Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

Christmas for Pets

by Jacob P. January 5th, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Reptiles
Note: This could apply to other religious holidays, but I don't know all that much about them, so I used Christmas as an example.

Although everyone celebrates Christmas in their own special way, a recurring theme I see amongst many families is the giving of gifts to the pets on Christmas.  I think it is a fun and creative way to involve the pets in family celebrations.  At my Dad's house this Christmas, we gave our dog several toys as Christmas presents, and my uncle gave his dog some presents too.  Sadly, at my mom's house, neither the chickens nor
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Stir Crazy Cats

by Lori S. January 3rd, 2012 | Cats
Welcome, winter. Welcome, stir crazy cats! Now that temperatures have dipped well below freezing, my two middle-aged felines have oodles of pent-up energy. It’s funny to watch them meow at the door to go out, only to skitter backwards once they feel the freezing cold air on their faces. No longer can they scamper after chipmunks or bat at butterflies and bees. Long gone are the days of chasing each other across the lawn to meet me as I return from a walk around the block. It’s the beginning of a long winter, and they feel a bit out
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Holiday Gift Ideas For Bird Owners

by Anna P. December 1st, 2011 | Birds
If you are a bird owner, you know the importance that aviary creatures hold for you. If you're friends with fellow bird owners, you know what they want. If you're not a bird owner, you may find yourself at a slight disadvantage as to finding the perfect holiday gift for them.  But you can rest assured, we've got a small gift guide that's chockfull of ideas to please a proud bird  owner or avid bird fan!

1- Field Guide For Bird Watchers

Most bird owners are big fans of all aviary creatures and whenever they get a chance to explore the
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Five Reasons Dogs Love Christmas

by Jane Wangersky December 23rd, 2010 | Dogs

  • Their people are happy. "Dogs key off of our emotions," says IdeaOffer reader clang -- confirming something people have always known about dogs -- "and therefore like Christmas because they feel the happiness and calm."

  • Unwrapping presents -- their own or someone else's. "My dear dog LOVES wrapped presents," says reader keshk. "If you have a wrapped present on your lap and are trying to find a bit to start taking the paper off, she joins in, and if you give her a corner she'll tear the paper away for you, and trash any paper afterwords." Several owners mentioned this,
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Christmas Gifts for Cat Lovers — And What Not to Give

by Jane Wangersky December 14th, 2010 | Cats
If you're thinking of giving a cat-centered Christmas present to a cat-centered friend, what are your best bets? And what's not such a good idea? I'll tackle these questions on behalf of all the other cat people.

Toys are probably the best gift. They're not expensive, so you can give more than one. Any toy will hold at least some interest for a cat, whether it's new and different or a replacement for a worn out favorite. And anything that holds back boredom is welcome to a cat owner.

Treats are usually risky, unless you know the cat's favorite kind.  Collars,
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