Be Safe!
October 28th 2006
Vladae, The Dog Wizard - From Letterman
to Animal Radio®
People
speak English, Spanish or any other human language. Vladae speaks
five languages and one of them is "doglish." People
all over Michigan and beyond call him "The Russian Dog Wizard,"
a miracle worker or just "Vladae911" because he is able
to help with their dogs, when others fail. Vladae is the grandson
of the former USSR chief biologist who was conducting Pavlov-type
research on farm animals. As a child, Vladae spent a lot of time
playing, observing and working with his grandfather's animals.
His first real teacher, who was absolutely mute, revealed his
secret of dog talk to Vladae.
Vladae, who has worked with dogs in other countries, believes that if you treat your dog like a human, your dog will treat you as a dog. He states it is very important to be the dominant one when owning a dog. And when you take your dog for a walk, you should walk the dog instead of the dog walking you.
Vladae has just released "Obedience
for Life" a dog-training program available on two interactive
DVDs. You can quickly and easily teach your dog how to obey you
with the affective methods that deliver astonishing results.
http://www.911DogWizard.com
"Free" Lobster Costs $280
Britt Savage
When a 7-year old girl from Ohio
won a free 8-pound lobster from a local grocery store, she convinced
her parents to set it free. That was the goal when Myranda Hutchinson
first saw the lobster she eventually named Bubba.
After winning Bubba, Myranda's family contacted several zoos and aquariums to see if they would take him. No one offered to take Bubba, but an aquarium curator called back and said he would get Bubba to a diver in Maine, who agreed to find Bubba a home off the Atlantic coast.
It costs $280 to have Bubba shipped, but it is illegal for a lobster the size of Bubba to be caught in Maine, so Bubba should be safe as long as he stays in Maine waters.
You've Got Questions? Dr. Marty Becker
Has Answers!
Do Cats Always Land on Their
Feet? & Why Do Dogs Drink Out of the Toilet?
While
we all know it's a fact that cats rule the household, there are
many facts people don't know about their feline friends, and they're
here for the revealing. Dr. Marty Becker and syndicated columnist
Gina Spadafori, compile the best questions they've ever received
from readers and fans to give people the skinny on things they've
never dared to ask about cats but often wondered (or not) like:
Do cats always land on their feet? Do cats have nine lives? Why
do cats' claws detract? What's the best way to give my cat medicine?
Do cats need a good flashlight or can they see fine in the dark?
Does my cat nap too much? Why does a cat arch its back? What exactly
is in that hairball my cat just coughed up? With an entertaining
mix of laugh-out-loud humor and practical information, this is
the perfect gift for any cat lover.
In this
entertaining book, you will find the skinny on things they may
think about but never dare to ask about dogs, like: Why does my
dog drink out of the toilet? How do seeing-eye dogs know when
a red light changes to green? Can dogs get sunburned? Are dogs
ticklish? Can you re-name your adopted dog if you hate his name?
Should dogs wear seat belts? Can dogs really hear those silent
whistles? What's the best way to break up a dogfight? Can a grown
dog recognize his littermates if he sees them years after being
separated? Can you trust someone your dog doesn't like? Do female
dogs have "biological clocks"? Why do dogs love to swim
but hate to take baths? With its mix of humor and practical information,
this book is the perfect gift for dog-lovers. Hear the answers
to some of these questions this week on Animal Radio®
http://www.DrMartyBecker.com
Animals and the Full Moon: What's In
a Name?
Rae Ann Kumelos, Voice of the Animal
From wolves to worms, many of the
names for the Full Moon every month have been inspired by animals.
Discover how our lunar companion reflects the activities of our
animal friends.
http://www.VoiceOfTheAnimal.org
Talk With Your Animals
Joy Turner speaks with Tawny who is jealous of foster puppies.
She says animals are fully capable of feeling jealousy.
http://www.TalkWithYourAnimals.com
http://www.JoyTurner.com
The Soothing Sounds of Purring
Christine Alhmidat, Purrfect Symphony
Do you know that
wounded cats will purr because it helps to heal and strengthen
bones and organs? Exposure to similar sound frequencies is known
to improve bone density in humans, heal bone fractures and control
pain. Purring is believed to have a similar effect to ultra-sound
treatment on humans.
