I’m looking to buy a flat but I’ve heard mixed stories about strata laws in Australia and being able to bring in pets. Is it normal that buildings don’t allow small pets like birds or cats even if you buy your own flat?

The general feedback from strata on Pets is NO. This fluctuates between strata plans though as remember they apply to townhouses and apartments. If you are an owner it is probably easier to get a pet approved but as a tenant it can be very difficult.

Some strata plans are pet friendly (eg if there is a massive courtyard and it’s more like a terrace than a townhouse) but most aren’t.

You may find that even in a building where pets generally aren’t permitted they will let you keep one. I am a property manager and we recently received approval for a cat at a "no pets" property. I too rent and we have been allowed to keep our budgie in an apartment. So long as you go about it the right way you should be okay but I’d do a bit of research before making such a huge investment.

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I am not in this situation or anything, but I was just thinking about it. If you are married, and have Pets together, what happens when you get divorced if both parties want the animal? Do they have joint custody, or is one person awarded full custody and how do they decide who gets the pet?

My husband and I will never get a divorce, but if we ever did, he can have the house, I am taking the dogs.

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Animals unlike humans cannot express their feelings and they cannot go on making demands and tell their owners when they need Food. They are animals. Pet keepers bring home fish, cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and birds Home all the time eagerly but sadly, they fail to take proper care of their pets because of which their animals die. If pets can not speak out, pet keepers themselves should be humane enough to understand their pets heartily and give them their rights.

Some basic and simple tips for pet keepers can ensure a healthy and loving relation between themselves and their pets. As far as dogs are concerned it is advisable to keep it in a proper dog house which should be comfortable and cozy enough for it to reside in. Whenever you take out your dog for a walk make sure you leash it. They are playful animals, they love to jump and mingle with other animals and chase things. So avoid any bad circumstances it is always better to play it safe. Cats are well mannered and they are less messy than dogs. However they too need proper care. Dogs and cats should be bathed regularly and their utensils cleaned on daily bases. If your dog or cat ever urinate or excrete in your lounge, you should never leave it unclean. It is highly unhygienic for animals and pet keepers both.

The animals that you keep in cages need a little more attention. They are enslaved so it is better to make them at least feel free. Birds or rabbits should never be kept in small cages. They should be big enough so that your birds can easily flutter their wings and fly about. It should be big enough so that your rabbit can run about and hide when it wants to hide. Animals kept at home should provide them with a sense of being in their natural habitats. This way they feel free and they live happily. Their cages, their beddings should be cleansed thoroughly and regularly.

Animals should be vaccinated whenever they need to be. They should be taken for regular medical checkups so that they stay health and energetic. Animals too should be kept in a secured area and never be left out on their own. Pets are unlike the stray animals; they are vulnerable and require special attention. So pet keepers should make sure they take care of their pets the way they should be kept. They can always keep themselves updated through internet and magazines to acknowledge and fulfill their pet’s needs.

Jonathon Hardcastle
http://www.articlesbase.com/Pets-articles/tips-for-keeping-pets-59540.html

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We are thinking of getting a Beagle puppy. We already have a 7 year old female westie. The new puppy would be female too. Would they get along? Also are they cuddly dogs because I really want a nice snuggly one as well as playful. Are they good Pets in general? Are they yappy too?

I owned two beagles that eventually went on to a have a HUGE litter of puppies! We enjoyed them so much. I would recommend getting a beagle. They are even tempered, playful, happy, and I have even found them to be snuggly too. Mine was always laying right up against me like a baby!! We never had problems with them being yappy. I would say though, if you can, slowly introduce the new puppy to your dog. Just to make sure they will be ok. Animals are as different as people and sometimes they may not want another animal. If you are getting the new pup from someone who has a litter, ask them if you could bring your dog to help introduce a new puppy.

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As the author of several pet loss books, I frequently receive letters and e-mail from people thanking me for my work. Along with their kind and generous words, people often give me kudos that I do not deserve. Somehow people feel the need to thank me for helping animals. The truth is I don’t do as much for our animal friends as people imagine. I do help support scores of shelters by providing books for their fundraisers, making financial donations and helping out in any other way that I am asked to, but my work, my goal is to help the people that help animals.

Dogs and cats do not read my books. People do; and many of them have a sad story to share. In the past decade I have received no less than 5,000 such stories. It is heart-wrenching to read of their losses and the grief they feel. I am so thankful to be able to offer soothing words and advice and to correspond with them for as long as they feel they need my assistance.

They are not the only ones to benefit from our communication however. I have acquired a wealth of knowledge from them; in particular on the dangers that face our pets and how to avoid exposing them to those dangers. Most of what I have learned is common sense, but it would surprise you to know how many people are born without that commodity. I won’t go into the sad details, but generally speaking, many people lose their beloved best friends through circumstances that just did not have to be. From swimming pools to open gates, to exposure to the elements, most “accidents”, and therefore grief, can be avoided.

