by Much Love Volunteer Lisa Klink Potential pet owners have long wrestled with the choice: adopt from a shelter or get a purebred dog or cat? The fact is, it’s a false dilemma. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) estimates that twenty-five percent of the animals currently in shelters are purebreds. That’s right:…
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We at Much Love encourage potential pet owners to ALWAYS go to the shelter or adopt from a rescue group. YOU CAN RESCUE ANY BREED (see article above). Here is an article from our friend Dr. Halligan and her opinions on Mutts vs. Purebreds. Choosing Your Dog: Mutt or Purebred? By Dr. Karen Halligan OK,…
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1. Bones 2. Chocolate 3. Alcohol 4. Milk & Cheese 5. Ham & Other Fatty Meats 6. Onions & Garlic 7. Caffeine 8. Avocado 9. Tuna 10. Raisins & Grapes 11. Macadamia Nuts 12. Tobacco 13. Liver 14. Fat 15. Potato 16. Yeast Dough 17. Moldy, Spoiled Foods 18. Rhubarb & Tomatoes 19. Mushrooms 20….
Read MoreYou’ve heard the name…you’ve heard the rumors. So, what is a tortie, anyway? And what’s with the tortitude that comes along with it? A ‘tortie,’ or ‘tortoiseshell’ cat is a feline with a particular coat pattern, not a particular breed of cat. Tortoiseshell markings combine black, orange and brown in patterns that range from brindled…
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Being around nine, seven and five years old, we thought it was very funny to tease them. Thankfully, my step-mother entered the room, saw our behavior and immediately corrected us. She told us that dogs have feelings, too. Dogs remember who is nice to them and who is mean to them. If you want them…
Read MoreWhat is FIV? The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a lentivirus which attacks the immune system. In itself, it doesn’t cause illness, but it makes the infected cat more vulnerable to other viruses, bacteria and parasites.
Read MoreThere are many great reasons to spay and neuter your pets. In Los Angeles, as of October 1, 2008 it is THE LAW if your pet is 4 months of age or older. Visit www.laanimalservices.com for more information. Please see a Top Ten List by one of our veterinarian friends, Dr. Karen Halligan, on why…
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