Many dogs are scared of thunder so never think you a alone when your dog climbs the walls, howls, paws at the doors or ties to crawl into the hall linen closet. Thunderstorms and the accompanying electrical energy disturbs dogs on a level most of us do not understand. They sense them coming from miles away and the pacing begins before you may even know there is a storm on the horizon.

From early human art to old superstitions that have been passed on from generation to generation, dogs and their relative have invaded our conscious and subconscious minds for centuries. Dogs have helped us express our fears, our hopes, and questions about our universe. Archaeological findings in China and England, among other places, has shown us that the relationship between man and wolf actually dates back almost 400,000 to 500,000 years. It is speculated that the relationship was based on the need for shelter and protection.

Longhaired cats are known for their beauty and lustrous but labor-intensive coats. Popular breeds include the glamorous Balinese, the affectionate Himalayan, the almost dog-like Maine Coon, the water-loving Turkish Van and the quintessential Persian. If you're a lover of longhaired cat breeds, keep reading for 10 fun facts about longhaired cat breeds.

Not all home loans or mortgages do well. There are several sad reasons for it - job termination, increase in interest rates, ballooning monthly bills, and delayed payments of monthly bills. When your refinance mortgage loan is seeing red, make plans ahead and include your pets in your disaster preparedness plan.

If you think that your pet is spoiled, chances are that he or she may be as spoiled as they come. There are many different ways of being able to tell if your dog is spoiled silly, but only a few ways to know if your dog is spoiled beyond what is necessary. Is your pampered pet just a bit too pampered? Here are a few ways to know when enough is enough, and your pet has just passed the realm of the most pampered of pets.