My Jack Russell is due for all of her shots (distemper, pavro, corona, hepatitis, lyme, parainfluenza, bordatella, and rabies) and I am really avoiding a $300 trip to the vet. We live in NYC and she is exposed to many, many different dogs at the dog park every day, so I am definitely not considering skimping on any of her vaccinations ( Read more... )

1. I've been asked to pet sit from a Fri night to a Sunday afternoon in house. I'd go there and stay [edit: the whole time] with their 5 dogs. I've never done it for non-friends, though a rescue friend recommended me to this person. I have no idea what to charge. I have a background in dog rescue and have taken a dog training class (I work with ( Read more... )

I need some advice ( Read more... )

I've recently adopted a stray from outside. He's a sweet, wonderful cat, but yesterday he managed to get into my room when I wasn't looking and peed on my bed. I didn't find out that he had done it until I got home from work several hours later. I washed the sheets and they smell fine, and I sprayed some kitty urine smell remover on the mattress. ( Read more... )

I have a $10.00 off coupon for a 4 pound or larger bag of iams dry cat food(expires june 30th, 2007). I don't feed my cat iams and I want to give it to someone who actually uses this brand of food. If you want it, comment and I'll give you my email adress for you to send your address. I won't be able to send it until thursday, and I live in ( Read more... )

Let's talk about my crabs ( Read more... )

O.k., so I purchased a new (to me) car tonight that I pick up on Saturday. Woo hoo! It is a 2006 Suzuki Forenza station wagon. (And when I say I purchased, I mean my dad saw my dying car and did a combination birthday, christmas, and 0% loan with me. I am very lucky ( Read more... )

I was bitten today by a stray ferret. I'm afraid I might need a rabies shot, but I have no idea how much they cost. Does anyone know? Please help. I'm totally freaking out.

thanks to all who responded well to my puppy question--i love constructive conversation which leads to great advice ( Read more... )

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