“A Dog is the only thing in the world that loves you more than it loves itself.†~Josh Billings
Hey wanna-be editors! I forgot to add on my last post that you must print out and fill out the Official Editing Document. After you are done filling it out, you must take a pic of the form, and then e-mail me the photo @ harrypotterisamazing@rocketmail.com. You can find the form if you mouse over to Book Chapters, and scroll down the tan bars to Documents/Paperwork. When the page comes up, click on the capitol letters, official editing document. When the words light up in green, click on it. The doccument will pop up. I wish you the best of luck! 
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“Everyone needs a spiritual guide; mine is my dog. He has great wisdom to impart. He makes friends easily and doesn’t hold a grudge. He enjoys simple pleasures and takes each day as it comes. Like a true zen master, he eats when he is hungry, and sleeps when he is tired. And best of all, he befriends me with an unconditional love that human beings would do well to imitate.â€
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When you’re interested in getting a dog or puppy, you can buy one from a breeder, or adopt a dog from a pound or humane society. If you’re feeling particularly driven, consider adopting a dog in need from a foreign country, where overcrowding, natural disasters, poverty and lack of housing are common problems for pets.
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Instructions
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Contact an international animal rights association in regard to adoption opportunities internationally. Try organizations like Pet Finder and Animal Relief Coalition. These organizations will give you information and guidelines for adoption, along with a choice of dogs and an application.
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Coordinate the dog’s preparation, once you’ve gone through the application process. You can coordinate the shipment in person, or through the organization you’re working with. Have the dog checked by a vet for its health, so that it has a clean bill of health when it travels. Although a clean bill of health isn’t required by the United States government for importation, some airlines require it for transportation.
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Take the dog to the vet for a rabies vaccination. The dog must have proof of vaccination within 30 days of attempting to enter the country. If you are adopting a puppy that is too young for a rabies vaccination, it may be held in isolation within the country until it’s old enough to be vaccinated.
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Download the importation forms from CDC.gov/animalimportation. Sign and date the forms, and make sure that they’re with the dog when it comes into the country, along with its medical records.
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Tips & Warnings
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Dogs are subject to inspection at all points of entry into the USA. Any dog that displays symptoms of infectious disease could be denied entry.
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With many people now adopting a vegetarian life style, there is a rise in popularity of feeding dogs vegetarian dog food. While it can and is argued by many that for people, a vegetarian diet is more healthful, and probably more like the diets of people hundreds of years ago, the same cannot be said of dogs. Dogs are omnivores, and opportunistic eaters. Wild dogs may snack on rodents, small birds and reptiles. Thus dog food of any kind is not exactly “natural†in terms of what a dog would eat in the wild.
When dogs eat dog food, the most important component is making sure that the food meets safety standards. The primary agency that addresses this in the US is the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Any pet food should be AAFCO certified in order to meet a dog’s health needs. Further, studies on dogs that are vegetarian have shown dogs to be lacking in basic nutritional needs, particularly calcium.
It may be possible to supplement vegetarian dog food with the appropriate vitamin and mineral supplements so that the dog’s diet is balanced. This should be done under supervision of a veterinarian. After switching a dog to vegetarian dog food, one should have the dog examined one to two months later to have general health evaluated.
How To Keep Your Pets Lean And Fit
It’s all too easy to give your pets snacks between meals – they are so appealing, after all – but according to animal charity PDSA, more than a third of British dogs are already overweight, and this proportion could rise to 50% by 2013. The charity has been highlighting the dangers of over-feeding pets in recent months, with slimming competitions for tubby tabbies and corpulent canines encouraging pet owners to do something about the situation.
So, what are the dangers to overweight animals – and how can owners help pets whose paunches have become a problem?
Portly pets?
The simple case is that – like humans – pets which are overweight have a reduced quality of life. They are likely to be less sprightly generally and less keen to exercise – in short, they are going to be less fun.
But in addition to this, they are also likely to suffer from a range of conditions linked to their obesity. Again, as with humans, this can include heart disease, diabetes, respiratory problems, high blood pressure and even cancer.
The RSPCA calls obesity “an extremely serious welfare issueâ€, highlighting that it causes a large amount of unnecessary suffering to pets. Ultimately, it can lead to reduced life expectancy.
Obesity can be a result of disease, and there are also a variety of factors that can have a bearing on weight for both cats and dogs. For example, some breeds are more prone to obesity than others, while being neutered and the ageing process also increases the risk.
However, a more common reason than any of these is that a pet is getting more energy from its food than it is using up in exercising; either it’s eating too much, or not being active enough.
With cats and dogs, you should be able to feel the ribs – though they should not be sticking out – and the animal should have a waist which is visible from above, along with a belly which is tucked up when viewed from the side. If it does not have these features then it may be overweight, or even obese, depending on the scale of the problem, and it could make sense to contact your vet.
What owners can do
It is suggested that owners feed their animals commercial pet food – as recommended by a vet – as opposed to providing a home-made diet, as pet foods make it easier to gauge the level of nutrients they are getting. Try to follow the guidelines on the packaging so you don’t under- or over-feed.
While giving treats can work well in training to reward good behaviour, owners should try to avoid sugary or salty food – in fact, the PDSA suggests that most dogs like chopped carrot.
The other part of the equation is ensuring that your pet gets plenty of exercise. In addition to taking a dog for walks – and allowing it to run off the lead in safe, contained areas – there are a number of ways to encourage it to take exercise. Playing ‘fetch’ with a tennis ball or even a Frisbee is a common example, while allowing your dog to swim is a good option for animals with joint problems. If you are up to it and if you have a dog which is calm enough, you could even try a ‘springer’ – a fixed lead with a built-in spring – which allows you to cycle safely alongside your pet.
Cats – particularly those which spend their time indoors – may also need to be encouraged to play, with owners setting aside time to interact with them. In addition, a cat which has a relatively soft life can be encouraged to ‘work’ for their food by using toys which release food when they are pushed around.
Ultimately, a slim pet is likely to be healthier than an overweight one. Something to bear in mind too is that pet insurance is available to cover health conditions.
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