Art Sale
Time: 10:30 am - 6 pm
Duration: 7/16/2010 - 7/17/2010
Location: WHS Thrift Store
548 Hight St. NE
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Helping Paws Thrift Store
3298 Lancaster Dr. NE
Contact: (503) 362-6892
Description
Featuring paintings, prints, pottery and other art items.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Summer care for horses
http://www.youngrider.com/horse-care/summer-survival-13037.aspx
Horse Care - Summer Survival
Here are some things you can do to make sure your horse is comfortable in hot weather.
Before you head to the pool this summer, give a thought to your horse as she stands in the sun. She needs some extra care to keep her happy and healthy in the summer months.
Here are some things you can do to make sure your horse is comfortable in hot weather.
1. You still have to deworm your horse in the summer. Talk to your vet about which dewormer is appropriate in your area during the summer months. Cut down on worms and flies by picking up piles of manure in your horse’s field and placing them on a muckheap.
2. Don’t roach (clip off) your horse’s mane in the summer. She needs her mane to swish away flies. The same goes for her tail. Don’t cut it any shorter than her hocks. She needs it for fly protection.
3. If your horse sweats a lot in the field, bring her into the barn a few times a week and give her a quick shower with the hose to wash off the dirt and sweat on her body. Dried sweat attracts flies and you don’t want them “bugging” your horse.
4. Horses with white markings on their faces can get sunburn—especially around their noses and muzzles. The white markings peel and get sore. Prevent sunburn before it happens by using human sun lotion with a high UV protection rating. Protect white markings around the eyes by putting a dark fly mask on your horse.
5. Check your horse’s water trough every day to make sure she’s drinking water. When it’s hot, she needs to drink lots of water to stay healthy.
If you don’t think she’s drinking enough water, put electrolytes (minerals that encourage a horse to drink) in her feed and make sure the water trough is full. You can buy electrolytes at a feed store. They usually come in powder form and mix easily into feed. Remember to read the instructions on the tub.
6. If your horse is barefoot, her hooves may split during the dry summer months. If her feet look bad, schedule your farrier more frequently so she can trim the hoof and rasp smooth any cracks.
7. Always keep a salt block in the field so your horse can lick it when she wants. Salt encourages a horse to drink more water and should be available in her field all year round.
8. Does your favorite horse have enough shade in her field? If she doesn’t have any trees to stand under, you should have a run-in shed where she can go to escape the sun.
9. Many people bring their horses inside during the day in the summer to protect them from flies. Before you trap your horse in a stall all day, put a flysheet on her and see how she copes with the flies. She’d much rather be outside wandering around, nibbling on grass, than stuck in a stall for eight hours.
10. If your horse’s eyes get really gunky during the summer, wipe them clean every day with a damp sponge and put a fly mask on your horse during the day. Take the mask off every night so it never has the chance to rub her. Some masks have ear covers, too. If your horse manages to escape her mask (as many do!) on a regular basis, use roll-on fly repellent around her eyes.
Horse Care - Summer Survival
Here are some things you can do to make sure your horse is comfortable in hot weather.
Before you head to the pool this summer, give a thought to your horse as she stands in the sun. She needs some extra care to keep her happy and healthy in the summer months.
Here are some things you can do to make sure your horse is comfortable in hot weather.
1. You still have to deworm your horse in the summer. Talk to your vet about which dewormer is appropriate in your area during the summer months. Cut down on worms and flies by picking up piles of manure in your horse’s field and placing them on a muckheap.
2. Don’t roach (clip off) your horse’s mane in the summer. She needs her mane to swish away flies. The same goes for her tail. Don’t cut it any shorter than her hocks. She needs it for fly protection.
3. If your horse sweats a lot in the field, bring her into the barn a few times a week and give her a quick shower with the hose to wash off the dirt and sweat on her body. Dried sweat attracts flies and you don’t want them “bugging” your horse.
4. Horses with white markings on their faces can get sunburn—especially around their noses and muzzles. The white markings peel and get sore. Prevent sunburn before it happens by using human sun lotion with a high UV protection rating. Protect white markings around the eyes by putting a dark fly mask on your horse.
5. Check your horse’s water trough every day to make sure she’s drinking water. When it’s hot, she needs to drink lots of water to stay healthy.
