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The Real Queens of Wakanda VI: An Odyssey
For many people who pay a visit to a zoo or an aquarium, there is no connection greater than one between people and animals. This is because whenever people get the chance to see a training session take place at a facility, they get to see more than just a typical animal “show”, they also get to see a true bond between animals and their caregivers. This is because these caregivers know what the animals under their care want and need to continue to thrive. For Californian Claudia Nathaly Erreguin, feeling an animal’s desire to connect with people is so pure, it makes people want to both care for them and protect them at the same time.
By Jenna Deedy5 years ago in Petlife
The Real Queens of Wakanda V: Birds of a Feather.
Our Hispanic Heritage Month edition of The Real Queens of Wakanda continues with the story of Ms.Nicolle Mierischi. She is an aviary keeper at Zoo Miami where her primary focus involves providing care for the resident kiwi and waterfowl that call the facility home. She first started as a volunteer before she eventually made her way to the top as a level 2 keeper this past July. Two months later, she opens up about her experience working at Zoo Miami and how she got to where she is today.
By Jenna Deedy5 years ago in Petlife
The Real Queens of Wakanda IV: Carnivores Galore
In my last three articles that make up The Real Queens of Wakanda series, I have placed African American zoo and aquarium professionals in the spotlight by sharing their stories and ensuring that each of these women got to have a voice and share their stories. Yet, the series was not intended to just focus on African American female zoo professionals but all zoo and aquarium professionals of color. This includes Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Asian Indians, people of Arab and Middle Eastern descent, and Hispanics.
By Jenna Deedy5 years ago in Petlife
NDCS - NaturalDogCommunicationSystem
My name is Cian and I'm a dog trainer of Navajo-Choctaw-Irish heritage. Dog training is my passion - as well as my wife's. Regine and I have some awesome fur babies, wonderful boys named Cicky, Big Jim and Maddox. Our fourth fur baby, Boomer, went over the rainbow bridge a few months ago and he forever remains part of our family.
By Cian Loesch5 years ago in Petlife
CATS FOREVER
Meow! Meow! Meow! It's a typical brisk winter night with the fairly chilled wind blowing. I am out with some friends after a long day for a much-needed dinner. Suddenly, I hear this onomatopoeic meow that was too cute to be ignored, and I was hooked. Much to my joy so was that cotton ball, who later followed me back home and finally decided to mark the place as her own.
By Dandelionclub5 years ago in Petlife
My Home Zoo
All my life I have admired and fought for animal rights. My family being a bunch of animal lovers themselves instilled the love for them in my heart and mind. Through my life I had several pets. From fish to hamsters, cats to dogs, and bearded dragons to capuchin monkeys. Yes, you read that correctly. I said capuchin monkeys.
By S.R. Coleman5 years ago in Petlife
My Husky Life
This may or may not apply to all dog owners but I know for a fact that when we had our labs we never had the issues that we have with Odin on walks for bath time or even at bed time now I know a lot of people are going to think I'm crazy when they read this but you can't make this stuff up.
By Amber Termunde5 years ago in Petlife
Stop Buying Off-Standard German Shepherds
The German Shepherd Dog is a regal-looking, well-loved dog. They have a running gait that covers massive amounts of land in very few strides. Their bite force is something to flinch at. Their beautiful structure makes everyone who sees them drool. And the puppies!
By SebastianStarr5 years ago in Petlife
