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Ivakkak 2019: Northern Sled-Dog Race Across Nunavik. Top Story - April 2019.
The event happened on March 10, 2019. It was on a very cold Sunday morning that the racers of the Ivakkak race were scheduled to arrive at the finish line in the village of Inukjuak where I am now living for most of the year. Luckily for me, I have the weekends off, so I was able to go see the racers make their final stop after two long and intense weeks of traveling through the harsh winter sceneries like tundra and blizzards.
By Celestin Turbide7 years ago in Petlife
10 Subscription Boxes for Pets
Without a question of a doubt, our culture is one that loves pet. For those of us who have pets, treating them like one of the family is only natural. What we inevitably want to do is spoil them rotten. Fortunately, giving our pets the treats and pampering they deserve is becoming both easier and more varied with the number of subscription boxes for pets available online. So regardless of whether you have a parakeet, a mouse, a doberman, or a tabby, there is a way to show your pet that you think they are the best.
By April Demarco7 years ago in Petlife
Snake Facts That Will Blow Your Mind!
The incredible world of snakes. Okay, I know, you either love them, or you are simply terrified of them. There is no in between. I used to be absolutely terrified of them, that was until recently, then I very bravely stroked my boyfriend's pet King Cobra. Yep, my heart was pounding, I felt shaky, but I soon realised, there was nothing to be afraid of. I have been truly fascinated by these intelligent reptiles ever since. Snakes are amazing. I have been like a sponge soaking up as much facts on them as possible! Here are the facts which amazed me the most.
By Hayley Dodwell7 years ago in Petlife
Sharks Aren't Scary
The issues that fishing bring to the shark population have gotten out of control, endangering a species that is vital to the ocean’s ecosystem. Sharks have been around far longer than humans and have made a place in Earth’s oceans permanently. Recently, that seems to have been changing due to excess fishing and a high demand for shark fins and the natural human fear that comes along with the unknown.
By Fin Shepard7 years ago in Petlife
Fredi: A Tribute to a Rescued Pilot Whale
On Saturday, April 6th, 2019, Fredi, a short-finned pilot whale who has lived at SeaWorld Orlando since she was first rescued as a calf, died after she living under the facility’s care for eight years with a pod of pilot whales, who were also rescued as calves. In addition, she also spent those years receiving a combination of world-class care, and a second chance that she would have never received, if it had not been for the knowledge and dedication of SeaWorld’s very own rescue team, and their understanding of how to better respond to, and care for, sick, injured, and orphaned animals.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
Five Things to Consider if You Have More Than One Dog
Dogs are great. They’re wonderful furry friends who add so much to our lives that they become fully-fledged members of our families. Many people include their dogs in their lives, so much so that the lines between pet and sibling become blurred. However, if you have more than one dog in your home, there are a few things to consider.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Petlife
Naku
NAKU A True Story *** Dear reader, simply know that I write these words with a heavy heart. My name is Celestin, and as I write this it's late February of 2019 and I am a 23-year-old cooking chef in a student residence for adult education in the northern Quebec village of Inukjuak. I came here for two weeks before the Christmas break of 2018 to get trained and see if the job was right for me, and it is, so I came back in January of 2019 to start work for good. I arrived about ten days later than scheduled because of an elbow injury that happened to me on Christmas Eve.
By Celestin Turbide7 years ago in Petlife
