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What Personality Type Is Your Cat?
Humans have been cast into different personality types for ages and these are very specific for each individual. Cats, according to online research, are cast differently using breed, typical characteristics, and behavior—rather than personality. Cats, however, do have different personality types.
By Johnnie McArdle7 years ago in Petlife
Omar's Diary to May 11, 2019
To date I am most disappointed with 10 Downing Street. At the beginning of April, I wrote a personal letter to the Prime Minister expressing two of my current concerns. My main concern is with this process called BREXIT, which seems to be sucking the threads of decency, politeness, and tolerance from the now polarized world of servants living here in Britain.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Summer Dangers for Pets
As the weather begins to warm up, your pets want to spend more and more time outdoors. Just like their human companions, pets love to feel the sun on their skin and the breeze in their fur. But, there are dangers that come with the warmer weather that many owners do not think about. Keep your furry friend safe this summer by following these tips.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Petlife
Top Five Things My Cats Taught Me About Life
I’m officially the crazy cat lady. Although I do have other pets, my cats are my heart. I have adored cats all my life. Actually, when I was born and brought home from the hospital, I was set down on the couch next to a big tom cat named, Thomas, of course. Maybe that’s when it all started, who knows. All I know is that cats have taught me a lot about life. How you ask?
By Holly Abidi7 years ago in Petlife
Endurance Riding–Allaskar’s Scout. Top Story - May 2019.
My name is Emily, and I am an endurance rider. I have been hooked on this sport since my first ride when I was 11 years old (almost 18 years ago). And I’ve been involved in the sport for far longer. My grandmother was the one who started the obsession, quickly followed by my mother, which makes me a third generation to be enjoying endurance riding in our family.
By Emily Notting-Hill7 years ago in Petlife
Can You Train Your Cat?
Maybe your neighbor’s dog has wowed you with incredible tricks, and you’ve found yourself wondering whether Whiskers could do something similar. Maybe your cat has a few bad habits that you’d love to train them out of, but you aren’t sure how. In either case, you’ve asked yourself the question: can cats be trained?
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Petlife
The Impact of Service Dogs in Helping You Make Friendships
Having a service dog can be one of the most helpful things that will ever happen in your life. There are few things that can help with anxiety, disabilities, and vision impairment quite like having a service dog. When you are trying to make new friends, having a service dog can also make a very big difference.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
The Best Dog Breeds for Your Family
Finding the right dog for your family can be a fun and exciting thing to do. It is important to research the different types of dog breeds that will be best for your family. There are many resources online that will help you research the differences between different dog breeds. You need to make sure that you aren’t just choosing a dog breed simply because they are cute. Bringing a new dog into your home is like adding a new member into your family. Do what you can to learn about the different dog breeds before you make your final decision.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Petlife
Orcas Galore: An Interview with Hazel McBride, Author of 'I Still Believe'
As a child growing up in a Scottish village, Hazel McBride dreamed of one day being able to work with killer whales. During her journey, Hazel studied psychology at Glasgow University, took part in two internships in Florida, and in the Bahamas, did some volunteering at a Scottish Zoo’s sea lion facility, and for a marine wildlife conservation survey group, and worked in both the Dominican Republic, and at Loro Parque in Spain. Anyway, against all odds, Hazel managed to fulfill her childhood dream of being able to work with killer whales as a trainer at Marineland France. However, the maelstrom of controversy that surrounds the marine zoological community has nearly drowned to a point where she decided to write about her experiences of working with marine mammals for the truth is not as black and white as the world tried to make it appear.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
