Aine Art,Killashee

Contrary to their undeserved reputation for being aloof,cats are charming and devoted companions who comfort us with affection and amuse us with their antics. Whats more, cats are meticulously clean and supremely self sufficient. They are content to spend the day indoors when we are away, and are delighted to see us on our return. Just as their ancestors have adapted to meet the earths changing conditions over the last three million years, modern day cats adapt well to the restrictions of urban living and the cluttered schedules of two career families,and and the hectic family timetable.If you do choose to get a new Furry Friend visit your local animal shelter and chat with the kennell maid about the pros and cons of owning a Cat.There are lots of lovely Cats available for adoption and those leaving the animal shelter will be in tip top health which is very important to new owners.Good luck in your search for your new Furry Friend, and I hope you like my paintings of the beautifull C...

We always think of our dogs as our friends, we expect them to stand by us,to be understanding when we are down and to put our interests above all others.In return we allow them to share our lives and join in the fun,playfull when we expect it, or quiet when it suits us.We take care of our pets by feeding them and grooming them.Grooming can be a complex business. Short haired dogs generally only need a good brushing once a week, and maybe more when they are moulting.Rough haired breeds need a bit more care,thinning out the undercoat, and removing loose hairs from the top coat, they also need their nails trimmed regularly.Long haired breeds are real work, they need to be brushed out daily to prevent matting.A bath every so often with special shampoo will leave your dog feeling refreshed, and smelling sweetly.In return for their loyalty It behooves us to take care of our dog.Hope you like my paintings of our faithfull friend and I can be contacted on Facebook at Aine Art,Killashee.

I have been to the Greyhound Races a few times now, and I must say it is a great evening out. All the Irish tracks now have comfortable surrounds with bars and restuarants,and live racing on screen if it is too cold to venture out to the track.We are spoiled for choice now with tracks in Longford,Mullingar,Galway, Dublin, Clonmel to name a few. These tracks attract large crowds for an evening of great entertainment. Greyhounds are gentle and affecionate when raised at home but their racing prowess has eclispsed their suitability as pets. it is only when they retire they are suitable to be homed as a pet. A lot of the animal shelters have greyhounds available for adoption,and their is no shortage of people willing to take them.They will provide years of affection. Racing greyhounds have to be in the peak of condition and are regularly excercised by their kennell attendant who walk a number of them at a time. Training starts at about 15 months old, and a healthy dog can be ready to race...

We always think of our dogs as friends,I know I certainly do as I have three,they are indeed my loyal and faithful friends.We expect them to stand by us, to be understanding when we are down and to put our interests above all others.In return we allow them to share our lives and to join in the fun, but only when we say so, obedience is all.This is more than we expect from any other animal,the dog is tail wagging happy and loves to please us. One might imagine that this was a situation contrived by man to give himself a willing slave and courtier, but it seems likely that it was originally the dog who saw the advantage in throwing in his lot with human beings.Probably wild dogs first attached themselves to man by scavenging around his camp,or outside his cave and perhaps man first became aware of dogs usefullness when he realized that their barking gave warning of the approach of strangers or other animals.Dogs offered no threat to man and their presence was encouraged.They followed m...