Jeff Moran, a sound therapist and Jack Stewart, a psychotherapist,
have put together two great CD's (along with the help of 13 cats)
that combine several layers of sound therapy with the sounds of
specific purrs that were chosen and mixed with music of various
instruments. The sound of cats purring can actually help you to
achieve a sense of calm and a deep state of relaxation try
it with or without your kitty the results are truly amazing.
These CD's can be ordered directly from
their website or you can call their toll free line 1-877-CAT-0999.
http://www.PurrfectSymphony.com
http://www.RelaxWithCatsUSA.com
Enrich Your Indoor Cat's Life
Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary News Network
Enrichment is important to a cat's
health and happiness. Most cat owners feel if they provide their
indoor feline family with good food, plenty of fresh water and
routine veterinary care, they'll live happy and healthy full lives.
But, cats destined to thrive and not just survive need a lot more
says Dr. Tony Buffington, Founder of the Indoor Cat Initiative.
His goal is to enrich the lives of indoor cats. Here are seven
things you can do to improve your cat's environment that are proven
to decrease your cat's stress and improve its overall health.
1. Be a friend. (Play with your cat)
2. Be a "litter" bug. (Keep his litter clean)
3. Get you cat "high." (Make sure he has high places
to go like window sills)
4. Plan a hunt. (Put treats around the house that he has to hunt
for)
5. Scratch an itch. (Maker sure your cat has an appropriate scratching
post)
6. Take on water. (Provide you cat with an aerator pet water fountain)
7. Be a Wizard of Oz (Cats like alone time)
http://www.VetNewsNet.com
A Teen Dog Expert Teaches Kids to Raise
and Train the Perfect Pal
Kate Eldredge, Head of the Class
Author Kate Eldredge, age 15,
knows what it takes for a kid to raise and train a dog-she's been
parenting pooches since she was 7. It's a big responsibility,
but it has awesome rewards (besides all those wet, slobbery kisses).
When you're your dog's caregiver, provider, and trainer, your
dog will be your loyal playmate, protector, and confidant for
life!
In this book, Kate gives you the scoop on everything from choosing
the right dog for your family to dealing with health problems.
Kate's mom, Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, also provides valuable information.
A "For Parents Only" section at the end of each chapter
tells adults how they can help without taking over.
Kate has won two Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America and is a columnist for The Corgi Cryer, agilityaction.com, and Dogs in Review. Kate has successfully competed with her dogs in 4-H, junior showmanship, conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, tracking, backpacking, and freestyle.
Alternative Lifestyles for Pets
Mike Fry, Animal Ark Animal
Shelter
Mike Fry talks gay animals.
Gay animals have been kept in the closets, jungles and forests
by field biologists who were fearful of publishing their observations
on this delicate subject. Some of the animals observed were grizzly
bears, gorillas, flamingos, owls and even several species of salmon.
http://www.AnimalWiseRadio.com
http://www.AnimalArkShelter.org
Scoop Free Cat "Horror Stories"
Halloween Contest
Lucky Litter LLC, maker of the
ScoopFree™ automatic litter box that you can leave
alone for up to 30 days per cat, and Animal Radio®
are marking the Halloween season by kicking off a contest seeking
the best "horror story" in which your cat lost one of
his nine lives.
"This contest is in the playful spirit of the scary stories told around the campfire," said Alan J. Cook, president of Lucky Litter. "We want to hear your favorite story on how your feline proved that cats indeed have nine lives."
Share
your cat's story and enter the contest, which runs through Oct.
31, by visiting www.scoopfree.com/contest.
Please include a picture of you and your cat with your entry.
Winners, to be announced by Nov. 17, will receive a free ScoopFree automatic litter box or a case of six ScoopFree Litter Tray Cartridges if they already own a ScoopFree. The contest is not valid where prohibited by law.
ScoopFree is available at selected PetSmart stores and can be purchased online at PetSmart.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and Costco.com. For more information on this major innovation in cat care, visit www.scoopfree.com
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