Category: History & Society
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10 Most Famous Dogs in History
Laika: Laika’s life started as a stray on the streets of Moscow; but as luck would have it, she was picked up for the Soviet space program in 1957. On November 3rd, 1957, Laika was launched into orbit on board Sputnik 2. She was the first living being that traveled into space; but unfortunately, did…
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How Owning a Cat Can Improve Your Health
Cats may be aloof, and often seem like they want us to just feed them and stay out of their way, but owning a cat can in fact contribute to physical human health and emotional well-being. Owning a cat can provide the following benefits. Improve Mood & Reduces Stress: Having a domesticated feline companion can…
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Top 5 Dog Parks in the US
Dog parks are a wonderful way to give your dog the opportunity to stretch its legs, especially if you don’t have a yard or access to other open space in which your dog can play. Some dog parks can be questionable, mostly because of the people not the dogs. But we have put together a…
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Breed Specific Legislation
Breed-specific legislation is design to reduce dog bites and injuries. Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is the overarching term used to describe laws and ordinances which regulate or outright ban certain dog breeds, as a means of curbing dog attacks on humans and animals. Currently there are breed-specific laws in over 700 U.S. cities. BSL is more…
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7 Celebrities on the Front Lines of Animal Welfare
Celebrities get a bad rap for being conceited, self-centered, and always doing things for attention; however, like all stereotypes, that image of the typical Hollywood celebrity is misplaced. There are many celebrities who donate time and money to causes big and small—things they care about. Not only that, they are also vocal supporters of causes…
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Patriotic Pups: Dressing The Part
Summer is now in full swing, so naturally our minds are turning toward Independence Day. It’s another presidential election year, and there are many people who are finding their usual patriotism being massively challenged with the slew of current candidates. Because of the divide between Democrats and Republicans, it seems focusing on our unity is…
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What Animals Are Used For
The world is full of more animals than we can imagine, and species that scientists haven’t even discovered yet. From the domestic dogs we know and love, to the most unique crustaceans in the depths of the sea, a limitless variety of creatures exist, many of which are used for different purposes. Humans have relied…
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Dogs in Namibia Saving Wild Cats
We’ve forever heard of the age-long rivalry between cats and dogs. Dogs chase cats, cats chase mice, etc. However seldom do we associate dogs-chasing-cats with something that might be a positive or even life-giving occurrence. Yet in the African country of Namibia, the instinct dogs have to chase is actually saving the lives of aggressive…
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Wayward Wild Animals and the Exotic Pet Trade
One of the reasons it is illegal in most states to own an alligator, is that they are wild and unpredictable animals. They have been known to drag live animals and even small children back to their lair, or underwater, and have proven a menacing species in southern states like Louisiana and Florida. However, most…
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What Your Dog’s Breed Says About You
Every choice we make reflects something about our preferences, our beliefs, our personality traits and our goals. The houses we live in, the jobs we work, the people we spend time with, etc. all reflect something about us. Therefore, it should be no surprise that there may also be a correlation between the kinds of…