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Getting A Dog Can't Be All Bad--Proof That Dogs Are Man's Best Friend - - Steve Kovacs
81 year old Nick Nichols took his dog everywhere. Lady, a Golden Retriever was his wife's dog who had died a few years ago. Since then, the dog had become Nick's comfort. She rode in Nick's black Lincoln Town Car as if it was a limousine as he chauffeured the pooch all around town. On April 8... Submitted 1 year 278 days ago.

The Grass Is Calling - Bing Limousin
Every living thing, in its own unique style, has its own pastures and its own fences. Are we critters ever really satisfied? Just yesterday, the bull across the street broke through his fence in order to munch on our lush, green, un-mowed lawn and ended up spending the night in our front pasture.... Submitted 1 year 282 days ago.

Animal Frisbee Days of Spring - Bing Limousin
It has been such a loooong winter for everyone, and everything. It seems that in the grand scheme of things winter and summer are always too long while spring and autumn are always too short. But no matter, it is the quest for the equilibrium that we all share- for all animals. Here at the farm... Submitted 1 year 323 days ago.

Two Pet Frogs - Jack H. Schick
While we were sitting on his back porch in Florida one tepid evening my brother told me the story of his pet frog. We could both chuckle at some aspects of the tale, but it was actually sad. It showed quite a bit of his nature, which I decided was good. It also brought to mind several frog... Submitted 1 year 333 days ago.

Pet Benefits: What Are the Benefits of Owning a Dog? - - Mogama
"Did the guy give us the sick one of the two puppies?" We picked him up in December. He was about a month old. We had barely driven a couple of blocks when the puppy began to drool and drivel. He looked so pathetic. Worse, he started throwing up all over the car, giving us stinky ride home. I... Submitted 1 year 335 days ago.

Pet Cemetery - Jack H. Schick
There are dead animals all over my yard. You wouldn't suspect it, just looking, but there is an aura of death and a stain of tears covering the whole lot. Most of the dead animals were pets. Dogs, cats, hamsters, chickens, ducks, turtles, fish; even lizards, snakes and frogs have been duly... Submitted 1 year 343 days ago.

The Outpatient Surgery Of A Special Friend: Did The Doctor Know This Patient Was Really Special? - Fran Larson
The surgery waiting room was just that a waiting room nothing more nothing less. The dingy-looking tile floor and bare walls reminded me how surgery is; it is cold, stark and exact. A somewhat chubby teen swished in and sat right across from me. His eyes darted around. He appeared to be... Submitted 1 year 344 days ago.

My Pet Copperhead - Jack H. Schick
I used to like to say I was an amateur herpetologist. I always collected snakes and lizards and such. From the time I was a kid I often had pet snakes. I'd catch water snakes in the creek next to the house, and garter snakes in the garden. I adopted a couple boa constrictors from a fraternity... Submitted 1 year 350 days ago.

If I Believed In Reincarnation, I Would Want To Come Back As A Dog: What A Life! - Fran Larson
A few weeks ago, as I was returning from my daily walk, I saw a neighbor with his faithful dog, Sassy. We chatted a minute about how dogs are royally treated here at the Highlands. Moe revealed to me that if he could be reincarnated, he would love to come back as a dog that lived in the... Submitted 2 years 2 days ago.

Suggestions For Being Kind To Animals: Surprise - Pets Lower Blood Pressure! - Fran Larson
Recently, we had two additions to our family. Two of our four daughters adopted a dog. Everyone in the family has one or two dogs, cats, rabbits and even a horse. Our daughters grew up with horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and even ducks. So this love of animals stayed with them and now their... Submitted 2 years 2 days ago.

He Stole My Heart and It's Not Even Valentine's Day: Help! I Didn't Want To Fall In Love Again - Fran Larson
I didn't want it to happen again. Life can get too complicated when you fall in love. Then there is also the possibility that something will happen - heaven forbid if he dies I will be so heartbroken, I would be just finished - just devastated. I only realized two days ago that I was "falling"... Submitted 2 years 15 days ago.

Adventures in Bunny Sitting - Janet Schick
There was a time, when I was in my mid-thirties or so, when I must have considered myself to be the Joan of Arc for the animal kingdom. No stray was too bedraggled and smelly for me to embrace. No four legged creature was going to be abandoned, mistreated, or spoken crossly to while I was around.... Submitted 2 years 30 days ago.

