As a retired athlete, they are smart, quiet, calm, clean, gentle, and generally good-natured and happy to adapt to a new home life.  They respond well to positive attention and reinforcement and so they are a pleasure to train and work with for the new families they become a part of.

Greyhounds love attention and while they do need exercise, they do not need as much room to run as people might think.  Inside the house, they prefer to curl up in a corner on a gentle blanket.  They are quiet creatures and perfectly well behaved inside a house and around people.

Greyhounds spend most of their life with other dogs, trainers, and handlers, thus they are very sociable breed and get along well with others.  Their personality makes them an excellent breed to be around children.  Their intelligence and devotion make them an excellent companion.  And since they are well mannered, they are great around company and in public.

There is probably a local Greyhound Pets of America club near you.  So think about adopting a former Greyhound athlete.  For more information, check out the Greyhound Pets of America Tucson Chapter.  Various chapters have different requirements and costs, but each will encourage you to come visit and learn more about whether a Greyhound might be right for you!

Please help by volunteering your time.  All local chapters need volunteers to help with care, veterinary appointments, and even just shopping for doggie supplies.  Of course, monetary donations are also welcome, but your time and love is needed most!

With increasing regularity, the press reminds us that bird flu is the prime suspect to cause mankind’s next pandemic. Pandemic does not just sound terrifying. It is. That’s when a deadly virus turns totally global, in a very negative sense. The worst pandemic on record was the Spanish flu in 1918 which is believed to have killed 50 million people worldwide! That deadly killer flu was confirmed on 5 October 2005 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be caused by H1N1, a bird flu virus.

PANIC STATIONS! PANIC STATIONS?

Not quite, not yet anyway. WHO statistics (updated up to 10 Sep 2008) tracing back to 1996 when the H5N1 virus first surfaced in China shows a relatively low death toll of 245. So what’s the fuss? The greatest nightmare for scientists monitoring the bird flu virus is to see it attain human-to-human transmission capability. As of today, there has been only one probable case of human-to-human transmission recorded in Thailand in September 2004. Without a doubt, there will be global pandemonium if the dreaded virus mutation happens.

Countries are conscientiously preparing for the worse (more on this in a later post). At our individual level, we should start doing some homework too.

Ok, so what’s all this got to do with Sharp’s ionic air purifier. Is it not just another ionic air purifier? Yes, because it takes care of the usual pollutants (dust, dirt, smoke, dander, pollen, cuisine odors, pet odors, allergens etc) that contaminate the air that we breathe and live in. But if we can get protection from all these and more in one ionic air purifier, especially one that is a tested defense shield against a potentially deadly virus, why not? That’s what Sharp is claiming, get the all-in-one package with their Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier.

Obviously, for the value-conscious, the next logical question would be “yes, that makes a whole lot of sense but at what cost”? Here again, Sharp claims that it’s at no extra cost! Sharp contends that it is cheaper than any other ordinary ionic air purifier when measured over 5 years. Wow, value for money sure gets my attention! But, how is this possible in this nothing-is-for-free world?

Sharp says that its definitely possible. Using the Plasmacluster Ionic Air Purifier Model FP-N40CX as the basis, Sharp contends that it is great value for money as there is no filter replacement costs for the first 5 years. At US$399, the Sharp model compares favourably against a typical competitor’s ionic air purifier that may cost US$160 upfront but over 5 years cost a total of US$560 due to annual filter replacement costs of US$100 each.

Feedback on relevant data on Sharp or its competitors will be very much appreciated. Feel free to drop me a note if you have actual numbers.

Meanwhile, I’m going to scrutinise intently the Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Technology. Especially since bird flu is still not quite at pandemic proportions.

Don’t procrastinate. I know. Recall the last disaster movie when you saw people with terror in their eyes, many with the famed N95 face mask covering their noses as they commute to work. But it was no movie but real life in motion in many Asian cities. Those who could not find the scarce N95 face mask could only pray that they were not the next victim of the near-pandemic scenario that swept across Asia. SARS! Four letters that struck terror in Asia. The SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) virus started spreading from Asia, infected 8,096 people around the world, resulting in 774 fatalities. Being well prepared is half the battle won.

Watch this space as we track exciting developments in our pursuit of safe, pure and clean air with nothing more than an ionic air purifier.

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Dog owners most often visit a local pet store to purchases pet supplies for their family dog. Pet stores are so popular because a shopper can physically examine each item before purchasing it. This gives many dog owners the opportunity to study the quality of pet supply before buying it for their dog. 

Online pet store is another choice because it is very convenient for dog owners. You can purchase your much needed pet supplies like dog treats all in a matter of minute’s from online pet stores. People like to purchase from on line pet stores because they do not have to leave their home.

Benefits of online pet stores

1. Purchasing pet supplies online is all about convenience because dog owners need not to visit a pet store regularly.
2. Purchasing dog supplies online can help you to save money. You can search online to find a store with discounted price.
3. Traveling to pet store is costly if there is no nearby pet store . It is cheaper to pay shipping cost rather than traveling to a store which could cost a decent amount of money in gasoline. You can also buty from a store who offers free delivery or charge minimum if you allow a week time to deliver the product
4. Most of the pet shops provides money back guarantee so you are really not risking your money.
5. I personally think the greatest benefit to purchasing pet supplies online is the selection of products available because like retail stores they are limited by floor space, staff, store etc. It is easy to find a product using on site search engine. 
6. You can buy cheap products as well as designer products also from an online store.

You can buy dog training ebook, video, collars or dog kennel everything from a pet store.

A dog should have a bed for napping during the day and sleeping in at night. A bed gives warmth and comfort to your dog. A proper dog bed supports arthritic joints, prevent calluses, gives comfort and a sense of security to your dog.

Are you wondering how to select a best dog bed and blanket for your pet?

You need to do some research on your dog sleeping habits and try to find answer to following questions.

1.Does your dog hang his head over the edge?

2.Does he like to be able to rest his head with a view of the entire surroundings?

3.Does your puppy sprawl and stretch out completely?

4.Does he like to stay warm under the blankets?

5.Does your dog shed or have any other disorder that will cause the bed to need constant cleaning?

6.Does he avoid the bed because he needs to cool off? In this case, you should buy cooling dog bed

Several varieties of dog beds are available. Your selection depends on your choice, budget and size of your pet. You can use your old pillow or fancy wrought-iron frame with a lace canopy.

Top dog bed styles

1. Inexpensive flat pads or mats

2. Doughnut-shaped beds are circular bolsters with a removable center pillow.

3. Waterproof beds are good for outdoor use.

4. Cot style raised dog bed is good for old and large dog

What are the features you should have for an old or ill dog bed?

• You should buy orthopedic bed with medical-grade foam and/or box-spring construction for old or very large dog.

• You can use heated bed which helps to maintain body warmth

Why you should have a washable dog blanket?

You also should use washable dog bed cover and blankets because it can keep your dog warm and you can wash it whenever it is necessary. Personally I like modern dog bed like memory foam dog bed.

You can visit online pet supply to find the best dog bed and blanket for your dog. Online shopping is also a good way to get all your other dog supplies as well from other dog furniture like dog houses to dog supplies, including food and shampoo, and you can even purchase dog clothes and collars as well.