Funny Cat Pictures

Funny cat picture drinking from coca cola bottle
Photo by Buntekuh



Funny monster cat... aghrrrr! Are you scare? ha ha ha..
Photo by Helmuts



Cat drinking cow's milk
Photo by Ethan Hein



Oh no... don't take my photo!...
Photo by bobster855

400 dogs seized from Wash. puppy mill

-----this comes from an AP news story-----KENNEWICK, Wash. - More than 400 dogs, including three newborn puppies, have been removed from a puppy mill that is being called “one of the worst cases” of animal abuse seen by animal groups and state officials.

“The conditions were not only shocking, but also heartbreaking to veteran deputies,” said Benton County Sheriff Larry Taylor, who led the raid Wednesday at the Sun Valley kennel of 66-year-old Ella Stewart.

Dogs were found living in wooden crates, shopping carts and other makeshift kennels caked with feces and soaked with urine, investigators said. Detectives wore gloves and put booties on their shoes before walking onto the 2-acre property

All the dogs will need medical care and some will require extensive treatment, Taylor said. Some dogs suffered from malnutrition while others had urine burns and overgrown nails.

Stewart was arrested May 12 after a deputy responded to an unrelated call at her neighbor’s home. Investigators said conditions at her kennel for breeding miniature American Eskimo dogs was deplorable.

Taylor said the dogs weren’t seized at the time because the county doesn’t have an animal control facility and had nowhere to house them. It also took time to find a licensed veterinarian and animal rescue groups to help, Taylor said.

The dogs will be placed in emergency kennels at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Inga Gibson, state director with The Humane Society of the United States’ West Coast regional office, said it was “definitely one of the worst cases we have seen because of the conditions they were kept in.”

She also said the raid was “one of the largest in Washington state and close to one of the largest in the country.”

Stewart pleaded not guilty to one misdemeanor count of second-degree animal cruelty in Benton County District Court. If convicted, she faces up to 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine. Prosecutors reviewing the case said they may file additional charges.

A telephone call to Stewart’s residence Thursday by The Associated Press was not immediately returned.

Pretty Cute Cats

Pretty cute white cat
Photo by SheltieBoy




Cute cat with beautiful tongue
Photo by oliviermartins




Beautiful orange cat in pink
Photo by box of lettuce

Beautiful Black Cats

Beautiful black cat sitting on the black car bonnet
Photo by squacco



Black cat looking for something near the flower three
Photo by byrdiegyrl

Tips for Giving Pet Medication

--------Guest post -----
Pet Article courtesy of http://pet-articles.blogspot.com.

Having a sick pet at home is tough enough without the added stress of medication. Some dogs and cats take their medicine with ease while others need a little coercing.

No matter how difficult it may be to get your dog or cat to take medication, it is important to follow your veterinarian’s instructions carefully.

Pills or Capsules - Step-by-Step

PetFirst Tip
Ask your veterinarian if your pet’s medication can be given with food. If so, trying placing the pill in a small treat.

1. Hold the pill between your thumb and index finger.
2. Firmly grasp your pet’s upper jaw with your other hand tilting your pet’s head back gently.
3. Using your middle finger, slowly open the lower jaw.
4. Keep your middle finger over the small incisor teeth and deposit the pill as far back on the tongue as possible.
5. Close the mouth immediately while keeping your hand over the mouth.
6. Stroke the throat or blow gently into your pet’s nostrils. This will encourage your pet to swallow.

Liquids and Syrups - Step-by-Step

1. Fill the syringe or dropper with medication before beginning.
2. Insert the syringe or dropper between your pet’s teeth and cheek.
3. Close your pet’s mouth and tilt the head back slightly.
4. Gently release the medication from the syringe or dropper.
5. Keep the mouth closed and stroke the throat or blow gently into your pet’s nostrils.

Make sure you stay calm when you are administering medication. You pets can perceive your stress making them more nervous. Praise and a reward after your pet successfully takes their medicine is always a good idea.

Contributed by Pet First Health Care

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6º Match KCF - Domingo dia 24/05

Olá Pessoal, desculpa a demora da atualização, mas ando meio ocupada com os preparativos do parto da Megan...

