Appalled

I am absolutely appalled by this article. Who are these people who run puppy mills? Can't they see the damage the are doing to these animals? I have to say that I am glad they are going to be punished!

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20090529/NEWS01/705299899&news01ad=1#Puppy.video.a.grim.sight

Check out the police video of the house raid on the right hand side of the page...disgusting!

Bringing Home a New Pet

When parents find out they are expecting a new baby, they make all sorts of preparations. Well bringing home a new pet requires many preparations as well.


I realize that bringing home a new pet can be very exciting, but at the same time a very stressful time for any pet owner. Here are some tips to help you and them through it. Just call it a little advice from someone who has brought home many many new pets over the years.

Before you bring home your new pet:

• Make sure you have all the necessities, such as potty stuff, food, carrier, tags, and toys.






• It is also important to make sure your house/apartment is as pet friendly as possible. Put away breakables, chewables, and things you don't want pottied on, at least until your pet is familiar with its new surroundings.
  


• If you have other pets, make sure you put them away. It is crucial for your new pet to get to know the house without being bothered.

Once you get home:

• Take your new pet straight to their potty place. Let them smell around and get familiar with the area.


• Next find one room in your house where you can let your new pet loose to snoop around and become familiar with. After a few hours you can increase their roaming zone and let them wonder two rooms. Slowly increase their roaming area.

• Once the new pet is familiar with their new surroundings, then you can introduce them to your other pets. Make sure to do this with one pet at a time, bringing your existing pet into the space your new pet is already familiar with. KEEP BOTH ANIMALS ON A LEASH to allow you control over the situation. Many pet owners assume their animals will get along, this may not be the case, especially at first. It is a good idea over the next few weeks to watch how your pets interact with one another.

Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

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Quail

For those of you who know us, we get excited about all things animal, and this even includes the cute little quail that hang out around our townhouse.

(Look close, the babies are in front of their parents)

Well last week we were driving home and spotted some baby quail, each about the size of a half dollar. They were so cute that we parked there and attempted to take pictures of them for over five minutes.

Now I don't recommend taking in wild animals, but believe me having a baby quail, or a bird of any kind in the house would be ideal in my mind. Luckily I have Adam there to help me keep a sound mind.

Full House

Having multiple pets can be a challenging but rewarding experience. After a stressful day at the office, the sofa starts to look pretty comfy next to leashes and tennis balls, but it is so important to me that I take time to play with all of my kids, no matter how tired I might be. When I find it hard to muster the energy to be a good pet owner, I try to think of the undying loyalty my pets show me. Their steadfastness helps me remember to reciprocate their affection.

Although there have been many days that I just want to be left alone, I have never once stepped through the front door to find my pets sad to see me. It is such a blessing to have friends that always want me around and never seem to have a bad day.