Honolulu Pets Examiner

One household, 390 suffering animals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:38:08 -0700

Heavy rain was falling as our Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team arrived at the home of an alleged animal “hoarder” or “collector” in North Carolina. There they were confronted with neglect and suffering on a sc...

Holiday gift ideas for animal lovers...Zazzle

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:18:52 -0700

Zazzle has so many great gift ideas. Check out their holiday postage and HSUS ( Humane Society od the United States) logo products. Just right for friends, teachers or as stocking stuffers! They have awesome custom postage stamps for anyone ...

Vote for your favorite dog story just for fun

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:41:02 -0700

From the adventures of the cute Vizsla puppy who grew into a 24-foot dog in Norman Bridwell’s children’s book series Clifford the Big Red Dog to Odysseus’ faithful dog in Homer’s Odyssey, young and old alike love to dive in...

Thanksgiving foods you can feed your pet

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:37:35 -0700

Turkey is a good food for your dog and cat. Do not give your dog or cat turkey bones, turkey skin, or turkey fat. Turkey contains tryptophan which will make your pet calmer and sleepy, like it does to humans. Turkey is the main ingredient in premi...

Honolulu dogs take over the 2009 Womens Expo

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:37:11 -0700

The Women's Expo at the Blaisdell arena had a small crowd of people on Saturday. There were more dogs than people in attendance. It was all about the dogs. Monica, owner of Cocojor emceed the pet fashion show. Buddy the Dog represent...

Worlds tallest dog, Titan officially announced by Guinness

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:25:23 -0700

In a conversation with Diane Taylor several months ago she said that she was anxiously awaiting for Guinness World Records to measure her dog Titan. He is a 4 year old Polar Great Dane that measures 42 1/2" tall and weighs 185 pounds. It...

IHOP explains its position on the cruelty to hen's accusation

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:25:29 -0700

Which came first the chicken or the egg? In this situation it doesn’t matter which came first. The real concern is whether it is better for chickens to the cage free or to be caged. The Humane Society of the United States sent out a mas...

Jewelry gifts for the pet person for any occasion

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:45:13 -0700

Jewelry is always a big hit at holiday time. The American Humane Society store has a wide selection of pendants, earrings, cuffs, and more for every animal lover. Your purchase helps animals and will be certain to please the animal lover in your l...

Great subscription price discounts on pet magazines

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:32:28 -0700

Magazine Value Partners' (MVP) Online Magazine Store! MVP - a subsidiary of QSP Inc. A TIME INC COMPANY - is pleased to team up with The Humane Society of the United States to bring you exceptional saving on magazines and the opportunity to su...

Thanksgiving Day dog show features a therapy dog theme

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:47:47 -0700

The National Dog Show Presented by Purina has become a holiday tradition for Thanksgiving Day family television viewing. Featuring over 160 breeds of man’s best friend, this year’s broadcast will have a therapy dog theme centered on 20...

Customize your laptop, cellphone with your pets photo

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:58:25 -0700

Upload a favorite pet or family photo and personalize your cell phone, laptop, or gaming device with vinyl skins you design.

http://www.uniqueskins.com/humane/?pid=76

Cat 101: feeding time

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:31:41 -0700

Feed your cat in a safe place out of the way of foot traffic. Be consistent where you feed your cat and they will know that is where feeding time will take place. Never feed your cat in the bathroom or near their litter box for obvious reason...

Will your pet's microchip bring him home

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:31:54 -0700

Other than hanging identification tags on collars, Dr. Nancy Kay has always thought (and advised her clients) that micro chipping dogs and cats is the best way to ensure that they will be reunited with their owner should circumstances separate the...

Dog builds nest from injured familie's possessions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:15:10 -0700

When Kathy, an animal shelter worker in Tennessee, spotted an emaciated Rottweiler along the side of a highway, she figured the dog was a stray or had been cruelly abandoned there. But Kathy soon realized that there was something different ab...

Cat 101: Indoor cat or outdoor cat

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:05:19 -0700

Cats are active predators like a lion and the tiger. If you decide to keep your cat indoors you must provide plenty of mental stimulation as if the cat were out in the wild. Making the choice to have an indoor cat can be a smart choice if you live...

Cat 101: basic cat

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:40 -0700

Did you know a cats sense of smell is so highly evolved that they sometimes can taste odors? Their hearing is so acute that they can see things we never even noticed moving. Cats communicate by the movement of their tails, ears and e...

Battered woman and their pet's are not welcome in Hawaii domestic violence shelters

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:12:28 -0700

There are 2,500 domestic violence shelters in the U.S. Only 33 of them allow pets. Imagine for a moment that you live in a violent household. Every day is a struggle to avoid igniting a fit of rage in your partner. Everyone you know...

Honolulu local pet news and upcoming events for end of October

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:18:12 -0700

Thank you to all the models and parents that help make our two great fashion show a huge success in September. The Da Kine Canine Festival in Kailua where we had 2,000 pet owner enjoying the event. We had 15 homeless pet from Oahu SPCA on the...

Micro Bubble pet skin care available in Hawaii found to be like a doggie zen spa

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:47:00 -0700

An All Natural and Therapeutic Way to Care for Your Pet’s Skin The skin is the largest organ of the dog's body and also acts like a 3rd kidney. Therefore we need to take care of the most important part of the body. Great for all types ...

Debunking myths about pets and kids

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:55:02 -0700

Facts vs. MythsIt’s important to have realistic expectations about kids and pets before assuming that they’ll make a great team. Here’s the truth behind five myths about pets and children. Myth 1: Puppies or KittensYoung animal...