I love the Spring and Summer Pet Expos! Hanging out on a sunny day with thousands of dogs and cats is exactly how the "Dog Days" of summer were meant to be spent. If you're looking for dog boots to protect paws from hot pavement, we've got the best available. If you're going to exhibit at a show, let us know. We'll help with the expenses if you'll hang our banner.

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Featured this Month: Disposable Pet Diapers for dogs and cats.

These disposable pet diapers are unique. They have elastic gathers, hair & fur proof hook and loop attachments, and are shaped just right for a dog or cat. PetDiapers.com.

Our Models: Meet Raj and Dekan - who so kindly agreed to model our wares... even though neither of these totally adorable (and adoptable) friends really needs them. These guys are both waiting for new families at the Animal Rescue League, a No-Kill shelter in Bedford, NH. Raj, (left) is a 1 1/2 year old neutered male Tonkinese platinum mink cat. Dekan is a 4 month old Pit Bull Terrier.

New Friends:

For those of us who love animals too much to eat them: Gentle World, a non-profit educational organization since 1979, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by educating the public as to the health, environmental and spiritual benefits of a plant-based diet and sustainable lifestyle. Go there.

Veterinary pet Insurance. We see so many people who struggle, financially, to care for their pets. We'd love to hear your stories, opinions, and impressions about pet insurance.

They call them "Lethal Whites" because the breeders who made them think they're worthless. They have no idea... but Carol Dressler does. Her inspiring song is on her website at http://www.aussielads.com. Then take a look at our new gallery entry about Hope and Faith. Karen, Andy's Mom, says it well in her message board post. Read it

Sean has posted some great tips for living with a DM dog at http://www.HandicappedPets.com/Articles/dm/tips.htm

In the gallery, a story about an amputee cat and some important tips about putting a leash on a cat. Tiger's Story

Why dogs need Seat Belts.
Go for a ride in the car? The reasons for using a dog seat belt are not all obvious.

1. Distraction Pets can be a distraction. Distractions cause accidents. Remember Stephen King? He was hit by a car as the driver was trying to keep his rottweiler under control. Rumor had it the dog's name was Cujo. Not true.
2. Impact Pets without seatbelts are just like people without seatbelts: if you slam on the brakes or hit another car, you and everything else that's not restrained goes flying toward the windshield. A large dog hurtling at you or another passenger from the backseat can be deadly for you and the dog.
3. Emergencies A dog that has been in an accident is likely to be in shock, confused, and possibly in pain. The dog could attack rescue personnel who are trying to help you. You can minimize this danger by properly restraining your dog.
	4. Spotting the dog Quality seat belts are easy to spot. These have bright yellow straps for find-him-quick situations. Also, look for belts than can also be used as harnesses.
5. Control Even well-trained dogs have been known to jump after a particularly juicy chipmunk, cat, or another dog. If your dog is in a seat belt, he can't jump out the window or run into the street when you open your door.
6. Comfort Isn't it simply more pleasant to ride in a car when everyone, human, canine, and other, stays in their seat? PLEASE! We're almost there!

See them at http://www.PetSafetyBelts.com

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