Category: History & Society
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Miraculous Feline Survival Stories
It is no wonder that some people believe cats have 9 lives –they certainly have survived some impossible circumstances! Falling from great heights While we understand the physical ability of how a cat can land on his feet , the concept of surviving after tumbling off of a sky scraper is hard to believe. In…
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Miraculous Canine Survival Stories
Dogs are incredible creatures that have withstood adversity and unimaginably bleak circumstances despite all the odds. Below are some of our favorite stories that have been published about canines that have inexplicably survived through terrifying situations. Lazarus raised from the dead No one came to adopt the Rottweiler-mix mutt that had survived horrible injuries…
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Twin Alert: Why People Resemble Their Dogs
Remember the classic scene in Disney’s animated version of 101 Dalmatians? There were a slew of people and their pets are walking through St. James Park in London, and each dog that passed was the spitting-image animal version of their master. This hits a humorous truth, as many people have witnessed dogs prancing next to…
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Cat & Dog Idioms
Have you ever noticed how many catch-phrases and colloquialisms refer to cats and dogs? There are many famous sayings like “he let the cat out of the bag” or “I feel as sick as a dog.” Often we do not even know where these phrases have come from, but one thing is for certain; animal…
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Dog Facts: Interesting & Fun Facts About Dogs
Dogs are remarkable creatures with skills and abilities that make them worth their weight in gold. From their loyalty and determination to their “sixth sense,” there is no doubt that dogs are beloved and popular pets worldwide. Learn some of the facts below to see how these charming creatures function as man’s best friend. Dog…
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Controversial Pet Surgeries
Rigorous breeding standards insist that some canine breeds have long bushy tails, while other must have them cropped; some dogs to have floppy ears, and others to have short cropped ears, or ones that stand up on end. Whatever the case might be, pet surgeries are common, with a growing trend that mirrors the human…
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Thinking Outside the Cubicle: Shared Pet Ownership in Business
Each dog and cat should have a good home. The need for adoption is through the roof, and the numbers of homeless or abandoned pets are only increasing. Many people argue that adopting a pet would be stressful because they spend long hours at work and wouldn’t be able to give them the attention they…
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Disney Cats: The Feral Cats Owned by Disneyland
Southern California’s Disneyland is considered the “happiest place on earth.” From the shining spires of the Magic Castle, to the merry shops on Main Street, Disneyland feels like a miraculous land far removed from any unpleasantness of the world. This children’s paradise is kept up by over 600 employees to retain the park’s resplendent condition.…
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Protecting Animals though Pet Care Education for Kids
Children are some of the most natural animal enthusiasts in the world. Most kids seem to have an innate appreciation for all creatures large and small, and are greatly interested in learning about animals and how to care for them. It seems intuitive to imagine that instituting pet care education programs in grade schools would…
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Feral Cats
Not many people are familiar with the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat. Strays are felines that were once owned, but have been abandoned, lost, or have escaped from their homes. Feral cats on the other hand, are erstwhile domesticated cats that have fully acclimated to surviving on their own, and have…