Oprah Winfrey recently lost her 2-yr old Golden Retriever under sad circumstances.
It appears he was playing with a dog toy belonging to one of her smaller dogs and choked on it. Unfortunately, no one was able to save the dog.
We know from personal experience how hard it is to lose a beloved dog under normal circumstances, but this is an especially heartbreaking way to lose a pet. Our sympathies goes out to Oprah.
Golden Retrievers are wonderful dogs and one of the most popular family companions.
Wednesday
A Glimpse Of The Irish Setter
An Irish Setter is a beautiful dog to behold with a gleaming set of tresses some of us would die for. This breed has a history in hunting circles and has curled up in the White House with a couple of former presidents.
He is a fun loving dog and a great family pet. Plenty of exercise is the main thing to consider when thinking about an Irish Setter - he needs a lot of it! A big play area is a real plus in addition to being taken out for long walks. Sometimes these dogs end up in rescue shelters and IMHO I think one of the more likely reasons for this is that owners didn't fully appreciate the importance of exercise for the breed.
Find out more about the the Irish Setter
He is a fun loving dog and a great family pet. Plenty of exercise is the main thing to consider when thinking about an Irish Setter - he needs a lot of it! A big play area is a real plus in addition to being taken out for long walks. Sometimes these dogs end up in rescue shelters and IMHO I think one of the more likely reasons for this is that owners didn't fully appreciate the importance of exercise for the breed.
Find out more about the the Irish Setter
Tuesday
Dogs On The Web
Calling all dog spoilers - if you'd like your dog to have his/her own personal space on the web, head over to Dogster. This is a community just for dogs where your special dog can set up his/her very own web page and meet all the other wonderful dogs that have joined. Just make sure your dog has his bio prepared and a few details about his life story. He can also tell about his favorite toys, food, walks, as well as his disclose any pet peeves he might have!
If you're into dog-spoiling, this is one of the many fun ways you can "spoil" your dog IMHO.
If you're into dog-spoiling, this is one of the many fun ways you can "spoil" your dog IMHO.
Saturday
Mary Had A Little Lamb?
Did Mary really have a little lamb or was it a Bedlington Terrier?
This adorable dog has such a strong resemblance to a lamb, you have to look twice to verify what you are seeing. But when it comes to personality, this dog is far from lamb-like, being very true to the terrier assertiveness trademark.
This adorable dog has such a strong resemblance to a lamb, you have to look twice to verify what you are seeing. But when it comes to personality, this dog is far from lamb-like, being very true to the terrier assertiveness trademark.
Wednesday
Dog-to-Dog friendship
The interest expressed by dog lovers in connecting with other dog lovers for dating and friendship, has driven the popularity of
online dating sites for this special interest group. It's a fact that avid pet lovers always want
their dates to like pets - it can sometimes make or break a relationship if they don't.
Now it seems this idea has gone a step further with the advent of a dog-to-dog website where Rover can go (with a little help from you) to select his/her very own canine friend!
What a real pleasure it is to hear about such innocent fun making the news and a welcome break from the usual doom and gloom, IMHO.
online dating sites for this special interest group. It's a fact that avid pet lovers always want
their dates to like pets - it can sometimes make or break a relationship if they don't.
Now it seems this idea has gone a step further with the advent of a dog-to-dog website where Rover can go (with a little help from you) to select his/her very own canine friend!
What a real pleasure it is to hear about such innocent fun making the news and a welcome break from the usual doom and gloom, IMHO.
Saturday
A Nursing Home For Your Aging Dog?
I recently heard about a novel idea - nursing homes for senior dogs. The first one in Japan was recently opened. In addition to 24-hr monitoring by vets, exercise is cleverly handled by having puppy play companions for the aging dog residents.
It is heartwarming that the needs of an older dog are now being given some thought and that Rover may have other options if his master's circumstances should change. At the same time, I know that owners who are been devoted to their pets, will continue care for them into their senior dog years if they are able to do so.
With this in mind, I have written an article about what owners can do for their aging dog. IMHO, if you have an aging dog, he would want you to read it.
It is heartwarming that the needs of an older dog are now being given some thought and that Rover may have other options if his master's circumstances should change. At the same time, I know that owners who are been devoted to their pets, will continue care for them into their senior dog years if they are able to do so.
With this in mind, I have written an article about what owners can do for their aging dog. IMHO, if you have an aging dog, he would want you to read it.
Tuesday
Summertime - No Hot Dogs Please!
It that time of year again when IMHO, some dog owners need to be reminded of the dangers of heatstroke to their pets. Just the other day when leaving the grocery store I saw a Chihuahua inside an SUV with all the windows rolled up! It was a hot day and a dog of that size could be toast in a short amount of time. Just as I was about to return to the store in an attempt to locate the owners, they arrived at the car.
I've written an full article with tips for protecting pets from heatstroke in the good old summertime.
I've written an full article with tips for protecting pets from heatstroke in the good old summertime.
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