The sleepy doodle dog has played the day away and is now settling in for a winter’s rest. Doodle dogs are popular for a host of reasons: intelligence, trainability, allergy-friendliness, and of course their loving nature. These faithful companions complete a family, serving with unconditional love and loyalty.

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Oh, the shame of wearing a cone! Sometimes in life, even a dog is handed a hard moment and must wear the cone of shame. While it’s not the most attractive accessory for a dog, it is necessary from time to time.

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The Turkey symbolizes altruism and self-sacrifice. It is the centerpiece of today’s Thanksgiving dinner, which commemorates the first Thanksgiving in 1621, when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a harvest meal. Ben Franklin championed the turkey as our national symbol, but the bald eagle won!

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For centuries it was believed that the eagle could look directly into the sun, and that it was reborn by diving into a fountain. Christians adopted this symbolism, comparing the eagle looking into the sun to Christ looking at His Father, and the fountain as the renewal of the soul through baptism. Today, an eagle may often be seen on the baptismal fonts in older churches.

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With their thick double fur coats, Huskies are strong and compact with speed and endurance to work as sled dogs in cold Northern climates. They are also gentle, happy and intelligent, which makes them great family pets. They like being "man’s best friend!"

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This giant breed is a descendant of the molossus, an extinct Roman war dog; the current gentler version was developed in England. These dogs are great protectors and family dogs, but they have giant appetites to match their size. Did you know that a mastiff sailed over on the Mayflower?

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This furry little rodent makes a delightful solitary pet for the night owl in your family. Hamsters prefer to be alone and spend most of the day snoozing. But when the sun goes down, they are ready to run on their wheel! They are friendly, furry critters and are great for folks living in small spaces.

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According to legend, the rooster has only crowed once at midnight. This was to announce the birth of the Baby Jesus. For this reason, Spanish and Latin American countries call their midnight mass on Christmas Eve the "Mass of the Rooster," or "Misa del Gallo."

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Owls are symbols of wisdom because they look so thoughtful and serious. Since they can see in the dark, they represent seeing through the darkness of ignorance. In France, some believe if a pregnant woman hears an owl hoot, she will have a girl. Others believe that the screech owl only calls when rain is on the way.

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Hummingbirds live only in the Western Hemisphere and are prominent in many Native American legends. These tiny birds often act as intercessors between nature and the spirit world. Since their bright feathers are dazzling in the daylight, they are associated with the sun.

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This traditional and beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, it was delicately hand-painted and glittered for you to enjoy and cherish as a holiday heirloom!

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The beautiful King Salmon is one of the most popular sport fish. In Native American lore, the Salmon People story tells of the mystical fish who fed the tribe and only returned if all their bones were thrown back into the river. Salmon represent instinct, persistence and determination.

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