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Why the Chimes Rang - Raymond McAlden
The Birds'Christmas (founded on fact) - F.E. Mann
The Little Sister's Vacation - Winifred M. Kirkland
Little Wolff's Wooden Shoes - Francois Coppee, adapted and translated by Alma J. Foster
Christmas in the Alley - Olive Thorne Miller
A Christmas Star - Katherine Pyle
The Queerest Christmas - Grace Margaret Gallaher
Old Father Christmas - J.H. Ewing
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens
How Christmas Came to the Santa Maria Flats - Elia W. Peattie
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Christmas in the Barn - F. Arnstein
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Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Did you know that there are actual health benefits for owners of pets?  I always thought that there were many benefits to having a pet in your home.  Here is a brief excerpt of an article that talks about what owning a pet can do for the health of its human owner:

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Health Benefits of Pet Ownership      
                                                                      
In our hearts we know that pets enrich our lives, and in recent years scientific studies have begun to pin-point the ways that companion animals improve our minds and our bodies. Beyond walks and "fetch," beyond lazy days in the sun and eager faces at the end of the day, pets provide documented health benefits. A 1993 report in the Harvard Health Letter explains that companion animals have more consistent behavior compared to our human companions and that they offer unconditional affection. The effect: lower blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety level for pet owners. We repay them with love and attention. In fact, more than 60 percent of pets receive "as much attention as children," according to the 1994 American Animal Hospital Association pet owner survey. 

Pretty cool, eh? 

microchip identification

Every pet owner wants to keep his or her beloved cat or dog as safe as possible. You do everything you can do make sure your pet is well cared for and healthy. If you have an indoor pet, you may not think that keeping identification tags is important, but it is. What if your fuzzy feline accidentally slips out of the door at night and you search to no avail? What do you do, especially if your dog or cat has no identification? Placing a collar with an identification tag is important, but collars sometimes become lost.  When you consider the fact that many animal shelters only keep dogs and cats for seven days, you want to make sure that your pet is properly identified. That is where the microchip comes in handy. The microchip is the newest way to identify lost pets and helps ensure that your lost pooch or feline finds his or her way back home.

The technology of the microchip has become so popular that most animal clinics and animal shelters have the ability to scan a cat or dog for microchip identification. If you opt for the microchip, you should know that it is a painless procedure for your pet. Your vet will insert a tiny microchip about the size of a grain of rice directly under your pet’s skin using a hypodermic needle. The microchip is usually placed behind the neck. The microchip contains special digital number that has been entered on a national microchip database. That information will give the person your contact information. When you pet is lost, a veterinarian or animal shelter can use a special scanner to retrieve the microchip information. It is that easy.

Pet owners love the idea of the microchip because it is permanent. You cannot remove the microchip and unlike a collar or tags, it cannot be lost or destroyed. This is one of the best features of pet microchip, especially for cats. If you place a collar on a cat, more than likely it will be a breakaway collar. If your cat climbs a tree, or is caught on something, the collar breaks off. If your cat does not have a microchip, it will be very difficult to identify your cat if it is found.

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Exercise your Hamster

Like all pets, hamsters need exercise and entertainment to
maintain their physical and mental health. An exercise wheel
allows hamsters to run full speed to their hearts' content, but
is not as mentally stimulating as more elaborate enclosures
including additional toys such as plastic or wooden tubes
that somewhat mimic the burrows that they might have in the
wild and allow their owners to enjoy their activities. Find out more at Easy Hamster Care 

Caring for a Pony during the winter

Most horse owners have started out the same way... loving and caring for ponies. Former pony owners look back on their pony owning years and a distant far away expression comes over their faces. It is nearly impossible for a horse owner not to have a pony story, some good some not so good.

For the most parts ponies are tough. They seldom seem to be struck low by the illnesses and maladies that seem to strike their larger equine counterparts. Their toughness is one of the reasons that ponies are so often a good match for children.

