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For Kitty or for Myself?
Though I don’t like to think of my cats as people, I do like to get them something for Christmas, even if it’s just some homemade cat treats (which explains why I stayed up late one snowy December 23rd, Googling recipes for these things). No, they don’t expect anything, they don’t understand why they get presents, but they’re glad to have them.
This Christmas, though, I’m wondering if some of the gifts I’m thinking of getting them aren’t really gifts for myself. Read More »
Something about Skye
To a take a break from facts and helpful hints about taking care of pets and animals, here is an inside look at a dog named Skye. Maybe you will be able to relate to a few of the stories.
Skye is my friend's dog who is a seven year old black lab border collie mix. She is black with a white crest on her chest and in the sun her coat sparkles with a red tint to it--making her absolutely gorgeous. She is a short haired dog, but she has all of the typically collie tufts on her ears, tail,...
Chinchillas as Pets
Pets definitely are not allowed to inhabit the place where I live, but after my friend offered me a kitten for $30 that was medicated and came with food, litter, and a litter box, my roommate and I started to think about how we could house a cat in our 8 person suite. Well, all of our hopes and dreams came crashing down when one of the suitemates told us that she was allergic to cats, but that we could get a dog. Yeah, let us hide a Golden Retriever. The next animal we looked into getting was a chinchilla. This...
The New Pet Craze?
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...
Choose Your First Pet
Dogs and cats make great pets! Choosing one is a very big decision for you and your family and not to be made lightly, as it will be a huge responsibility. Both dogs and cats need time, patience, work, and money. They need your care daily, no matter how busy you and your family might be. Evaluate your lifestyle, and see if this is the right time to adopt or purchase a pet. Sure, puppies and kittens are cute, but they grow into adult animals. You have to remember that you still have to take the time and effort to...
Dogs and cats make great pets! Choosing one is a very big decision for you and your family and not to be made lightly, as it will be a huge responsibility. Both dogs and cats need time, patience, work, and money. They need your care daily, no matter how busy you and your family might be. Evaluate your lifestyle, and see if this is the right time to adopt or purchase a pet. Sure, puppies and kittens are cute, but they grow into adult animals. You have to remember that you still have to take the time and effort to...