Yearly Archives: 2008

This is an OPEN INVITATION to all I’m going on vacation July 28, 2008 to August 8, 2008 .. and our writers need a vacation too! For these two weeks, I would like to feature guest … Read More

We talked recently about bad dog breeders, and an owner’s recourse in case of receiving an unhealthy puppy. To balance things out a little bit, I’d like to discuss today a class of people who truly make … Read More

Dear PetLvr Mailbag, I recently bought a registered Yorkie from a breeder and after 3 weeks and about $1,000.00 vet bill, we have found out that the puppy died of liver failure he was born with. The … Read More

Calling all dog lovers…this week is meant for you! Prepare snacks, drinks and treats, because you might want to lounge in front of the television with your loyal friend. Greatest American Dog Begin your weekend early … Read More

Dear Jelena … Is it ok for a dog to growl when they have their bone in their dog bed and a child approaches in a manner that the dog views as possible attempt to take … Read More

My name is Marina, and I’m a new author on the “LVR” series of blogs. You can find my author page here. I have three cats and two dogs, which definitely help make life more interesting … Read More

I am pleased to introduce Marina Hanes to the PetLvr Blog and other “LVR” series of blogs! In general terms, Marina will be keeping us informed about “current events” … which includes pets in the news, … Read More

Catherine, 157897 Catherine is a very sweet, loving 8 year old domestic medium haired cat. She was found outside in April, and lucky for her someone brought here to us to find her a new home. … Read More

As we discussed in my last post, “So You Want to be a Foster Home,” the hardest part of fostering is letting go. For every foster pet, there comes a time when she has gained all … Read More

Well, thanks to a friend on http://BlogCatalog.com … BlogBadly .. I know have a really cool wordpress plugin installed called “Random Redirect“. Now .. if you get bored, or curious .. all you have to do … Read More

Fostering a homeless pet is one of the best things you can do for animals in need in your own home town. Watching an abused, neglected, or abandoned pet blossom and flourish in your home, then … Read More

Here is a little promotional video I created at http://Animoto.com … Enjoy 🙂 Music in the background: Artist: Daniel Bautista Title: Sabre Dance Album: Classics and Soundtracks Found: http://Jamendo.com What Do You Think? I wish I … Read More

NEWS RELEASE July 3, 2008 **MEDIA ADVISORY** CONTACT: Jason Jacobs/ jason.jacobs@lacity.org (323) 644-4273 Summer At The L.A. Zoo Discounts, Fun Activities and Babies Make the Los Angeles Zoo a Great Summer Destination! To kick off the … Read More

Does your cat allow only a certain number of strokes before turning and nipping your hand? If so, you’re in good company. Many cats, of all genders, ages, breeds, sizes, and personality types, have the clearly … Read More

The Chat A few months ago, my co-worker and I were talking about our cats. Like me, she’s a cat lover and we often exchange stories about our babies. So when she told me that one … Read More

Happy Canada Day Everybody! I’m out at the beach now .. and wanted to show you all my *New!* Doggie Trailer! I was sooooooooo proud of myself last summer, when I bought a used baby trailer … Read More

Welcome to our ongoing series … to list all the articles that were posted in our other “LVR” series of blogs during the previous month over here in PetLvr Blog. These are the articles that were … Read More

The Winnipeg Humane Society will be closed Canada Day July 1, 2008 .. here are this week’s ads! Barney 156833 Barney came to the WHS in the beginning of April as a stray. He is a … Read More

For dogs with allergies, exposure to even a small amount of a food or environmental allergen can mean days of itching miserably, sneezing, and even outbreaks of hives or skin sores. Some dogs who have allergies … Read More

Species Details
Adult size: 3″
Origin: South America
Sexing: Females are plumper
Care level: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding method: Egg-depositor
Breeding potential: Moderately easy
Tank conditions
Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
pH: 6.0-8.0
Temperature: 24-28′C
Description
Bronze Corydoras catfish are the most common Corydoras species in the aquarium trade. They have a brown/grey colored body with a white underbelly with […]

Species Details
Adult size: 3#8243;
Origin: South America
Sexing: Females are plumper
Care level: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding method: Egg-depositor
Breeding potential: Moderately easy
Tank conditions
Minimum tank size: 20 gallons
pH: 6.0-8.0
Temperature: 24-28#8242;C
Description
Bronze Corydoras catfish are the most common Corydoras species in the aquarium trade. They have a brown/grey colored body with a white underbelly with […]

Not using the litterbox is among the most common reasons cats are abandoned, rehomed, euthanized, or placed in shelters and rescue. It’s understandable that nobody wants cat urine and feces all over their home, but what … Read More

Title: “A Dog’s Breakfast” – All-you-can-eat Pancake BreakfastLocation: D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre). Winnipeg, ManitobaDescription: at Deer Lodge Community Centre 323 Bruce Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba in support of D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre) Ticket are $5 … Read More

It’s not always easy to find time for your dog, especially if you have work, a family, school, and other committments weighing heavily on your time. However, it doesn’t always take hours of hard work to prevent problem … Read More

Tye, 44958 Tye needs a lucky charm to get him into a loving, responsible and permanent home. This unlucky feline has been through the shelter a number of times through no fault of his own. He … Read More

Doggie daycare can give owners a much-needed break from the exercise needs of a high-energy dog, as well as keep a dog with separation anxiety under control in the absence of his family. However, many pet … Read More

The Story Not so long ago, one of my cats, Skylar, a nine year old altered smoke tabby, got into a fight with another cat. I don’t usually let Skylar or my other cats outside, but … Read More

If you’ve been glimpsing the yellow-green glint of cat eyes when you step outside at night, or a flash of tabby bolting out of your yard when you go out in the morning, you may have … Read More

If you will look at the top of this page on the right side, I have added a new link called “EVENTS“. This is a link to our *new* PetLvr Community Event Calendar. If you are … Read More

It’s easy to explain most of the behaviors displayed by a dog as related to dominance. But is it correct? Sometimes, yes, but sometimes this over-simplified characterization of behavior does more for the human than the … Read More

Species Details
Adult size: 1″
Origin: South America
Sexing: Females are plumper
Care level: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding method: Egg-scatterer
Breeding potential: Moderately difficult
Tank conditions
Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
pH: 5.0-7.0
Temperature: 22-26′C
Description
Neon Tetras are a very popular small shoaling fish with a bright coloration. They are silver bodied with a bright neon blue horizontal stripe […]

Species Details
Adult size: 1#8243;
Origin: South America
Sexing: Females are plumper
Care level: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding method: Egg-scatterer
Breeding potential: Moderately difficult
Tank conditions
Minimum tank size: 10 gallons
pH: 5.0-7.0
Temperature: 22-26#8242;C
Description
Neon Tetras are a very popular small shoaling fish with a bright coloration. They are silver bodied with a bright neon blue horizontal stripe […]

It’s a familiar scene to many pet owners: Fido is gnawing the couch or has gotten into the trash and is dragging rubbish all over the new carpet. Naturally, your first reaction may be to shout, … Read More