Keeping Cats and Birds Together as Pets

Keeping Cats and Birds Together as Pets

by B Nelson June 17, 2010, in Cats

Cats and birds can be kept together as pets but it is not an easy thing. Indeed some cats have a very strong desire to chase and kill birds. It is only fair we remember that by natures own design cats are strongly attracted to birds. For best results a person should have the birds first and introduce a young kitten.

Poisonous Plants and Pussy Cats

Poisonous Plants and Pussy Cats

by B Nelson April 26, 2010, in Pets

Generally speaking cats will not eat plants that are poisonous, however there are some cases where a cat can be killed by a plant they have not eaten or by eating a normally safe plant that has been treated with chemicals. If you have a cat and have house plants, or allow your cat outside, this is a must read.

Bsl is Killing Family Dogs

Bsl is Killing Family Dogs

by B Nelson February 6, 2010, in Dogs

Is it fair to let the government decide which dogs live, and which dogs die based on breed only?

Bad Pet Parents

Bad Pet Parents

by B Nelson February 6, 2010, in Pets

People new to breeding pets are often confused when their pet delivers its young and either ignores them or kills them. Sometimes the problem is owner error, and other times the pet just does not want to be a parent.

Criteria for Euthanasia of Pets in Shelters

Criteria for Euthanasia of Pets in Shelters

by B Nelson January 31, 2010, in Health

Every shelter is different and follow slightly different programs in terms of euthanizing pets.

Why Do People Kill Pets

Why Do People Kill Pets

by B Nelson July 26, 2009, in Pets

All too often, anger is misdirected and a pet is killed to get back at a person.

The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Letting Go

The Hardest Part of Pet Ownership: Letting Go

by B Nelson July 11, 2009, in Pets

Eagerly we select our cute puppy or kitten, never thinking about the sad day when our pet will lay in front of us dying. Yet, with the exception of a few people who own long-living parrots, for most of us this day will come all too soon, as pets tend to have relatively short lifespans.

What Happens to the Puppies?

What Happens to the Puppies?

by B Nelson December 5, 2008, in Adoption & Rescue

You may have asked yourself “What happens when Pet Stores do not sell the puppies?”, I am going to tell you the true answer, but first let me tell you the wrong answer.