All the Creatures

My min pin just adores our cats. In fact the cats like him too. We have one cat that, if she sees my min pin outside exploring, will follow him around. My daughters cat plays with the dog. They take turns chasing each other around the house.

Despite the fact that the dog plays tag and the cats following him around, they do not sleep together or play rough. I think that the dog knows that the cats have claws and might use them if he got too rough. If they did start to wrestle or snuggle I would quickly grab my camera before the moment was gone. I can see it now, wrestling posters of my dog and cats with funny subtitles.

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Dog rescue teams are heading to Japan as I write this. Many countries are sending search and rescue teams, of which they have search dogs.  Those dogs are invaluable in earthquake areas. Due to their extreme hearing talent, they can hear trapped survivors of the earthquake that are buried under debris.

I was amazed and shocked at the power of the earthquake videos that I saw on TV. The most amazing sight was of the maelstrom that was offshore. That giant whirlpool was sucking down ships! I had erroneously thought that those kinds of whirlpools were something that hollywood dreamt up for movies after watching toilets flush.

What I am worried about is the fact that the nuclear power plants still pose a tremendous threat to the entire area. At least 11 reactors were in danger of a meltdown, that was the last word I had heard.

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Late winter and early spring mark the beginnings of dog, cat and horse show season. Cat shows often start in early winter since they are a mostly indoor venue. Dog and horse shows can take place both indoors and out so weather plays an important role.

To find out where dog, cat and horse shows take place near you, look in the following places:

• local newspapers in the classified sections under announcements
• the website for the local fairgrounds, they often list up coming events
• for dog shows check the AKC website, they list sanctioned dog shows
• horse show announcements are often posted at the local feed store
• talk to the personnel in the local pet store or groomers, they are a wealth of information regarding the show circuit.

Now that you know how to find out about a local show near you, go out and watch one. Visit the areas “back stage” of a show and talk with the owners. Shows are not just all about winning ribbons and bows-n-ties, it is meeting people and talking about your favorite breeds and bloodlines. Some shows even have demonstrations for new owners as well as the all important concession stands and shopping areas.

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