAIL ADDRESS.THANKS VERY MUCH FOR YOUR KIND OF ADVICE.REGARDSALEX From: foreignrepoo.dept@gmail.com Be sure to write and let me know if you adopt one of the puppies. Keep us all informed and I will post your messages and progress on my blog.. Thanks Lilyruth

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Valium Given To Dogs Having Attacks

Veterinarians in Israel are giving dozens of dogs doses of valium to control their panic attacks. The dogs are given valium because of all the violence that is presently occurring in Jerusalem. The dogs are howling, shaking, having no bladder control and becoming very aggressive when the sound of a gunfire is heard. "Only today I treated an Alsatian who has stopped eating and refuses to leave his house," said Benny Sapir, a veterinarian in Jerusalem. Its so sad how these poor animals suffer because some human beings cannot live in peace.

Sometimes even St. Bernards need rescuing

Sometimes even St. Bernards need rescuing
Firefighters use mallet to break ice around his frozen tail

A firefighter heads out on an ice rescue sled to retrieve Duke, a St. Bernard dog frozen to ice in Billings, Mont.,

BILLINGS, Mont. - There was a rescue involving a St. Bernard in Billings, Mont., but this time it was the humans who saved the day.
A 16-month-old St. Bernard named Duke apparently fell through the ice on a golf-course pond after escaping from his yard. He was able to pull himself out but ended up getting frozen to the ice.
A maintenance worker saw the dog and got help. Two firefighters in dry suits pushed an ice rescue sled over about 10 feet of hip-deep water and 10 feet of ice to reach the shivering, 118-pound dog on Friday.

The firefighters broke the ice around Duke's tail with a mallet before hauling the dog and a chunk of ice back to shore.
Duke was feeling better after being de-iced and warmed up under a blow dryer at a veterinary clinic. Source: Web News