Category: History & Society
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Historic Superstitions About Cats
People have had some bizarre notions over the centuries, because of fear-based claims made from wives tales, religious leaders, haunting mythology, and coincidence. Cats are mysterious creatures, about which there are many myths, here are some of the historical superstitions that have existed about cats. So thick were the superstitions about cats that prominent world…
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How Cat Ownership Differs in the United Kingdom
In the United States, nearly one in three homes have a cat, totaling almost 70 million domestic feline pets. In England, the self-described country of animal-lovers, cats are the most popular pet in the nation and nearly one in four homes has a feline. Though the cat appreciation is similar, what aspects of pet ownership…
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Dog Breeds That Are Banned in Certain Countries
Though dogs are valued almost universally as one of the best domestic pets, there are certain breeds who consistently have shown that they can be dangerous and unreliable. For some countries, this means the dog breeds are entirely banned, while others require a psychiatric release, or specific tools to keep the pet under control when…
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Is an “Animal Person” Born or Made?
For those who would describe themselves as an “animal person” it can be hard to measure how far back their fur-baby obsession goes. Is it all contingent on one or two pivotal experiences that cause someone to suddenly become interested in animals, or are the feelings solely influenced by your family, or genes? People seem…
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Controversial Pet Toys and Care Products
In the world of pet care, there are odd experimental dog toys and products that drift into the market from time to time. Fortunately, the impractical and most offensive ones do not seem to remain on the shlevesfor very long, but when they do, we make note of it. While avoiding some of the basest…
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Never Say Goodbye: Cloning Domestic Pets
The concept of animal cloning has been in the pipeline for many decades now. Numerous geneticists and doctors have been attempting to successfully clone animals since back in the 1960’s. In 1996 the first mammal ever to be cloned from adult cells was achieved in the creation of a sheep named Dolly, which began to…
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Reasons Why Some People Don’t Like Pets
There are those individuals who obsess about their pets, even leaving them an inheritance in their wills, taking family photos with them, and barraging the general populous by posting numerous pictures of their pets online. But the pendulum swings both ways, since there are also people who genuinely don’t see what the enthusiasm and fuss…
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Grumpy Cat’s Rivals
pic.twitter.com/OCuikmtSDI — Grumpy Cat (@RealGrumpyCat) November 11, 2015 The moment Grumpy Cat’s owner Tabatha Bundesen acknowledged that her celebrity cat is worth just under $100 million, we knew it would only be a matter of time before other pet owners would start trying to catch the same wave of internet stardom. In the last few…
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10 Reasons Why Plants Make The Best Pets
Animals can be demanding. They need attention, love, playtime, exercise, healthcare, check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries, and spontaneous trips outside in the middle of the night! Not only that, but they require a lot of THINGS such as food, toys, water/food bowls, beds, blankets, wipes, collars, leashes, lasers, chews, and treats, etc. You can’t just up and…
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Famous Cartoons and Comics About Dogs
There is no denying that there are fewer canine characters in the cartoon and comic-strip world than there are animated cats. However, here are some of the most popular animated dogs that have made a substantial impact on cartoons in the last century. From the Walt Disney Studios to the offices of comic creators such…