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5 Wellbeing Benefits of Having a Dog
Having a four-legged companion is invaluable. They love unconditionally, they provide entertainment to steer off boredom, and add a sense of joy to life. They will always be there to greet you when you come home and make you laugh when you least expect it. Not only do dogs provide great friendships for their owners, but they can also improve the overall health and wellbeing of their owners. If you don’t have a dog already, or are considering getting one, here are five wellbeing benefits of having a dog that you should know about.
By Hailey Parks7 years ago in Petlife
Vaccinate Your Babies
Parvovirus is one of the deadliest viruses in the canine world. It has over a ninety percent fatality rate in puppies and young dogs, while most adult dogs have a ten percent fatality rate. There are so many misconceptions now about parvovirus, and people love to spread the wrong information like wildfire. And by chance you are told your fur baby has this horrible virus, it’s hard to figure out what is the truth and what is false. Now, if you are anything like me, you research the absolute h*ll out of it and find out everything you can, and here, I’ll share my findings with you.
By Victoria Hayes7 years ago in Petlife
How to Best Protect Your Pet
Keeping your pet safe is something that is just as important as thinking about the safety of your family. When you chose to bring a furry friend into your life, you became their primary caregiver. It is crucial that you find the best ways to protect your pet and implement them. This will give both you and your pet a much happier life.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
Are You Getting Closer to Welcoming Your New Furry Family Member Home?
As a responsible dog owner, your home needs to be transformed into a safe and secure environment to stop your wandering pup from getting into a pickle. This is for their health and for the protection of your belongings. A new puppy is inquisitive, mischievous, and playful: no household object is safe!
By Craig House7 years ago in Petlife
Benefits of Animals
Animals Can Improve Your Health There's little doubt that pets are an important part of many people's lives. And we're at a point where some of the benefits of pet ownership are well known. But it's important to keep in mind that we share our lives with a wide variety of animals. Even plants and insects offer up some unique benefits simply with their presence. And the wild animals we find in the wilderness can offer some amazing joys to hikers.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
Help Your Dog Have a Great Summer
Summer is here, and that means a lot of outdoor fun for dogs and their owners. It also means that you have to stay on top of your doggie-care game to ensure your beloved pet has a summer that's as safe as it is fun. Here are some helpful tips to take excellent care of your dog in the heat of summer.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
Wolf Run at Wallace Ranch and Sanctuary
A typical day here at the ranch is filled with a calm country setting and our beautiful rescues. Our life has taken a path into the old ways of life. We live off the grid on 280 acres of beautiful mountains, tucked nicely in a valley between volcanic lava tubes and amazing mountains that fill us with peace and joy every time we walk outside. There’s lots of old-fashioned hard work building our house and creating a beautiful environment for ourselves and our animals; they are our family. We rescue, rehabilitate, and find forever homes. We were given a second chance at life, so in return, we give our rescues a second chance too! Everyday is filled with new tasks and adventures that leave us with memories to share with our children. We are BLESSED!
By Dion Wallace7 years ago in Petlife
How to Become a Cat Owner
I had owned dogs since I was 16 years old. I have always loved dogs and still do. My mum wouldn’t let us have them when we were children–she always asked who would take it for a walk, who would clean up after it? Mum didn’t seem convinced when my brother and I refrained, “We will!” and owning a cat was out of the question because she didn’t like them.
By Susan Shirley7 years ago in Petlife
Of Whales and Man: A Reflection
It was just another hot, humid, and sunny day at SeaWorld San Antonio in August of 2010 when my counselor led our camp group to Shamu Stadium to watch an afternoon presentation of the show, Believe. Although the trainers were no longer doing any water works with the orcas at that point, they were still interacting with them during the show, and doing the regular behaviors they would often do during the show, regardless if there were waterworks, or not. After the show ended, and everyone left to see the other animals at the park, our group stayed behind at the stadium to watch baby orca Sakari interact with her mother Takara, and paternal half-sister, and “foster” aunt Unna, and talk to the trainers about their experience working with the orcas. This is where John Hargrove arrived on the scene.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
