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A homeless dog living in a dump gets rescued, and then does somethinh amazing.

December 16, 2013

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What are Ticks, and Should I be Concerned?

What are Ticks? Ticks are small blood sucking creatures. They can be as small as a poppy seed, or having fed, an adult can be the size of a pea or larger. Because they are so small, you may mistake them for a freckle, or a spec of dirt. They inject an anaesthetic into the skin, so you’re not likely to feel them feeding. Ticks are blind and detect the animal through heat and carbon dioxide emitted by the body. Contrary to popular belief, ticks do not jump or fly. They tend to either climb or fall on to their unsuspecting victim. They can hang around for a few hours before starting to feed, but once they start, they will do so until they are full, which tends to take between 5 and 7 days. There are a number of different species of tick. The most common in the UK is the deer / sheep tick, while in certain parts of Europe, more dangerous ticks are prevalent. What’s the Problem with a Tick Feeding off Me or my Pet? Ticks can carry a number of ...

Is your dog religiously inclined?

Jewish Dog Competition For our Jewish followers, or for those of you who believe you may just have a Jewish dog, The Jewish Mother is hosting a competition, and Long Paws is sponsoring 10 MacPAWS rain coats as prizes. So, if you'd like to win one of our MacPAWS rain coats for your Jewish dog to wear, go to The Jewish Mother website for details on how to enter. More dog gone fun, brought to you by Long Paws - www.longpaws.co.uk

Navy Seal Dogs

The Dogs of the Navy SEALs Have you ever wondered to what level military dogs can be trained? Think about it - police and military dogs are trained to the highest caliber, and work side by side with their handlers who are top of their game. But is that the limit? I've always had a fascination with the armed forces. I can't say I served in the military, although that was always my intention. Before I finished school in South Africa, I had my military papers filled in and ready to be submitted. My parents woke me up to the realities of life in the army especially in South Africa - and not any South Africa, but Apartheid South Africa. The majority of what the army did, was protect the white minority against the internal threat of those who simply wanted their freedom. I never had any intention of joining an apartheid government armed forces, but simply had the desire to train up and become "the best I could be". I was also probably a little blurred by the mo...

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