How to Care for Your Horse in Winter - The Old Gray Mare
Your horse needs daily care and consistent routine throughout the year. This attention continues even in winter and, in some ways, may become even more important due to severe weather conditions and biting cold. As The Old Gray Mare often says, "You can park your boat in the winter and forget it... Submitted 2 years 53 days ago.

My Lifelong Love of Horses - - The Old Gray Mare
As anyone that knows me will attest, it goes without saying that I think horses are incredible creatures and no animal can surpass them in power, grace, beauty and majesty. Oh sure, there are countless other fantastic animals in our world. It can even be argued that a particular species is... Submitted 2 years 53 days ago.

Lawsuit Abuse- Is it Ethical or Legal to Sue Your Dog? - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers... I must begin with an admission. Something happened to me that had never happened before. Oh, I've come close a few times; instances where it SHOULD have happened. However, it had not reached this degree, ever. My dog, my beautiful pure bred Golden... Submitted 2 years 73 days ago.

You Can Always Get Your Money Back At Wal-Mart. - Fran Larson
My niece decided to buy a hamster. Of course when you buy a hamster, you have to buy a cage, water bottle, toys and well, you get the picture. She was all set for her new pet. My niece Paula was enjoying her pet hamster until one day The hamster died. Paula's boyfriend immediately... Submitted 2 years 106 days ago.

The Brothers: A Home At Last (A Tale of Two Kittens) - Fran Larson
My daughter Cherise noticed some children gathering and looking down a drainage ditch at a baseball field. What they saw was both amazing and sad. Five beautiful kittens were all cuddled up; four were barely hanging on for life. One had already died (or was born dead). Their Mom was not around... Submitted 2 years 113 days ago.

How to Promote Kindness to Animals - Fran Larson
Recently, we had two additions to our family. Two of our four daughters adopted a dog. Everyone in the family has one or two dogs, cats, rabbits and even a horse. Our daughters grew up with horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and even ducks. So this love of animals stayed with them and now their... Submitted 2 years 115 days ago.

5 Powerful Ways Your Pet Can Make You Healthier and Even Live Longer - Fran Larson
Sunny, my tortoise-colored Shih Tzu listened intently with perked ears, as I shared my secrets and agenda for the day. A good listener, he never interrupts, but snuggles closer as I stroke his ears. This is our "coffee time" together. To non-animal lovers, this may sound ridiculous, but for... Submitted 2 years 118 days ago.

How to Take Pictures of Your Dog with a Digital Camera - - The Old Gray Mare
Hope you have had the chance to read my article about How to Take a Picture of a Horse with a Digital Camera . I am a firm believer of pictures, loads of them. In a fire, I'd grab people, pets and pictures. At this writing I lost one of my precious Pomeranians (at only age 6) so it's more... Submitted 2 years 125 days ago.

Raining Frogs: I Am A Believer - Wild Weather In the UK - Julian Price
Can it really rain frogs? I mean in the actual "real, live, breathing, croaking frogs falling from the sky" sense? Well, yes I believe it can and not just because there is scientific speculation and a number of websites (give it a Google) claiming it to be true. Let me take you back a few years.... Submitted 2 years 133 days ago.

The Tale of the Wilmore Snake - - Charles "Catfish" Pole
Can you recall an episode from your past that you don't particularly enjoy rehashing? I am sure we could all come up with a few examples. It's possible you may not feel at ease reminiscing about the incident, or maybe you sense your audience feels even more uncomfortable listening to the details.... Submitted 2 years 171 days ago.

Dog Breath - Just Another Day in my Suburban Prison - Brianna Popsickle
It went badly from the beginning. I received notification from our vet telling us Casey, our Brittany Spaniel, was due for her spring tune-up,' heartworm, flea medication and vaccines. We had done all of it every year for thirteen years, but this year for various reasons, I called and said we... Submitted 2 years 176 days ago.

Jack... - Ted Gragg
He was black. He was short, stocky, surly, and had a relationship problem with people. His name was Jack. He was my friend. I needed an assistant. Times were lean in our state and the department wasn't much on new hires. That's how Jack and I came together. We met at the county's animal impound... Submitted 2 years 197 days ago.

Lady Bear Chronicles - A Shakespearean Tail! - - Diane Dutton
Life on the Road... How do you stop time? Take a road trip to Perryville, Illinois! OK, maybe it wasn't that long a drive, but really day after day after day, from Nevada to Arizona to New Mexico to Texas to Oklahoma to Missouri to Illinois, Perryville, Illinois. Wow, 7 states in 2 days... Submitted 2 years 221 days ago.