Picking The Right Dog Chews And Treats For Your Pets

Article Title: Picking The Right Dog Chews And Treats For Your
Pets
Author: Avrum Elmakis

With all of the options available for dog chews and treats both
online and at your local pet store, it's hard to know which one
is your best option. Which one will your dog not only enjoy, but
will be healthy for them at the same time. It's not unlike
picking out an afternoon snack for a small child. In light of
the recent pet food recalls, many pet owners have turned to
bully sticks as an all natural treat for their dogs. But not all
bully sticks are created the same. Here are some things to keep
in mind when picking out a bully stick for your dog.

There is a Difference in Quality

Bully sticks are made out of beef, and like all meat from
cattle, there is a difference in the quality of the beef. The
better the cattle are raised, the better the quality of the
product from those cattle. Choosing bully sticks that come from
quality, free-ranging cattle, like those raised in Brazil and
other parts of South America, creates a superior bully stick
than those produced in countries like India, China, and even the
US.

Where They're Raised Matters

Cattle raised in countries like India, China, and the US are
often raised in feedlots, where they are given antibiotics to
stave off disease, and hormones to increase their growth at an
unnatural rate. Cattle from these locations are also used to
create bully sticks and other dog treats and chews. However,
most of the cattle raised in Brazil and other parts of South
America are free-ranging cattle, and the bully sticks created
from them isn't subjected to the same hormones and antibiotics
as those from the US, India, and China.

In addition to being the leading supplier of cattle raised in a
free-ranging environment, Brazil and the rest of South America
have been recognized as the world's number one source of "Green
Cattle" for years. The bully sticks, and other all natural dog
treats and chews, created from these cattle are much healthier
for you dogs.

Recalls Are a Factor

When the pet recalls swept through the US, many people turned
to bully sticks because they were lead to believe that there
were no recalls associated with the treat. This is only half
true. While bully sticks, and really all treats and chews for
dogs, from those cattle that are raised free-range like those in
South America were free from the sweeping pet recalls, those
created from cattle raised in the US, India, and China were
still subject to the same pet recalls that caused panic amongst
pet owners.

Do the Research

The best advice for finding the perfect all natural dog treats
and bully sticks for your dog is to do some research. If you're
buying from a store, look at the label and see where it comes
from. If you're buying from an online retailer read their
product description to see if they list where their bully sticks
come from. If they don't, contact the company and ask them.
Don't settle for less when it comes to picking out a bully stick
for your dogs.

About The Author: Avrum Elmakis is the president of Best Bully
Sticks, a leading provider of bully sticks and all natural dog
treats and chews. Best Bully Sticks offers all natural bully
sticks and dog treats and can be found at:
http://www.bestbullysticks.com .

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How You Can Save A Pet And Feel Great With Animal Rescue

Article Title: How You Can Save A Pet And Feel Great With
Animal Rescue
Author: Melissa Turner

Animal rescue programs are often wonderful and beneficial
organizations that help find loving homes for misplaced,
mistreated, stray and unwanted pets. Without local animal
rescues, America would be facing many more issues relating to
stray cats and dogs than they do today.

The general purpose in animal rescue organizations is primarily
to work hard in order to save the lives of pets in need.
Sometimes, pets that have been in the shelter for too long are
eligible for euthanization, and these organizations desire to
see no animal euthanized. Rescue shelters strive to keep these
loving pets alive, as they look for new caring families to take
a new pet into their home.

There are many different kinds of rescue groups out there for
different kinds of pets. For example, there is rabbit rescue,
bird rescue, and there is even a squirrel rescue group! The
primary kinds of animal rescue cat and dog rescue organizations.
Some rescues have branches for specific breeds, such as Golden
Retrievers Rescue, large dog rescue, or working dog rescue.

These rescue organizations normally work closely with animal
shelters. Animal rescue organizations will normally accept pets
from shelters or pet adoption agencies that have been there too
long and have worn out their welcome. Sometimes when a shelter
is unable to find a home, an animal rescue organization can. If
for some reason it takes a good amount of time for a dog or cat
to be adopted, animal rescues usually have a list of many foster
families who are willing to take the pet into their own loving
home until an adoption family can be found.

