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New Research Questions Animal Rights Claims
Last year, the Journal of Veterinary Behavior published a paper by well-known animal rights proponents led by Dr. Lori Marino. The 2019 paper made dubious claims about whale neuroscience, behavior, captive stress, and whale care/longevity. Furthermore, the paper passed into anthropomorphism calling whale calves “children”, a term not usually associated with objective, non-agenda driven science. Marino is one of the names behind the controversial Whale Sanctuary Project and used her article to claim that orcas living under human care suffer from chronic stress as a result of living in man-made animal habitats. Unfortunately, very little work has been done in this arena to make proper comparisons.
By Jenna Deedy6 years ago in Petlife
My Best Friend
The first day I met her she was so small. When our eyes met we knew we were meant to be best friends. I took her home that day and though it took 2 days to name her, she didn’t leave my side.
By Pamela D Williams6 years ago in Petlife
Hello Ghost Kitties
Some people are very sensitive to the spirits (not alcohol, the paranormal ones), while others will chock it up as hocus pocus bunk. I fall somewhere in the middle. I know they exist around me, and although I have never seen a ghost or spirit, I have experienced their presence on several occasions. And because they were friendly spirits, I welcomed them openly. I’ll recount three of my favourite encounters. I’ll leave the others to another story.
By Ariane Weathers6 years ago in Petlife
How to get the most out of your quarantine!
So in case you didn’t read the title, I will be telling you what to do during quarantine so that you are not bored out of your mind. And if you did read the title, congratulations! You can read!
By Saber The Cat6 years ago in Petlife
Dog car seats – yes or no?
Dog car seats – are they just another one unnecessary thing in your house or something that is really important to have if you own a dog? Today many of us like to travel and we do not wish to leave our smallest family members – puppies at home. But as we take them with us on a car, is it enough just to sit him or her in the car seat and do not worry if is it safe enough for everyone in the car?
By Toitert6 years ago in Petlife
That Damn Cat
When I was a young lad, about four or five, I was attacked by a cat. A declawed one, at that, and it traumatized me. Fast-forward 16 years, and I own my very first cat. A Siamese I named “Punk-Ass” as a homage to my father and mother’s Siamese cat “Punk-Ass Feo”, but then changed the name to “Ho” because while watching Jerry Springer I laughed and said “stupid Ho” to the TV and my cat came to me. She would answer to Ho, but not Punk, Punk-ass, or anything else, so it just stuck. Anyways, how, you may ask, did I, an overfed long-haired gnome (shouts out Eric Burdon) go from fearing felines due to a traumatic experience with a boxing kitty, to giving these animals the highest pedestal I can by accepting them as my favorite animal of all time? To answer that question, I really don’t know, that’s a good question for another piece. But let me take you back to the time a declawed cat caused me to fear cats more than death itself.
By Eli Gomez6 years ago in Petlife
WHY SHOULD DOGS CUT THEIR NAILS?
Different breeds of dogs have different types of claw growth. Some grow much faster than others. How dogs move can help determine if they really need a haircut now. Many take walks on softer surfaces such as grass fields, dirt paths, or indoors. These types of surfaces do not give strong friction to the claws and do not grind them when animals run and play.
By Ugendra6 years ago in Petlife
Llama and Alpaca
What is the deal with the Llama and Alpaca, am I living under a stone or have these become very popular of late. So, Ilona, this one is for you, my girl...
By Charmaine van der Merwe6 years ago in Petlife
Open water and open minds
The year is 2000, I'm 5 years old and I just watched the iconic film "JAWS" starring a ravenous Great White shark, out for cold blood. Killing everyone and everything in it's path, leaving destruction in it's wake. Being a young and impressionable native Floridian, this movie really shook me to the core, and it took years for me to recover from the stigma that this movie (and so many others) had created. The media's portrayal of sharks and their insatiable appetite had done it's part in keeping me out of the oceans for quite some time.
By Summer Patterson6 years ago in Petlife
Does Your Dog Sleep In Your Bed With You?
Dogs sleeping with their owners is a popular trend. Dogs have been sleeping in the bed with their owners in many cultures for centuries. Reports show that most dog owners share their bed with their dog. A Mayo Clinic study reveals that 56 percent of owners allow their dogs to sleep in their bed.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Petlife
The Best Brush For Pitbull You Will Find
Dogs are one of the best buddies that you can have and they are truly a blessing. There is nothing that can really make you the kind of happy the way that dogs can bring to you. This is why it is necessary that you take best care of them so that they will be able to have a longer life. in line with this, Pitbulls are known for having short coats and they do not usually suffer from tangles. However, it is still very much important that you are going to brush them in a regular basis so that you can get rid of their loose hair, the debris and the dust in their coat so that it can be as shiny and glossy as possible. If you are looking for the best brush for Pitbull, here are some that you might want to check into.
By dcrouzamariana6 years ago in Petlife
Home Is Where the Hairball Is
When I moved in with my friend Molly, her husband, four kids, three dogs and three cats, I had no idea how everything would work out for me. I wasn’t that big on kids, but I’d always loved cats in spite of, or perhaps because of the fact that my mother hated them.
By Roberta Carly Redford6 years ago in Petlife