PuppysocializationFilter: Im looking to socialize my 8 week old German shepherd by taking her to as many places as i can that allow dogs. I live in Sachse, Tx which is just outside of Dallas. Can you please tell me what stores/restaurants/etc...are dog friendly in the DFW/Sachse area?
posted by flipmiester99 on Dec 23, 2009 - 15 answers

What was this children's book I had in the 1980s that contained large pictures of woodland animals engaged in battle scenes, using military equipment such as cannons that fired acorns? [more inside]
posted by EndsOfInvention on Nov 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Where can I buy a stuffed onager toy? [more inside]
posted by historybuff on Nov 1, 2009 - 3 answers

How common is incest in the animal kingdom? [more inside]
posted by thisperon on Nov 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Good books about prehistoric life which are NOT about dinosaurs? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Oct 22, 2009 - 8 answers

What are the odds that elephants will become extinct in the next 30 years? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Sep 11, 2009 - 5 answers

How can I get my dog to stop licking people? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Jul 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Is it mainly North America that has a thing for animal-themed sports teams? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Jul 14, 2009 - 18 answers

What animal has made a den in my barn? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on Jul 8, 2009 - 11 answers

I want to start a local pets blog and want to do it well! (All I've done so far is buy a great domain name.) What would you like to see on a local blog about pets? Does your city have one that is a good example?
posted by trillian on Jul 1, 2009 - 16 answers

How do you answer questions about livestock proximity when coming back to the US? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Jun 22, 2009 - 3 answers

Cat gone crazy? If so, what to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a scientific explanation for rubbernecking beyond "simple curiosity"? Are we predisposed as a species to run towards danger? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Jun 8, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm interested in volunteering at a cat rescue organization in New York City. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by miskatonic on Jun 5, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I find my dead cat? [more inside]
posted by the_arbiter on Jun 3, 2009 - 22 answers

How to stop all this crap appearing on my lawn? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on May 15, 2009 - 14 answers

I agreed to cat-sit. Now the cat is destroying my apartment, my sanity and my 401K (no wait, the stock market did that). Please help me. [more inside]
posted by Valuev on May 15, 2009 - 24 answers

How do I coax a squirrel out of my fireplace flue? I think he likes it in there. [more inside]
posted by dinger on May 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I am thinking of volunteering at a baboon rescue in South Africa () and am wondering if anyone has any experience/wisdom/whatever to share. [more inside]
posted by Maisie on Apr 13, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I balance my karma for testing on animals? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Apr 9, 2009 - 27 answers

I am currently writing a paper on where to place humankind on the spectrum between God and animals. Is there a commonly-used name for this philosophical topic? Googling around has failed me. [more inside]
posted by aheckler on Mar 31, 2009 - 25 answers

Where can I go to take a farm tour, pick fruit, or tour a dairy that is within a 2-hour drive of NYC? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Feb 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Solo tent-less camping - safety tips? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Feb 23, 2009 - 19 answers

My niece loves video games like Okami, Spyro, and Dog Island because they let you control an animal as the main character. Recommendations for more games like this? (Wii/PS2, please) [more inside]
posted by parilous on Feb 10, 2009 - 22 answers

Recommend non-fiction books about animals -- books that will blow my mind. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Feb 10, 2009 - 43 answers

My Old English Sheepdog is bored with his Kong. What brain-teasing toys and games do you entertain your dog with? I am very impressed with the design and concept of the Dog Brick, however budgetary constraints compel me to seek out less expensive options from the hivemind. So, how do you give your dog's brain a mental workout, with the end result being the satisfaction of finding a yummy treat?
posted by invisible ink on Feb 4, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm looking for pretty/ interesting blogs about homesteading and living in rural areas [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Feb 4, 2009 - 19 answers

Should I get pet rats? Will they pee all over and eat all my wires and crawl into my walls? [more inside]
posted by greendress on Jan 24, 2009 - 10 answers

I have a soon-to-get-serious contest with some friends to see who can eat the most animals in one calendar day. The question - what constitutes an animal? [more inside]
posted by jimmythefish on Jan 14, 2009 - 32 answers

Motorcyclists everywhere! What are your experiences and tips for identifying (noticing) and avoiding animals on the road when riding? Different animals have different road/response habits. In your experience with animal X, what is the best way to avoid an accident? [more inside]
posted by Kerasia on Jan 4, 2009 - 20 answers

I've decided to adopt a kitten for my fiance as a Christmas gift this year. She's an absolute animal lover, and she has been wanting to get a kitten for a while now (her cat of 15 years died this summer). I'm going to arrange the adoption and then have her pick the kitten out the day after the holiday. However, I'm going to arrange an assortment of kitten necessities for her to open on Christmas morning. Never having had a kitten, what do I need?
posted by ghastlyfop on Dec 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Looking for a way to allow people to schedule their vet appointments via the web. [more inside]
posted by blueberry on Nov 26, 2008 - 3 answers

What's this peculiar crab-like creature? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Nov 4, 2008 - 3 answers

As a first-time pet owner-to-be, what should I know about adopting a cat? [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Nov 3, 2008 - 51 answers

For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Oct 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Do all veterinary schools sacrifice healthy animals for teaching? [more inside]
posted by melissam on Oct 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I am looking for poems, anectotes and short stories online which celebrate dogs and their friendship. This is to cheer my boyfriend, whose family's pet who is very ill. [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Oct 22, 2008 - 13 answers

what animals are terrible parents? [more inside]
posted by Rlocurto on Oct 13, 2008 - 27 answers

One of my cats (male, neutered) has suddenly become violently aggressive against another of my cats (female, spayed). Both cats still interact well with our other three cats, so this seems to be something just between the two of them. I will be consulting my vet, but, assuming there is nothing physically wrong with either cat that may be triggering this (and both cats behave entirely normally when separated from each other), what can be done to heal this rift, which is seriously upsetting our multi-cat household? [more inside]
posted by MsElaineous on Oct 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for an tips, contacts, experiences to pass on to a Dallas/FW resident interested in animal rescue. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2008 - 1 answer

Do beavers move rocks? [more inside]
posted by floam on Sep 21, 2008 - 6 answers

"The Mad Menagerie Manager imagined that he managed an Imaginary Menagerie"--who wrote this? [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson on Sep 21, 2008 - 2 answers

How much should I charge for pet-, house-, and baby-sitting? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Sep 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to make some animal-shaped food. I would prefer savory to sweet, and I do not want to use a mold or a cookie cutter to achieve the animal shape. [more inside]
posted by waltzing astronomers on Aug 27, 2008 - 19 answers

Help me to be the best dog trainer possible to my clients! Tell me what you look for in a dog trainer, and what you hope the experience will be like. Tell me your best and worst experiences. I teach group classes in basic and advanced obedience, work with owners whose dogs have serious behavior problems like aggression and anxiety, and everything in between, so all feedback is helpful. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Aug 26, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm on honeymoon in Quebec right now, and my new wife really wants to see a beaver in the wild. What's a good place to see some (either on our own, or ideally, with a guide) in areas that I'll be in? We've got a car, so are pretty flexible, we just need a tip off! Details of our specific location follow... [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Aug 4, 2008 - 13 answers

I need flea advice for a momma kitty and her 3-week-old kittens. [more inside]
posted by stefanie on Aug 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Please help me help my cat. [more inside]
posted by thatguyryan on Jul 27, 2008 - 11 answers

What vegetables, fruits, fish and animals would be recommended for a self-sufficient survival farm? [more inside]
posted by netbros on Jul 7, 2008 - 26 answers

Do animals menstruate? [more inside]
posted by kyrademon on Jul 1, 2008 - 17 answers