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The creation of DogLvr.com was to keep all of the specific dog breed information in one centralized blog.

Here is a summary of the entries made in the month of August 2007.

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The creation of HorseLvr.com was to keep all of the specific horse breed information in one centralized blog.

Here is a summary of the entries made in the month of August 2007.

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The creation of CatLvr.com was to keep all of the specific cat breed information in one centralized blog.

Here is a summary of the entries made in the month of August 2007.

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Rabbits are fascinating creatures, not least because they seem at first blush to be so common. But, in fact, rabbits come in several dozen breeds and exhibit behavior that is surprising to anyone who hasn’t owned one.

The America Rabbit Breeders Association recognizes about 50 different breeds, though there are more types of rabbit. But, of course, as a professional association concerned with keeping things orderly they have fairly strict standards. Snowshoe hares aren’t among them, for example. Hey wait, they argue, we’re interested in domestic breeds. Fair enough. But do the rabbits know the difference?

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Building a whelping box helps you prepare for dog birth. At least 4′ wide by 6′ long by 1′ high, will give the dam a place to feel comfortable and enclosed and keep newborn pups from wandering the first two weeks. Lining the bottom with newspapers over plastic will make for easy cleanup.

About 12-24 hours prior to birth, the female will become restless and frequently trot around, licking her vulva and looking to you for guidance. Be prepared to give some by memorizing the following helpful hints.

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So, you have a new kitten. You can just dump some cat food in a bowl and get on with your life, right? Well, there’s a bit more to the process than this. To keep your kitten healthy, you will need to be sure that you meet all of his nutritional needs.

For the first few weeks of his life, your kitten received all of his nutrition from his mother. As he reached four to six weeks of age, the breeder probably began supplementing the mother cat’s milk with canned kitten food or with hard kitten chow moistened with water. By the time your kitten reached eight weeks of age, he was weaned and eating a diet of kitten food. Your breeder should have given you some of the food your kitten was eating or at least the name of the kitten chow.
If you want to change the kitten chow brand that your kitten is eating, you should still buy a small bag of the brand he is currently eating so that you can mix it with the new food. This way your kitten will be able to gradually adjust to the new food without upsetting his digestion.

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Novices seeking a rabbit for a pet are often surprised to learn how many different types there are. The American Rabbit Breeders Association recognizes about 50 different breeds, though they have strict criteria. There are many more.

They range from the American to the Vienna. There are breeds that weigh a couple of pounds, like the Britannia Petite, up to the German Gray Giant who hits the scales at 23 lbs. There are long eared rabbits and short eared (more or less). There are white ones, brown and gray, bluish gray and jet black. There are those with relatively short hair, like the Mini Rex. Then there is the Angora with long, luxurious wool.

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Saving just one dog won’t change the world…
but it surely will change the world for that one dog.

Bambi, 141001

Bambi is a very sweet and special ~ 1year old Doberman mix who requires a patient, loving and responsible owner. Bambi came to us in May and we’ve been working with her to gain her trust and increase her confidence- she is finally ready for adoption! Bambi requires an understanding owner who can allow her to get comfortable at her own pace. Bambi will do best without young/rambunctious kids in a stable environment. She requires a securely fenced yard. Bambi likes some dogs. Her adoption fee of $159.00 includes her vaccine, spay, vet exam, microchip, pet insurance & more!

Nemo, 139998

Nemo is a really sweet boy who is on a special diet to keep him healthy- diet is not a big concern & at only ~1.5 years old, he’s expected to adapt very well in his home. Nemo is best suited for adults only- we don’t think he’s a great choice for young children. As a longterm cat, Nemo’s adoption fee is only $48.06 and includes his neuter, vet exam, vaccine, microchip & more!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558

The Winnipeg Humane Society
5 Kent Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2L 1X3
204.982.2021

Email: chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca

www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Where every adoptable dog finds a home and cats get a second chance at life!

When your female dog, called a dam or bitch, is about to give birth there are frequently clear signs. These signals can help you know when to put her in the whelping area, near the instruments. Oh, you don’t have one? You haven’t any instruments? Oops… better back up and prepare.

Gestation for dogs lasts two months. During the first month you may not even be aware your female is pregnant. During the second month, she’ll begin to expand out the sides until, very late in the pregnancy, her belly will grow downward.

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Suddenly, your crystal clear fish tank is looking a bit cloudy. In fact, you aren’t quite sure your fish are all still there, because the water isn’t clear enough for you to see them. When this happens, you have reached the point where your aquarium will need to be thoroughly cleaned before your fish become ill from swimming in the dirty water. Of course, you really shouldn’t wait until there’s a problem before cleaning your aquarium. Ideally, a tank should be cleaned every two weeks.

To begin cleaning the tank, you should start by unplugging filters, heaters and any other electronic devices to avoid getting electrocuted. You won’t need any soaps or detergents as the chemicals contained in them could be dangerous for your fish. Don’t remove the fish from the tank while cleaning as this will often cause more harm than good. The fish are used to their environment and will become stressed if they are moved. When cleaning your aquarium, only use dechlorinated water as a cleaning agent.

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