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Our hearts and the hearts of millions of animal-lovers throughout the world undeniably want to reach out to dogs that are caged, chained, and otherwise treated as dangerous creatures. We know that dogs, like humans and other animals, have psychological and emotional desires aside from their physical needs. For a dog, the absence of affection, love, and the company of other dogs is emotional torture. Despite this realization, a lot of dogs continue to be chained and caged. In fact, this is one of the most common forms of animal cruelty.
Not enough effort is being done to stop this widespread... Archive for December, 2008
Chaining Dogs: An Emotional Torture
Our hearts and the hearts of millions of animal-lovers throughout the world undeniably want to reach out to dogs that are caged, chained, and otherwise treated as dangerous creatures. We know that dogs, like humans and other animals, have psychological and emotional desires aside from their physical needs. For a dog, the absence of affection, love, and the company of other dogs is emotional torture. Despite this realization, a lot of dogs continue to be chained and caged. In fact, this is one of the most common forms of animal cruelty.
Not enough effort is being done to stop this widespread...
Our hearts and the hearts of millions of animal-lovers throughout the world undeniably want to reach out to dogs that are caged, chained, and otherwise treated as dangerous creatures. We know that dogs, like humans and other animals, have psychological and emotional desires aside from their physical needs. For a dog, the absence of affection, love, and the company of other dogs is emotional torture. Despite this realization, a lot of dogs continue to be chained and caged. In fact, this is one of the most common forms of animal cruelty.
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Heat Season
Three weeks ago, all the girls at home – Martina (the beagle) and Sidney (the Persian cat) went into their heat cycle. I was already aware that Martina would go into heat, but I didn’t expect that Sidney would go, too. I thought Sidney would not be in heat yet until we saw Homer (our male Persian cat) interested in her.
Sidney
Days after we saw Homer's knew interest in her, Sidney vomited for 3 consecutive mornings. I’ve read somewhere...
Three weeks ago, all the girls at home – Martina (the beagle) and Sidney (the Persian cat) went into their heat cycle. I was already aware that Martina would go into heat, but I didn’t expect that Sidney would go, too. I thought Sidney would not be in heat yet until we saw Homer (our male Persian cat) interested in her.
Sidney
Days after we saw Homer's knew interest in her, Sidney vomited for 3 consecutive mornings. I’ve read somewhere...
First Snow for Our Girls
Today was the first day of accumulating snow at the Kuegler mini-farm. We had a dusting of snow a few weeks ago, but today we received three or four inches of cold, fluffy snow. . .which apparently was not as exciting for our chickens as it was our children.
Normally when we open the coop door in the morning, there is a lot of pushing and shoving among the chickens to be the first one outside. Today, after one chicken ran down the ramp and one flew off the ramp into the snow, the others decided to stay in their home. ...
How to Set Up Your Own Saltwater Aquarium
Individuals who want to have a pet at home but have no time to take care of a dog or cat inevitably decide to take care of fish, but they are challenged by the thought of starting a saltwater aquarium. This task need not be difficult, though. A little effort on your part can help a lot in the saltwater set-up. You will need the following materials:
• Aquarium
• Rocks
• Saltwater Mix
• Aquarium Substance such as Sand or Crushed Coral
• Aquarium Filter
• Replacement Filter
• Multiple Powerheads
• Heater
• Protein Skimmer
• Aquarium Vacuum
• Saltwater Fish Food
• Aquarium Glass Scrubber
• Aquarium Thermometer
• Fish Net
The...
Individuals who want to have a pet at home but have no time to take care of a dog or cat inevitably decide to take care of fish, but they are challenged by the thought of starting a saltwater aquarium. This task need not be difficult, though. A little effort on your part can help a lot in the saltwater set-up. You will need the following materials:
• Aquarium
• Rocks
• Saltwater Mix
• Aquarium Substance such as Sand or Crushed Coral
• Aquarium Filter
• Replacement Filter
• Multiple Powerheads
• Heater
• Protein Skimmer
• Aquarium Vacuum
• Saltwater Fish Food
• Aquarium Glass Scrubber
• Aquarium Thermometer
• Fish Net
The...