Faltou postar as fotos do match! Ai vai:


Segue fotos do evento do KCF " Mach" no domingo passado dia 24/05.
Vanilla e Madonna desfilaram e Vanilla ganhou Best in Show 1º Lugar Dentre as outras raças. Estamos muito Felizes com o resultado pois a Vanilla está se saindo muito bem, desfilou direitinho, estava muito feliz e animada! Madonna já não estava muito acostumada com a guia de exposição , mas também foi bem! Estamos agora com dua cachorras muito boas para exposição que mostraram que tem muito talento nessa área!
Em breve entraremos em pista com ambas, assim que a Megan tiver os babys! Ah falando em Megan, ela está ótima, comendo BEM , e hoje fazem 52 dias de gestação! a barriga está enorme, por isso ainda acho que são 5 babys....vamos ver. Semana que vem estarei em casa, pois será talvez a semana do parto!

Wet Cat

The wet cat picture... oooh so cold, I'm wet, I need a towel please! I just come out from the shower room

Photo by Ilya Boyandin

Cat In Basket

The cute cat get some rest in the basket

Photo by Denis Hawkins

Sleeping Kitten Photo

The sleepy baby cat falls asleep in the basket

Photo by Sherry Jackson

Freshwater Stingrays Not For The Beginner

On a recent trip to my local fish store, we came across what was labeled a "Teacup Stingray." It was by far a different, unique and fun fish to watch. But, as I often say, it is important to do your research before buying any new fish.

As it turns out, this little teacup stingray, which was only about 6 inches in diameter, grow to over a foot in diameter and need at least 125 gallon of water to swim around.

They tend to be a peaceful species, but will eat any fish smaller then its mouth, and has a barbel with venom. Although the venom usually won't kill a person in these small species, it can cause extreme pain and needs to be dealt with immediately. Therefore, it is important to use gloves when doing any water changes or any time sticking your hand in the tank. In addition, being a peaceful species, they aren't good with aggressive fish in their community.

A lively bottom-dweller, this fish does well with a smooth, soft substrate. They enjoy meaty foods such as blackworms, bloodworms, earthworms, krill, and beef heart. Some people even feed them raw shrimp from the supermarket.

These fish are sensitive to water-quality, so it's important to keep an eye on the your tank. Also, there are several states that ban home aquarium keepers from having a stingray.

White Cat

Beautiful cute white cat with pretty eyes

White Cute Cat

Pretty and cute young white cat with ping neckless and the top picture the white cat sitting on the stone ladder

Photos by Tapir Girl

Pet Expos Way to Save on Products

For those that haven't been to a pet expo, you're missing out! Various states have fairs and expos catered especially to pets. And many retailers are coming out as vendors at these expos and offering various coupons and specials, as well as free samples.

As retailers (both store, online and mom&pop) are competing for sales, one way to garner exposure is to purchase a booth these expos. Most of the time they'll give out lots of free samples, coupons, while you learn about new products that may (or may not) benefit your pet.

A lot of these expos are either free, donation based, or relatively inexpensive, depending on who is running the event. Not only is a great time to learn about new products, but it is a great day out for any pet lovers. Usually you can bring your pets with you (some require registration/rabies tags) and meet other pet owners and unique dogs. And if you're looking to adopt a dog, many of the expos have adoption centers in attendance....plus you can learn more about specific breeds you may be interested in by talking to both the adoption centers and to other pet owners.

If you've never been to a pet fair or expo, you might be missing out on same fantastic products and deals.

Troca de Dentes

A persistência da dentição decídua, ou simplesmente os dentes-de-leite que não caem, é bastante comum em cães, principalmente nos de pequeno porte, e pouco freqüentes em gatos.
A causa disso ainda não está bem elucidada, mas acredita-se que alterações genéticas possam estar envolvidas no processo.

Não existe uma regra rígida de até que idade os dentes-de-leite devem permanecer na boca. Antigamente muitos diziam que até por volta de um ano de idade era o normal o paciente ainda ter os dentes-de-leite; mas sabemos hoje que isto está equivocado.

A troca da dentição decídua pela permanente ocorre normalmente entre os 5° e 7° meses de vida do animal, e nesse período, os dentes-de-leite devem cair. Mas o ideal é se basear na seguinte informação: os dentes-de-leite não devem permanecer na boca concomitantemente aos permanentes, ou seja, quando o dente permanente começar a erupcionar (nascer), o de leite respectivo já deveria ter caído.

