Cute Puppy Pictures

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The following puppy pictures were all taken by me. Please click on the images to see a larger version.

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To anyone who says, "It's just a dog"

During my research for the new www.puppyeducation.com I stumbled across this one and LOVED it!

To anyone who says, "It's just a dog"

You are the reason rescues exist, why thousands of dogs die everyday in shelters, homeless and unwanted.

You are the backyard breeder or puppy miller, who looks at a dog and sees dollar signs, who cares nothing for the inevitable decline in the dog's health after having litter upon litter of puppies, nor for the countless dogs who will now die in shelters because the puppies you breed have taken up their homes.

You are the supporter of these backyard breeders and puppy mills, willing to pay $500 or more for a puppy rather than $90 for a rescued dog, because having a pedigree to show off to friends is more important than saving the life of a true and loyal companion.

You are the one who trains dogs to fight, whether for sport or protection, thus abusing your dog and bringing the call for the extermination of an entire breed of perfectly wonderful dogs.

You are the one who thinks nothing of putting your dog to sleep because it doesn't go with the furniture, or it urinates on the carpet, while at the same time balking at the thought of spanking an unruly child.

You are the one who dumps your dog at the shelter when you move, because you're too lazy to find pet-friendly housing.

You are the one who keeps your dog tied up outside, only bothering to provide the occasional bowls of food and water and possibly a tree for shade, because after all, it is just a dog, right?

To the 90 year old woman in the nursing home, abandoned by her family, yearning for companionship, stroking the fur of a new friend with the words "Therapy Dog" on its side, it's not just a dog.

To the young child who has become literate by reading aloud to a dog in the classroom, it's not just a dog.

To the person with skin cancer who had it detected by a dog when the doctors couldn't, it's not just a dog.

To the blind man who now can see through his companion, it's not just a dog.

To anyone who has been in bed, sick with the flu, and has felt the warmth of that cold nose as he curls up between your legs to give you comfort, it's not just a dog.

To anyone who comes home from a hard day of work to be greeted by someone who's so happy to see you they can't stop wiggling, it's not just a dog.

To anyone who has cried at Old Yeller, because they know what it's like to lose their best friend, to know that their friend is suffering and though it may be hard, the best thing to do is to help them go peacefully, it's not just a dog.

When you say, "It's just a dog," you really mean, "Why should I care about it? Dogs aren't important. They're useless. They don't give anything to us, so why should I give them anything in return? Why do I have to care about their feelings? They don't matter in the grand scheme of things. It's just a dog."

To everyone who says, "It's just a dog," I just have this to say to you:

"You're just a human."

Erica was the last one here. I hate it when they are all alone and have no chance to socialize with another kitty, so the dogs will have to do hehe:

A kitten named Erica and a Great Dane named Olliver

Today my Great Dane had a kitten in his ear :-):



Erica is the only kitten left right now.

R.I.P. little tomcat

The little red tomcat was doing so great. I returned his sister to the shelter to be put up for adoption just yesterday, because she didn't want to have anything to do with the bottle anymore. This is always my cue that they are ready to find a permanent home.

I kept the little redhead for 2 reasons. He was still interested in the bottle and I figured he would make good company for the newcomer, who needs another week or so before she is ready to go to the shelter.

I bottlefed both of them at 10 pm last night and both ate fine, pooped fine, looked fine. This morning, the redhead laid on his side, heaving. I could hear lots of noise in his chest, sounded like liquid in his respiratory system. He was not able to move at all. I immediately put him on IV fluids and gave him a shot of antibiotics, but it was too late. Once I saw that his condition worsened, I took him in to be euthanized.

His sister is still at the shelter and doing alright. I hope that she will make it through. This was quite a litter.

R.I.P. little baby, it was a pleasure to have you around!

Kitten Tail Language

Cats use their tails to communicate their emotions, both to other cats and to humans. Below are some typical "tail postures" you will see, and what they mean.

	If the tail is curved gently downward, then curved up again at the tip: The cat is relaxed and comfortable.
	If the the tail is slightly raised and softly curved:; The cat is beginning to get interested in something.
	If the tail is erect, but tip is tilted over, either forward or back: The cat is very interested and feeling friendly.
	If the tail is fully erect and tip is vertical: The cat is offering a friendly, cheerful greeting.
	If the tail is erect with whole length or tip quivering gently: The cat is showing affection.
	If the tail is still, but the tip is twitching occasionally: The cat is slightly irritated or pensive.
	If the tail is still, but tip is twitching intensely: The cat is very annoyed.
	If the tail is swishing vigorously from side to side: The cat is angry.*
	If the tail is straight up and fully bristled: The cat is showing aggression.
	If the tail is arched and bristled: The cat may attack if further provoked.
	If the tail is lowered and fluffed out: The cat is afraid.
	If the tail is raised and fluffed out (the "Big Tail"): The cat is probably happily chasing around.
	If the tail is fully lowered, perhaps tucked between hind legs: The cat is showing defeat or submissiveness (toward another cat).
	If the tail is held to one side, and the cat is crouched or with rump in air: This female cat is ready to mate.

Reference: http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/tailtalk.htm