So, you've considered the benefits of owning a pet and have decided a dog would be a nice addition to your home. You would like to adopt a dog from a humane society or animal shelter but aren't quite sure what to expect. You can learn a little bit about the adoption process in this quick video.
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Archive for September, 2009
Fascinating Facts about Rabbits
by Anna P. September 11th, 2009 | Rabbits
Back in June, I did a post about why rabbits make good pets. We all know that they are quiet little animals that keep to themselves (well, actually they stay in a cage) and that they don’t have too many health issues, which make them relatively easy to take care of. We also know that they are herbivores and don’t eat meat. Whether you are contemplating getting a pet rabbit or you’re just fascinated by them, here are some very interesting facts about them.
- Rabbits are speedy little creatures, as they can run up to 35 miles per hour.
- Rabbits used to
The Hand That Feeds Them
by Jane Wangersky September 8th, 2009 | Various Pets
A harbor seal attacked a five-year-old girl in Vancouver recently, latching onto her hand and pulling her into the water. She escaped and was treated for puncture wounds. Paul Cottrell of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is quoted as saying, “This is a case of a harbor seal misinterpreting this girl's hand, thinking that it was a piece of fish."
The girl, Caleigh, had been cleaning fish and throwing scraps to the seals – something that lots of people in the area do on fishing trips, though it’s discouraged. The scent of fish on her hands was probably
The girl, Caleigh, had been cleaning fish and throwing scraps to the seals – something that lots of people in the area do on fishing trips, though it’s discouraged. The scent of fish on her hands was probably
The New Pet Craze?
by Ronald A. Rowe September 4th, 2009 | Insects
A recent article in Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph reports that a new pet craze is hitting the land down under. Before you read any further, I need to point out that I am not making this up. I'm reporting what I read for your edification. This new pet that has Australians all a twitter sells for up to $100 for a breeding pair. The cuddly, lovable pet I'm referring to is none other than... wait for it... the giant burrowing cockroach!
Seriously. The giant burrowing cockroach. Putting the word 'giant' and 'cockroach' together in the same sentence would be
Seriously. The giant burrowing cockroach. Putting the word 'giant' and 'cockroach' together in the same sentence would be
Beware of . . . Cow?
by Jane Wangersky September 1st, 2009 | Dogs, Farming
Walking the dog isn’t always a peaceful outing. Sometimes there’s actual danger out there, both for your dog and you. When thinking about this, you probably tend to worry most about other, more aggressive dogs.
But if you live in farm country, there’s another aggressor species to avoid running into, at least at certain times of the year: cows.
Yes, cows. In Britain, they’ve trampled four dog owners to death in the last two months, Reuters reports.
Robert Sheasby of the National Farmers Union says the cows are going after the dogs rather than deliberately attacking the humans, but, of course,
But if you live in farm country, there’s another aggressor species to avoid running into, at least at certain times of the year: cows.
Yes, cows. In Britain, they’ve trampled four dog owners to death in the last two months, Reuters reports.
Robert Sheasby of the National Farmers Union says the cows are going after the dogs rather than deliberately attacking the humans, but, of course,