Não podem estar na boca ao mesmo tempo o dente-de-leite e o correspondente permanente.Quando essa situação acontece, o correto é realizar a extração dos dentes-de-leite que não caíram. Por várias causas; uma delas é que a presença dos dois dentes ao mesmo tempo na boca, favorece a deposição de placa bacteriana entre os mesmo, dificulta a higienização, e predispõe a instalação da doença periodontal local. Isto pode levar à perda dos dois dentes (o de leite e o permanente) se o problema não for corrigido a tempo.

A persistência dos dentes-de-leite podem acarretar ainda alguns distúrbios ortodônticos; uma vez que a dentição decídua não caiu, os dentes permanentes podem se posicionar em lugar errado na boca, levando a problemas na oclusão, inclusive com graves conseqüências em alguns casos (traumas em tecidos moles e no palato).

Portanto, se você perceber que a dentição de leite ainda não caiu, e os dentes permanentes já estão erupcionando, consulte um médico veterinário especializado. Desta forma, você estará prevenindo futuras complicações para seu animal, mantendo-o sempre saudável.

Megan com Barrigão!

A Megan já está com uma barriguinha bem gordinha!!! rsrsrs

Está com 45 dias de gravidez!

Ontem fizemos o ultra som, há 4 bebês lindos na barriguinha, coisa mais fofa ver eles se mechendo , ouvir o coraçãozinho, foi bem emocinante para nós que somos loucos por cachorros!

Macho e fêmea, pena que só dá para saber na hora so nascimento.

Mas a Meguinha anda muito, mas muito comilona, não brinca tanto, está dormindo bastante e quietinha cuidando dos bbzinhos.

Além da ração estou dando legumes e algumas frutas, e tb fígado de frango para os bbs nascerem fortes e saudáveis! E quem tb acaba se aproveitando dessa alimentação são a Vanilla e a Madonna..rsrsr quase não gostam....

Estamos na expectativa, tudo indica que será dia 6 de junho.

Beijos para todos os que acompanham o blog!

Tom Pictures

Tom pictures, the cat owner is one of my colleague, Mr. Fadzli. The cat pictures were taken at his house in Semenyeh, Selangor, Malaysia.

America's Most Popular Pet

There are twice as many pet fish in the United States then there are dogs, according to the American Pet Products Association. In fact, research suggests that pet fish can actually make us smarter and more relaxed by lowering our blood pressure.

Aquariums are increasingly popular because as lifestyles change and become more demanding, it is difficult to give a cat or dog the special attention it needs. And with advances in technology and the amount of products available, having an aquarium is becoming easier. This makes fish ideal for the family pet.

Três novas espécies do gênero Melanochromis

Três novas espécies do gênero Melanochromis são descritas na costa oriental do lago Malawi. Descrita pelos pesquisadores Gertrud Konings-Dudin, Adrianus Konings e Jay Stauffer Jr.; a mesmas foram nomeadas de M. kaskazini, M. wochepa e M. mossambiquensis.

Melanochromis kaskazini difere de seus congêneres pela coloração azul cobalto sem nenhuma listra colorida clara na região lateral do corpo nos machos, e a coloração branca nas fêmeas com uma nadadeira anal amarelo-alaranjada. Machos de M. lepidiadaptes possuem um padrão similar de coloração, mas diferem de M. kaskazini através de uma série de caráteres mensurais. Esta espécie era conhecida como Melanochromis sp. “northern blue”.

Melanochromis kaskazini

Observações ecológicas: Melanochromis kaskazini vive em profundidades de 5 a 40 metros, se alimenta de invertebrados e pequenos peixes. Em muitas localidades, foi visto através de mergulhos, geralmente solitários, sendo que em Makonde e Manda pequenos grupos foram vistos freqüentemente, sendo em sua maioria machos jovens e não se observou o territorialismo entre eles.

Distribuição: Melanochromis kaskazini foi encontrado na região nordeste do lago, entre Nkanda (9° 33.352’ S, 34° 6.479’ E) e Lundu (10° 42.535’ S, 34° 39.002’ E).

Etimologia: Kaskazini é um epíteto que significa “norte” em Kiswahili, a língua falada pelos habitantes da região de distribuição da espécie.

