Petfinders.com

If you are considering getting a new pet then Petfinders.com is a must for you. You can find any pet you can think of through this wonderful site. It is a place where all your local shelters come together to find kitties, puppies, bunnies, birds, lizards, Guinea Pigs, and Even Barnyard Animals new happy homes.

They also have a learning center to help you find all you need to know about your new family member. With everything from behavior to nutrition you will be ready to deal with any situation that may come up. This is such a great site that I will be adding a permanent link for anyone looking for a new Bestest Best Friend and everyone know that adopted pets are best.

Fitz 1991 - 2010

My best friend died yesterday and I can't talk to anyone about it. Every time I try, a giant knot forms in my throat and the words can't get past it. He left my life the same way he came into it meowing all the way. He was the noisiest little bundle of fur you could possible imagine. He was my awwww pet. You know the one you get when you see them and they are just so cute you buy them without thinking ahead. He is the one I broke the rules for since I was living in a military dorm at the time and pets are a no no. Now if I had thought ahead, if I had had any rational thought at all he would have never come home with me. Why would any rational person get the loudest cat conceivable when you live in a place where you aren't suppose to have pets at all? We managed though. He lived with my little sister for a short while and my parents too. My hubby and I bought our first home and the first thing we did was to retrieve my buddy and bring him home. He was with me for so long …. longer then my kids have been alive…. longer then I've been married…. almost all of my adult life. Now he's gone. No more meowing to eat in the morning… No more fluffy furball in front of the computer screen when he wants attention. … No more help with the laundry. Just a quiet Nothing that fills the house.

Small Animal Saturday

How Often Do You Ba th a Guinea Pig?

This is a question I am frequently asked at the pet store. The fact is you don't.

Most guinea pigs don't like the water. A Bath can actually result in stress that can be unhealthy for your pet and they should not be bathed unless they absolutely need it.

Instead try one of the following:

Powder baths can be sprinkle on and brush out with a bristle brush.

Spot clean fur with a washcloth and warm soapy water.

Small Animal Saturday

Mice As Pets

Welcome to the first edition of Small Animal Saturday. Yes I know I'm a few days late. I composed this on Saturday and forgot to post it.

Today I would like to talk about having a mouse as a pet. There is no thing more comical at a pet store then watching a bunch of mice running around their enclosure.

It is highly entertaining to watch as several of them try to run in the exercise wheel at once. They are cute little bundles of fur but they are also one of the stinkiest pets you can buy. This is definitely something a new mouse owner needs to be aware of. We had a couple of mice dumped in our store. The owners weren't prepared for the care the mice required. The cage was filthy and they had shoved dryer sheets into the cage. The chemicals could have killed them. They didn't realize that a pet mouse may require having their cages cleaned several times during the week. You can also try a light layer of baking soda in the bottom of the cage to help control the odor. Don't think I am trying to talk you out of a pet mouse they can be a cute addition to your family if you are prepared for them. Not to mention I would love to see more go home as pets instead of the alternative.

Weirdest Goldfish I've Ever Seen

I saw the goldfish the other day and thought I'd share.
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Do you want the Good News First of the Bad News?

Well we will start with the bad new first.

No one had any questions for me for my Small Animals Saturday. So I'm going to start collecting questions I receive at work for my Saturday Posts.

Now for the Good News: .....................................(Dramatic Pause).......................................

I passed my Small Animals Test and now I'm a certified Small Animals Specialist for my Store.

"Yea Woo Hoo Lots of Clapping"

My Next goal is Reptile Training to get my Certification in that. Go Team Go!

I hope everyone one had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Yule
Winter Solstice, Pancha Ganapati, Kwanzaa, Yalda, and Dies Natalis Solis Invicti.

There I think I covered all the winter Holidays. What every you celebrate at this time of year I hope it is Joyous.

Cricket Says "What the Heck Is THAT???"

Today's story is about thinking before you buy!
If you take a close look at the pictures you may notice a small bundle of fur at his feet. That is a pure breed Yorkie. No we will not be keeping him, He will be going to live with my Sister in law. But how he came to be spending a few days with us before arriving at his new home is an interesting story.
I was at work and a young lady entered the store carrying this cute bundle of fur. She asked if if we could take the puppy. It was appearent that she really liked the puppy so asked why she wanted to give him up. She explained that she had purchased the puppy and as she was taking him to the car decided she should contact her landlord to make sure she could have a dog. He told her No Way! So she went back into the store to return the dog and they told her they would not take the dog back because she had already taken him out of the store. She had no Idea what to do but had heard we take in unwanted animals and didn't want to take it to the pound. Every one started making calls. To see if anyone could take the puppy finally I called my inlaws and they were more then happy to take him in.

The moral of the story...... Do a lot of thinking before you purchase a pet. Try to take every part of your life into consideration. How much space do you have, how much time and care will he need? If you rent or are part of a community such as condos what are the rules for pets. Never buy a new pet on impulse!
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