Here's Three Happy Heelers, a kewl blog from my friend Dooby over on the TreasureTime metal detecting forums.He and his wife have three Australian shepherds, heelers. Two of them -- Louie and Callie -- can't hear, but Dooby says that's ALL they can't do! Gus seems to be the leader of all things rompy and fun. Give 'em a visit, okay?
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Hind Over Matter: Tashi the paraplegic kitten learns to walk!
Go Tashi! Here's a hopeful tale from our own neck of the woods:RINGOES, N.J. -- A medical marvel in more ways than one, Tashi the kitten was born with a congenital spinal cord condition that paralyzed his hind legs. But Tashi, unaware of his handicap, is still making every effort to walk.Rescued from a feral cat colony in Ohio, nearly 6-month-old Tashi recently arrived at Tabby's Place, a
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Well, I'll be dogged!
Not necessarily about disabled pets, but about all kinds of dog subjects that could include such a topic is reiki practitioner Beth Lowell's blog, "My Life With Dogs." She writes about the life she shares with her dogs, Dasher and Bella, and a host of friends and neighbrs of varying species.Conversational, varied, interesting and written with a genuine voice, this dog blog is a real treat for dog
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Special Pet Space
Where your special pet is precious...Most pet owners would do just about anything for their four-legged friends. A woman in Rosharon, Texas, has helped hundreds of pet owners by developing a device that helps dogs get around. A devastating medical diagnosis for Laurie Miller's beloved dachshund, Penny, who had surgery for a ruptured disk and could no longer walk, led to she and her husband coming
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In The Interest of Preventing More Pet Disabilities...
Okay, here's one in the vein of trying to keep more animals (and others!) from becoming disabled due to unnecessary injuries:The UK website, Fit For Life, carries this tidbit from the November 3, 2007 edition of Veterinary Record, the British medical journal. It was contributed by vet Graham Campbell, who asked for it to be as widely publicized as possible. (If you're squeamish, read with care
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Help for People With Special Needs Pets
Caring for pets with special needs does not have to be a burden. It can be a richly rewarding experience, as shown in our book Almost Perfect: Disabled Pets and the People Who Love Them. But being the "parent" of pets with physical handicaps or other challenges does require a big heart, patience, and -- sometimes -- specialized knowledge.The love, compassion and patience are up to you, but we'd
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