Visiting an animal shelter can be an emotional experience for an animal lover. It's difficult to see all the animals in their pens and not want to take them all home. Such feelings are understandable and commendable; however, just be sure that p Continue...

Many people are becoming more aware about puppy mills. In case you do not know all of the details, the majority of puppies in pet stores are obtained from puppy mills. These are basically factories that force breeding and "make" dogs just like a f Continue...

Pit Bulls are in rescue for many reasons. The most common one is simply because their first owners did not think things through properly when they decided to get a Pit Bull. Another reason is that the dog did not get along well with the children Continue...

When deciding to add a new adult dog to your family, have you considered adopting one that is actually retired? What is a "retired" dog in the first place? Simply put, most people never consider finding a companion that used to be of service to ot Continue...

As a first time cat owner, you probably have a lot of questions about your new kitten. This article will address the most common ones.First there is the question of food. Please ignore all those cutsie cat food commercials, and don't b Continue...

Those of you who want a Golden Retriever but aren't ready to go through the trials and tribulations of a puppy, should look into adopting an older Golden. Older Golden Retrievers are mature, and prove to be great in homes where they need to spend Continue...

When considering the birth rates among animals, it's not hard to understand why animal shelters are always filled with animals waiting to be adopted. Shockingly, it has been calculated that over a seven year period, one female cat and her offspri Continue...

You’ve finally made the decision to adopt a cat, you’ve dreamt about it for quite some time. Visualising your cute new little kitten playing around the floor and looking up at you with those big baby blues. What could possibly go wrong, after Continue...

There are a lot of us who have had a pet for all of our lives and they have become a part of the family. Whenever you do something whether it is shopping, planning a vacation or making a budget our pets are included. You always want your pet to Continue...

One small device that has had big effects on the technology industry is the microchip. It has also dramatically changed the pet industry by providing a way of identifying your pet in case he ever runs away, gets lost, or is pet-napped. A microchip Continue...

One clear advantage in choosing a dog kennel to board your pet at whilst you are on holiday is that the staff are trained to find signs of illness that friends and neighbors are not. Some signs of illness are quite difficult to spot to the untrain Continue...

An electric dog fence can offer your precious dog with the best protection, while keeping your peace of mind in place. As a dog lover and owner, you probably know just how important it is to keep your dog safe from all forms of dangers. Continue...

Coolpets.com is a place for people who love pets. It’s a place to swap stories, advice, tips, meet new people, and just plain have fun. We want to be a community where the claws remain retracted at all times. Coolpets.com is a retreat from the s Continue...

If you’re considering adopting or buying a small dog with a good temperament, you might consider the Affen Poo. The Affen Poo is actually a mixed breed, a cross between an Affenpinscher and a Poodle. Some Affen Poos are considered designer breed Continue...

While most people feel that just picking a cute puppy is the hardest part when looking at Beagle puppies for sale, they are sadly mistaken. There is so much to learn about any breed of dog and it is best to do that before your purchase instead of Continue...

We all know how expensive dog dental care can be but did you know that you can save a ton of money on your dogs dental needs by taking a few preventive measures on a regular basis.Small breed dogs are more susceptible to dog dental car Continue...

African Grey parrots are not the most colorful among parrots of the world, as the name indicates. Whether your African Grey is of the Congo or Timneh subspecies, the bird will be predominantly grey in color. The Congo African Grey will have a brig Continue...

African Grey parrots are very intelligent. It has been said that they have an intellect similar to that of dolphins and chimpanzees. African Grey parrots have the ability to mimic up to 2,000 different sounds. They can understand the use of many w Continue...

The grey parrots may have many behavioral problems and most of them are caused by the human’s lack of understanding that it is first of all a prey bird and has little to do with a life in captivity. Many people fail to understand that and won’ Continue...

African Grey parrots' food must not be only seed, however. Such an incomplete, imbalanced diet is likely to cause illness. Seeds are high in fat and carbohydrates, and your African Grey will probably pick out its favorite seeds, making the diet ev Continue...