Monthly Archives: February 2008

The German Shepherd breed was developed over 100 years ago, as the name suggests, for herding sheep. That activity is less common in the world today, but the basic skills are still much in demand. GSDs, … Read More

Birds can be intelligent, enjoyable companions, but choosing the wrong bird can really cause heartache and frustration. How do you choose the right pet bird for you and your family? Before you try to decide which … Read More

The image of a friendly, active Golden Retriever is familiar to anyone who has seen a magazine ad or TV commercial. And there’s a good reason that breed features prominently in so many of them: it’s all true! Golden Retrievers are one of the most easily trained breeds because they are smart, active and sociable. […]

Thinking of an Easter bunny for someone you know this Easter? Think twice! Rabbits are too often acquired on a whim and end up surrendered to shelters nation-wide; they are the third most surrendered pet to … Read More

Professionals recognize 13 official breeds of guinea pig or cavy, though several more are popular. Within this set is a group of differently colored types that add further variety to this amazing animal. To top it … Read More

Rabbits reach sexual maturity at about age six months. It varies somewhat by breed. Spaying is the surgical procedure carried out on females in which their mature organs are removed, neutering involves removing the testes of … Read More

Choosing a ferret, of course, involves a certain emotional commitment. But there are a few objective factors that you can look at to help you decide. Age & Training – Considerations Age is among the first … Read More

If you want to follow me – I’m “PetLvr” … or, http://twitter.com/PetLvr Also .. I’m using the application from http://twhirl.org …it’s just like any other chat program (MSN Messenger, Google Talk, etc) and much better than … Read More

Lexus, 153680 Lexus is a really great ~ 8 month-old dog with good manners and a gentle disposition. Lexus likes other dogs and has lived with 2 cats before. Lexus is a very cuddly and affectionate … Read More

Here’s an interesting trio of videos from http://Petside.com .. 1) Grooming Your Champion At Home 2) It’s Not Easy Being Pretty 3) The Mugs Of Westminster Be sure to watch them all! Just select the second … Read More

You’ve had your very first experience with riding a horse and it was absolutely wonderful. However, even if you’re having the best time of your life, you can’t stay up there forever. Eventually, you will need … Read More

Moving to a new home can be stressful for a bird, especially if the bird is a handfed baby. Luckily, if you spend some time setting everything up properly, it isn’t too hard to help your … Read More

If your Wildlife or Pet Rescue Agency has a Press Release that you wish to be published here in [The Blog] .. Please use our CONTACT FORM PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Poacher arrested bear CUBS … Read More

If you have any cool links, or press releases etc etc .. and wish for me to post it here at [The Blog] .. this might be one way .. our CONTACT FORM! Subject: [PetLvr – … Read More

Last week on February 11-12, 2008 was the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show, and I’m sad to say that a Papillon dog did *not* win the “Best In Show” this year .. again .. … Read More

The upgrade is complete now. There was an issue last night completing the little odds and ends related to the feed of the blog, because for some reason Feedburner didn’t recognize this URL! However, this morning it did and I just completed the configuration of the new Network wide template installation. What do you think […]

I will be upgrading this wordpress version 2.2.2 blog to the latest wordpress version 2.3.3. As this is a major upgrade, with respect to tagging, etc .. this may take awhile as I prepare the database and do my backups.
Immediately upon completion, I will be upgrading this template to the new network template.
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Periodic Newsletter from The IAMS Company: From: “Eukanuba SeniorCat” To: hart (at) petlvr.com Subject: Eukanuba BREEDSmart: Dangers of Obesity From the Expert – The Dangers of Feline Obesity Brought To You By Laura, Breed Expert The … Read More

Periodic Newsletter from The IAMS Company: From: “Iams Dog” To: hart (at) petlvr.com Subject: Iams e-news: Learn about your senior dog’s natural instincts. A Dog’s Natural Instincts Even though they’re similar, it’s still hard to believe … Read More

Ebony, 152566 Ebony is a very dear and sweet older Labrador Retriever who was surrendered due to allergies. This 10 year old Golden Oldie is still quite energetic and will require a relatively active owner, preferbaly … Read More

The following news has been released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) OTTAWA, February 12, 2008 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to remind pet owners of precautions they can take to … Read More

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The history of one of our favorite domestic pets is still awhirl in controversy. Some points are generally agreed on, but much is still shrouded in mystery. References to ferrets, or at least very similar animals, … Read More

German Shepherds are often said to be intelligent, loyal and hard working. And that’s all true. But they’re often believed to be that way on the basis of temperament, which some claim is all inbred. That’s … Read More

We Have A New Template! I have finally updated our 2005 template with the new standard network template. For the color scheme, I chose a blended yellow and orange color header because yellow didn’t look – … Read More

Newswire Announcement TORONTO, Feb. 8 /CNW/ Grace, form, hard work, showmanship typically describe Canada’s top athletes. This weekend, those words will describe a special group of top dogs featured on the Purina Show of Champions, airing … Read More

Because guinea pigs are common prey for many larger species, they have evolved to hide pain and weakness. Making noise, limping and other signs of distress alert predators to a location. They tell the predator that … Read More

Katy Heck, from Amity Animal Home Buddies, has started a new blog … and asked me to pass this along to you. Her new blog is called … Pet Carnival I am going to be doing … Read More

Gabi, 150009 The WHS needs your help to find Gabi a home! This adorable 4-month-old female German Shepherd suffered horrible injuries as a puppy, resulting in a broken facial bone and leg. As an 8-week-old puppy, … Read More

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And you thought normal dog training was difficult. Sit, stay, down, come, heel… all require weeks or more of dedicated trainer and dog effort to master. Now, consider the months or years needed to train a … Read More

Grooming your pet rabbit isn’t primarily to keep it looking good. Good grooming promotes good health. Rabbits groom themselves frequently and can accumulate hairballs that may cause intestinal problems. It also helps keep down the hair … Read More

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