My view on cat declawing is that every cat owner should make her own decision. Declawing a cat is not inhumane. It is a reasonable option for people who want to own a cat and nice furniture. I don’t feel so bad for the pampered indoor cats that get declawed because I know these cats are …
Animal humane issues
At a dog adoption event last month in West Fargo, N.D., a volunteer from the Bismarck, N.D., pound told me she was trying to place two dog-aggressive, pitbull-type dogs into foster homes or rescue groups. These dogs needed to get out of the pound fast or they would be “euthanized,” she said. She described both …
Note: Some of my friends, family members, readers and customers have recently lost a pet. This post is dedicated to those animals. Most of us will face difficult health decisions related to our pets. Emergencies come up. Dogs get sick and injured. They do not live as long as us. There is no way to …
Most people have good intentions when it comes to caring for dogs, cats and other creatures. As expected, there were different opinions on whether or not dog shelters make it too difficult to adopt. I listened to these opinions. Most of us love dogs, so we help them in the ways we know how. For …
My two cats have all their claws. My 6-year-old couch is for the most part ruined because of the cats. Stuffing is showing. I keep the ends covered in blankets to hide the majority of the damage. Our living room is very “classy.” I really do not want to live like a college student for …
In 2007 a pitbull mix waited at a high-kill gassing shelter in the state of Georgia. She was fortunate enough to be rescued and transported to Fargo, N.D., but spent two years living in boarding facilities. This is the story of Georgia, a “lucky” dog who now sleeps under the covers every night in a warm bed. …
Euthanizing aggressive dogs A Jack Russell terrier type dog (not pictured) was killed in a local pound last week because of his extremely aggressive behavior, according to 4 Luv of Dog, a Fargo dog rescue. Because of the dog’s aggression, he was considered by the pound to be “unadoptable.” My immediate reaction was shock. Was there really …
It’s not fair that dogs and cats are so highly valued, yet a pig, chicken or cow must suffer her entire life. I am not asking you to become a vegetarian or to support any animal rights organizations. I am asking you to question your values because if you are reading this blog you love …
A puppy born with a cleft palate already has a strike against him. Sometimes breeders kill pups with birth defects. Right or wrong, I personally know breeders who do it. They know few people will want to buy a pup with defects. But strike two for this particular pitbull named Steve was when his family …
Most dog buyers don’t want just any mutt. But they’ll take a goldendoodle or a puggle – something trendy and recognizable. Something comfortable. A shelter dog is more likely to get adopted if it’s called a golden retriever mix, said marketer and blogger Seth Godin. It’s basic marketing. By calling some mutt a “golden mix,” …