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Marine Artist Releases Notes on Keiko’s Failed Release
Eli Smith is an Arizona-based college student and freelance artist with a focus on marine wildlife. He is also a big-time patron of well-managed, and scientifically accredited zoos and aquariums like SeaWorld, and the Dolphin Quest facilities. He hopes to one day be able to work with dolphins and other marine mammals full time when he is done with college. Recently, Smith read a memoir titled Killing Keiko.
By Jenna Deedy6 years ago in Petlife
Canines and Humans: How to Understand When Your Dog Is Hurt
When it comes to dog behavior, sometimes it can be baffling to humans. In order to ensure that your dog isn’t hurt, it’s important to understand what different behaviors mean. Here are some tips on what to look for when your dog isn’t feeling its best.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Petlife
Traveling with Pets: How to Prevent Motion Sickness in Dogs
You’re in your car with your dog when all of a sudden, your dog vomits all over the backseat. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence. All dog owners know that motion sickness is a severe issue in dogs, and it’s not just related to long car drives. Even though most dogs enjoy car rides, sometimes, a short trip to the park can prove to be very difficult for them.
By Kurtis Wilcox6 years ago in Petlife
The Worst Part of Losing a Pet Is Losing Them
One the hardest parts about having a pet is having to say ‘goodbye.' You have been with them throughout a good amount of time and you have created such a bond with them that you don’t want to have an ending with them having to leave you. It is one of the saddest moments that anyone has to go through, and it is crazy when you have to go through it because you know that it is going to happen. But you just be in denial because of loving your pet, and you just want them to live forever, even though we all know that it isn’t the case.
By Katherine M.6 years ago in Petlife
Home Remedies for Your Cat's Urinary Tract Infection
If your cat is acting a little unusual regarding their bathroom routine, and they seem particularly uncomfortable and grumpy, then there's a chance they're suffering from a urinary tract infection. If you're not sure whether or not your cat has a UTI, there are a couple of more specific signs you should keep an eye out for. These include:
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Petlife
A Literal Dog’s Purpose
I was 17 at the time. A typical teenager, going through usual teenage things; high school drama, stress from school, being traumatized from my favorite character dying in my favorite TV show. Graduating from high school, and having no idea what to do next. You know, the typical teenage crisis’s that made me think my life was ending. I call this point of my life, my pre-midlife crisis.
By Shay Gross6 years ago in Petlife
Simple Tips for Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy might be one of the most exciting moments in your life. For us dog lovers, it's the equivalent of having a child. We shop for them, make target runs, and order toys like crazy for our special pup. Unfortunately, with great power comes great responsibility. We used the Puppy Finder at Preferable Pups to find our newest puppy. When you adopt a new puppy, you need to work hard to make sure the puppy is trained, behaves, and that you lead the pup in a great direction.
By John Cantlin6 years ago in Petlife
Where Can You Find the Best Puppies Online?
Why is finding a puppy so challenging in 2019? It should be easy, right? Wrong! There are just too many bad breeders that operate online to sell puppies. The problem is that dog breeders can pretty much start up overnight; they cut corners and compromise the health of a puppy to save a few bucks.
By Preferable Pups6 years ago in Petlife
It Ain't Over Til it's Over
If you know anything about boxing, or combat sports in general, a sound you hear often is the sound of a horn or a bell. The bell signals the beginning of the fight, the end of the round, the start of the next, and the end of the fight.
By Kendra Tayfel6 years ago in Petlife
Young Environmentalists Pulling Their Socks Up for a Threatened Bird Species
Massachusetts, USA “I was lying in bed, thinking about the blue-footed booby bird and staring at my feet. It just hit me. If everyone had blue-feet, they would care more about this bird.”
By Bridgett Leslie6 years ago in Petlife