I have been affectionately labeled a “worry wart” by those who know me simply because I try to think ahead and imagine what dangers there might be for my pets when I am away from them. Admittedly, I do sometimes go a little overboard. For instance, when we are Traveling and cannot take our pets with us, we have someone stay with them in our home rather than boarding them at a kennel. It is more expensive, but it comforts me to know that they are in a safe environment that I created for them.

If that is not bad enough, I hand the person staying in our home a small book of rules and information about the animals. I know that no one reads them, but it eases my concern to know the information is available to them should they need it. To my shame, there is still more to my confession. I also call my pet’s babysitter several times each day to ensure my buddies are okay.

I suppose the label of worry wart fits, so I will wear it proudly. I would rather look silly erring on the side of safety than to bury my head in my hands in grief for having overlooked a potential danger

“Oversight” is the word I want to emphasize. It is the one common denominator that I find present in each sad story that is shared with me. When tragedy comes the catalyst is usually someone not perceiving that a danger existed. I am not blaming anyone. Indeed, there is no blame to assign. I am merely pointing out that sometimes people are not aware that certain conditions or situations might present a danger to their Pets.

Let me use myself as an example. I have three dogs, all rescued from shelters. Two of them sometimes have “discussions” because the smaller of the two is dominant and pushes the larger one (twice her size) around. I was aware that there was some occasional squaring off, but these always amounted to nothing more than grumbling at each other with a low growl and icy stare. They usually got along splendidly, and on those rare occasions where they had a small confrontation over a rawhide or toy, it usually was settled by the dominant one having her way.

Returning home one day from shopping, we were greeted by a frantic neighbor who told us that these two dogs had gotten into a real scrap while we were gone. Fortunately, we had made a way for the dogs to go outside into the fenced yard whenever nature calls and the incident took place in the yard. Had it happened in the house, it is doubtful my neighbor would have been aware of it and the story might have ended tragically different than it did.

He told us that he immediately ran over to the fence and yelled for them to stop, but they would not listen. He ultimately had to jump the fence and separate them because he was sure that the larger dog was going to kill the smaller one if they remained together. My initial thought was that he was exaggerating a bit, but when I saw the gashes and cuts on the bloodied smaller dog, I knew there was a real problem.

As a consequence of that episode, our Home is now divided in our absence, as is the yard. The two problem “children” have separate doors that they can use to access and exit the yard. They can still be together, but they are divided by a fence. That doesn’t stop the neighbor’s dog from jumping over into either side of the yard (which we are still working on), but it keeps my two rascals from mixing it up.

My point is that while we need to guard against dangers, there is a limit to what we can anticipate and guard against. Sometimes even worry warts miss things. Still, when we accept the responsibility of caring for an animal, we need to be vigilant and proactive in their care and safety. There are just so many potential dangers. With a little thought and perhaps a little study on the internet, we can gain critical knowledge that we can easily apply to our pet’s environment to ensure their safety.

For instance, how many of us give tennis balls to our dogs? They are fine for smaller dogs, but pose a real choke hazard to larger dogs. Tennis balls are a disaster waiting to happen, one that has happened far too many times. Swimming pools are another problem. Fortunately for me, my dogs detest the water and won’t go near it. Most dogs enjoy the water, however, and an exposed swimming pool is an open invitation to fun.

While you are at home and they are swimming with you, there is little danger. When you are gone however, if they purposely or accidentally enter the pool, they often cannot find their way out, if indeed there is one. You may not realize that when you are with them, YOU are their way out of the pool. When you are gone, the whole dynamic changes.

I have had so many readers share their pool tragedies with me, that I felt compelled to find a solution and make it available to pet owners on my website. I found a company who offers a flotation device that allows dogs of any size to exit pools without assistance. I feel that this is such an important product that I advertise it on my website without charge. I do not make any profit from sales of this product. The only benefit to me is the satisfaction of knowing that another tragedy will be avoided when someone purchases it and uses it.

There are so many dangers, too many to mention here. So please do some research and educate yourself. It is important that we be vigilant. Those trusting faces depend upon us to look out for them. If there is a way for our cats and dogs (and other animals) to get themselves into trouble, they will find it. We need to find it first and eliminate it as a threat.

Be a worry wart. It will pay big dividends.

Gary Kurz
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/pets-in-peril-123952.html

Main question pretty much says it all, just curious what the rules and regs are for personal Pets while in canadian forces.

why don’t you contact them and ask them?

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/index.asp

Website: http://www.forces.ca/

Phone: 1-800-856-8488

TTY/TDD: 1-800-467-9877

The following information will make you think twice about having iguanas as Pets. Don’t get mislead into buying an iguana just because your friends own one. It is definitely not a easy work taking care of them nor having them around.

