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Would You Carry Pepper Spray?
It's important to protect yourself and your pets from threats while on walks. You never know what you'll encounter strolling through an area with off-leash dogs or wild animals, and it's important to think about protection.
The idea of pepper spray was recommended in the comments of a past dealing with aggressive dogs post, and in Dean Koontz's A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog, he mentions the same thing.
Do Your Dogs Like Peanut Butter?
Whether a teeny spoonful of the real thing or as a flavoring in treats, would your pooches' noses wriggle at the nutty goodness?
Do Your Dogs Like Peanut Butter?
Yes!
Do Tell: Would You Get a Dog With a Partner Before Marriage?
Not that I'm trying to prepare for the worst but would you adopt a pet before getting hitched . . .
Are Two Pets Easier Than One?
Are Two Pets Easier Than One?
Yes — they keep each other company.
No — they get into more trouble as a twosome.
Do Tell: Do You Think Dog Paws Smell Like Corn Chips?
Seriously. I've heard all variations from Doritos and Fritos to nachos or regular tortilla chips — do you think doggie paws smell of eau de corn chip . .
What's Your Take: Legal Ban on Declawing?
Considered mutilation by many, a simple mention of the word "declaw" warrants an adamant response from even nonfeline fans. Even though the vocal aversion to declawing is already a no-brainer to most of you, the recently proposed ban on the procedure here in SF has earned (what may appear to be) some unlikely challengers — the SPCA.
Even though the organization both opposes the procedure and doesn't practice onychectomy at its hospital, it doesn't agree with legal regulation and SFSPCA President Jan McHugh-Smith worries the proposed law could have other negative side effects:
"The SFSPCA is opposed to declawing .
Would You Keep a Giant Cockroach as a Pet?
He's a contender. This giant burrowing cockroach made the news for (potentially) being the world's heaviest insect. Related to, but not the same as the roaches we see stateside, these creatures can range from 1 to 1.5 ounces
While it's not yet certain if Heathcliff measures up to the title, I'm torn between wanting to look away .
What's Your Take: "Human" Names For Pets?
While traveling with my parents several years back, they made some "grown-up" friends at the resort. Later, running into one woman by the pool, my mom introduced me. The woman's response upon hearing my name: "Ohhh, that's my dog's name."
Do Tell: Have You Suffered an Allergy in the Name of Love?
I know it would take something bigger than a new guy to shove my number one out of my life, but cat allergies are more common and typically more severe than dog ones. Which brings us to this adorable feline — she needs a new home since her owner is moving in with a new girlfriend who's just not that into cats and allergic!
It's a tough situation, but I'm curious to hear from you — ever sacrificed a pet or sucked it up to save a relationship?
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