Archive for January, 2009

To Breed or Not to Breed

January 28th, 2009 — by Valerie Mae Diola
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If you’ve decided to own a dog, you must take the responsibility of being a good owner. Being a good owner doesn’t only mean you have to feed the dog, it also means you have to love the dog and be concerned for the dog’s health.


I hate people who breed their dogs even if their dogs are not yet physically and mentally ready to be bred.


You know you’re an irresponsible breeder if you:




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How to Take Care of Aquarium Fish

January 27th, 2009 — by Rosanne Lorraine
fishOne of the basic rules of keeping fish is not to over-feed the fish. This is because not only is it unhealthy, it also can produce pollution in the aquarium. It is unwise to feed fish with too much food. In fact, certain fish species even die because of it. The basic guideline an owner needs to follow is to give only enough food at every mealtime that the fish can finish within five minutes.

Most aquarium fish can do well if they are fed a consistent diet of dry flake food. But take note that it is recommended that you

The Saddest Valentine’s Day of My Life

January 20th, 2009 — by Valerie Mae Diola
Two years ago, a pit bull terrier puppy came into my and my husband’s lives. The puppy’s name was Shocker. Contrary to his name, he was the cutest and sweetest pit bull I’ve ever seen. He loved to sit on my lap, and he always wanted to be carried along.

We only had one dog (a beagle named Chester) at that time, and he and Shocker got along very well. They played

And the Winners Are. . .

January 20th, 2009 — by Michele
The Doubly Good December Contest has ended after an extension due to a tie for the most commented article.  Without further ado, prizes were awarded to:

Gumer Liston for most commented article

Sharyn Essman of FeeFiFoto Blog for randomly chosen comment on

Congratulations to both!

Understanding Pit Bulls

January 13th, 2009 — by Rosanne Lorraine
PitbullPit bulls are probably the most misunderstood dog breed. Many people think that pit bulls are tough and mean, but this cannot be farther from the truth. While pit bulls are undeniably fierce compared to the furry and “cute” little dogs most seem to be fond of, they can be very loyal and devoted. It is believed that the pit bull actually got its name because this dog breed used to be put into a pit to fight.

Probably because of this training, pit bulls still retain their aggressive tendencies. For example, pit bulls have the tendency to go after another