. By Hartley

The dedicated server will be offline in a few moments, as we add some memory chips to the physical dedicated server. We shouldn’t be long – but, for those of you reading this in your RSS … Read More

Despite the fact that some of them can outlive their owners, birds are more fragile than many other types of animals. In fact, miners used this weakness to stay safe underground. They often carried a canary … Read More

Periodic Newsletter from The IAMS Company: From: “Iams Dog” To: hart (at) petlvr.com Subject: Iams e-news: Water Safety Tips for You and Doggy Water Safety 101 August is here, and in many places, so is the … Read More

Pawsh Fashion Show August 28, 2007 .. 7:00pm Remember when I previously posted pictures of our two Papillons Maxxie and Sophie debut in the Dog Modelling World ? Well, those were just samples – for sizing … Read More

By Dennis McAdams For most cat owners, expecting to find dead animals on their front step is all part of cat ownership. However, for many this can be extremely upsetting and they could find that their … Read More

So, you want to buy a bird. All you have to do is find a breeder and give him or her the money, right? Actually, there are some very disreputable bird breeders out there. To be … Read More

Have you ever purchased a car that was a lemon? Facing problem after problem robs you of the pleasure of enjoying your new car. Unfortunately, there are dogs that are lemons, too. A dog with health … Read More

By Michael Russell In this last article of our series on birds we’re going to cover something that most people find quite fascinating. How are bird watchers able to so quickly identify their feathered friends? With … Read More

By Jennifer Gormly As any dog-owner knows, dogs are not just pets, they are part of the family. They enrich our experience of life with their enthusiastic welcome when we walk through the front door after … Read More

By Paul Horowitz Your pet’s veterinarian is second best friend, next to you, and an important partner in protecting their well being. This article will help you to • Choose the perfect vet for you and … Read More

I’m mentioned before that I was upgrading to a dedicated server from my last upgrade to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) on August 1, 2007 … well ,, * That hasn’t happened yet. I feel like … Read More

By Audrey Frederick Suddenly that cute new puppy has turned into a chewing monster; nothing is safe from his/her mouth. What is happening? Puppies explore their world by means of their mouths. Chewing helps relieve the … Read More

By Thomas Allen Do you want to stop your cat from crying all the time? Often times cats will cry or “meow” excessively and this can become a problem for many pet owners. There can be … Read More

Yesterday, our friends invited us over to their “pool party”. I was suprised how domesticed the family of chipmunks that live within her cracks of her sidewalks were! Chipmunks love to collect peanuts in their pouches … Read More

By Caroline Bourke People who love gardening are often at a loss as to how to maintain pet friendly yards. Fortunately, with a little thought and compromise, it is not a difficult task to achieve. Pets … Read More

By Alex Page Matted fur – it happens to most dogs or cats occasionally. When you notice matted fur on your dog or cat, it’s very important to remove the matted fur as soon as possible. … Read More

On June 8th, I upgraded and combined two separate hosting packages into one larger Virtual Private Server (VPS) account. Apparently, because of all my blogs and what-have-me .. some CPU resources and other system resources are … Read More

By Candice Sabrina If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. Or so the old saying goes. However, wishes were horses but not horse supplies as well, then the beggars in question would not be riding. … Read More

By Audrey Frederick Summertime is a time of year we all look forward to. Swimming in the pool or lake, a cookout with friends in the backyard and for some of us doing long overdue household … Read More

By Kate Tilmouth We are all used to seeing the many advertisements on our televisions about protecting ourselves and our children from the summer sun, but do we ever think about protecting our pets? Probably not. … Read More

By Lata Tokhi Summertime is great fun both for you and your pet. But it can also bring along some dangers for your four-legged friend that you might not be aware of. Here are ten tips … Read More

You Can Vote Once Every Day! I’ve added a button in the sidebar, when if you click it and vote for me once a day for the rest of 2007 .. there is a good chance … Read More

By Tonia Jordan Spiders can make great pets! I wouldn’t suggest anyone with arachnophobia (fear of spiders) having one as a pet, but even beginner pet owners can take care of some types of spiders. Tarantulas … Read More

By Jerry Brecken Humans used to take care only of themselves and their loved ones. Now, people have realized that one’s protection and pampering can go beyond the usual sphere and can even extend to other … Read More

By Alex Page Dogs and chocolate. I’ve been told since I was a little kid that if my dog ate chocolate, it would kill him. Is it really true? Or is it along the same lines … Read More

By Andrew Routledge Many people ask me how dangerous are snakes? The answer is that snakes have accumulated as many myths as sharks over the years. Like shark stories, most general beliefs about snakes have very … Read More

By Scott McHenry Anyone looking for a new pet wants a pet that is clean, socialized and well trained. Most people don’t know that these are all qualities of pet rats! There are many misconceptions about … Read More

By Lance Winslow Most kids growing up in the city do not know what the 4H Club is all about and most all kids who live in rural areas or in the country know all about … Read More

By Ron Petracek You are what you eat, and this goes for horses as well. Keeping your horse in optimal shape means knowing what to feed, how much to feed, and when to feed. To keep … Read More

By: Rickie Smith Vet visits do not have to be a traumatic and stressful one for your beloved pet. No matter how healthy and clean your dog is, the day will come when it will have … Read More

By Peter Barry Cunningham New seawater is going to be mixed many times in the future. Why not take a little extra trouble in the initial mix and save a lot of time later? When purchasing … Read More

By Sarah Fields Our pets now enjoy a longer and richer life, due to advances in medical care and improved diets. Until recently though, one area that has always formed an important part of our healthcare … Read More

Our Papillon #2 turns 5-years old today July 20th … Here are a few pictures from my first post on the PapillonLvr Blog over HERE PICTURES OF OUR PURE BRED PAPILLON DOG (place mouse over picture … Read More