Animal rescue organizations primarily depend on donations and
fund-raisers as their money source. They also depend heavily on
caring volunteers who keep things running smoothly and in an
orderly fashion. They also have foster family volunteers, who
make a large difference in the lives of pets everyday by
accepting these unfortunate animals into their homes.

While animals are staying at the local rescues, they often
benefit greatly. Many rescues give the pets health attention,
such as spaying or neutering, vaccinations, disease prevention
medication, and other medical attention that might be necessary.
These pets also often play with volunteers, doing things such as
catch, tug-o-war, or simply running around and getting along
with other dogs. Many times these pets undergo training sessions
as well, so that when a caring family receives their new pet,
they have little to worry about; they are getting a healthy,
happy, and house-trained pet as a new addition into the family.
They are also saving a valuable life in the process of animal
adoption through a rescue group.

Because of these non-profit volunteer organizations, hundreds
of animal lives have been saved annually by being rescued and
then transferred into a loving new home. Without the faithful
work of these volunteers, these organizations would not be
possible. If you are interested in getting involved in your
community, animal rescue is a wonderful way to help by donating
your time or finances. Help your community, and help save
precious animal lives by supporting your local animal rescue
organization.

About The Author: http://www.dog-bed.org
http://www.lveproductions.com

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Dog Heroes. Not Your Usual Kind Of Dog Breed

Article Title: Dog Heroes. Not Your Usual Kind Of Dog Breed
Author: John E Adams

Dog Heroes - A dog breed apart!

Dogs were among the first animals domesticated, and as long
have dogs have lived with humans, there have been dog heroes.

There are plenty of records indicating the heroism of dogs;
with their long association with humans, many dog breeds have
been put into service in rescue occupations around the world.

With their sharp intelligence and natural courage, dog heroes
play an important part in our history.

Dogs are often seen on television and in the movies and
sometimes the stories behind the faces on the screen are just as
fascinating.

Spike, the mutt who starred in Old Yeller, was a rescue adopted
for three dollars.

Pal, who went on to fame as the original Lassie, was originally
dumped by an owner who couldn't afford his training bill. As you
can see, dog heroes who appear in the movies have a great deal
to offer in pluck and intelligence.

During World War I, many dogs saw action on the field of
battle, just as men did.

They were used as messengers, sentries and guards and they
proved to be amazingly efficient in their duties.

During the most hectic of battles, dogs were better at survival
than the most dedicated human runners, and it was a severe
offense to interfere with a dog running through the area, as it
usually had some sort of message in the tin cylinder around its
neck.

While you may picture larger breeds, like German Shepherds and
Rottweilers in this capacity, dog breeds of all sorts were used
during this conflict; private citizens volunteered their pets
and many of the dogs in World War I were strays.

During World War II, one small Yorkie named Smoky remained in
combat for 18 months straight and flew with the Third Emergency
Rescue Squad, covering flights to Borneo and the Philippines.

Besides her job as an entertainer and mascot, Smoky also once
ran more than seventy feet of vital phone wire under a taxi
strip, saving three days worth of digging and loss of human life
due to the hostile conditions.

Giant dog heroes - The St. Bernard dog breed is one of the most
famous rescue breeds around.

These dog heroes were bred in the Alps for the rescue of
travellers who were trapped in the icy mountain passes. Barry
was one such dog; he is believed to have rescued anywhere from
30 to 100 people!

"When thinking about dog heroes, remember that they come in all
shapes and size".

More than that, while there are many dog breeds that are known
for rescue work (Germans Shepherds and Golden retrievers are
high on this list), remember that many mutts and small dog
breeds have a great deal to offer in terms of intelligence and
courage as well.

Dog heroes are an important part of our history, and even
today, with rescue operations training canines in bomb detection
and disaster search procedure, this history is still being made.

We all owe a great deal of thanks to many dogs, some we will
always remember, some we never even knew. It is only in recent
times that people have understood the bravery of trained dogs.
9/11 is a perfect example.

And then the dogs who capture our hearts, and the hearts of our
children. The dog actors who excite, scare, entertain and always
get the bad guy for us.

Dog heroes are rare, as are human heroes. It takes a particular
type of breed to risk life for others. Whether dog or man, we
salute you.

About The Author: By John Adams All Dog Breeds produce dogs of
courage. Find More Dog Heroes Here:
http://www.dog-breeds-explained.com/dog-heroes.html

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