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Pet Culture
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 Queer
Dog : Homo/Pup/Poetry
by Gerry
Gomez Pearlberg (Editor)
Queer Dog is a
collection of poems by lesbians and gay men about their dogs. Even
cat-lovers will love the humor, goofiness, and sentimentality of
these tributes to surrogate children. The authors range from
Gertrude Stein, who makes the 20th century's great statement of
identity, "I am I because my little dog knows me"; to
Eileen Myles, who soberly considers an important book of her life,
"Skuppy the Sailor Dog"; to Kitty Tsui, who envisions
finding a lost (human) mother in "a dog's poem." A
terrifically fun book for any queer with a canine companion.
With dogs looming large in America's
"collective conscious, " according to a recent New
Yorker article, Queer Dog presents a collection of canine poetry
in a range of styles by such famous and infamous gay and lesbian
poets as Gertrude Stein, Jack Anderson, Jeffery Conway, May Sarton,
Eileen Myles, and Jan Freeman.
"Queer Dog won a 1998 Firecracker
Alternative Book Award for Poetry at the American Book Expo in
Chicago in early June '98. The award is given for excellence in
the small press or "alternative" publishing world. Queer
Dog was also a 1997 Lambda Book Award Finalist. The book is being
featured in a two-page spread in the Village Voice's Gay Pride
Issue which hits the stands on June 23rd, 1998." -- Gerry
Gomez Pearlberg , June 22, 1998 Queer Dog wins the Firecracker
Alternative Book Award!
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the Life of Your Dog : A Complete Guide to Having a Dog in Your
Life, from Adoption and Birth Through Sickness and Health by
Greg
Louganis, Betsy Sikora Siino
In his #1 New York Times bestselling
autobiography Breaking the Surface, Greg Louganis included
loving portrayals of his protectors and closest friends: his dogs.
Now Greg, a breeder and trainer of Harlequin Great Danes, has
teamed up with award-winning animal writer Betsy Sikora Siino to
create an extraordinary guide to dog ownership.
Greg's distinctive philosophy and practical tips
-- hich have produced his best-in-breed winners -- illuminate
every page of this special volume that puts the dog's best
interests first. Here are insights into choosing a dog, basic
care, training, exercise, and nutrition -- and an overview of
every stage of a dog's life. Passionate in his opinions and
wonderfully effective, Greg includes:
 | Cures for chewing, barking, biting, and other
so-called behavior problems
| Answers to the great housetraining disputes
-- including the pros and cons of crating
| Specific feeding programs for optimal
nutrition -- and for combating the greatest health threat to
your dog: obesity
| An exercise program for the canine athlete
(and they're all athletes!)
| Training tips for obedience, showing, and
search-and-rescue
| Preventive medicine, common illnesses from
nose to tail, and age-related concerns
| Advice on breeding, whelping, adopting your
second (third, fourth...) dog, and more! |
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For The Life of Your Dog is an inspiring
and eye-opening reference. Delivered with Greg's delightful
candor, his sound advice makes it a classic for new and long-time
dog owners -- and anyone who has ever loved a dog.
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The LGVMA is a professional organization whose
mission is to provide support for individuals, education to the
community, and a forum for information exchange and social
interaction. Our current membership is composed of over 200
members internationally and growing quickly.
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Animal Associations
| American
Association of Feline Practitioners -- The American
Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) is a professional
organization of veterinarians who share an interest in
providing excellence in the care and treatment of cats. The
AAFP seeks to raise the standards of feline medicine and
surgery among practitioners by sharing knowledge, rewarding
advancement in research, sponsoring continuing education,
supporting American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) certification in the
Feline Practice category, and encouraging veterinary student
interest in feline practice.
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Animal Hospital Association -- The American Animal
Hospital Association (AAHA) is an international association of
more than 17,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion
animals. Established in 1933, AAHA is well known among
veterinarians and pet owners for its standards for hospitals
and pet health care. Over 2,800 veterinary hospitals
voluntarily participate in the AAHA hospital evaluation
program. Trained consultants regularly visit these hospitals
to ensure compliance with AAHA's standards for services and
facilities. Individual veterinarians can also be members of
AAHA. These affiliate members subscribe to the same general
principles as hospital members but do not participate in AAHA
hospital evaluations.
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| American
Cross-breed Club -- The American Crossbreed Club
is an organization for dog lovers who find all puppies
cuter than heck. In a world full of unwanted dogs, why keep
making more on purpose? The pure-bred obsessed dog show world
often leaves crossbreed puppies in shelters to die or be sold
for experimentation. These folks hope to promote the adoption
into loving families of those beautiful dogs.
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Canine Sports Medicine Association -- The ACSMA is an
association of veterinarians devoted to addressing the medical
and surgical problems encountered in the canine athlete and
the working breeds.
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Humane Association -- Founded in 1877, the American
Humane Association (AHA) is the nation’s only national
organization dedicated to child and animal protection. From
its headquarters outside Denver, Colorado, and from regional
offices in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, AHA provides
national leadership in the development of programs, policies,
and services on behalf of animals and children who are abused
and neglected.
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Kennel Club -- The AKC maintains a registry for
purebred dogs and preserve its integrity, sanctions dog events
that promote interest in, and sustain the process of, breeding
for type and function of purebred dogs, takes whatever actions
necessary to protect and assure the continuation of the sport
of purebred dogs.
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| American
Pet Association -- The APA is an independent,
national humane organization dedicated to promoting
responsible pet ownership through action, services and
education.
