New Years Eve 2009

New Years Eve 2009

Surprized Kitty

Leonberger litter of 18

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 15, 2009, Ariel, a Leonberger dog owned by Paul and Mary Ann Smith of Powell, Wyo., lies happily surrounded by her brood of 18 puppies, 9 males and 9 females. Ariel's litter, born in late October, set a new worldwide record for the number of surviving Leonberger puppies in one litter.
(AP Photo/The Powell Tribune, Ilene Olson)

Bert - companion for Guessed

Have Yourself a Golden Day

Lots of Golden Moments

Smallest Dog

Maltese Terrier pup "Scooter" is seen with its owner Cheryl Mcknight at home in Gisborne in this July 7, 2009 handout photograph obtained on September 4, 2009. Scooter, measuring only 8cm (3.15 inches) tall, was set to officially become the smallest dog in the world when it turned one in a few months. However, the dog died from health complications arising from stomach ulcers caused by the medication it was given for its broken leg. REUTERS/The Gisborne Herald/Rebecca Grunwell/Handout (NEW ZEALAND ANIMALS SOCIETY)

Bengali Cat

At the cat show... : An owner poses with her Bengali cat during a two-day international cat exhibition in Prague.(AFP/Michal Cizek)

Rainbow Colored Dogs

A woman walks with a bichon frise and a poodle both coloured with various dyes on a street in Wuhan, Hubei province July 11, 2009. Amid China's current pet boom, dog owners are flocking to pet beauticians to pamper their pets with everything from shampooing to hair trimming, and nail care to hair-dye, local media reported. Picture taken July 11, 2009. REUTERS/China Daily

Doggy in a Blanket

The Snuggie for Dogs fleece blanket coat in blue.(PRNewsFoto/Allstar Products Group, LLC)

Pabst in World's Ugliest Dog Contest

Pabst competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Petaluma, Calif. The toothy 4-year-old Boxer mix won top honors.(AP Photo/Noah Berger)

World's Ugliest Dog

Miss Ellie celebrates her win in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest's pedigree class at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Petaluma, Calif. She is a blind 15-year-old Chinese Crested Hairless.(AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Ugliest Dog Contest

Miss Ellie competes in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Petaluma, Calif. The blind 15-year-old Chinese Crested Hairless won the pedigree category.(AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Sights you may not see in a lifetime

Saint Bernard Puppies

Six fifteen-day-old Saint Bernard puppies sleep in a box at the breeding kennel of the Barry Foundation in the south-western Swiss town of Martigny June 4, 2009. In 2005 the non-profit Barry Foundation took over the breeding kennel from the Hospice at the Great Saint Bernard mountain pass (2473 metres/8114 ft. altitude) to continue the 300-year-old tradition of breeding the famous dogs, which return to their origin on the mountain pass during the summer months.REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (SWITZERLAND ANIMALS SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)

Dachshund with Baby Tiger

Baby and Bessi : Female dachshund Bessi lays in a basket with a five-day-old baby tiger at the wild animal park Ismer in Stroehen, western Germany.(AFP/DDP/Philipp Guelland)

White Fang

25 Ways To Be Healthier in the New Year:

1.) Brush twice a day!

2.) Dress right for the weather.

3.) Visit the dentist regularly.

4.) Get plenty of rest.

5.) Make sure your hair is dry before going outside..

6.) Eat right.

7.) Get outside in the sun every once in a while.

8.) Always wear a seatbelt.

9.) Control your drinking of alcoholic beverages.

10.) Smile! It will make you feel better.

11.) Don't over indulge yourself.

12.) Bathe regularly.

13.) Read to exercise the brain.

14.) Surround yourself with friends.

15.) Stay away from too much caffeine.

16.) Use the bathroom regularly.

17.) Get plenty of exercise.

18.) Have your eyes checked regularly.

19.) Eat plenty of vegetables.

20.) Believe that people will like you for who you are.

21.) Forgive and forget.

22.) Take plenty of vacations.

23.) Celebrate all special occasions.

24.) Pick up a hobby.

25.) Love your neighbor as yourself.

Do all these things and you will be a happier, healthier person!