Melanochromis wochepa é distinto de seus congêneres pela combinação de um vômer íngreme-angular, coloração padrão azul sem listras brancas nos machos, fêmeas com uma faixa dorsal submarginal mais larga que a lista dorso e listras amarelas abdominais nunca que cobrem o abdômen por inteiro, e por uma série de caracteres mensurais. Esta espécie era conhecida como Melanochromis dialeptos.

Melanochromis wochepa

Distribuição: Melanochromis wochepa é encontrado na região leste entre Nkhungu Point (12°

58.849’ S, 34° 45.814’ E) e o rio Lumessi (13° 8.987’ S, 34° 47.893’ E) em Moçambique.

Observações ecológicas: Seu habitat e comportamento são similares a M. auratus e M. dialeptos. Vive na região rochosa do lago, sendo encontrados normalmente solitários. Alimentam-se de algas e diatomáceas basicamente.

Etimologia: Um epíteto em oposição, que deriva da língua local Chinyanja, que significa “pequeno” referindo-se a pequeno tamanho dos adultos desta espécie.

Melanochromis mossambiquensis, é distinta de seus congêneres por uma combinação do vômer íngreme-angular, fêmea com uma listra preta média na lateral do corpo e uma dorso lateral mais estreita na margem da nadadeira dorsal, listras amarelas abdominais que não cobrem o abdômen e pontos pretos na nadadeira caudal. Machos possuem coloração marrom-negra com listras azuladas na lateral do corpo e outra na região da margem da nadadeira dorsal, e uma série de caracteres mensurais. Esta espécie era conhecida como Melanochromis sp. “auratus elongate”.

Melanochromis mossambiquensis

Distribuição: Melanochromis mossambiquensis ocorre entre Chuanga (12° 38.278’ S, 34° 47.264’ E) e Nkhungu Reef (12° 57.434’ S, 34° 45.498’ E) em Moçambique.

Observações ecológicas: Melanochromis mossambiquensis é muito comum em Minos Reef (localidade tipo) e geralmente habita locais intermediários entre rochas e areia. Machos adultos são normalmente solitários e raramente visto em grupos.

Etimologia: Refere-se a Moçambique, devido sua ampla distribuição na costa do lago desse pais.

Lago Malawi

Maiores informações em: Konings-Dudin, G; Konings, A. F.; Stauffer-Jr., J. R. Descriptions of three new species of Melanochromis (Teleostei: Cichlidae) and a redescription of M. vermivorus. Zootaxa 2076, pp. 37-59.

Adaptado e traduzido por Ricardo Britzke © Copyright 2009 ©

Comel Went To Vet Clinic

Few months ago, Comel got cold fever and I managed to take her to the nearest veterinary clinic to get treatment and medical check up.

The secret life of penguins revealed

PARIS (AFP) – Famous for its cuteness and comic gait on land, the penguin also has an enigmatic life at sea, sometimes spending months foraging in the ocean before returning to its breeding grounds.

Zoologists have long wondered where the flightless seabird goes during these long spells away from land -- and now French scientists, in a study published in Wednesday, believe they can supply the answer.

A team from National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) attached monitoring devices to a dozen male and female macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) at the onset of winter on the French Indian Ocean territory of the Kerguelen Islands.

Weighing just six grammes (a fifth of an ounce) each, the gadgets were attached to the penguins' legs by a harmless plastic strap.

The tufty-headed birds headed out to sea a few days later for their annual forage and the tiny recorders logged the location, ambient light and water temperature wherever they went.

The following spring, roughly six months later, the penguins returned to Kerguelen to breed.

The scientists recovered the devices and downloaded the data, and also took blood samples to get a chemical signature of what the birds had been eating.

Once at sea, the birds swiftly swam away from Kerguelen, heading eastwards into the southern Indian Ocean, the investigators found.

They dispersed widely, spending more than 80 percent of their time in a long geographical band between 47 and 49 degrees latitude south.

The rest of the time was spent farther south, closer to the fringes of the Southern Ocean. They did not cross this limit, though, nor did they forage in pack ice.

The birds swam astonishing distances, clocking up 10,430 kilometres (8,930 miles) on average during their six months away. The most adventurous swam up to 2,400 kms (1,500 miles) from Kerguelen.