Pony owners who live in northern climates that keep their ponies outside during the frosty winter months have to do a few things to make sure their ponies stay sound and healthy. Find out more at Horse Accessories

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Why Horse Blankets are Handy with Splints

Why Horse Blankets are Handy with Splints

What do you need for the proper care of your horse? Besides things such as horse blankets, saddles, a horse trailer, the right food, clean water, adequate housing and roaming room, a horse brush, treats, careful training, and lots of love and attention? You need veterinary care.

One of the things a horse can encounter includes something called splints. There are splint bones, not to be confused with the injury itself; however, splints do affect the area of the splint bones. There is a bone called the cannon that is affected as well. Blind splints occur between the two. These are harder to diagnose and take longer to heal.

The locations of the splint bones run alongside the cannon bone, being attached by a ligament to the cannon bone itself. The ligament is called the "interosseous ligament". Understanding the terms will help familiarize you when the vet comes to call. This is helpful especially if you are a first-time horse owner.

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Litter Box Accidents

One of the main reasons why a cat begins to refuse to use the litter box is because their own litter box is dirty. Many cats are extremely fussy about the condition of their litter box, while others will use it no matter how full it looks. If your cat has a litter box accident, the first place you should check is the litter box. Some pets prefer that their litter box cleaned out after each use. While this is time consuming for you, it may be a simple fix to this problem. You should start a daily routine of cleaning out your cat box and you may find that this solves your problem. Find out more HERE!!!

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2 oz cooked herring, skin removed
2 tbl whole grain bread crumbs or oatmeal
2-3 tbl grated cheese
2 tsp brewer's yeast
Several pinches of chopped catnip
1 egg, beaten
2 tbl tomato paste (not ketchup)

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HEALTHY FOOD FOR DOGS

How can you really be sure that the food that you are feeding your dog is truly safe for them?  You can’t, unless you make it yourself from ingredients that you know to be healthy. And that really is the bottom line.

 

I started making my own dog food several years ago because one of my dogs had auto immune issues.  The one bad thing about that was that I only had one recipe.  Not only was my dog probably getting sick and tired of eating the same food day after day after day, but also I was sick and tired of making the same food day after day after day.

 

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Puppy Training Made Easy

A review of the $7.00 Report - Puppy Training Made Easy 

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The report covers the necessary background information that you will need to understand your puppy's behaviors. This is key to being able to train your puppy successfully.

It also includes more than just training tips for puppies. For example, it mentions what to do when you are confronted with a threatening dog. Very helpful information if you have young children! This information is included, I believe, to emphasize the benefits of having a well-trained puppy and therefore, a well-trained dog. Two different methods of housebreaking a puppy are also included.

At first glance, I would have preferred to have the actual training information included near the beginning of the report. But, after reading through the introductory material, it made total sense for it to be included near the end of the report. After reading this report, I could see myself easily training a puppy (and having fun doing it)!

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More info on how to make your own pet food

In a previous post, I told about my friend's mother, who recently passed away, and how she lovingly cooked for her pet dogs every night, and fed them each by hand. Many world-famous Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and published Dog Care Experts universally agree any dog that eats commercial dog food is at a much higher risk of dying prematurely and by the time symptoms are noticeable, it's often too late to prevent an agonizing death except by lethal injection.

If you would like to learn how to make your own pet food, to ensure that your pets eat food that is safe- as a news update tonight reported that there is still some tainted food on the market right now- CLICK HERE!!!

What Pet is Best for Your Family?

Deciding to get a pet for your family is a wonderful idea as long as you have
thought out all the details involved, considered the consequences and are
prepared to love and care for your pet.

First, think about what type of environment you have at your home and which pet
would best suit your family. For example, is your family an active one (i.e. do
you have a few toddlers and preschoolers in the mix) or is your family more
laid-back (i.e. just one child who is already a well-established teenager).

If your family enjoys peace and quiet, then consider getting a more passive type of
pet (for example, an aquarium full of fish). Or does your family thrive on excitement and chaos (or have you learned to adapt to this). Then, perhaps your family would enjoy a more active
type of pet, such as a dog.

