Monthly Archives: October 2007

Marty, 137540 Marty is happy to be one of the first cats in the cat adoption condos at the new shelter! Marty has a bit of a surprising story…. Stray for 10 months, when he was … Read More

Sometimes the distinction between training and control is too easily lost. Using commands and hand gestures, with leashes or treats, to solicit desired behavior is training. Using choke or ‘no-bark’ collars, electronic fences and similar devices … Read More

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! UPDATE At 11:31pm CST October 28, 2007 .. the HART-Empire-Network server crashed. During this very moment, certain requests were being made … Read More

Rich from Copywrite, Ink., in co-operation with BlogCatalog, invited any blogger who participated in this campaign to submit a link and other measurements for consideration in our Blog For Hope Post Competition. On 9.27.2007 I spent … Read More

Cats do not like to be dirty. Most cats spend a good part of their day licking their paws and face to stay clean and tidy. However, despite this, few cat owners think about grooming their … Read More

Many people find large, commercial rabbit cages beyond their budget. A rabbit benefits from a cage that is at least six times his body area, apart from the space required for a litter box. For most, … Read More

No training is more basic for pet owners than that first important lesson: Do it outside! Teaching your pet to eliminate outside the home, not in it, usually starts between six and eight weeks of age. … Read More

By Jeff Swett Nothing makes apartment living fun like a playful pet. Fido and Felix bring a number of new elements to an apartment other than the additional smell. On any given day pets add companionship, … Read More

By Catherine Smith Is your rat aggressive? Does your rats often start fights with the other rats? Does he bite, or scratch you, or the other rats? If he does, I may just be able to … Read More

Twizzler, Pixie & Rocket, 145666-68 We have many beautiful bunnies available for adoption, as well as degus, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters! Bert & Ernie, 147793 & 147795 Our new shelter features communal housing areas for … Read More

Normal dog training requires patience that is greater nowhere else but childrearing. Training rescued dogs takes even more. Though sterilizing dogs – spaying (removing female organs) and neutering (removing male organs) – has been common practice … Read More

When you are caring for your horse, one of your most important responsibilities will be feeding him properly. Overfeeding grain to a horse can lead to a serious case of gas colic, which is an illness … Read More

One of the most important things you can do for your cat is to be sure its health is protected. Cat vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat ailments. You should begin vaccinating your … Read More

While most birds have basically the same basic care requirements, lories and lorikeets are quite unique. The thing that sets them apart from other birds is their brush-like tongue. This tongue is designed to collect nectar from plants, while most parrots have a tongue that is perfectly suited to manipulating seeds. Because these birds require […]

While most birds have basically the same basic care requirements, lories and lorikeets are quite unique. The thing that sets them apart from other birds is their brush-like tongue. This tongue is designed to collect nectar from plants, while most parrots have a tongue that is perfectly suited to manipulating seeds. Because these birds require […]

Named after the Latin word for thief, furonem, Ferrets are among the most popular of household pets today. Like cats, they can be both curious and friendly, and with some effort can be trained. They’re very … Read More

Not every dog gets spayed (removal of female reproductive organs) or neutered (removal of male organs). Whether through an intention to breed or other motive, many individuals leave their companions intact. Left with a full complement … Read More

If I had a better category, I’d might start this post with… [SHAMELESS PROMOTION ON] I’m in the process of creating a bunch of “stores” or “product-related-theme” blog under the @ HART Market brand (RSS Feed) … Read More

No project, apart from raising a child, requires more patience than dog training. All breeds have different attributes that present challenges. Some are intelligent, but boisterous and easily distracted. Some are eager to please, but dim-witted. … Read More

Oh .. this was an interesting email I just received: Fellow Dog Lovers and Pooch Pals, We want to give you an insider treat from your friends at Channel Frederator. I’m Jeaux Janovsky, Channel Frederator’s Community … Read More

LAST WEEK! PROMO ENDS THIS SATURDAY!! The WHS is moving! Help us get our furry friends ‘home’ before we move so they don’t have to move with us! We have ~40 dogs and over 150 cats … Read More

Most dogs will display a tendency to jump on people at times. How often will vary with breed and by individual. One theory suggests that dogs are trying to get close to the person’s face – … Read More

It is possible to ride a horse that is uneasy around you, but it is much more enjoyable to ride a horse that trusts you completely. However, getting your horse to trust you is not always … Read More

Parents will often get a rabbit specifically as a pet for their child. Your child looks at you with those big eyes and says ‘please’ and the rabbit comes home. But rabbits are unlike cats or … Read More

Practice Makes Perfect! (to the tune of “I Can’t Dance” by Genesis) Sure looks like fun, eh? I was browsing YouTube watching some dancing dog videos, and thought this was a nice one to post at … Read More

While caring for a sick pet can be a little tricky, caring for sick birds is extremely difficult. By the time many bird owners realize their pets are sick, the birds are seriously ill. If your … Read More

The WHS is moving! Help us get our furry friends ‘home’ before we move so they don’t have to move with us! We have ~40 dogs and over 150 cats to adopt! Effective October 1st and … Read More

You took one look at that big, fluffy cockatoo and knew you had to have one of your own. Those chocolate brown eyes sparkling with intelligence and the way the bird cuddled up to its owner have convinced you that cockatoos are the only bird for you. Nothing anyone can say will stop you from […]

The halter is the first piece of tack most horses ever wear and usually the only piece they still wear after they are retired to the pasture. Halters are important because they can help horse owners … Read More

You took one look at that big, fluffy cockatoo and knew you had to have one of your own. Those chocolate brown eyes sparkling with intelligence and the way the bird cuddled up to its owner have convinced you that cockatoos are the only bird for you. Nothing anyone can say will stop you from […]

Tastes among humans differ, but one thing is constant: your dog will eat just about anything off the table you give it. That may be fine when it’s just you and the family. But when you … Read More

When a kitten is born, it is hard to believe that one of these helpless little pink things will become a graceful and powerful hunter. However, within a year, that tiny kitten will be a mature … Read More

Here is a Press Release forwarded to me by Vasuda Wildlife S.O.S., an organization found on PetLvr’s Pet Rescue Links page. If your organization has a press release that you wish to be posted here, please … Read More