Category: History & Society
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Who Gets the Pet(s) After a Relationship Breaks Up?
It is no secret that some relationships run their course sooner than those involved anticipate they will. In many such situations, people often worry about children and how the breakup may affect them; however, even when children are absent from the picture there might be others that may get overlooked: pets. Dividing up furniture and…
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Which Dog Breeds Are Used as Guide Dogs?
There are a few breeds are dogs which are used more, by a great margin, than others. And they are selected for a variety of reasons which makes them ideal for their life-long jobs. The earliest of guide dogs were German Shepherds, but overtime, other breeds have moved in to take the lead in helping…
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Where Do Dogs Come from?
One of the first animals to be domesticated, dogs have been companions to humans for fifteen thousand years. The domestication of dogs predates that of other animals such as goats and pigs by thousands of years—before the invention of agriculture. Recent studies suggest that the domestication of dogs took place in two distinct regions, one…
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Where Do Cats Come from?
The world’s second most popular pet, cats have been part of human existence for thousands of years, but are particularly well-suited, as pets, for the modern city dweller. So, where did the fluffy feline come from? Who are its ancestors, and how did it come to be a domesticated animal? The domesticated cat can be…
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Dog Behaviorist: What is the Difference Between a Dog Trainer & Behaviorist
Dog owners are often faced with unruly pets, either as young puppies or adult dogs; however, not all problems stem from lack of training—in many cases the issues arise from conditions that result in a dog being fearful, aggressive, or generally destructive. These are not the consequences of lack of or bad training, but rather…
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What Makes a Dog Show Quality?
We have all seen those superbly groomed and manicured canines strut around on the show floor, but what makes a dog truly show quality? Each kennel club, has its own list of approved breeds, and specific breed standards by which each breed is judged. So, at the most basic level, a dog must meet the…
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Are you Obsessed with Your Pet?
Many would suggest that there is no such thing as obsession with a pet, and that pets are part of the family (even if the pet is a $0.25 fish from the pet shop). An inordinate amount of money is spent on pets, and recent figures suggest that over $60 billion per year is spent…
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Working Cats
The common conception of the domesticated cat is that it lays about, purrs, and occasionally chases a laser pointer; however, cats can do much more if given the opportunity. Working cats spend their day keeping a variety of sites clean of rodents that can carry disease, and cause damage to crops, livestock, and property. Working…
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Volunteering with Animals
Animal lovers don’t always have the opportunity to have a pet companion in their lives, but would still like to be involved with the furry creatures in some way. But volunteering is not only for those without pets; those who already have their own dog, cat, or another critter may still want to contribute to…
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7 Most Famous Cats
Unsinkable Sam: Unsinkable Sam, who was also known as Oskar, served as the ship’s cat on three German vessels during World War II, and survived the destruction of all three ships (Bismarck, HMS Cossack, and HMS Ark Royal). It sounds like Sam may have been unsinkable, but the ships she ended on were not. Room…