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My name is Danielle Sheffler and I love animals! I currently own and run http://petstrong.com and I maintain a blog: http://petstrong.com/blog - blogging everything pet related!

I have had many experiences with all different types of animals through my volunteer

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Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on Michael Vick's alleged involvement with dog fighting: 25 of 74
As most of you know, Michael Vick pled guilty earlier this year to bankrolling an illegal dog fighting ring. Today, his sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, the punishment? 23 months in prison. In August of this year, he pled guilty to funding "Bad Newz Kennels" and to helping kill six or eight Pi... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The debate around zoos and captive animals: 8 of 23
By now I bet all of you have heard about the horrific attack that occurred on Christmas morning in San Francisco. A 300 pound tiger named Tatiana somehow got out of her enclosure, attacked 3 people - killing one of them. What absolutely amazes me is how clueless the zoo seems to be as to how the tiger escaped. Her pen is sur... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Important considerations in choosing food for dogs and cats: 6 of 14
Research has shown that among the United States and other countries, 40% of pets are obese. The number one nutritional problem for pets is obesity. So what do you do if you notice you are the owner of a fat cat or pudgy canine? Believe it or not, there are things you can do to help your pet shed pounds. Today, I would like t... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Grooming your dog: 7 of 16
No matter what type of dog you get (unless it is the Chinese Hairless), you have to worry about getting your dog groomed. Some breeds require a more demanding grooming routine than others - a Poodle must get her hair cut frequently to keep it from matting; a Sheepdog goes on frequent trips to the groomers to keep the hair ou... More..
Pets & Animals > Ferrets What you need to know about ferrets: 9 of 20
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Associated, about 500,000 people own 2 million ferrets across the country. In some states, it is illegal to own the furry critters and this post today is going to give you a glimpse inside the world of a ferret owner, and how far they are willing to go to own a ferret. Fer... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Bloat in dogs: Symptoms and treatments: 3 of 6
According to several websites, bloat is the second leading killer of dogs - the only thing above it is cancer. I recently saw an episode of an animal veterinarian show on Animal Planet where a Weimeraner was diagnosed with bloat and had to have surgery. The whole ordeal was very heartwrenching because no time can be wasted -... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Holiday gifts for your dog: 3 of 6
Christmas is just around the corner (it is a week from tomorrow)! I bet most of you are pretty well finished with your shopping..but did you get something for your pet? If you did, you aren't alone! Most people consider their pet to be part of the family, and buy them presents during the holiday season. For my old dog, we wo... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Keeping your dog safe from poison: 2 of 4
We all know that feeding our dogs chocolate can be toxic.but did you know there are other common "people foods" that can be deadly to your pet? In today's post, I am going to go over a few foods that can be toxic to your pet. I have to admit, I am a sucker for a sweet face, and when a dog is begging, looking at you with thos... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Shar-Pei: 2 of 4
These dogs are easily recognizable and most people know them as those "wrinkly face dogs". The Chinese Shar Pei is a very cute dog, and today I am going to focus on various aspects of the breed to get you better acquainted with them! Happy reading! Physical Description of the Shar Pei: Height: around 20 inches Weight: betwee... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Standard Poodle: 2 of 4
Today I thought I would focus on one of the more elegant, high-maintenance breed of dogs: the Standard Poodle. This breed can be thought of as snotty, stuck up, or just plain bratty. The Poodle can also be extremely graceful and is often a champion in the show ring. If you are thinking about getting a Poodle, hopefully this ... More..