If you don’t think she’s drinking enough water, put electrolytes (minerals that encourage a horse to drink) in her feed and make sure the water trough is full. You can buy electrolytes at a feed store. They usually come in powder form and mix easily into feed. Remember to read the instructions on the tub.
6. If your horse is barefoot, her hooves may split during the dry summer months. If her feet look bad, schedule your farrier more frequently so she can trim the hoof and rasp smooth any cracks.
7. Always keep a salt block in the field so your horse can lick it when she wants. Salt encourages a horse to drink more water and should be available in her field all year round.
8. Does your favorite horse have enough shade in her field? If she doesn’t have any trees to stand under, you should have a run-in shed where she can go to escape the sun.
9. Many people bring their horses inside during the day in the summer to protect them from flies. Before you trap your horse in a stall all day, put a flysheet on her and see how she copes with the flies. She’d much rather be outside wandering around, nibbling on grass, than stuck in a stall for eight hours.
10. If your horse’s eyes get really gunky during the summer, wipe them clean every day with a damp sponge and put a fly mask on your horse during the day. Take the mask off every night so it never has the chance to rub her. Some masks have ear covers, too. If your horse manages to escape her mask (as many do!) on a regular basis, use roll-on fly repellent around her eyes.
Heat Advisory
Record breaking heat is on the way.
PLEASE remember that your pets (all pets) are sensitive to temperature just like we are.
Do NOT leave your animals in the car.
DO make sure they have enough water and a cool place to lie down.
WATCH for signs that they are overheated - excessive panting, fainting, thirst, lethargy, lack of appetite.
Your pets rely on you for their very existence - please don't let them down.
PLEASE remember that your pets (all pets) are sensitive to temperature just like we are.
Do NOT leave your animals in the car.
DO make sure they have enough water and a cool place to lie down.
WATCH for signs that they are overheated - excessive panting, fainting, thirst, lethargy, lack of appetite.
Your pets rely on you for their very existence - please don't let them down.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Hot Weather Affects your pets too!
As much of the nation (particularly the northeast) is experiencing extremely high temperatures, I thought would post the American Red Cross’ safety checklist for dealing with aheat wave. The tips include:
*Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).
*Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
*Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
*Eat small meals and eat more often.
*Avoid extreme temperature changes.
*Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
*Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
*Postpone outdoor games and activities.
*Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
*Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.
*Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
*Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
*Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical updates from the National Weather Service (NWS).
*Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
*Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol.
*Eat small meals and eat more often.
*Avoid extreme temperature changes.
*Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
*Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
*Postpone outdoor games and activities.
*Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat.
*Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors.
*Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat.
*Check on your animals frequently to ensure that they are not suffering from the heat.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Sweet Horse story
By: Duaa Anwar, Cairo, Egypt.
Some people say that horses kept on full livery never form strong ties with their owners. As an owner of a horse on full livery, I am writing this story in defense of all of us busy people who strive to provide the best accommodation for their horses.
I have always viewed and treated my horse as an individual. Always considered his point of view, always allowed him to express his feelings. After all, my horse is my friend, and on occasions, my psychiatrist.
On one particularly gloomy day, I felt I have lost all purpose for existence. The despair somehow left me longing to see my horse, who in time of crisis, is the last candle of hope. Unconsciously, I found myself driving to the stables.
Arriving in the early hours of the afternoon proved to be a good time for some privacy. The stables were deserted, except for the horses of course. Grooms were napping and the office was closed. No riders where there at that hour. I headed directly to my horse's stall, where I expected him to be hiding in the corner, ears drooping, half asleep.
I stood at the door and he came to me eagerly. The sheer joy in his eyes when he saw me had instantly put the world back into focus. Leaning against the stable door, I stroked and patted him. He was calm and content - perhaps too calm - because he rested his head on my arm. The entire weight of his head rested on my upper arm which was atop the stable door. Although his head was solid and painfully heavy, it lifted the weight off my heart. His muzzle was over my shoulder, snugly against my back.
I talked to him of my troubles. His ear never turned away from me... always listening. The words made no sense to him, but he was listening to my voice. He was still and quiet, as if to reassure me that he is indeed listening. The weight of his head was cutting off the circulation to my forearm, but I held him for as long as I could. When I shifted my arm slightly, he lifted his head for a moment, before bringing it down again over my shoulder.