Here are a few points to note which will change your mind about having iguanas as pets.

1. Purchasing an iguana will burn a hole in your pocket.

Purchasing an iguana is just the starting and also the cheapest in the field of pet iguanas. In series with that you need to acquire a set of accessories and equipments which is required to take care of your iguana. You should also get a special cage installed with special lighting to maintain its body temperature.

You need to get some shelves for it top climb upon and also a timer to constantly have an eye upon the change in temperature. Much consideration should be given to its diet. Food which is plentiful in calcium and other vitamins are required to keep them Healthy. Green leafy vegetables are preferred in this case.

These monetary problems may stand in your way of having a pet iguana.

2 Iguanas are quite costly to maintain.

Its size may deceive you to think it as a harmless silent pet. Even if they are very small they need to be given proper treatment and attention like other pets. They require much care in handling.

Their places should be kept clean by washing it regularly. If you want the iguana to be disciplined and manageable, you should tame it yourself.

In order to get your iguana trained early on, this should be followed daily. You should also catch them young as they become restless and difficult to tame as they grow.

3. Maintain your distance with iguanas.

Like dogs, cats or rabbits you cannot cuddle with your iguanas. You cannot even hold them on your lap. You can only hold them on your shoulders or in your arms. Overlooking this caution may pose a danger to your health.

You should remember this especially during your first contact with your iguana as they will be untamed or else you might end up with a scratch or even a bite.

4. Iguanas are ungregarious.

Iguanas consider all other animals as enemies or dangerous predators waiting to kill them for a meal. So how much ever you try you can never build a harmonious relationship between the iguana and your other pets of the house.

Due to their size iguanas have a great danger of being squashed or stepped upon by other pets that are playing around it. This is one of the reasons why the iguanas prefer to remain in dark and quite corners which they think is safe.

5. Iguanas are to be kept out of small children’s reach.

Never even allow your child to get a thought of having an iguana as a pet. This is because reptiles require proper care while handling them and hence not suitable for children who can be careless on this part.

If you think your child is not mature enough to handle iguanas, better stick to safer pets such as the cats or dogs.

So, which information do you think will stop you from getting an pet iguana ?

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/iguanas-as-pets-5-top-reasons-people-dont-keep-iguanas-753283.html

I heard you can’t take Pets out of the country. Im planning on getting a new pup and i’m moving to the bahamas afterwards. Will I be able to do this and what will i have to do?

Yes, you can take your beloved pet when you’re moving out of the country. But be aware that most countries have a quarantine regulation. Your pet may need to spend as much as 6 months in a separated kennel facility.
I’ve given you a website to check about your specific country in the source section.

Okay, well I’m 16 years old. I have epilepsy and have startle seizures so a loud pet isn’t a good choice at all. I am willing to spend a fair bit of money on the animal itself. I live in Victoria, so ferrets and rabbits are legal, but I’m looking for something different see?

I wondered if anyone could list (maybe) as many Pets that I could possibly keep (indoor or outdoor) andd some sources on how to care for it.

How about a veiled chameleon? Here is a care sheet with pictures:
http://www.geocities.com/chameleoncreatures/veiled.html

Good luck

No doubt! Pets are man’s best friend. But are we also our pet’s Friend let alone Best Friends. “Pet Dogs getting run over by Motorists” is not the news even media is willing to publish. Generally its not that motorists run over dogs or other animals willingly. It’s just that dogs or cats are hard to spot on the roads especially when vehicles are running at high speeds.

Obviously keeping pets in Home always is not the solution. So how do we ensure our Pet’s Safety? The easiest and most logical way is to make your pet ‘Visible’ to the motorist or even to you if it wanders off.

What you need is a Safety Light for your pet. Pet Safety Light works on the same principle of making your dog ‘Easier to Spot’. Pet safety lights are bright flashing LED safety lights. These lights when attached to the leash, collar or harness of your pet, would make your pet safe.

Pet safety lights come in bright flashing colors of blue/ white, jade/yellow, orange/ blue, pink/ jade, red/white and red/white/blue. So now you can not only ensure your pet safety but can also choose the color you like or your ‘pet’ likes. You can also make personalized dog collars out of these lights.

Pet safety lights are water proof so it may be worn by pet even while taking a bath or even when he is out in rain. So no fear of damaging the lights even when you forget to take them off. These lights are made of to be sturdy and can absorb damage so as to be your pet’s companion where ever it wanders off.

Pet Safety Lights are visible from about ½ a mile of distance. This ensures better chances of your pet being spotted by the motorists at night. This also increases chances of your pet being spotted when lost.

Pet Safety Lights are effective and affordable. These pet safety lights provide an easy solution to keep your pets safe while not burning a hole in your pocket.

For more details on personal safety / pet safety products please contact:

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Lylaj
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