Recently, I summoned the planetary spirit, Bethor, twice. The first time required more planning, and the second time was more of a spontaneous evocation. Both
Category: Pets
5 Rules for Solving Pet Problems at Your HOA: A Guide for HOA Board Members
The Joneses have a very friendly golden retriever named Sparky. But they let him loose in the common areas of the community of owners and
How America Helped the Boston Terrier
The history of the Boston Terrier parallels the history of the New Americans descended from European settlers. In the 1800s, the new America was trying
Silky Terrier Coat – Making its way to many colors
Silky Terriers have soft, human-like hair called a coat. Their coats change in both color and length as they grow from puppy to adult. Puppies
Green Flooring: Options You May Not Know About
Green flooring, sometimes called Eco Floorcovering, is the latest trend in the consumer flooring industry. Ecological or ecological soils can have different meanings for different
Halloween – Popping Pumpkins
As Halloween approaches, I find myself reminiscing about the balmy late October evenings of my youth in Clinton, Illinois, in the early 1970s. Football season,
Choosing a Puppy – Umbilical Hernia and its Implications
When you plan to buy a puppy, you want to get as healthy as possible. Purebreds can be expensive, but enthusiasts will gladly pay for
Hypoallergenic dogs: is this your dog?
When we talk about hypoallergenic dogs, we mean that they have a lower or lesser tendency to cause allergies or allergic reactions among allergy sufferers.
Life with my arrogant but funny Shih Tzu
I first got my beautiful Shih tzu when she was about 6 months old. I got it from a friend of mine who had to
Part One – Keeping Children Safe Around Dogs – The Facts
Keeping children safe around dogs should be a number one priority for all dog owners, whether they have children or not. Also for parents, it