Yearly Archives: 2009

I’ve been working on the new design for ages! Okay .. maybe not for ages, but in my head I have been working on a few projects and the redesign of this website was one of … Read More

When you are training a dog sometimes it is hard to tell if they are intelligent or not. If you consider intelligence as the ability to learn, before you make judgment on your dog’s intelligence, you … Read More

Blackie 185293 and Bear Bear 185291 Blackie and Bear Bear are two very sweet girls that were surrounded to The WHS when their owners had to move into an apartment. They are the best of friends … Read More

Help Us Find The *BEST* Pet Halloween Costume for 2009! Okay, okay! It doesn’t have to be the best! But, HART has been accumulating products from vendors over the year and will be giving them away … Read More

You probably will be seeing something new here in [The Blog] .. a popup asking you to sign up to our newsletter! Well, this option has been available for years, in the left sidebar, but I … Read More

Extension Of The Listing Of The Official Prize List Um, yeah – sorry about that .. me bad! – I posted earlier that I would be listing a complete prize list on October 15, 2009 (which … Read More

Buzz 182187 Buzz is still here! Look at this handsome face! How can you possibly resist? Buzz is an energetic, goofy boy who has not been given the chance to reach his full potential. He can … Read More

Recently, doctors have discovered that Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) can be passed from pets to humans and back to pets again. Do you feel like kissing your kitty now? Your pet is always exposing you … Read More

Are you going to have a Howl-O-Ween of a good time this month? If you have a fun, unique costume in mind for your pet, you should show it off at one of the many animal-friendly … Read More

Happy Thanksgiving To My Fellow Canadians! Although I’m not too thankful of all the wet snowfall we received on Friday here in Winnipeg, I’m thankful that we should have lots of turkey and leftovers next week! … Read More

* FAN me 😀 It was inevitable … I finally created a Facebook Fan Page for PetLvr and other “LVR” series of blogs. I invite all Pet Lovers out there to “FAN” me and drop me … Read More

Tabitha 181565 Tabitha was found outside with her two kittens. After spending some time in foster care taking care of her babies she is now ready for adoption. Her foster family says she is a very … Read More

This picture was forwarded to me via email with the subject: Goose daycare field trip at Fermor and Lagimodiere in Winnipeg However, I found it ironic that it was -1c last night here in Winnipeg, and … Read More

Help Us Find The *BEST* Pet Halloween Costume for 2009! Okay, okay! It doesn’t have to be the best! But, HART has been accumulating products from vendors over the year and will be giving them away … Read More

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Sheeba 181851 Sheeba is an energetic gal who loves toys and belly rubs. This girl can keep up with the best of them so an active owner is required. Sheeba would benefit from on owner who … Read More

Don’t let dogs have all the fun this Halloween! It’s easy to organize a Halloween activity with horses at your boarding stable or even a public equestrian area. Kids who ride can enjoy safe Halloween games and … Read More

It’s getting cold already in many areas, and horse owners are wondering when it’s time to start clipping for the winter. Horses that remain in moderate to heavy work during the winter months should  be clipped. … Read More

Many pet parents enjoy dressing their dogs in Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, dogs tend not to enjoy the activity quite as much as their humans do! Introduce a Halloween costume to your dog slowly and use positive … Read More

This is a gem … because our little Sophie the Papillon is quite affectionate with our Zeussie the Pussy Cat. Sophie will go up to the cat and insist that he lick her legs or chest … Read More

As dogs age, their nutritional needs change. Conventional wisdom about feeding senior dogs calls for lower levels of protein and fat, with additional fiber and ingredients to support the joints. However, pet owners and veterinary nutritionists … Read More

Heaven 183505 Heaven is a goofy, friendly and energetic girl. Heaven has been in our care since July; let’s find her the home she so desperately deserves! She will require regular, daily exercise to keep her … Read More

Many homeless individuals, whether temporarily or chronically homeless, own dogs, cats or both. In some areas of the United States, nearly one in four homeless persons owns a pet. The unconditional love of a pet can … Read More

Ok, ok, stop, before you laugh at this post title and click away, give me a chance to explain. Yes, cats get acne. Little pimples on a cat’s chin and sometimes the nose or eyebrow region … Read More

Pet parents who are pinching pennies in these lean economic times should take advantage of opportunities to save by ordering in large quantities, whether by buying individually in bulk or by networking with others who need … Read More

When two people move in together, dozens of issues must be considered: Furniture, sharing rent and utilities, schedules, grocery shopping, closet space, chores, laundry…. with so much to focus on, it’s no wonder many people blend … Read More

In Part One of this blog series, we looked at why animal rescue involves so many personal conflicts. We also addressed the use of active listening to make critics feel heard, defusing potentially explosive problems. Today, … Read More

Herman 177118 Isn’t he a cutie pie? Herman is an active year old coonhound mix. He can be shy at times and needs an owner who is firm yet has the patience to give him time … Read More

There’s a saying I’ve heard from many people involved in pet rescue and adoption: “The only thing two animal rescuers can ever agree upon is that the third is going about it all wrong.”  It’s worth … Read More

Does your city accommodate for pets? If not, maybe you should consider moving to Ellicott City, Maryland. The U.S. News & World Report believes that this is the top place for people to live with their … Read More

A friend of mine recently adopted a seriously overweight senior dog. He’s a good-natured animal very much deserving of a forever home, but his new owner, who is accustomed to focusing on preventing her dogs from becoming … Read More

When enrolling in horseback riding lessons, one must choose between group lessons and private instruction.  Each instructional method has advantages and disadvantages. Ideally, most riders should take a combination of group and individual lessons. If this is not … Read More

Animal shelters and rescues are struggling financially due to the current recession. Creative fundraisers can help your favorite organization stand out among the many worthy groups currently vying for donors and funding. If you volunteer for a rescue … Read More