Agony seeped out of my body as easily as rain washes the leaves of a tree. Grief was history. He did not retreat until I decided I had to leave. He was there for me, quietly listening, and, in a way, holding me. It takes a lot of heart from a person to listen to someone else's trouble, so you can imagine how deep the soul of horses are. Such gentle creatures horses can be.
Some people say that horses kept on full livery never form strong ties with their owners. As an owner of a horse on full livery, I am writing this story in defense of all of us busy people who strive to provide the best accommodation for their horses.
I have always viewed and treated my horse as an individual. Always considered his point of view, always allowed him to express his feelings. After all, my horse is my friend, and on occasions, my psychiatrist.
On one particularly gloomy day, I felt I have lost all purpose for existence. The despair somehow left me longing to see my horse, who in time of crisis, is the last candle of hope. Unconsciously, I found myself driving to the stables.
Arriving in the early hours of the afternoon proved to be a good time for some privacy. The stables were deserted, except for the horses of course. Grooms were napping and the office was closed. No riders where there at that hour. I headed directly to my horse's stall, where I expected him to be hiding in the corner, ears drooping, half asleep.
I stood at the door and he came to me eagerly. The sheer joy in his eyes when he saw me had instantly put the world back into focus. Leaning against the stable door, I stroked and patted him. He was calm and content - perhaps too calm - because he rested his head on my arm. The entire weight of his head rested on my upper arm which was atop the stable door. Although his head was solid and painfully heavy, it lifted the weight off my heart. His muzzle was over my shoulder, snugly against my back.
I talked to him of my troubles. His ear never turned away from me... always listening. The words made no sense to him, but he was listening to my voice. He was still and quiet, as if to reassure me that he is indeed listening. The weight of his head was cutting off the circulation to my forearm, but I held him for as long as I could. When I shifted my arm slightly, he lifted his head for a moment, before bringing it down again over my shoulder.
Agony seeped out of my body as easily as rain washes the leaves of a tree. Grief was history. He did not retreat until I decided I had to leave. He was there for me, quietly listening, and, in a way, holding me. It takes a lot of heart from a person to listen to someone else's trouble, so you can imagine how deep the soul of horses are. Such gentle creatures horses can be.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Reminding readers about several pet-food recalls
Gwen and Smudge share the joys and challenges of being dogs.
Reminding readers about several pet-food recalls
Posted 6/30/2010 11:17 AM PDT on statesmanjournal.com
There have been several pet-food recalls in the past week that haven't killed anyone's pup yet so they haven't been all over the blogosphere and airwaves, but they should be repeated.
First, a company that manufacturers dry dog food has voluntarily recalled one of its flavors after random sampling testing conducted by the Food & Drug Administration revealed salmonella contamination.
Natural Balance Pet Foods, a premium dog food company, said it had not received any complaints of ill dogs yet, but was taking its Sweet Potato & Chicken dry dog food with sell-by dates of June 2011 off shelves immediately to prevent any from becoming sick.
The dog food was sold in 26 states including Oregon, Washington and California. The 5-pound bags subject to recall have the UPC code: 7-23633-9000-4. The 28-pound bags being recalled have UPC code No. 7-23633-99002-8.
Another company, United Pet Group, also has issued a voluntary recall for all unexpired lots of its ProPet Adult Daily vitamins because of the same salmonella threat.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include lethargy, lack of appetite, fever, vomiting and diarrhea.
Contact Natural Balance Pet Foods, co-founded by "Eight is Enough" actor Dick Van Patten, at (800) 829-4493. Contact United Pet Group at (800) 645-5154, Ext. 3 for more information on the recalls.
Finally, Procter & Gamble last week announced the recall of specific canned cat food due to low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1).
P&G says preliminary tests of its Iams brand ProActive Health 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans of all varieties cat and kitten food show insufficient levels of thiamine, which is essential for cats. The cans are imprinted on the bottom with use-by dates of September 2011-June 2012.
Cats with low thiamine levels are at risk of developing B1 deficiencies. Signs of deficiency include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. Advanced signs of the condition include wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures.
Veterinarians note that a deficiency can usually be reversed.
Procter & Gamble said the recall, limited to canned food, applies only to food distributed in North America.
For more information, contact P&G at (877) 340-8826.