Secondly, consider what it means to have a pet in your home. For example, if you frequently go on vacation and do not wish to have to take your pet along, then perhaps, your family needs to get a pet that can easily be taken care of by someone while you are away (i.e. hamsters).

Also, if you have just had a major change in your family (i.e. a major move or addition of a new baby ), then perhaps it would be best to wait until you have established a new routine before you acquire a new pet. Or consider a pet that would be able to stay out of baby’s way (i.e. a bird).

Finally, prepare for your new pet by getting all the necessary items and tools that you will need to make your home the best environment for your new pet. For example, read all that you can about the pet that you have decided upon. Get all the recommended supplies for your pet (i.e. carriers, brushes, food, etc.). Write up a list of expectations for everyone in your family so that the care of your pet is equally divided among your family members and people in your family know what to expect with the addition of your new pet.

You will certainly enjoy your new pet if you are thoroughly prepared and know what to expect. And, your pet will also certainly benefit from your thoughtful preparations!

Marissa
How to Choose the Best Dog for Your Family

Shelter and Rescue Animals

Don't forget the Shelter and Rescue Animals!

Don't overlook your local animal shelters and the animal "rescue" organizations for finding your next pet. Mutts need love too, and honestly, the best animals I've ever had, had come from shelters. And the best part about getting an animal from a shelter is...usually they have already been spayed or neutered for you! If that's something you do to your pets anyways, that alone will save you a substantial veterinarian bill!

If your taste is more breed specific, ( you HAVE to have) a specific breed, then do some online searches for rescue organizations for that particular breed.

Our next pet will probably be a rescued greyhound. We're doing some research still, but apparently, once greyhounds racing careers are over, they make darn good pets, but keep them on a leash...you'll have a hard time catching them if they see a rabbit to chase!

pet food poisonings

The rash of pet food poisonings has been linked to some sick individual at the factory putting a rat poison not normally sold in the United States into the food. Lucky for my pets, I had been thinking of treating them to some canned food, but got busy with work and forgot.

Maybe the best solution is to make your own pet food. It's easy to do. Just get giblets, hearts, gizzards, and other organ meats, cook them, and grind them up. I knew a lady who cooked for her pets every day, and then hand-fed them at dinner time. She has recently passed away, but she was a kind and gentle soul, who left dry food out for the neighborhood strays.

Pet Rabbits - Great info

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Really useful Tips on how to Name Your Pets

Here our some useful tips in choosing a name for your dog or cat. Please remember that the pet-name you choose will used dozens of times a day to call, praise and perhaps scold.

• Pick a name that the pet can easily recognize. Animals respond better to one or two syllable names.

• Choose a name that’s both easy to call out and one that you are happy calling out. Calling out "Jack" or "Zoe" in the park may be far less embarrassing than calling out than "Death Breath".

• For dogs avoid names that sound like the standard commands of No, Stay, Sit, Come, Down or Fetch. For example "Joe" is probably too close to "No". It can be difficult for dogs to tell the difference between similar sounding words.

• If choosing a long name keep in mind the shortened version. A long name will inevitably be shortened, but it may ruin the effect that you were originally looking for.

• The pet’s breed heritage can provide some useful inspiration. For example Orientals ( Siamese and Burmese) , German (Shepherds, Dachshunds and Schnauzers), French (Poodle), Scottish (Terriers), or Irish (Wolfhounds and Setters). The Human Name and Foreign Name categories may assist here.

• Waiting a few days to study your pets behavior can help pick the right name. The Personality, Affectionate and Appearance categories may assist here.

• Pick a name that will grow with the pet. For example "Kitten" may be less appropriate for a full grown cat.

Other than this, be adventurous!

Naming pets has far more leeway than naming children, where thought has to be given to peer group acceptance, blending first and last names and how the initials may appear.