In the final weeks of the migration, the birds rushed to get home, covering a massive 1,743 kms (1,108 miles) in just one month.

Foodwise, the blood test showed that the penguins had gorged on crustaceans during their time at sea.

Contrary to expectations, they had not tucked into the major species of Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, which only occurs farther south in colder waters.

The study is important as it pinpoints the penguins' key feeding grounds in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean, and thus helps conservation efforts, say the authors, led by Charles-Andre Bost.

Macaroni penguins are the most numerous penguin species, but their population is thought to have declined over the last two decades.

Climate change also poses a threat, as warmer waters and shifting ocean currents will affect food availability.

The paper appears in Biology Letters, a journal of the Royal Society, which is Britain's de-facto academy of sciences.

Beautiful White Fat Cat

Pictures of white fat cat. The cat owner is one of the well known and certified cat lover. He's my neighbor and my colleague - Mr Hafiz. These cat pictures were taken at his home.

6º Match - Amostra de Cães - 24 de Maio - Domingo!

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Convidamos todos a participar do 6º Match - Amostra de Cães e Criadores do Kennel Club de Florianópolis.

É um evento onde as pessoas que gostariam de começar a carreira de seu cão nas exposições podem treiná-lo a andar, parar, ficar na mesa para avaliação dos juízes e ter uma noção de como acontece mesmo.

TB teremos palestras, sorteio de brindes e de filhotes!

O Canil Mon Amour Megan está colaborando com um brinde - kit filhote.

E Para quem está na dúvida de qual cãozinho gostaria de ter, tb terão várias raças de vários criadores assim como nós!

Quem quiser tb participar ou não, pode levar seu cãozinho para passear!

Será no Curiódromo, bem pertinho do shopping Iguatemi! Lembrando que a entrada é franca.

Lá é coberto ,caso chova terá o evento de qualquer jeito.

Aproveitem para levar a familia toda, crianças, amigos e etc...

Vamos levar a Madonna e Vanilla, a Megan não poderá ir pois está grávida e ela fica muito agitada com as pessoas..rs

Quem quiser nos encontrar lá, fiquem a vontade de perguntar qualquer coisa sobre a raça shih tzu e trocar uma idéia , estaremos a disposição!

Para quem vai no Match só para assistir ou para levar o seu cãozinho, deixe um comentário neste post dizendo Nome, o cãozinho e uma mensagem.

Esperamos vocês no Match!!!

Obrigado
Carolina e Wagner

Good Hygiene Important to Pet Ownership

Your dog's mouth, coat and paws may not be as clean as you think.

In fact, your dog could easily be carrying infectious bacteria that can make you and your family sick. Just think about these tidbits from ThePetPlace.com

Dogs love to roll around in the dirt and grass but when they do, they can pick up some infectious diseases that can be passed along to you. These are called zoonotic diseases.

Here are just 4 examples:

1. Parasite eggs - Your dog can ingest parasite eggs or pick them up on his paws and coat whenever he comes in contact with infected garden soil or sand. When you touch your dog, that infection can be transmitted to you.

2. Bird droppings - Inhaling the dust from dried bird droppings can cause a bacterial disease called psittacosis. If your dog sniffs dried bird droppings, he will inhale the dust. If he walks through the dried bird droppings or rolls around in them, the dust gets on his paws and in his coat. When you pet him or hug him, you can inhale the dust and become infected.

3. Dog urine - Coming into contact with infected dog urine causes a bacterial infection called leptospirosis. Infected urine can easily get on your dog's paws or coat. If you touch him (or anything that has come into contact with the infected dog urine), you can also become infected.

4. Ringworm - This disease has nothing to do with worms. It is a contagious fungal infection that be passed from your dog to you through contact.

So what can you do to protect your dog, your family and yourself?

Good hygiene is the key ... for both of you.

Megan - Tosa Mamãe! 40 dias de Gestação!

My Cat Getting Pregnant

This is the latest Comel pictures, now she is getting pregnant. I believe within few weeks she will give birth to few cute kitten

Cat Laying On The Carpet

Beautiful cat laying on the blue carpet

Photo by Stefan Tell

Dalmatian Popular and Famous Dog

Dalmatian Popular and Famous Dog

Dalmatian Dogs are very smart and gentle

Dalmatian Photo