Read more: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=c39dfddfb23346d8b2b318c0e43f63cc&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=c39dfddfb23346d8b2b318c0e43f63cc&plckPostId=Blog%3ac39dfddfb23346d8b2b318c0e43f63ccPost%3a670a3098-5c17-4cb3-8f96-ba3775de3ca7&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest#ixzz0sN64zzbJ
Reminding readers about several pet-food recalls
Posted 6/30/2010 11:17 AM PDT on statesmanjournal.com
There have been several pet-food recalls in the past week that haven't killed anyone's pup yet so they haven't been all over the blogosphere and airwaves, but they should be repeated.
First, a company that manufacturers dry dog food has voluntarily recalled one of its flavors after random sampling testing conducted by the Food & Drug Administration revealed salmonella contamination.
Natural Balance Pet Foods, a premium dog food company, said it had not received any complaints of ill dogs yet, but was taking its Sweet Potato & Chicken dry dog food with sell-by dates of June 2011 off shelves immediately to prevent any from becoming sick.
The dog food was sold in 26 states including Oregon, Washington and California. The 5-pound bags subject to recall have the UPC code: 7-23633-9000-4. The 28-pound bags being recalled have UPC code No. 7-23633-99002-8.
Another company, United Pet Group, also has issued a voluntary recall for all unexpired lots of its ProPet Adult Daily vitamins because of the same salmonella threat.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include lethargy, lack of appetite, fever, vomiting and diarrhea.
Contact Natural Balance Pet Foods, co-founded by "Eight is Enough" actor Dick Van Patten, at (800) 829-4493. Contact United Pet Group at (800) 645-5154, Ext. 3 for more information on the recalls.
Finally, Procter & Gamble last week announced the recall of specific canned cat food due to low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1).
P&G says preliminary tests of its Iams brand ProActive Health 3 ounce and 5.5 ounce cans of all varieties cat and kitten food show insufficient levels of thiamine, which is essential for cats. The cans are imprinted on the bottom with use-by dates of September 2011-June 2012.
Cats with low thiamine levels are at risk of developing B1 deficiencies. Signs of deficiency include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. Advanced signs of the condition include wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures.
Veterinarians note that a deficiency can usually be reversed.
Procter & Gamble said the recall, limited to canned food, applies only to food distributed in North America.
For more information, contact P&G at (877) 340-8826.
Read more: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=PluckPersona&U=c39dfddfb23346d8b2b318c0e43f63cc&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckUserId=c39dfddfb23346d8b2b318c0e43f63cc&plckPostId=Blog%3ac39dfddfb23346d8b2b318c0e43f63ccPost%3a670a3098-5c17-4cb3-8f96-ba3775de3ca7&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest#ixzz0sN64zzbJ
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Famous Pet & Animal Quotes
"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language." ~ Martin Buber
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." ~ Immanual Kant
"My little dog -- a heartbeat at my feet." ~ Edith Wharton
"A cat is a puzzle for which there is no solution." ~ Hazel Nicholson
"The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous
"Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier
"There's no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat." ~ Wesley Bates
"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." ~ Anonymous
"You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us" ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
"A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself." ~ Josh Billings
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France
"Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to." ~ Joe Gores
"A canter is the cure for all evil." ~ Benjamin Disraeli
"Dogs have owners, cats have staff." ~ Anonymous
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." ~ Ann Landers
"In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat" ~ Warren Eckstein
"A house is not a home without a pet." ~ Anonymous
"I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul." ~ Jean Cocteau
"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans" ~ James Herriot
"I think I could turn and live with animals, they are
so placid and self-contained,
I stand and look at them long and long." ~ Walt Whitman
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." ~ Ben Williams
"A dog maybe a man's best friend but a horse made history..." ~ Anonymous
"No heaven will not ever Heaven be;
Unless my cats are there to welcome me." ~ Anonymous
"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in?
