Betty White
Betty’s first animal was even before she remembered. When she first came home from the hospital, her family had a Marmalade cat named Toby who would sit on the corner of her crib. Her mother would always say that if Toby hadn’t approved of the new baby, she would have sent Betty right back to the hospital! Betty is a current trustee and former president of the Morris Animal Foundation, (MAF), having been with them over 40 years. MAF is the world’s largest nonprofit foundation 501(c)(3) dedicated to funding research studies to protect, treat and cure animals, including companion animals (dogs, cats, horses, and llamas/alpacas), as well as wildlife (mountain gorillas, elephants, rhinoceros, wolves, and many varieties of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish). http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
Women - Let Dogs Sniff Out Your Date! Wendy Diamond, Animal Fair
The book came about when everyone in New York City was introducing Wendy to men with dogs, because of what she does for a living. One night she might go out with a Shih Tzu guy, another night she might be out with a mutt guy, etc. She began to see the similarity traits between the men who had the same breeds of dogs. Wendy then did a study and interviewed 35 breeds of dogs and the men who loved them. What she found out was whether or not they were great marriage material; whether they were great with children; and what they wanted to be when the grew up, or were already grown up. She determined that these men with the same breed of dogs really were similar. The Chicago Sun Times did a study on her book and found it to be 98% accurate. To determine what breed of dog your potential mate should have, you first need to determine what you want out of someone. For instance, if you are into wine, art or culture, you might be interested in a man who has a Poodle. If you are outdoorsy and love sports and want a man who also loves sports, is into children and would be the guy who would end up coaching little league, that would be the guy who has a mutt. This guy would make a great father figure and he doesn't care about pedigree. He is also in touch with his feelings and would appreciate a person for who they were. What if the guy has a cat? This guy tends to be more of a homebody. No matter what kind of a man you are looking for, you want a man that has a dog! This guy is not fearful of commitment. If a guy doesn't have a dog, you need to look at three different things. Is he fearful of commitment? Is he overworked? Does he not have the time for a dog? Because if he doesn't have time for a dog, chances are he won't have time for you!
The Dogfather's Grooming Tip with Joey Villani
Bathing Your Bird When most people acquire birds, they think all they need to do is give it seed, vegetables and fruit. However, there is a lot more to them. You have to cut their nails and take care of their wings. You also have to bathe your bird! Unless there is no roof over your house and rain can get in, you are going to have to help your bird out with his bath. If your bird likes water, take your bird right into the shower. Put them under the water and really saturate them. If you just pour water over them, it will just roll off without penetrating their skin. T If your bird doesn't like to go in the shower, use a spray bottle. Distilled water works best, because tap water can sometimes dry them out and make them itchy. There is also a bird wash that you can purchase, which includes a spray with conditioners. You should bathe your bird one to two times a week. Just make sure that the temperature in the house is at least 70 degrees or higher to keep them warm. Most birds like bathing, as it occupies them and keeps them from going stir crazy from sitting in a cage all day!
Animal Radio® News with Stacey Cohen
A New York City woman paid $50,000 to have her dead dog cloned. She actually got a major discount on the procedure, which was supposed to cost $100,000, after agreeing to appear on a TLC special about pet cloning. Danielle Tarantola tells "ABC News" she hired a South Korean company to genetically copy her late pet pooch "Trouble." She says the clonesters used Trouble's DNA to create a puppy she has named "Double Trouble." Tarantola says the puppy is such a close genetic copy; even its personality is the same. (Trouble is no the left and the clone, Double Trouble is on the right. )
5 Is The New 7!
A Dog's Mouth Is Not Cleaner Than A Human's! A pet's saliva can miraculously cure human cuts and scrapes. These are common beliefs held by pet owners according to a new study commissioned by The Greenies® Brandmakers of the pet specialty dental chews and treats. However, dogs' mouths are certainly not cleaner than a human's. Dogs often carry a variety of germs and bacteria in their mouths that stem from buildup of plaque and tartar that can potentially make humans sick through contact with saliva. A healthy mouth is essential to the overall wellbeing of pets, but misguided information about pet oral health can affect more than just our pets' mouths. For proper pet oral health, veterinarians advise daily brushing or giving Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) approved dental treats and at least annual oral exams by a veterinarian with professional cleanings as recommended.
President & Animals With the primary season already underway, perhaps you are wondering how the current administration has fared in terms of animal rights? According to The Humane Society, the Obama administration had B-level scores for the first two years of the term, but earned only a C-minus from The Humane Society of the United States for its performance on animal welfare issues in 2011. The Obama administration had a wide range of opportunities to advance a constructive animal welfare agenda for the nation in 2011, but it was responsible for only a few noteworthy beneficial actions for animals. It stalled, weakened, or exhibited indifference to some overdue reforms and it even took some highly adverse actions against animal protection.
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When one thinks of celebrities and animals, one can’t help but think of Betty White. They go hand in hand. Or paw in hand. That’s because Betty White is as passionate about animals as she is about acting, which is the other reason we know and love her. She says that show business is her hobby while her real work is the animals! When asked what type of animal she prefers, she states “anything with a leg on each corner.”
If a man owns a mutt, he is typically happy-go-lucky and will make a good mate, says Wendy Diamond, author of "How To Understand Men Through Their Dogs."
his will stimulate the bird to start pruning himself when he dries. This will remove the old feathers. They will also preen themselves and take the casings off exposed new feathers. This will make the bird look more beautiful and will encourage more and healthier growth. 
Double-Trouble
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