Simply Animals

Please keep a watch on you r pet cat. You love him or her and would not believe what cruelty some people will do.  Please read this article about cat cruelty. It is a difficult read emotionally,  but something you need to be aware of if you have a cat.  I do not blame the dogs in any way. I do not believe its even the breed of dog , its the way they are raised and trained and in this case brutalised.   Its the people who are doing this.    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2064664/Cat-coursing-Cats-snatched-streets-gangs-dogs-tear-pieces.html Hugs

Before you go get a dog there are a few things to give serious thought to... 1. Do you have the TIME.. .. A n adult dog will require on average Two or maybe Three walks a day. Depending on the breed , age and energy level of the dog this could be anything from 40 minutes to 3 hours or more each day.  That's each day in the sunshine, rain , snow, wind .....you get the picture.  If you get a puppy then there is a LOT more time you will need to give. Puppy needs feeding more often, training,  playing with , toilet training, etc and cannot really be left alone for long periods. Any dog should not really be left alone each day for more than 4 hours. Some dogs cannot cope  with being left alone as much as that. Some develop separation anxiety.  Of course there are some dogs that are Ok in their own company for much longer or if they are left with other dogs-but it is a serious consideration. All dogs benefit form ongoing training, play and just time with ...