If im not allowed to get a dog then would a cat be better?

Bethany N asked: I really want a dog but my parents don’t really want to because of financial reasons. I already have 2 cats, instead of getting a dog would rescuing a cat from a centre be a better idea. My cats are easy going and i dont think they would mind. I really love [...]

Would you accept a puppy as an unplanned present?

Memphis Belle asked: Would it be an outright take it back now ?

Or would you;
a) hand it to a no kill rescue/breed rescue [if the pup was from a byd or puppy mill]
b) keep it if it was a well bred pup?

I am thinking of rehoming a dog.?

I ♥ mint imperials!! asked: …but i am not sure whether to go through with it, please help me!
info about the dog:
Border Collie Cross
7 years old
limps slightly but the vet says this could be slight arthiritis.
has slightly cloudy eyes due to age (the eyes are mostly black and there is maybe the odd speckle of [...]

Breeder, puppy mill or rescue?

EssJay asked: As so many askers on Y!A question whether to to a breeder or rescue, I wondered if people had read this most excellent article in the LA Times? See link below.

http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinion/la-oe-lewis15-2009mar15,0,288756.story

Before you all jump in with your answers, can you please read the entire question. The main reason for this was to [...]

What should I look for in a dog at a rehoming centre?

Nelson asked: I am thinking of getting a dog and would like to get one from my local rehoming centre. I would like some canine company but have never had a dog before.

When I go, what sort of behaviour should I look out for? I am after an older dog who likes walks but [...]

Would it be cruel to have a dog in a house where I also play drums?

Natalie asked: We can shut the room off, and we always use silencer pads. Another idea was getting someone else to take the dog for a walk while someones drumming, but I’d like to do walks with the dog too.
Also, can you rescue a dog if you’ve no experience of keeping a dog?
We’ve had the [...]

introducing a 2 year old cat to a 4 month puppy?

Cathy M asked: we have a 4 month old springer spaniel and we rescued a 2 year old male cat yesterday. will be ready to come home on tues once he has been neutered. anyone know of any suggestions on how to introduce to each other?

Dog Training Made Fun-Find Out How!

Dog training does not have to be an excruciating painful task, it can actually be quite enjoyable, if it is done appropriately. It is always very important for a dog owner to understand that dog training is not going to happen overnight, it will in fact take a little bit of time, which means patience [...]

Puppy training 10 weeks old

PuppyProdigies asked:

Puppy Prodigies neo-natal and early learning program. Training of puppies at 10 weeks old

Dealing With Diabetes in Canines

Canines are affected by diabetes in the same way that millions of people are everyday. Specifically, the disorder is called diabetes mellitus (DM). An insulin deficiency prevents your pooch’s body from metabolizing glucose effectively. There are two varieties of DM: Type I and Type II. The former is the most prevalent type (99% of dogs [...]