Category: Pets + Animals
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Glass Vases and Kittens Don’t Mix
The destruction was a bit what you’d expect if volcanoes were made of glass. I don’t know how Oscar the kitten knocked down my thick glass vase filled with about 50 small stones, but he did. Despite the carpeted landing, the vase is no more, a victim of the biggest…
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Perfect Cardboard Toys for Cats!
Yes, a cardboard box can be a great free cat toy, but it’s not going to look as kick ass as these sweet finds from Suck UK. If you don’t live across the pond, no worries. You can order a Cat Playhouse from Greener Grass Design for $32. Happy birthday…
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Polar Bear Swimming Video
Why are swimming polar bears so cute? I know these bears are not pets. Perhaps the cuteness stems from the way their fur ripples underwater. Plus, those polar paw pads! This very short video was taken at my local zoo. Enjoy, and read about the conservation status of polar bears…
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It’s Still Kitten Season
Didn’t you know that kitten season is in full swing? Yep. March through November has been dubbed kitten season. Now’s the time when shelters and rescues find themselves teeming with far too many kittens. Yeah, there’s such a thing as too many kittens, sadly. There are more kittens than people…
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Chocolate Mulch Risky for Dogs
Your thoughts may be turning to landscaping about right now. Before you head to the store for mulch, consider whether selecting chocolate mulch is worth the risk to dogs. If you have a dog or a even if your neighbors have one, it’s smart to avoid cocoa bean or chocolate…
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Understanding Puppy Mills with Saving Gracie
After reading Saving Gracie by Carol Bradley you’ll finally understand just what puppy mills are and why they need to be eliminated. I’d call Saving Gracie a crash course on the world of puppy mills, but it feels much more thorough than that. Most of us have a vague understanding…
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Giant Panda Eats Lunch
The title says it all. This giant panda happily eating away will make you smile! I took this video at my local zoo recently on a chilly spring day. The nice thing about chilly days at the zoo? It’s not busy, so I was able to get this without anyone…
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Ducklings and Chicks at Easter
Have you seen those blue or pink baby chicks that appear in some farm or pet stores around this time of year? Well, if you haven’t, pretty please don’t go in search of them. They make terrible gifts, even if they aren’t dyed pink. The same goes for ducklings or…
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Whose French Bulldog?
Glee is pretty in pink. Since I can’t do an upside down answer thingy online, click “continue reading” to find out which actress owns this dog and where to find a pink doggie bathrobe like this.
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Giveaway: Love Is the Best Medicine
Pet lovers have a new book to snuggle up with. And this one is written by a veterinarian. Enter to win a copy of Love Is the Best Medicine: What Two Dogs Taught One Veterinarian about Hope, Humility, and Everyday Miracles — Dr. Nick Trout’s new book! Nick is the…
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