Archive for the 'General Chat' Category
Michael Vick’s Dog Fighting
Friday, August 10th, 2007In April authorities raided Vick’s Property in Virgina shortly after he put some of his Pit Bulls through test fights. Authorities alleged that 8 of the Pit Bulls were executed by Vick and 2 co-defendants by “hanging, drowning, and slamming at least one dog’s body to the groundâ€. NFL Falcons’ Quarterback Michael Vick was indicted [...]
Tri County offers pet adoption services
Thursday, August 9th, 2007Tri County Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Boca Raton. Adoption fees for companion animals are $85 and up. Animals are heartworm-tested and up-to-date on vaccinations. Included in the adoption fee is a free pet-insurance plan for 60 days and one year of free office visits to Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital. Tri County Humane [...]
My Favorite Time of Year
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Now, I know October is still a couple of months away, but it is truly my favorite time of the year. Already in August, I start thinking about Halloween and what to plan for that year. This year it’s a must to start thinking about Halloween this early because Halloween the movie is being released [...]
Zoo Removes Tiger’s Teeth for Better Interaction
Monday, August 6th, 2007Somewhere in Asia in an unnamed zoo, a tiger has been chained up and had its two large teeth pulled. All so that visitors can take pictures with the animal and not worry about being bitten. Additionally a bear has a chain through it’s nose so that if it was to attempt to bite someone [...]
‘Pocket Pets’ and Hobby Breeders
Friday, August 3rd, 2007Pet owner can minimize the risk of contagious diseases that sometimes give “pocket pets” a bad rap by purchasing a pet from a hobby breeder affiliated with a national breed club or a rescue organization affiliated with such a club rather than from a pet store. Like breeders of purebred dogs and cats, breeders of [...]
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