Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A cat can be a marvellous, loving companion for a child, but it is up to the adults in the family to ensure the cat...

Nothing brings us closer to our kids than sharing and caring for the belovedfamily pet. And whether your kids are crazy for cats, love dogs or are freaky for ferrets, there are magazines that help you enjoy pets even more — with hysterical photos of pets caught in action, insightful pet-care advice that help your children learn responsibility and unusual, inspiring and just plain funny pet stories you...

Key Facts:Size: LargeHeight: 61 – 68 cm (24 – 27 inches)Weight: 25 – 30 kg (56 – 66 lb)Life Span: 11 yearsGrooming: DemandingExercise: DemandingFeeding: ReasonableTemperament: Friendly & quiet-naturedCountry of Origin: EnglandAKC Group: SportingPhysical Characteristics:General Appearance: Tall, handsome and friendly.Colour: Black/white, lemon or orange and white, liver/white and...

Key Facts:Size: Small – medium Height: About 38 cm (15 inches) Weight: 22.5 – 25 kg (50 – 55 lb)Life Span: 10 yearsGrooming: SimpleExercise: MediumFeeding: MediumTemperament: Determined & affectionateCountry of Origin: BritainAKC Group: Non-SportingOther Names: English Bulldog, British Bulldog Temperament: The Bulldog is affectionate, loyal and stubborn. Bulldogs get on well with children...

As thousands of families struggled with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many of them were also missing pets. Many people have plans to deal with emergencies for themselves, but fail to make arrangements for the animal members of their family. Whether it’s a small emergency such as a house fire, or a large emergency like a tornado, hurricane, flood or manmade disaster, advanced planning always gives...

Easy Tips for Healthy Pets(c) 2005 Dr GW GrahamDo you want a long and healthy life for your pets?There are things in our pets’ environments that can rob them of precious health and long life. I’m not talking about cars accidents and mean kids in the neighborhood. I’m talking about things inside the home. Things like:1) FoodFood is meant to be good tasting and good for you.The same applies to...