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Dog Collars

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Nearly every dog owner buys a collar for their new pet but few are aware of the long history and many different types of collars. In situations where dogs were primarily guarding domestic animals, collars tended to have studs or spikes to frustrate the jaws of a marauding wolf. By Augie Berings, Bering’s Hardware.

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Wanted: Dog lovers to host a house party!

4 The Love Of Animals

Are you a dog owner who loves to party? Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16. Chef Michael’s® canine creations from Purina will celebrate its national debut by hosting nationwide dinner parties for dogs on August 16.

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On Teaching Children

Animal Person

Farmer writes about the Creative Cooks Culinary Center in Brooklyn, where kids 5 to 11-years old are taught cooking in a place "that treats the culinary arts as an anthropological adventure." Are the kids cooking monkey, cat, dog, alligator or turtle? Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. One is male.

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On "The Road" and Humanity

Animal Person

They corral them, lock them up, and take them out to kill, cook and eat them as needed. Of course the man's a good guy--he hasn't killed and eaten his dog. As long as there is a family with a dog, there is hope. Tags: Ethics Film Language " animal rights "The Road movie review. They hunt them down in "the wild."

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On Talking With Veterinarians About Vegan Food

Animal Person

We have a request, and it's an issue I've written about a handful of times but never had this particular question answered by readers: How do you talk with your vet--who is against feeding your dog vegan food--about your choice to do so? I'm fortunate to have a regular (non-specialist) vet who has no problem at all with a vegan diet for dogs.

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On Veganism and Adoption

Animal Person

I do the shopping, cooking and baking, and I find vegan accessories for him to choose from. I wouldn't dream of paying someone to create a dog or cat--of intentionally bringing a dog or cat into this world--when there are so many who need homes. Tags: Activism Ethics. And this is where I think about veganism.

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On Flourless Cakes and Injuries

Animal Person

I began my journey by discovering something you all probably know, which is that you can substitute cooked black-eyed peas or adzuki beans for flour, like in the recipe for the above vegan flourless chocolate cake. And the dogs' spirits are high, as they get plenty of attention and stimulation. I may never use flour again.

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