I think that is how dogs spend their lives." ~ Sue Murphy
"To err is human, to forgive, canine" ~ Anonymous
"To err is human, to purr, feline" ~ Robert Byrne
"A horse gallops with his lungs,
Perseveres with his heart,
And wins with his character." ~ Tesio
"A Horse! A Horse! my kingdom for a horse!" ~ Shakespeare
"All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it." ~ Samuel Butler
"You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" ~ Dave Barry
"There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before." ~ Robert Lynd
"The dog was created especially for children. He is the God of frolic." ~ Henry Ward Beecher
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
"The Cat. He walked by himself, and all places were alike to him." ~ Rudyard Kipling
"If I have any beliefs about immortality it is that certain dogs I know will go to heaven, and very very few people." ~ James Thurber
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg." ~ Samuel Butler
"I've met many thinkers and many cats, but the wisdom of cats is infinitely superior." ~ Hippolyte Taine
"Every boy should have two things: a dog, and a mother willing to let him have one" ~ Anonymous
"Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled" ~ Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue." ~ Anonymous
"The dog represents all that is best in man." ~ Etienne Charlet
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp." ~ John Berry
"And God took a handful of southernly wind, blew His breath over it and created the horse." ~ Bedouin Legend
"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person." ~ Andrew A. Rooney
"A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song." ~ Chinese Proverb
"Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later." ~ Mary Bly
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ~ George Elliot
"The Trouble with a kitten is
That
Eventually it becomes a
Cat"
~ Ogden Nash
"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too." ~ Samuel Butler
"I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."
~ Abraham Lincoln
"If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because you lap is warmer." ~ Alfred North Whitehead
"...he will be our friend for always and always and always." ~ Rudyard Kipling
"The best thing about animals is that they don't talk much." ~ Thornton Wilder
"When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her." ~ Montaigne
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." ~ Immanual Kant
"My little dog -- a heartbeat at my feet." ~ Edith Wharton
"A cat is a puzzle for which there is no solution." ~ Hazel Nicholson
"The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous
"Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier
"There's no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat." ~ Wesley Bates
"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." ~ Anonymous
"You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us" ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
"A dog is the only thing on earth that will love you more than you love yourself." ~ Josh Billings
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~ Anatole France
"Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to." ~ Joe Gores
"A canter is the cure for all evil." ~ Benjamin Disraeli
"Dogs have owners, cats have staff." ~ Anonymous
"Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful." ~ Ann Landers
"In the beginning, God created man, but seeing him so feeble, He gave him the cat" ~ Warren Eckstein
"A house is not a home without a pet." ~ Anonymous
"I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul." ~ Jean Cocteau
"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans" ~ James Herriot
"I think I could turn and live with animals, they are
so placid and self-contained,
I stand and look at them long and long." ~ Walt Whitman
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." ~ Ben Williams
"A dog maybe a man's best friend but a horse made history..." ~ Anonymous
"No heaven will not ever Heaven be;
Unless my cats are there to welcome me." ~ Anonymous
"Did you ever walk into a room and forget why you walked in?
I think that is how dogs spend their lives." ~ Sue Murphy
"To err is human, to forgive, canine" ~ Anonymous
"To err is human, to purr, feline" ~ Robert Byrne
"A horse gallops with his lungs,
Perseveres with his heart,
And wins with his character." ~ Tesio
"A Horse! A Horse! my kingdom for a horse!" ~ Shakespeare
"All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it." ~ Samuel Butler
"You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" ~ Dave Barry
"There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before." ~ Robert Lynd
"The dog was created especially for children. He is the God of frolic." ~ Henry Ward Beecher
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
"The Cat. He walked by himself, and all places were alike to him." ~ Rudyard Kipling
"If I have any beliefs about immortality it is that certain dogs I know will go to heaven, and very very few people." ~ James Thurber
"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg." ~ Samuel Butler
"I've met many thinkers and many cats, but the wisdom of cats is infinitely superior." ~ Hippolyte Taine
"Every boy should have two things: a dog, and a mother willing to let him have one" ~ Anonymous
"Love the animals: God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled" ~ Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"A dog has lots of friends because he wags his tail and not his tongue." ~ Anonymous
"The dog represents all that is best in man." ~ Etienne Charlet
"The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp." ~ John Berry
"And God took a handful of southernly wind, blew His breath over it and created the horse." ~ Bedouin Legend
"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person." ~ Andrew A. Rooney
"A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song." ~ Chinese Proverb
"Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later." ~ Mary Bly
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ~ George Elliot
"The Trouble with a kitten is
That
Eventually it becomes a
Cat"
~ Ogden Nash
"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too." ~ Samuel Butler
"I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."
~ Abraham Lincoln
"If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because you lap is warmer." ~ Alfred North Whitehead
"...he will be our friend for always and always and always." ~ Rudyard Kipling
"The best thing about animals is that they don't talk much." ~ Thornton Wilder
"When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her." ~ Montaigne
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