What to Name Your Pooch Whether you are buying a new puppy or adopting an older dog, what you name your dog says alot about both you and the puppy. Here are some things to consider when naming your new pet. Remember your pets name will be used in many contexts. While it may seem funny and cool with the guys to name your pet Butthead, it may not seem so funny when you ask your Aunt Mildred to come over and pet sit for you. Keep it Simple. While Wigglesworthfeatherbottom may seem to fit your pets look and personality, long names are more difficult during training. Think of your pet as having extreme ADD, with a very long name, they are bored before you even finish yelling their name. Genrally one or two syllable names are best. This will help make sure the nam[MORE]
How To Adopt a Pet Adopting a pet, whether its a dog, cat, or something small and furry, can be a wonderful thing to do. You are providing for an animal in need, and in return you can be rewarded with a faithful companion. While adopting a pet is a noble pursuit, it is more complex then just plunking down your credit card at a local pet store. Prospective pet owners generally will need to be approved by the shelter. Here are some tips that can help you through the process. Find a shelter in your area and call them at least a few days before you want to adopt your pet. Find out what their hours are, and plan to get there at least an hour before they close. How much time you will need to select and get comfortable with your adoptee will depend on what kind of pet you [MORE]