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When A Picture Is All You Have Left
HUNTER 10.05.2005 - 03.10.2015We all know the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words", but we never quite realize how true that is until a picture is all you have left. From the day our Shih Tzu,...
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I'm Sick and Tired of Steak for Dinner
I am ONE MILLION BAZILLION percent positive that we are not the only pet owners whose dog is a persnickety eater. Our 8 year old German Shepard, also known as PRINCESS McKayla, has us jumping through...
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Take A Deep Breath
“Tell me where it hurts”, the masseuse asks me, and I gladly reply without hesitation, “everywhere”. And with that said, I close my eyes, take a deep breath, relax my muscles, and let the 55 minute...
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"If You Want My Body", by Casanova Hamster
There are two songs that I’d like you keep in mind while reading this story, and when I say 'GO' you must promise to quietly hum the song to yourself, or sing it out load if you are in a place where...
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Taking the Reins at Age 25
In our teenage years, we're finding out what makes us tick, and thinking about what we want to be, and do, when we grow up. In our 20s, we're locked away in the library, slaving away at the university,...
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Baby's Best Friend
A friend of mine is a mother of 2 precious girls, and raises them along with her Labrador "Perseas". As her girls are just toddlers, she is often approached by concerned people who have questions about...
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The Golden Years
You just brought home your brand new puppy. He's so full of energy, constantly keeping you on your toes, that you get worn out just thinking about it. But as the days get longer, and the years pass by,...
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Blending The Family: Introducing Children to Pets
Ingrid's son, Ethan, at 7 months old, with Pluto and WilmaWhen my older sister Kir was born, my parent’s 10 and 11 year old Yorkies, Kirsch and Butch, were not impressed. From the moment they brought...
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All Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Dog undergoing physical therapy treatmentExploring the Benefits of Animal PhysiotherapyAnimals have always been a part of my life, even before I took my first breath. Carrying me to full term was a...
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Rescue Me: A Kangal Dog Saved from a Life of Fighting
Heroic acts are being carried out by ordinary people every single day. All too often our daily news intake is clouded by war, racism, and political unrest, and it’s easy for the good news to get lost...
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The Perfect Shot: Capturing Dogs In Motion
One…Two…Three…Say Cheese, and give me a BIG smile! Do these words sound familiar to anyone else besides me? I’d classify them as the typical ‘cheesy’ words photographers use attempting to get the best...
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Adding a Bit of Color: Investing in Animal Related Art
"Alici" is part of the Cat Dreams series by artist Cristina BurnsWhen I first moved into our rental house in Luxembourg I thought that the walls should remain mostly bare. Although they are painted in...
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What to Expect: Illnesses in Senior Cats
At times it seems like my 10 year old cat, Zoe, is an extension of my arm. Whenever I am sitting at the desk and working on the computer, she comes over to me, nudges my chin with her head, and plops...
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Help Me to Heal: Mind, Body, and Horse
Horses enjoy our presence most when we are in the "Here and Now"photo by Thierry FulconisAt the age of 15, I believed I was going to die. After recently learning about breast cancer and how to conduct...
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Home Sweet Dog House: Finding a Residence for the Well-Traveled Pet
Brie and Murphy at the Sofitel Luxembourg Le Grand DucalWhen I found out that I’d been offered a job in Luxembourg my first feelings were total excitement. Woo Hoo! OMG! I’m moving to Europe! This is...
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Savings Lives and Having Fun: Teaching Search and Rescue Tactics to Dogs
Nosey Dogs students, Frauke and her German Shepard, Harley, on a searchA few years ago I was reading a mystery novel where a child was lost in the woods, and search and rescue dogs were used to find...
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Grip the Reins, Hit the Ball: Discovering Polo in Luxembourg
PCL tournament photo by Christian SchaackDressed up in high heels and skirts, slacks and polos, or just regular jeans and t-shirts, families and friends gathered together to watch the 4th Luxembourg...
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At the End of the Race: Life or Death for Canine Athletes
Greyhound at full speed during a raceWhen professional athletes get injured during a game they are examined immediately. The clock stops and the fans wait with baited breath until the athlete either...
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Symbols of Love: Designing Dog Shaped Jewlery
Dog Fever Boston Terrier Hug RingFriendship has many facets. The symbols that remind us of our unconditional love to one another come in many forms. But the most common one we see, the daily reminder...
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Everyone Deserves A Party: Organizing Events for People and Pets
When you envision a birthday party what do you see? A cake, balloons, party hats, and a room full of your closest friends, right? Well when the almost 2-year old Border Collie, Baillie, was asked the...
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Little Kids and Their Big Dogs
I consider life to be truly remarkable when an event that started out as a coincidence, turns into destiny. At least that's what happened to photographer Andy Seliverstoff.Andy has always had a passion...
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Crème de la Crème: The Future of Pet Furniture
How do you define luxury, and under what circumstances will you allow yourself to splurge? Is it during the holiday season, birthdays, vacations, or on pets? No matter what the case may be, purchasing...
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Dog Assisted Coaching
The beginning of Dolce Vita Comfort DogsDuring her five years of Psychology studies, and after getting her Masters in Psychology, Natascha Van der Eecken still felt like something was missing. Natascha...
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Avoiding Pet Un-Friendly Hotels
There’s nothing worse than arriving at your hotel after a long stressful day of traveling only to find out that the hotel facilities and polices were misleading. It’s at that moment that you have to...
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