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Should I Get a Dog? Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world. They have enjoyed this status for a very long time, probably from the time 10,000 to 15,000 years ago when Stone Age cave dwellers lived and hunted with dogs. If you think you want a dog, you're following a well-established tradition. Why You Might Want a Dog There are a number of reasons that people think they might want a dog for a pet. The most universal is the desire for the companionship of an animal who will be a loyal friend for many...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE SUMMER TIME During hot weather make sure you follow these simple rules - it could save your bulldog's life DON'T take your dog outside during the day. Shut him in a room with a cool floor and draw the curtains to keep the sunlight out, if you do this early enough it will prevent the room from becoming warm as the sun comes into the room. Have an electric fan running in the room to keep the air circulating and make sure there is fresh water available at all times, put a dribble of apple cider...

It was the most traumatic experience the Smoak family of North Carolina has ever had, and it happened yesterday afternoon as they traveled through Cookeville on their way home from a vacation in Nashville. Before their ordeal was over, three members of the family had been yanked out of their car and handcuffed on the side of Interstate 40 in downtown Cookeville, and their beloved dog, Patton, had been shot to death by a police officer as they watched. What was their crime? There was no crime. But a passerby with a cell phone apparently assumed a crime had occurred...

How To Keep Kids Safe Kids receive most of the dog bites for various reasons. Children lack restraint, they tend to move fast and have a small size. Some dogs consider them competitors while other dogs may view them as prey. So teaching a child the correct approach to greeting a dog is extrememly important. Rules for Avoiding Dog Bites: Never approach a strange dog. Do not pet a dog who is not with his owner. Ask permission from the owner before petting the dog. Wait for the dog to come to you. Do not approach a dog that is...