First Killer Whale Reintroduced to Wild Has Baby

Join The Green Society: First Killer Whale Reintroduced to Wild Has Baby: First Killer Whale Reintroduced to Wild Has Baby This is so awesome that I had to share the news. We are at least going down the right road...

A girl and her dog. Pets give so much love and they ask for nothing in return.
 I feel sorry for anyone that has never experienced this great love,. 
 These monsters that abuse these animals, I hope there is a special place for them in Hell.

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? This question has made me wonder why and it's nice to get an answer. My black lab "Gracie" does this often. She is going on seven years old now so that makes her about middle aged and I always thought  that had something to do with it. Learn new things everyday!
 Warning cutie pie alert!  Here is Tank, he's a Chorkie and the man of the house! He's now 3 years old but I came across his baby picture and couldn't resist.

American Dog Breeds Hail From Pre-Columbian Times

Two Peruvian Hairless dogs stand at an archeological site in Lima, Peru. Photograph by Pilar Olivares, CorbisAmerican Dog Breeds Hail From Pre-Columbian Times

The researchers were able to conduct this comparison between American, European, and East Asian dogs thanks to a large data set of mitochondrial DNA sequenced from thousands of dogs. They were also able to compare their modern sequences with 19 ancient dog genomes taken from remains found in Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, and Alaska.

Mitochondrial DNA comes from structures in cells called mitochondria, which function like battery packs, supplying energy for the cell's activities. They are inherited only from an organism's mother.

It's easier to compare genomes between individuals using mitochondrial DNA than using DNA from a cell's nucleus, explained Boyko, a National Geographic grantee.

Nuclear DNA comes from both the mother and the father, and the copies can swap pieces with each other in a process called recombination. This makes for an amazing variety of looks in the offspring, but creates enormous headaches for scientists trying to track down a population's origins.

"It gets complicated really quickly," Boyko said.

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The sheer scope of the canine genetic analysis is impressive, he said. Not only did the team look at breeds from the Old and New World, but they also looked at stray dogs in the Americas.

One hitch is the fact that the researchers were limited in the number of genetic markers they examined, Boyko said. The authors acknowledged as much in the paper, he added, and it shouldn't take anything away from the study.

Indeed, co-author Savolainen said he plans on looking at nuclear DNA in these dog populations to get a sense of how big the founding population might have been, and to pin down when their canine ancestors came over from East Asia.

The problem is that you need big data sets for the kinds of comparisons he wants to make, and there aren't many nuclear DNA data sets for dogs just lying around.

Researchers are working on building them, he said. "[But] I think it will be a couple of years before you can try this specifically on American dogs."

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Bored?? try painting eyebrows on your pooch and laugh like heck, until they get their next bath1

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Our dog professionals recommend we do not feed treats or food containing corn to a dog with behavioral issues. Do you know how hard it is to find treats without corn? Corn is in everything! The selections are even smaller if your dog cannot eat wheat either.

Are you ready for your close up Miss Gracie??

One hot lazy day of summer and Gracie and I are sprawled on the floor watching television. My family and I adopted her just after Christmas. She is an amazing animal. She is about 6 years old. How anyone could even think about harming this animal is beyond my comprehension. Anyway we have room for one more and we are looking into it now. We already have Tank the Chorkie and he was jealous at first, but they worked it out. I would love to hear your stories or comments and drop a link if you like. Take care, Cathy

Ever wonder exactly why you're buying Mom flowers on Sunday?

Ever wonder exactly why you're buying Mom flowers on Sunday?

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I use this Dawn for my own dogs and it works like a charm I do use some creme rinse after they are shampooed and their coats are nice and shiny. It has to be the blue dawn and I don't know why the other colors don't work, but it has saved me a ton of money on doggie shampoos that do not work at all.

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Helping out a hungry family; love how the baby is giving him a hug

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Gillian Higgins is a champion horseback rider who teaches horse anatomy to veterinary students, riders, and caretakers by painting the skeletal and muscular systems on the bodies of live horses. She uses water-based hypoallergenic paints and spends up to 4 hours painting a single horse.

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The Holistic Dog. A guide to natural healthcare.

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~I support increasing the maximum penalty for animal abuse & enlarging the definition. -- MAKE IT A FELONY SO IT POPS UP ON EVERY SINGLE BACKGROUD CHECK THERE IS!~

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Please help stop Animal Crush Videos. I never knew they existed until now. I will bring you more info when I get it.

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This is just precious! Our Gracie (black lab) loves her toys as well. She likes to sleep with her little donkey. I will try and share that picture soon. She is the latest addition to our family. She is a rescue and so so loveable. Take care. Ps... I would love to hear your stories and comments about your canine family members!

Cats can be Jerks! lol

Hello Everyone! I would like for you to meet the newest addition to our family. Her name is Gracie and she, is a beautiful black lab. She is a rescue and came from an abusive home. How anyone could do such a thing is way beyond my comprehension. Anyway she is one of the sweetest and loving animals that I have cared for yet. I hope that one day this abuse of animals will stop. With tougher laws and abusive owners being charged for their crime and yes it is a crime!It just makes no sinse to me. I use to think that someone that would do such a thing to a loving animal, they must have been abused themselves. I know now that this is not true. I came from an abusive home and I could never even think of doing such a thing. Cowards, to pick on a defensive animal is an act of cowardness. What else could it be? Bullies, the same thing! Let me see you pick on someone your own size. To all the cowards and abusive dog owners, you have an open invitation to pick on me instead!! Well that's enough said on this subject for right now, because I am really getting angry again and I don't want to do that. As this beautiful animal sleeps at my feet right now, I will close. People please take good care of your animals. They have so much love to give you and they ask for nothing in return. Take care, Cathy

This little pie is so cute, I just had to share. Enjoy the memories while you can. I am not sure what some people are thinking when they abuse any animal. Apparently they are very sad people and it's scary to think that people like this exist. This is why it is so important for those who do understand to reach out and help them. I am not just talking about the animals now, but many people have not yet discovered the greatest love of all. First you must love yourself, to be able to love anyone else. Well so much for my dime store psychology lol. Have a greta day and thanks for stopping by my blog. Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. Take care, Cathy