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Smiling golden retriever.  (Photo by Mike Thorn)67

Music for Dogs

by helenathegreat

Studies show that certain types of music can help a dog relax, while certain others will agitate him! published 7 months ago

5 comments    entertainment health music

PokeHeroes Ash Ketchum and Pikachu71

Magical Super-Creatures as Pets: The Ethics of Pokemon

by helenathegreat

I'll admit it: I was young enough to have been wrapped up in the Pokemon craze of the late-90s. But the whole concept of Pokemon now seems suspect to me. Twelve-year-olds keeping tiny monsters in magic balls to battle with them? What kind of morals are those?! published 7 months ago

4 comments    entertainment children kids

A dog rests behind each door of these dog houses at the Cimetière des Chiens.73

The World's Oldest Pet Cemetery

by helenathegreat

The Cimetiere des Chiens is a fascinating site for those visiting Paris, including those with children. It is the oldest pet cemetery in the world and one of the largest. published 7 months ago

7 comments    travel pets history

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Paris Hilton: Hoarder, Abusive, or Just Stupid?

by helenathegreat

More and more we're hearing about cases of Paris locking her dogs in closets for days at a time or abandoning her cat and having it reposessed. So is she an animal hoarder? Is she intentionally abusing her animals? Or is she just oblivious to the world around her? published 7 months ago

15 comments    entertainment celebrity pets

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Paris Hilton Supports Puppy Mills

by helenathegreat

She probably didn't realize it at the time, but self-proclaimed animal rights activist Paris Hilton supported puppy mills with the purchase of her male chihuahua in July 2007. published 7 months ago

6 comments    entertainment health family

Your dog can't do his own homework, so he needs you to do it for him!61

Reading List for People Owned by Dogs

by helenathegreat

Some recommended reading and where to get it. published 8 months ago

6 comments    life home books

The little bugger pretending like he doesn't destroy every toy we give him.84

Dog Toys for Tough Chewers

by helenathegreat

It seems like there are two types of super-destructive dog chewers. But it doesn't matter which you have: you have to think on a whole different level when buying dog toys. Here's reviews of some of the ones I've tried with my destructo-pup. published 8 months ago

8 comments    shopping pets dogs

Your dog trusts you to take care of him as best you can.  (Photo by Rafael Ohana)78

Are You Slowly Killing Your Dog?

by helenathegreat

Your dog trusts you to take care of him as best you can. (Photo by Rafael Ohana)I bet it says that it's "vet recommended" and has been tested to ensure that it's nutritionally complete. You probably chose... published 8 months ago

18 comments    health family advice

Great Danes.  The one on the left has natural ears, and the one on the right has cropped ears.  (Photo by Ron Kimball)82

Should You Crop and/or Dock Your Dog?

by helenathegreat

A look at the pros and cons, the laws, and the ethics of cosmetic modification in dogs. published 8 months ago

43 comments    health family advice

My dog, Prucha, in a shirt declaring that he loves his daddy.77

Doggie Style: Dressing Up Man's Best Friend

by helenathegreat

It's not just for rich girls with Chihuahuas anymore. While dressing up dogs hasn't caught on with everyone, it's becoming more and more widespread. Here's a review of the trend and some good places to get dog clothes. published 8 months ago

8 comments    shopping pets fashion

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