Pet Heart Prints

My Childhood Pets

As a child I never saw the need to pull wings off bugs, hurt cats or generally bring ill will to the animals around me. My torments were generally aimed at my brothers and sisters and parents. I am sure they will attest to this. But I did have an ant farm when my family lived in Australia and some may consider this cruel but the knowledge I gained far out weighted any possible cruelty to the ants as they were let free at the end of my attention span.

Then my next pet animal adventure was to have a dog. Well this wasn't seen as a possibility by my parents regardless of the insistence on my part at every birthday and Christmas that passed from the age of 8 through 11.

I do not, to this day, know how my parents put up with me. It was just such a strong urge in me to have a dog I could not get it out of my mind. I finally realized it was not to be so. So I turned my attention to pigeons.

Well unfortunately at the time my Dad had to be hospitalized for 5 months so Mum was mine! With this new found power I quickly convinced her that I could get for "free", ( They actually cost me .50cents each Shhh), 6 pigeons from a friend of mine and I would house them in a large wooden crate I had which I could fashion into a pigeon coop.

Mum gave in as I knew she would. The great day happened, and as it was, and is customary to imprison the pigeons for 3 months before their release,. ( In order to home them). I was all set. Then Dad came home early. Hmm.

After I explained to him that if I returned the pigeons they would just fly back to our place and that they had caused no problems with us so far and how sorry I was I never asked him, but really he wasn't there to ask, I justified, anyway he slowly settled into the idea. But with one proviso. The pigeon coop1, I had built wasn't good enough. My Dad was a carpenter. I, with his help had to build a better one. This was to be pigeon coop2.

It seriously was built like I would imagine you would build a house. It had footings, a floor, framed walls and a corrugated iron roof plus opening door. A true pigeon castle. A place my pets would love.

So finally I have compiled this site to show off the wonders of the animal kingdom who truly do leave their "Pet Heart Prints" on us all. You will find to your right the links that will take you to specialized topics on many animals from parrots, horses, fish and to scrap booking. Please enjoy and visit often.

Taking Care Of A Black Labrador Puppy

There are few things that bring greater joy to a family than bringing home a new puppy. However, there are also few things that cause a greater headache at times. Deciding what kind of dog to bring home can be extremely difficult, but the Labrador retriever has been known to work very well as a family dog. Thus, when considering what kind of puppy to get, a dog such as a black Labrador puppy would be a good choice for someone looking for a dog that can work well with a family, have few health problems, or provide a lifetime of companionship. A black Labrador puppy will be able to grow up and provide all of that and more for its owners, making this choice a smart one.

Traits Of A Black Labrador Puppy

Thankfully, for the owner that does not want to put up with too many problems, the Labrador retriever is known as one of the more mellow breeds of dogs. It also has a great track record for working with children. As far as bringing home a dog that will work well in a family atmosphere and allow the owner to feel safe leaving the dog alone with the children, a Labrador retriever would be a perfect match.

As with all good things, there are some less desirable ones. In the case of a dog like the black Labrador puppy (and all variations and ages of this breed), it will eat whatever is put in front of it. Therefore, it is up to the owner to monitor what the dog is eating and make sure it does not overeat which would result in various health problems.

These dogs are also known for being highly energetic, willing to play catch with a ball or Frisbee for long periods of time. The exercise outside that this dog gets is what keeps it in shape and the owner must be available to play with it. In order for this dog to remain healthy, an owner must be willing to spend time outside with it by playing the aforementioned game of catch or taking it for a walk. A black Labrador puppy will have an added level of energy and the owner must be ready for that.

A dog like the black Labrador puppy is an ideal one for people with a family. It is also a coveted dog for hunters and people who spend plenty of time outdoors. A potential owner must weigh these traits and determine if this is the right dog because that will ultimately decide the happiness of both the owner and the dog in the long run.