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What to Do if Your Pet Gets Lost
Losing a pet can be traumatic for the entire family. The Humane Society of the United States provides advice on what to do if you lose your pet. Contact local animal shelters and animal control agencies. Check your phone book or search online for local shelters and report your pet missing. You should file a […]
Assessing a Pet’s Temperament
The ASPCA has devised a test called SAFER – Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming. This test is used to predict aggressive behavior in dogs so that if possible, behavior modification may be implemented. The assessment takes place out of the kennel in a quiet room and lasts about 10 minutes. Trained professionals usually perform the […]
Caring for Horses Hooves
Horses spend most of their lives standing on their feet and hooves which is why it is so important to keep them in the best shape possible. The ancestor of the horse, eohippus, had 4 toes. As horses evolved, they developed into one-toed animals, but evidence remains of the other toes. A horse’s hoof is […]