Archive for October, 2009
Creature Costumes
October 30, 2009 — by Greg CoteCats, Dogs
While only 8 percent of the pet owning population intends to dress their furry friends in costumes, there are some great costume options...
Facts About Walruses
October 29, 2009 — by Anna P.General Animals, Mammals
Walruses are extraordinary sea creatures that live primarily in the cold, north Arctic region. What is known about walruses is that they are close to becoming extinct due to the fact that many people hunt them for various reasons. Fortunately more people are becoming aware of the walrus and are working together to save them from the verge of extinction. Here are even more facts for those who want to know more about the walrus.
A single walrus tusk can weight up to 3 pounds.
A walrus can have anywhere from 400 to 700 whiskers.
Their blubber skin really is just about five...
Beyond “Spot” and “Kitty”
October 26, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyCats, Dogs, General Animals
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How did you decide what to name your pet? Or was it your decision at all?
The dozens of cats we’ve fostered all had names already. Even though one of them has ended up staying with us permanently, we didn’t feel we should change her name. So, the question never really came up until we adopted a six-week-old kitten a few years ago.
Even then, it was mostly a matter of deciding which Harry Potter character to name him after. We tried “Alastor” before settling on “Norbert”. (You know, Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback dragon?)
How do other people name...
Pepe Le Pew…
October 22, 2009 — by Jacob P.Baby Animals, Chickens, Mammals
In New Hampshire, one of the biggest pest problems is skunks. They tend to roam around, digging up gardens and harassing people and pets. So, I have dealt with my fair share of the little buggers.
In the cities, the skunks are definitely worse. My dad lives in one of the cities of New Hampshire, and at his house, the skunks are more obvious and populous than anywhere else I've been. They just wander into yards, eating grubs and trash, while occasionally spraying things.
Our biggest problem is the fact that they love to live under our shed. The skunks would build...
Does your pet really want a Halloween costume?
October 19, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyCats, Mammals
Though the Internet, this time of year, seems full of photos of dogs dressed as geishas and cats in hats, dressing up your pets for Halloween is a fad that’s not exactly sweeping the continent. In fact, according to Newsday.com:
An Associated Press-Petside.com poll showed that only 8 percent of pet owners plan to dress their animals for Halloween.The reasons the non-participating pet owners give are pretty much what you’d expect: The animals, cats especially, just won’t stand for it; the owners think it’s demeaning; nobody would see the costumes anyway. (That one is certainly true in my...