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| American
Rare Breed Association -- This is the
Leader in Rare Breed Dogs in the United States. The
ARBA strives to protect and serve the Rare
Breed Dog and serve all Dog Fanciers.
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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals -- Since
1866 the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals has been committed to alleviating pain, fear and
suffering in all animals. Founded by Henry Bergh, the ASPCA is
the oldest humane organization in America, and one of the
largest hands-on animal welfare organizations in the world.
The ASPCA believes that humans have the ability and the
responsibility to provide all animals in our society with an
existence that is as peaceful and respectful as possible.
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| Association
for Pet Loss & Bereavement -- Have
you ever lost a beloved companion animal? Or do
you know someone who has, and could use some expert guidance?
The APLB is a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated
to helping people during this very special kind of
bereavement. We are constantly improving and publicizing
all the services available, concerning the loss of a pet.
The APLB is the only organization in the world doing this.
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| American
Veterinary Medical Association -- The AVMA Network is the place where
Veterinary professionals, pet owners and animal lovers go to find comprehensive information on Pet Care, Animal Health, Veterinary Medicine and Careers in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health and Animal Health News.
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| Cat
Welfare Society -- Advanced
medical research to improve the quality and length of life for
domestic cats at leading veterinarian schools and other
medical research institutes is substantially funded through
public entities and large corporations. Because of budgetary
constraints and profitability concerns, a huge gap has
developed between what research is needed and what is funded.
The Cat Welfare Society,
Ltd. (CWS) was formed to fill this gap.
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| Farm
Sanctuary -- Farm Sanctuary is an American non-profit
organization dedicated to ending the exploitation of animals
used for food production. Since
incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has established
America's premier farm animal shelters and waged effective
campaigns to stop farm animal cruelty.
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| Humane
Society of the United States -- Founded in 1954,
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) envisions a
world in which people satisfy the physical and emotional needs
of domestic
animals; protect wild
animals and their environments; and change their
relationships with other animals, evolving from exploitation
and harm to respect and compassion.
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| National
Animal Poison Control Center -- The ASPCA National
Animal Poison Control Center is dedicated to helping animals
exposed to potentially hazardous substances by providing
24-hour veterinary diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
The Center is committed to protecting and improving the lives
of animals through toxicology educational programs and
non-traditional research.
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| National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters -- The NAPPS
exists to
promote the concept of in-home pet care, to support the
professionals engaged in at-home pet care, promote the welfare
of animals and to improve and expand the industry of pet
sitting.
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| People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -- People
for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with more than
seven hundred thousand members, is the largest animal rights
organization in the world. Founded in 1980, PETA is dedicated
to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. PETA
operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours
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| Cat
Guide from Discovery.com
This online guide, all about cats, is a window
into their natural world. It draws from science, history and
feline behavior in the wild to explain the inner nature and most
puzzling characteristics of America's most popular pet.
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This area is packed with practical tips on the
fundamentals of dog care. Included is expert advice on choosing a
dog to suit your lifestyle, caring responsibly for your pet,
dog-proofing your house, and ensuring a smooth transition and
proper bonding during the first days at home.
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Pet Health Care (Also Check the Associations
Above)
| Feline
Chronic Renal Failure Information Center -- This Web
site was created in an attempt to make the search for
information about feline chronic renal failure faster and
easier.
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| Feline
Diabetes -- This site acts as a clearinghouse for
information about diabetes in cats. This guide provides
introductory information about the disease and its treatment,
along with a bulletin board for questions, extensive links, a
photo gallery, and the "Diary of a Diabetic Cat."
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| Feline
Hip Dysplasia Awareness -- This site attempts to
provide accurate and current data on feline hip dysplasia and
offers an opportunity for feline breeders, fanciers and other
interested parties to openly present hip dysplasia concerns in
a positive, nonjudgmental and supportive atmosphere.
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| Feline
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy -- These pages will
explain some basics about how the heart functions, what
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is, how it impairs the
heart's ability to function, how a veterinarian diagnoses HCM,
and the goal of prescribing medications to manage
it.
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Pet -- This is your link for healthy pets. This is the
American Animal Hospital Association website, an organization
of more than 17,000 veterinary care providers committed to
giving you excellence in small animal care. You can count on
AAHA for accurate, up-to-date, and entertaining information.
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| The
Pet Center -- The Pet Center is
a virtual animal hospital for pet lovers all across America.
The overall mission is to provide pet owners, like you,
answers to questions about the health and well being of their
pets. With eleven licensed Vets on staff, The Pet Center is
available seven days a week to help answer your questions.
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Choice -- The folks at Pet Choice are committed
to providing the highest quality medicine possible for their
patients by creating an innovative supportive working
environment with highly skilled, compassionate employees.
Whether you are seeking a veterinarian, looking for pet health
resources or searching for career opportunities as a doctor or
technician, this site will be helpful.
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| Pets
With Diabetes -- This site provides educational
Information, Internet Resources, Personal Experiences,
and Support for Owners of Diabetic Pets.
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| Pet's Health
-- This site, presented by the Columbia Animal
Hospital and the Columbia Veterinary Associates
offers online libraries, acupuncturists,
online doctors and much more.
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| VetInfo --
This site provides veterinary health information relating to
dogs and cats. You will find an extensive collection of
information online in the Dog
Health Information and Cat
Health Information pages. VetInfo's staff members are the
owners and employees of a small animal veterinary hospital
with the training and experience necessary to help you
understand diseases, disorders and health maintenance
requirements of dogs and cats. The folks at VetInfo believe
that well informed people take better care of their pets! |
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