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Cold Weather Pet Safety , Ways to Protect Pets

Keep Pets Indoors and Warm Don’t leave dogs or cats outdoors when the temperature drops. Regardless of the season, short-haired, very young or old dogs and all cats should never be left outside without supervision. Dogs and cats are safer indoors, except when taken out for exercise. During walks, short-haired dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater. No matter what the temperature is, windchill can threaten a pet’s life. Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia when they are outdoors during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and suffer permanent damage. Take Precautions if Your Dog Spends a lot of Time Outside A dog or cat is happiest and healthiest when kept indoors. If for some reason your dog is outdoors much of the day, he or she must be protected by a dry, draft-free shelter that is large enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down comfortably but small enough to hold in
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Best Cat Paintings

Susan Herbert. Photo: courtesy of the artist/ Thames & Hudson “The smallest feline is a masterpiece,” wrote Leonardo da Vinci, whose drawing  Study of Cat Movements and Positions  testifies to his admiration for the animal’s flexibility; Thomas Gainsborough‘s and Paul Gauguin‘s cat studies were very similar to da Vinci’s. Cats have proliferated in art over the centuries. They became particularly popular as the cuddly familiars of females in paintings by Victorian artists and French Impressionists. The cat painted by Edouard Manet in the lap of his eight-year-old niece Julie (the daughter of Berthe Morisot, herself a future artist) in 1887 may be the most content in art history. Less reassuring is the black cat—symbol of prostitution—perched on the end of the naked woman’s bed in Manet’s  Olympia , which scandalized Paris when it was shown at the 1865 Salon. As the art and literature scholar Bram Dijkstra has observed, cats and female sexuality became sinisterly symbiotic

FAMOUS DOGS IN HISTORY

Smart, loyal, and loving Many of them are White House dogs, made famous by their politically powerful owners. Some are movie and television stars. But some are famous in their own right for acts of heroism, faithfulness, and devotion. BO OBAMA : Bo, the Portuguese water dog owned by the Obama family, is perhaps most famous for being mentioned in President Barack Obama’s 2008 acceptance speech. “Sasha and Malia … I love you both more than you can imagine,” Mr. Obama   said . “And you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us … to the White House.” The Obamas took into consideration daughter Malia’s allergies when selecting the Portuguese Water Dog — it is considered a hypoallergenic breed. PAL, THE ORIGINAL LASSIE : Though Lassie is really a fictional character, she’s arguably the most famous dog ever. The original Lassie character was played by a Rough Collie named Pal. 10 generations of Pal’s direct descendants have portrayed Lassie in film

SHEPHERD TRAINING

                                                                     Behavior & Training                                                Shepherds are highly intelligent animals. Their ability to master difficult tasks is testament to their comprehension, trainability and ability, indeed desire, to work as team players. However, that same brilliance can create a challenge  for      the  s hepherd owner. Your German Shepherd will need a solid education in obedience and leadership (yours) if he is to understand and obey the rules of his new human world. Although GSDs are quick learners with a strong desire to please, they also can be possessive and protective of their families and property. Obedience training is the only way to develop a trustworthy canine family member, and this begins on the day that your  Shepherd puppy comes home with you.  All dogs are natural pack animals and, as such, they need a leader. Your  Shepherd’s first boss was his mother, and all of his li

Animals Helping People

Animals comforts: Why owning a pet makes you 'happier and more likely to live longer. Owning a lively pet may sometimes prove exasperating, but it appears all the effort is worth it. Pet owners are healthier, have greater self-esteem and are less lonely than those who don't have animals at home, according to a study. Not only that, but they are also more conscientious, extroverted and less fearful, researchers at the American Psychological Association said. They believe that pets serve as important sources of social and emotional support for the average person, and not just individuals facing significant health challenges. Lead researcher, Allen R McConnell, of Miami University in Ohio, said: 'We observed evidence that pet owners fared better, both in terms of well-being outcomes and individual differences, than non-owners on several dimensions. 'Specifically, pet owners had greater self-esteem, were more physically fit, tended to be less

That Will Make You A Better Human

That Will Make You A Better Human !