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Omar's Diary to 25th October 2019
Lady and Man Servant were away on their travels on Monday and Tuesday of this week. They did manage to serve Mitsi and I breakfast on Monday morning before making a rather hurried departure in the ‘red thing.’ As it was such a nice day, I heard Man Servant suggest they could travel with the roof down. I think the journey to wherever they were going was rather silent.
By Alan Russell6 years ago in Petlife
Are Dog and Cat People Really That Different?
These two pets are very different from each other and people think that those who have them also different from each other. There are so many particulars when it comes to picking a pet that it makes sense the people who pick cats and dogs have different types of personalities. This survey helps to look at household habits and how they’re affected by the answer to the age old question of cats or dogs.
By Melody Porter6 years ago in Petlife
Economics Gone Wild
Economics seems like a man-made concept beyond the comprehension of other intellectually inferior animals. Economists jokingly gave man the name Homo economicus due to man’s unique rational self-interest. Adam Smith once said, “Nobody ever saw a dog make a fair and deliberate exchange of one bone for another with another dog”. As it turns out, economic theories are present in the animal kingdom and it’s more the rule than the exception.
By Mohammed Paliwala6 years ago in Petlife
Locate Your Lost Dogs with FindShadow
Even with technology such as microchips, only 18% of dogs in shelters are returned to their rightful owners. Most dog owners think that microchipping their animals is a 100% foolproof manner to protect their dog from getting lost, but the statistics show they are wrong.
By Thomas Wright6 years ago in Petlife
Encounters with Wild Animals
Many of us are lucky not to have encountered a wild animal. It is not a pleasing sight encountering a wild animal that wants to have you as its meal. In such an occasion, you would do all you can not to fall under its jaws. You would fight to live another day. It would be a matter of death and life. The struggle to live.
By Benny Njuguna6 years ago in Petlife
A Bird Does Birds Things
What is a bird, what could its existence be within our special planet? This existential question might pop some ideas. That birds are special because they contribute by beauty. They help the environment when a bird comes to help plant reproduction. A bird is a bird, a bird is a bird doing bird things upon a tree or a snowy tundra. Birds are a peculiar set of animals with males being elegant for the female counterpart. With flashy colors and dances, they gladly whirl and twirl to reproduce for the species. Pretty pink hues march together on the flat land when born. A flamingo steps in an odd way, leading the way for the newborns. With their brownish coloring, their tiny feet walk ready to mimic the color of their elders. Greenish with blue vibrantly spread upon the eyes of humankind once they notice a peacock. Another male bird with a job of slaying the heart of a woman with beauty. Humans are different from birds when it comes to gender roles. As peculiar nature is, another existential question appears. A bird is a bird isn't that enough for humans. Well, as fantastic as this world is answers to the inner mechanisms are curious. A bird upon flight doesn't fear for its own life. A bird doesn't understand the human influence on habitats they prosper in. For the flight, a bird has learned about it from parents. Trial by fire, guarding the baby birds, but also handing them a future. Soaring the blue compliments each feather to the ones that are gifted with flight. Those unlucky make life upon the earth catching fish or whatever delicious something that is nearby. A penguin doesn't think of flight but survives within its environment leaking information on the young penguins. The ostrich proceeds to appear hilarious while they search for food. Land or air a bird can still be a bird laying fruitful eggs or placing them on dirt. An egg is a form of life growing ready to be pinkish, brownish, or blackish. Birds are beauty within a world of toxic gases and poisons. Negatives could be they shat on your car before work or attack you when agitated. Birds choose to be themselves without guessing otherwise. They fly above us singing bird songs of joyous freedom. That might be the reason for people wanting to take flight. Flying appears to be freedom without bounds holding someone down. A bird is a bird, birds do bird things and maybe humans could appreciate them often.
By J.E. Wyatt6 years ago in Petlife
Diary of a Working Housewife (Part 8)
Sunday October 13, 2019 8:05 AM: Looking back on the above picture I remember that night perfectly. The ICU was full and my triage nurse was up to her ears in emergencies. This beautiful Galah parrot was brought into my ER due to a bad wing trim. I was the ICU Nurse and Shift Supervisor that night. The owner did not want to part with her baby and my triage nurse explained to me that the bird was visibly in pain.
By Azaris Morales6 years ago in Petlife
The Reality of Owning a Dog
Last night was the first night in months that I slept through the night; but I would have given anything to hear that shrill little bark at 3 AM. Last night was the first night in months that I didn’t have to re-puppyproof my room before bed. But I would have gladly spent those extra 10 minutes to make sure you had everything you needed for the night.
By Hannah York 6 years ago in Petlife
Mastiff Life...
These gentle giants make amazing pups, people! Be prepared for big love, big slobber, big eats, big poops, & melting hearts! Mastiffs make great companions as they always want to be wherever their owners are. Hollywood literally follows me from room to room all over the apartment. Although they are huge indoors, they are super lazy and basically form a rug wherever they can carve out a spot underfoot. At the park, he has seemingly boundless energy! Running all over the place and sniffing all the butts! Mine is three and a half, and yet people still think he's a puppy when they see him galloping about.
By Matthew hasemeier6 years ago in Petlife
What to Know About Essential Oils and Your Pet
A modern family is rarely complete without the addition of a “Buddy” or “Mr. Whiskers.” These days, dog dads and cat moms care almost as much for their furry four-legged friends as much as they do their biological children. The best care is provided without question. As pet owners embrace holistic healing and essential oils, it’s wise to learn how your favorite extracts can help or hurt your pet.
By James Robinson6 years ago in Petlife
