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Dog Collars

4 The Love Of Animals

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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Taking Care of your Furry Friends While You’re Away

4 The Love Of Animals

There’s just one thing: where to leave your cat(s) and dog(s)? For dogs, look for a kennel that offers multiple walks a day plus play time (you may have to pay extra for some of these features). For cats, there needs to be a space separate from the dogs that provides ample room for them to move around. Board with a Vet or Farm.

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Best DIY Halloween Costumes for Cats and Dogs

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While most cats and dogs may not enjoy getting dressed up, some pets will have a blast dressing up alongside you and your kids for Halloween. Dancing Dogs. Your pup probably won’t dance for joy when she sees the pictures, but turning your dog into a dancer is one of the quickest and easiest costumes around. Skeleton Dog.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

if they see a mistreated dog, and shudder to see a wounded deer in the road. Back in the olden days of the family farm we never knew about the occurrence of food-related illness because we did not have a way of tracking it. Peters Paso Robles, Calif., Indeed, we have not come far from Upton Sinclair’s “ Jungle.”

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On Letting Your Emotions Rule the Day

Animal Person

We "traditionally" have applied our social mores in some places and not others, and we should go back to "tradition," which I bet has something to do with continuing to care about our dogs while continuing to feign care for "farm animals," as they're value is as food only. Let the games begin. What's all this about emotion, anyway?

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