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Doggie in the Middle
We’ve all heard about the classic game “Monkey in the Middle”, but what if you were to replace the word “Monkey” with “Doggie”. In that case, it would make more sense to include your dog when playing the game. The name of the game would then be “Doggie in the Middle”. All you need to play is your dog, yourself, another person, and at least one chew toy for the dog. It is recommended that you find a room with a large enough space for your dog to run back and forth.
By Frank Sartain5 years ago in Petlife
The Horses that whistle
In the never-ending fields, where the grass whispers with the morning mist, moving softly through each blade, the due droplets giving that morning freshness of fresh cut grass, with every breath and the sun shining down warming everything that it sees as the coldness of the early morning frost leaves like smoke rising from the ground, like a fire with no flame, the air fresh, the soft crunch of the frosty ice under your feet with every step crystallizing a cast of your memory, you stop and turn around to see your path of no return.
By George Knight5 years ago in Petlife
How to Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy While You’re at Work
If you feel pangs of despair at your dog’s reaction as you get ready to leave for work, you’re not alone. Many dog owners can barely stand their dogs missing them throughout the day. Taking some steps to provide your dog with comfort and reassurance while you’re away can help both you and your dog bear your time apart more easily. Here are four things to consider about keeping your dog happy and healthy while you’re busy working.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Petlife
How to Help Your Dog’s Health Without Breaking The Bank
You want to give your dog the most outstanding quality of care possible. Keeping your dog healthy and happy with outstanding care doesn’t necessarily require spending a ton of money. Here are some ways that you can care for your dog’s health without spending too much.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Petlife
Angel Haven
Imagine if you can a 5 story brick building in the middle of 5 acres of land with fencing all around at about 7 feet high. At the north end of the land there is a beautiful man-made lake with benches and a small dock to fish off of. At the east end of the land you see a small little forest of Evergreen trees and weeping willows, with a trail going towards the southern end of the land. The west end of the land is all open fields, lots of space to run around and just have fun! As you walk up the front walk way you see a large sign "Angel Haven".
By Angelina M. Daugherty5 years ago in Petlife
The Birds of the Seas
The Dolphin is one of the most beautiful and lively marine creatures on this Earth. It sings underneath the Oceans of this world and jump out of the waters to ‘see’ the world we live in. They are graceful, sleek swimmers and can reach speeds of more than 18 miles an hour. They are playful and often frolic in a boat’s wake, leaping out of the water --- mainly for fun but also to communicate and shed pesky parasites.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in Petlife
Adorable Axolotls
In my article Venom, I talked a little bit about these strange yet harmless little creatures. Now I'm back to offer some more info on keeping these salamanders which are being kept alive by the Pet Trade. Axolotl's are native to lake Xochimilco in Mexico City, but are now rarely found in the wild. These creatures now only exist in captivity in labs and as pets. They are inexpensive and easy to keep, so keeping them and breeding them is a helpful act of conservation. I won't get into breeding them, but I will give some basic tips on how to care for one.
By Francisco Diaz5 years ago in Petlife
Chameleon Care
One of the most popular lizards in the pet trade is the Chameleon. With their curly prehensile tail, the independently moving eyes, the long tongue used to catch prey, the fact that it changes colors: What’s not to like? In fact, it is often a child’s first pet reptile. Veterinarians in general do not recommend reptiles as children’s pets. Because they are more delicate than dogs or cats for example, and often require more work and responsibility. The temperature has to be just right. The humidity has to be just right. The Calcium and Vitamin D ratio have to be just right. And though you can eyeball many of these factors with some reptiles…not with Chameleons.
By Francisco Diaz5 years ago in Petlife