Finding and Picking a Pet Bird - Breeder vs pet Store, Hand-Raised Birds, Weaning, Bands, Purchase Contract

Issues to Consider When Picking a Parrot or Other Pet Bird

Breeder/Aviary or Pet Store
Generally speaking, getting a pet bird from a reputable breeder is the best option. It may be harder to find a bird this way, and potentially more expensive, but generally a bird from a good breeder will be well worth it. However, you need to also beware of careless or unethical breeders. Personally visiting a breeder is best, since it gives you a chance to see the conditions in which their birds are raised, and you can also get a sense of how the breeder handles their birds. If the birds are crowded and kept in unclean conditions, look elsewhere! The volume of birds moving through pet stores increases the chance of being exposed to infectious disease, and many pet stores do not interact much with their birds so the birds may be skittish.

If you are looking for a parrot, try to find a breeder that hand-raises babies and continues handling the babies after weaning.

However, some pet stores do raise and sell hand-raised babies, and as long as the baby birds are raised in good conditions (with proper infection control procedures), and regularly handled, a really good pet store can be a good alternative if you cannot find a good breeder.

Advantages of Hand-Raised Birds
If you are interested in a parrot, the try to find a hand-raised bird. Hand-raised birds are taken from their parents and hand-fed by humans, which helps produce tame, human-oriented pet birds. A hand-raised bird is most likely to be a cuddly, tame, and easy to handle bird. Hand-raised birds should be weaned before you take them home, but make sure the bird was still handled regularly after weaning. Some breeders invest lots of time in hand-feeding the babies but then don't handle the birds much once they are weaned. As a result, the bird may become skittish and hard to tame again.

Note: a recent study showed that daily handling sessions with parent-reared amazon babies produced birds that appeared to be quite tame. Some experts believe that this method might produce better-adjusted birds in the long term. Hopefully more studies will be carried out to determine the long term effects of parent-raised vs. hand-raised birds.

Get a Weaned Bird
Very important! Some breeders believe that unweaned baby birds will bond closer to their new owners (and unethical breeders are probably glad to pass on the demanding work of hand-feeding!). However, weaned birds still bond very readily to people, and a young bird that was handled frequently after weaning should still be tame and easy to handle. Hand feeding is very demanding and inapporpriately prepared forumula can cause a number of health problems. As well, weaning can be very stressful for baby birds, and predispose them to illness. Moving a baby to a new home around this time just adds to the stress. It is also difficult to accurately assess the health of an unweaned bird, which not only makes choosing a bird more difficult, but also means that medical problems may go undetected for longer than if the baby is with an experienced breeder.

The Older Bird
Older bird adoptions can certainly be successful, but there is lot of pontential for problems. An older bird that is not tame will be very difficult to tame and turn into a social, cuddly pet. A tame older parrot may be very bonded to its previous owner and many not be as tame with a new owner; at the very least it may take time and patience to get such a bird to fully trust and start to bond with you. Also, when adopting an older bird you might be inheriting serious behaviour problems which may be difficult or impossible to fix. If adopting an older bird, make sure you know what you are getting, and be prepared to accept the bird as is.

Leg Bands
Your bird may have a metal band around one leg. These are a form of identification and are marked with a code that identifies the origins of the bird. Domestically bred birds have a closed band (there is no split in the band) that is slipped over the leg when the bird is small. Open bands are found on imported birds, and have a split since they are applied by closing an open band around the bird's leg.

What to Get in Writing: The Purchase Contract
Although a purchase document/contract might be quite informal, you should be sure to get certain things in writing:

• Make the purchase conditional to a vet check. Arrange to have your avian vet examine the bird, with the condition that you can return the bird if health problems are apparent.
• Hatch date, band number, scientific name, and sex of the bird if known.
• Amount paid and method of payment.
• Conditions of sale and under what circumstances the bird can be returned.
• If your bird is imported, make sure you get all the documentation. If you ever need to move your bird, you may need these papers.

Picking A Pet - how to choose a pet that's right for you veterinary medicine advice info from pet veterinarian

Well, here it is. THE most frequently asked question I get: "What is the right dog for me and my family? What would be the perfect breed?"

