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Welcome to the Fun Zone!
Welcome to our FunZone, an interactive education section of our site. Whether it be pictures, trivia, quotes, or just "fun facts", this will be an ever-changing section of our site.

For starters, here are some funny videos:

  • You have to see this video of a very mild-tempered cat putting up with (until the end) a puppy: Mild Tempered Cat

  • Next, check out this mouse who is NOT afraid of the cat: Mouse Without Fear

  • Next, here is a dog not too happy with the cat who is occupying its bed: Get out of my bed!

  • Finally, check out this animation that all cat owners can appreciate: Wake Up!

    FunQuotes

    Cats:

    "Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this."
    – Anonymous

    "Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience."
    - Pam Brown

    Dogs:

    "Children and dogs are as necessary to the welfare of the country as Wall Street and the railroads."
    - Harry S. Truman

    "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
    Famous Dog Quote by Gandhi

    FunFacts

    Dog facts:

    A dog can run up to nineteen miles per hour when running at full speed., but the members of the greyhound family are the fastest, they can run up to 42 miles per hour.

    The expression "three dog night" originated with the Eskimos and means a very cold night - so cold that you have to bed down with three dogs to keep warm

    John F. Kennedy was the first president to request that his dogs meet the presidential helicopter when the president arrived at the White House.

    Riva and Salty were two guide dogs who saved their owner's lives just before the World Trade Centre collapsed. Riva and Salty guided their blind owners, Mr Roselle and Mr. Hingson down the crowded, smoke filled stairs from the 71st floor and were later honoured for their bravery.

    Cat facts:

    The average lifespan of an outdoor-only cat is about 3 to 5 years while an indoor-only cat can live 16 years or longer.

    Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.

    Cats almost never meow at another cat. They use this sound to communicate with humans.

    Cats enjoy the smell, and the effects, of catnip, but only if they've inherited the gene for it.

    FunArticles
    One of a kind gift for dog lovers: http://www.sockdogs.com/
    One of a kind gift for cat lovers: http://www.sockcats.com/
    Connie, the Wonder Dog -- Gimundo. January, 2008.
    Japanese Pet owners get Family Allowance -- news.com.au. January 4, 2008.
    Why are we obsessed with our pets? -- MSNBC.com. October 22, 2007. By Andrea Thompson.
    Life-saving dog, cat honored for heroic acts -- MSNBC.com. November 2, 2007.
    English springer spaniel is America’s top dog -- MSNBC.com. February 14, 2007.
    Pet Horoscopes -- WIVB.com, Buffalo.
    PetPictures

    Our Visitors site is now up and running! :) See our most recent visitors by clicking here!

    Would you like to submit a photo of your pet to appear on our new website? Feel free to send an e-mail to pets@johnsoncountyanimalclinic.com with a picture and description, and we will soon post it here!

    AroundTown
    This will be a section dedicated to pet events around town, such as dog shows and other pet events throughout the city. Please check back frequently for an updated list of events! Just click on the event and it will take you to the appropriate site.

    "Ready, Pet, Read"

    "Martinis And Weenies"

    "KC Pet Telethon"

    "Monthly First Aid/CPR Classes"