P E T STOR IES
The Lighter
Side of Pets From local cats to dogs ‘across the pond,’ pets are having all the fun these days!
English Pet Care
Fascinating Feline On page 4 we talked about
Dogs in England had a great summer!
An ice cream truck specifically for dogs was launched in July. With a choice of Ham & Chicken, or Canine Cookie Crunch (dog biscuits in ice cream), dogs in the U.K. couldn’t be happier. The temperature, taste and texture of the ‘ice creams’ were carefully researched and tested to ensure the treats are delicious and safe. And with a reported 10.5 million dogs in the country, there must have been a really long line!
• Creamy goodness!
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Baby Pets
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When kittens are born, they all have blue eyes. Of course, they don’t even open their eyes for the first week or two! Dalmation puppies are born without spots. Their traditional markings are visible on their skin when first born, but once they are dry they appear all white. The spots usually develop within their haircoat between 2 and 4 weeks old.
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By the Numbers
Guinness Book of World Records includes a • The measurement for the Longest Ears on a Dog. The entry
• Almost spotty!
is from 2004, when Tigger, a bloodhound living in Illinois, had his ears measured at 13.75” and 13.5”. Amazing! shows that 28 per •centResearch of pet-owning heart patients
survived serious heart attacks, compared with only 6 per cent of those without pets.
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Eighty days after a 1999 earthquake in Taiwan, a cat was discovered alive in a collapsed building. 22 Pet Valu Companion - Fall 2010
questionable cat behavior, but Pet Valu customer Caleb Hodgson simply has the question-mark cat! Named Enigma for her distinct markings, Caleb’s cat acts more like a puppy. She meets him at the door when he arrives home and follows him around the house. There’s no question here – Enigma (or Enny for short) is one cute cat cat.
• Those are some long ears!