And the answer is, there is no such thing. There is no perfect breed and there is no perfect animal for you and/or your family. Here is what I tell people as they begin their search for the perfect dog:

1. Remember that no matter where you get your dog from, a shelter, a breeder, a pet store, there is always a risk. You are never guaranteed how that pet will turn out. So be prepared for the work and the risk. This is a lifetime commitment.
2. That being said, go adopt your pet from a shelter or rescue organization. Unless you really have your heart set on a particular purebred, save your money and check your local humane society. My apologies to the breeders.
3. Sit down with your family and make a list of the characteristics you would prefer in a dog. Then see if your list matches any particular breed, or take the list to your local shelter and try to match up what you want with what they have. I have done this with my own family and it really works. See the next page for a partial list of things to think about. It is impossible to make a complete list. I will leave that task to you and your family.
4. I will talk about the pros and cons of shelters, breeders, pet stores, etc., in another section. Read that part carefully.

List of things to think about before you adopt your new dog (in no particular order):

• How big do you want the dog to be when full-grown?
• Do you want to house train a puppy, or adopt a dog a bit older?
• Do we want a male or a female? In most cases, since you are going to hopefully have the pet altered, it does not matter. The big difference is boys lift their legs and girls don’t!
• Do you want a short haired or long haired dog?
• How do you feel about shedding?
• If they are going to shed, what color hair would you like them to have?
• Do you want a dog that needs frequent grooming, or none? And this means brushing and grooming at home, as well as professionally.
• How much time will we have to exercise the dog, and how big is our house or yard?
• Floppy ears, or ears that stand up?
• A dog that will live 8-10 years or one that may live to 15 years?
• A lap dog, or a larger dog that can live more outdoors.

Again, this is a partial list. Add your specific questions to it. Write down the answers. Then, either go to your local shelter and see what fits the bill, or check with me to see if I can help you find the breed that would suit you best.

Good luck,

DR. LARRY

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Dog's and cat's diary entries

Excerpts from a Dog's Daily Diary:
8:00 am: Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am: A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am: A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am: Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm: Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm : Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm: Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm: Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm: Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm: Wow! Watched TV with my master! Heavenly!
11:00 pm: Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!


Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary:
Day 683 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the floor. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. The audacity!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released -- and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously an idiot! The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. The captives have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe....... for now....

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Chewing and Digging

It is natural for puppies to explore their environment, however, their natural curiosity often leads to frustration on your part when they chew your favorite slippers or dig up your flower bed. While you may be tempted to punish your naughty pup, reinforcing good behavior is much more effective and will keep you and your dog happier.

Chewing
Destructive chewing may be related to anxiety. It is important to train your dog to lie on its bed or in a crate, rather than constantly at your side. Teaching your dog that he or she cannot always receive attention on demand may lessen anxiety. For dogs with separation anxiety, begin with short departures and then gradually increase the length of your time away to lessen their anxiety.

Anti-chew sprays, citronella oil or a small amount of cayenne pepper mixed with water can be used to deter your pup from chewing on household items.

Chew toys are a great way to keep your puppy busy as well as relieve pain associated with teething. Present your puppy with a variety of toys to determine which types he likes best, but never give your dog chew toys that resemble household items that you do not want him to chew, i.e. a toy shaped like a shoe. Rotate different toys to keep your puppy’s interest and reward your puppy with praise when he chews on toys.

Digging
There are many reasons why dogs dig: to cool off, search for rodents, bury and recover bones or other toys, escape confinement or just for fun. Dogs may be more prone to dig when they are left alone without another diversion. To keep your dog stimulated and occupied, provide him with chew toys and increase play and exercise time to tire him out. You may also consider getting a second dog.

You can discourage digging by changing the groundcover (replace dirt with rocks or concrete) or use remote punishment (turn on a sprinkler or toss a tin can filled with pebbles next to your pet to startle him). If your dog continues to dig, you may want to provide a digging area for him to reinforce appropriate digging.