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Best Nature Documentaries on Netflix to Stream Right Now
Most of us don't get to explore the vast deserts and tundras of the world. We don't get to dive into the deep ocean or climb the highest peaks. The dense forests and jungles remain out of our reach. Thankfully, though, there are some amazing filmmakers and nature photographers who do those things for us.
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Petlife
Awesome Gifts for Rabbit Lovers
Aside from dogs and cats, rabbits are among the cutest, cuddliest animals out there. And rabbits make fantastic pets, because you can appreciate their adorableness and play with them! These cuties just hop right into our hearts.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Petlife
5 Foods You Shouldn't Feed Your Dog
Ever heard someone say "Shout-out to my dog for eating the same thing every day and not complaining?" Well, it's a lot easier to add some variety to your four-legged family's diet than you may think! First, I'm gonna list a few things to NEVER add to your pooch's bowl, and then a few green light items as well!
By Grace Kenner8 years ago in Petlife
Best Self Cleaning Litter Boxes for the Cat Lover
You can take a dog on a walk and keep their waste far away from your home, but the same is not true for cats. If you have a cat or multiple cats, their leavings will occupy a corner of your house. With traditional kitty litter boxes, you have to scoop out the mess yourself; one of the main reasons I don't have a cat. However, thanks to improvements in technology, there are several self-cleaning litter boxes you can choose from. Here are some of the best self-cleaning litter boxes you can buy.
By Ryder Paul8 years ago in Petlife
Best KONG Dog Toys for Your Pooch
KONG dog toys are made with several concepts in mind: Your dog's health, habits, and playtime experience. KONG makes toys that are fun and beneficial for dogs—and your furniture! This company combines clever with cute, so check out some of the best products they have to offer.
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Petlife
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Pristine snow encapsulates the driveway and the surrounding yards, while more snowflakes descend with brilliant tranquility. My dog Milly immediately adds some yellow hues to this picturesque scene, highlighting the flower bed beside our front door. After relieving herself, she enthusiastically tugs me back inside the warm house. Milly is not what you would call a "snow dog."
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Petlife
The Wolf Conservation Center Cries out for Understanding and the Wolf's Importance to the Environment
The Grey with Liam Neeson is a very entertaining film in which a group of plane crash survivors find themselves stranded in the territorial hunting grounds of a large, ferocious wolf pack. Ruthlessly and mindfully stalked, only Liam Neeson remains as the human alpha to face a canine counterpart that puts species supremacy above its own survival. Leaving the viewer looking into the determined eyes of the two combatants, the lack of an onscreen outcome still amounts to pure movie magic. But the reality of the entire scenario is as likely as a great white shark jumping on a boat to eat its aggressors. More troubling, this type of broad misconception leaves Maggie Howell of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem with her work cut out with her.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Petlife
The Fun Part of Finding a Forever Pet
Let me start by saying that adopting from your local shelter is awesome! So many places don't offer no-kill shelters, so if those pets don't get adopted by a loving family, they are killed and then they don't get the life they deserve. It's a harsh reality of what happens when people choose to buy a dog or cat or whatever from someone selling it on Facebook Marketplace or in one of the many group chats. Yes, all animals deserve a good home and a loving family to have in their lives; however, people go and spend $500 or more on a dog that was a creation from someone getting dogs to breed and sell. Only for that purpose. But why keep putting money into the pockets of others when you can go down to your local shelter and adopt a pet instead?
By Friday Vibes8 years ago in Petlife
Best Ways to Prevent Ticks on Dogs
When you go camping or hiking, people always make a point of telling you to wear long, thick socks to keep you from getting ticks. Well, your dogs can't do that. So you're going to have to find another way to keep them safe from those little bloodsuckers. The best ways to prevent ticks on dogs include vigilance, preventative treatments, and having a good amount of background knowledge.
By Ryder Paul8 years ago in Petlife
The Irony of Conservation
Long before an American dentist shot the village icon, Cecil the Lion, the debate on African conservation has raged. The “war,” it seems, was only fiercened by the events that followed the fatal shot by Walter Palmer. Conservationists have been debating for many years now on whether or not hunting played a part in conservation. However, in recent years, studies and research has begun to show that hunting is part of conservation. Despite the recent evidence, most of the general population believe that banning trophy hunting altogether will solve the wildlife problem. While this solution may seem to be the best option, once one looks at the whole picture, it becomes evident that hunting plays an essential role in conservation. Banning hunting will not help the conservation effort due to the fact that, without hunting, there is no incentive for the African population to protect wildlife, and eco-tourism as an alternative to hunting will not be effective in remote or unstable areas.
By Isaiah Sheffield8 years ago in Petlife
