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Archive for January, 2010
How Smart is Your Dog?
I know, everyone thinks their dog is the smartest one on the block, myself included. A new study has found dogs, at least certain breeds, are like little sponges. An article in Miller-McCune Magazine reports some dogs are tops in understanding language. The American Psychological Association’s annual convention featured top canine researcher Stanley Coren. He [...]
Has Your Pet Ever Embarrassed You?
I have been trying to get my dog Meeko to get use to a harness, per the advice of my veterinarian to limit the strain around his little doggy neck. One of my good friends bought one for me and let me tell you, his coughing and hacking has improved tremendously. However, one thing that’s [...]
Milestones Reached for Top Pet Companies
Two of the country’s largest pet store chains, Petco and Petsmart, have reached milestones in their efforts to help animals in need. Through its annual Tree of Hope fundraiser, Petco raised a record $4 million for animal welfare efforts. Meanwhile, Petsmart is celebrating its 4 millionth pet adoption. The Tree of Hope fundraiser, which was [...]
