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Set the sugar aside- cats can’t taste anything sweet
because their taste buds don’t detect sugar.
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I ASK FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL MEDIA BULLYING & FEAR MONGERING TO PLEASE READ & COMMENT BELOW!
There is an animal control officer in Canada who is spending his hard earned dollars in court to defend himself against a Facebook group of- well to be quite frank- bullies. Some people have signed a petition in regards to an alleged situation that they DID NOT witness. I have tried to keep quiet but I cannot- people use social media as a means to start a witch hunt. They know nothing about this m...an and how many animals he has helped. Its ignorance and I say that with no disrespect- there's nothing wrong with being ignorant, its simply a lack of knowledge. They have not witnessed anything that could provide them with a valued opinion about the ability he has to do his job. Nor has he been convicted or found guilty. Yet still some people have listened to gossip and chose to spread it further- turning it into a hatred that they don't even recognize. They are to far gone. And so they slaughter a man on Facebook and defame his name and breed more hate from the gossip. Its starting to make me sick because it happens everywhere, everyday people are using #Facebook to hurt one another. Read the news- its spilling over into real life. Do you want this man to lose his life? Someone to go 'postal' on him- or as I like to say 'go all Facebook.' I am not going to offer hatred- therefore I'm not going to name names or sell anyone out. What I will offer is insight and I hope those relying on a strangers 'word' or local gossip will take it into consideration before more victims of Facebook #bullying lose their lives.
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Don’t expect a newborn to be too rambunctious- puppies
are born blind and deaf. They are also born without teeth.
#DogFact
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Abraham Lincoln loved cats and had four of them in
the White House. Adolf Hitler hated cats. Enough said.
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Its a new year and its time to do some fun new things! Paws For Reaction is introducing some fun new online partnerships! Thanks to our amazing readers we are able to reach a wider audience and we want to tell you all about it!
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Laika- a three-year old stray mutt- became the first
living being in space via an earth satellite in 1957. Upon re-entry into the
Earth’s atmosphere Laika died and her death sparked debates about animal rights
around the world.
#Dog Fact
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Whether you have one Dalmatian or 101 this spotted
dog breed is born completely white.
#DogFactVisit Paws for Reaction to learn more about the pets you love!
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No, your cat is not batting its eyelashes at you
because most cats don’t have eyelashes.
#CatFact
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A mix of tricks: Learn more about the highly intelligent Saint Bernese dog
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Information available about training pure dog bred dogs is vast and never-ending. Which dog is the best, most intelligent and most trainable seem to be common questions. Why not mix it up and spend some time looking at a highly trainable mix breed that dog lovers may be overlooking- the Saint Bernese.
Most responsible pet owners do some breed research before they adopt and rightfully so- different lifestyles cater to different breed characteristics. The American Kennel Club (AKC) released its list of the top 10 dog breeds of 2013 and the top three dogs were repeats from the previous year- Labrador retriever, German shepherd and the golden retriever.
In the book The Intelligence of Dogs: Canine Consciousness and Capabilities author Stanley Coren came to the conclusion that the best breeds for training are the Border collie, Poodle and German shepherd. The Border collie is thought to be the most intelligent of all dog breeds according to canine dog experts worldwide.
What doesn't exist is well documented information about hybrid breeds. Some popular hybrids include the Puggle (Pug mixed with Beagle) and Labradoodle (Lab mixed with Poodle.) I own a Saint Bernese- three year old Keira.
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Marc and his wife Sylvie own Valley Ranch Kennel, a family run dog breeding kennel specializing in giant breeds. Located in Boulter, Ontario this family has been breeding big dogs since 2002 and have a great reputation due to their high standards. He breeds pure bred Saint Bernard’s and Saint Pyrenees (Saint Bernard mixed with Great Pyrenees) and is in his third year of breeding the Saint Bernese cross.
Hanging with Keira: Keira's beach story
At first, Keira was excited about the beach...
...but the weather turned dark...
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Get a dog and get healthy- studies show that petting
a dog can lower the owner’s blood pressure. Not to mention walking the dog is a
great way to stay in shape! Your dog can be your ticket to a healthy lifestyle.
#DogFact
This March take a break to celebrate these pet themed holidays
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Holidays in March seem endless with Easter
celebrations coming on the heels of a Saint Patrick’s Day party weekend. While
us ‘two-leggeds’ celebrate our furry family members are also honored with these
holidays and awareness weeks.
On March 1st skip the bacon and
celebrate National Pig Day! Pigs as pets are growing in popularity and this day
asks us to respect the meat and pass on the pork!
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This dog went down in history! Alexander the Great
is said to have had a dog equally as great- so great that he founded and
named the city Peritas in memory of his dog.
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A group of grown cats is called a
"clowder." A group of kittens is called a "kindle." A male
cat is called a "tom," a female cat is called a "molly" or
"queen."
#CatFact
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Feline the love this February
Valentine's Day goes to the dogs
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Vintage Cat Valentine #5
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Vintage Dog Valentine #4
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Top dog: AKC most popular dog breed of 2013 has held its title for 23 years
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The
American Kennel Club (AKC) released its annual list of top dog breeds and the
results are the exact same as 2012. The top dog once again is the Labrador Retriever-
holding its title for 23 years. Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (Pets Best) -
a leading pet insurance agency in the United States- also released a list of
top dog and cat breeds of 2013. The results differ slightly from the AKC but
their database includes mixed breeds and Pit Bulls.
The Labrador
Retriever may have the number one spot but these other repeat offenders are
beloved as well. These are the AKC top 10 dog breeds of 2013. PLUS at the bottom of the page view the
Pets Best list of top dogs and top cats of 2013.
Vintage Cat Valentine #4
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Vintage Dog Valentine #4
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Bella of the ball: the most popular pet name of 2013 pays homage to Twilight
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Is your pets name inspired by a vampire- or by a burrito? If so then maybe your pets name made the list. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its list of the Top Pet Names of
2013 along with an extensive list of some of the wackiest pet names.
Vintage Cat Valentine #3
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Vintage Dog Valentine #3
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