There are three breeds of dogs, the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which are called Pit Bulls. Animals that are produced by interbreeding these three breeds are also called Pit Bulls. In some regions, the American Bulldog is also called Pit Bull, but they have significant genetic…
Walking through a colorful field of wildflowers, we are met with a burst of fragrance and a deep breath, trying to absorb the intoxicating and illusory perfume. Flowers awaken our senses. We associate flowers with weddings, funerals, parties and other important occasions. We profess our love with flowers. They give themselves to a sick friend…
There are three types of women who make me feel vulnerable, which is either an unfortunate blessing or a lucky curse, because we are made for each other. Cutting my hair makes my hair stick to the ends so it won’t be easier for the hairdresser. My muscles get so tense during a massage that…
Homemade goodies Homemade treats have many benefits for your dog. You can use any ingredient that you and your dog like. If she has preferences like blueberries, you can make blueberry treats or blueberry dog muffins for her. If you’re crazy about tuna, there are plenty of great recipes for tuna crackers and tuna dog…
Chihuahuas are loving pets. They are small enough that you can hug them. They are very alert and make an excellent watchdog. All dog lovers would love to have a Chihuahua as a pet. But before getting one for yourself, there are a few things to consider before adopting a Chihuahua. There are a few…
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil has a pleasant fresh lemon scent. Its regulating and toning action makes it an excellent tonic for body, mind and spirit. Lemongrass has an affinity for the semi-precious stone Citrine. Citrine is called “merchant’s stone”. Placing a citrine crystal in the cash drawer helps the merchant generate income. It not…
The local animal shelter has created a new program called “Adopt a Dog for Christmas.” Todd McCray decides that his family should remove a dog from the show the week before Christmas. However, there is a big problem with Todd’s plan. He is a mentally disabled 20-year-old adult boy who still lives at his farm…
This is the estimated number of homeless cats roaming the US now. Many were pets that the owners no longer wanted, so they left them somewhere. Even more are second, third or, if they can live that long, fourth generation ‘wild’ or wild cats. January and February are bad months in cat shelters. This is…
As pets, hamsters are fairly easy to care for. Hamsters don’t need to walk, they’re not particularly dirty or stinky, they’re small and don’t take up much space, and they’re generally inexpensive. Hamsters are also quite robust animals and can make a very good pet for a child or a family with several children. However,…
If you knew more about what raising a puppy or dog entails and the benefits it brings, would that be something you would consider? The primary goal of parenting is to temporarily house and prepare a puppy or dog for adoption. As with everything in life, there are pros and cons. Decisions must be made…
