Dear Readers,
It's only natural that in the month of St. Valentine's day, our thoughts turn to those we love, and they always include our furry families, don't they? Our pets keep us toasty during the cold winter nights, and warm our hearts each and every day. We can always count on them to welcome us with an adoring gaze, a sloppy kiss, or a flurry of excitement when we come in the door. So pass out the Valentine hugs and kisses - they all deserve them!
FurryFun Is Changing Its Look!
You may have noticed already that FurryFun has a new look this month. Aside from our bright Valentine colors, we've changed our format and added new pages, with more on the way. All your favorites are still there, like your Photo Page and Letters from Spinner. Our big news is Petstuff, FurryFun's very own petshop! Any purchase you make through Petstuff helps to keep FurryFun going, so please take a look at what we have to offer. Having a store will also help us free up more space on our other pages for new articles, pictures, and your stories! Whenever we find something fun or useful for you and your pets, we'll add it to our little shop. We hope you like it! You can let us know what you think by taking our Web Poll!
Are you a FurryFun Fan?
If you have a website and would like to help spread the word about FurryFun, check out our Link Together page for info on adding a link or banner to your site, or exchanging links.
Our Guest Book
If you've signed our guest book in the past, and are wondering where your entry has gone, you're not alone! They mysteriously disappeared one day last month, and no amount of searching has turned up any clues. Our apologies to those of you whose wonderful comments have been lost in cyberspace. We'll be posting a guard to this one!
Have a Very Happy Valentine's Day,
Everyone!
Carol and the FurryFun Staff
Isn't It Romantic?
FurryFun Wishes You A
Happy Valentine's Day!
Wonderful Gifts for Your
Favorite Pet
Is Your Cat Polydactyl?
What IS “Polydactyl?” Simply stated, it means having extra toes. The average cat has five toes on its front paws and four toes on its back paws. Anything more than that makes it polydactyl.
The most famous polydactyl cat may be Princess Six Toes, who was owned by Ernest Hemingway. Because of this, cats with extra toes are sometimes called “Hemingway Cats.” The Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, Florida, is home to about 60 cats, many of whom are descended from Princess Six Toes. About half of them are polydactyl.
According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, the world record for the cat with the most toes goes to Jake, of Bonfield, Ontario, Canada. Jake has a total of 28 toes – seven on each paw. Watch out, mice!
For detailed information about polydactyl cats,
we recommend a visit to: http://www.messybeast.com/poly-cats.html
February 2006
From the January 2006 Issue:
Dear Readers,
It's hard to believe that another year has passed! I hope everyone has had a safe and happy holiday season, and congratulations to those who have added new furry friends to their families. Check out our photo page to see some happy pets with their newly adopted people, courtesy of the Almost Home Animal Rescue League. It sure is wonderful to see a happy ending to these rescue stories! Kudos to Almost Home for all their dedication, hard work, and love for these special animals!
Result from last month's poll:
Last month, we asked FurryFun readers about how they included their pets in their holiday celebrations. Here are the results!
43% give their pets extra treats during the holidays
36% wrap gifts for their pets to open
14% fill a stocking with goodies for each
of their furry buddies
7% have pets who don't celebrate holidays
Sounds like there are a lot of happy animals out there!
Start the New Year
with a New Pet!
Do you have room in your home and your heart for a new furry friend? There are many homeless but hopeful pets just waiting to share their love with a new family. Just look at sweet little Katie.....
over here ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>
She's an affectionate young female Wirehaired/Jack Russell Terrier mix who is waiting for a friend at the Almost Home Animal Rescue League in West Bloomfield, Michigan. If your home seems lonely and needs some life, consider making a home for this little cutie! She's waiting for you, and
you can read more about her here:
Good News! Last month's featured pet, Hank, has been matched up with a new Foster-To-Adopt family! What a lucky dog! And a lucky family! You can see other successful matches on our photo page. Look for the Almost Home Adoptions album.
This month we have new photos, articles by our readers, and a new photo contest. You never know when something new may pop up, so I hope you all check back frequently as our January issue evolves.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Carol
editor@furryfun.net
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In This Issue:
Over Nine Million Happy Pets
It’s anticipated that more than nine million pet owners will purchase a Valentine’s gift for their pet this year according to the “2005-2006 American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA) National Pet Owners Survey.” A tasty baked treat or exciting new toy is a great way to show your pet just how much she is appreciated.
FurryFun's
Valentine Pet
Valentine has been chosen as FurryFun's Valentine Pet! It was hard to choose between all the adorable and romantic pictures that were sent in by our readers - they're all so cute! Valentine was chosen not only because of her name and photo, but of the wonderful story of the love that saved her life! Be sure to read her story and see new pictures of Valentine and her "extended family." For her winning photo, Lauren has won a pawprint valentine bracelet to remind her of this special dog!
Lauren is also the winner of the Katie's Kindness Award, given by KK's Kennels.
FurryFun Wins Awards!
We are just as pleased as a pup who's learned a new trick! FurryFun has won two awards - count them - TWO! First is the "Good Dog" Site Award, awarded by I-Love-Dogs.com, (you can find the award on this page!) and also Shooter's Cool Site Award (on Spinner's page.) Thanks, everybody! We think that's really cool!
If you're looking for a cat with extra toes, check with your local shelter or rescue organization. You can find a list of available cats in your area by checking the listings at Petfinder.com .
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