Benicio del Toro, a Puerto Rican actor, became known in the mid-1990s as one of the most likable and charming character actors to emerge in years. Beloved by moviegoers, Del Toro garnered much public interest when he portrayed the corrupt but truly committed Mexican cop in a Steven Soderbergh film, ‘Traffic,’ in 2000. He won…
Category: Pets
your dog the genius
Since it was about ten o’clock when we arrived at Avila Beach this morning, John and Shadow waited amiably while I went to get my Latte; then we walk half a mile to three-quarters of a mile or so to the San Luis Pier, where the dogs can run off-leash all day. I had been…
Noah’s Sons: A Personal Revelation About Father-Son Relationships
My father was a restless, illiterate, hard-drinking man who was the third youngest of fourteen children. As the story goes, his parents ran out of names when he was born, so one of his older sisters decided to name him Noah. Probably due to this scarcity he did not have a middle name. I never…
Obedience training for the adopted dog
If you’ve ever adopted a dog, you know there’s usually no way to tell if the dog has had any obedience training or is housebroken. You also have no idea what circumstances the dog was living in before you came to rescue him. Conditions couldn’t have been very good or he wouldn’t have needed rescuing….
Golden Retriever Care – Tips for a Happy and Healthy Dog
Proper Golden Retriever care is essential to maintaining your dog’s health and happiness. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure you provide excellent care for your pet. For a healthy puppy or young animal, Golden Retriever care is primarily about prevention and establishing an environment in which your pet thrives. It’s also important to keep an…
Too young to survive?
Eight o’clock on a beautiful June morning in southern Wisconsin. The sun was shining. The birds were singing. And I was heading to the stable where I boarded my two horses. Little did I know that in just a few minutes I would become a “kitty mommy”. When I opened the barn door, I saw…
Companion Cockatoos – Fun
I always had German Shepherds until I found myself living in inner city apartments ten years ago. When I met a couple who urgently needed to care for their two cockatoos for six weeks, I couldn’t resist the opportunity. These birds, a female and a younger male, were difficult cases. He didn’t always sit on…
Is my dog the right weight? Find out if you have a ‘Chunky Monkey’ or a ‘Twiggy’ in your house
How does one know if they have an overweight or underweight dog? This can be a complex question for the average dog owner. Just like human bodies, dogs come in all shapes and sizes, from short and stocky, to long and skinny, to boxy bodies and legs. Guessing the correct weight to fit each frame…
Chocolate Labrador Puppies Are Rare And Friendly
There are a number of different dog breeds available and all of them are unique and attractive in their own way. All types of breeds are in high demand, some like swamp dogs and others want small dogs. You can see that there is no special requirement for dogs and all their breeds have good…
How can cats communicate?
Cats communicate in many ways. They vocalize, use body language, act out, and release odors. 1. The Vocal Cat Cats make three types of sounds. a. whispers – which includes purrs, trills and chirps B. meows – which includes the basic “meows”, meows and calls C. Aggressive sounds – which includes growling, grunting, hissing, yelping,…