Jim on December 31st, 2009

There’s a hole in your life that only a dog can fill. You want a special dog, perhaps simply a full-grown adult. Perhaps your code of ethics demand saving a dog’s life – not buying a chic purebred. I’m not a veterinarian or a dog trainer, but I’ve enjoyed two successful adoptions. Here are some [...]

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Jim on November 18th, 2009

A girlfriend found him outside the local pound. The people dropping him off didn’t have the fee required to leave a pet with the humane society, and my friend drove up just in time to rescue the dog. His name was Balto and he was a skinny, un-groomed, flea ridden Maltese. She took him home, [...]

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Jim on November 18th, 2009

Are you thinking about getting a dog that is friendly and loving for your family? My recommendation is the Basset Hound. This dog ismade famous by it’s droopy face and long ears, as well as short legs which give it a low center of gravity. I have one (Snoopy) that is 7 years old and [...]

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Jim on November 18th, 2009

Too often, prospective dog owners searching for an ideal breed overlook the simplest and most obvious choice – a mutt. Hung up on whether a Shih Tzu will be too “yappy” or a golden retriever will have too many health problems, people don’t bother to visit their local animal shelter and consider one of the [...]

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