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Pets in the Workplace
Whether it’s a dog, cat, or fish, having a pet in the workplace is not only therapeutic, studies show that they can relieve stress too. Here are some Mindful Work tips to create a relaxing, work environment that includes animals too. Though pets are beloved members of most American homes, few businesses allow them in [...]
Naki’o: The Bionic Dog
Dogs are our companions, but they also serve as great inspiration in our lives. Naki’o had a difficult start in life. However, with technological advances, Naki’o was given another chance, becoming the first dog to be fitted with a complete set of bionic paws. As a pup, the mix-breed Naki’o and his mother were abandoned [...]
The Dangers of Exotic Pets
Some exotic animals, like hedgehogs and tarantulas, have become unique, lovable members of many American families, but that doesn’t mean that all wildlife make great pets. Thousands of Americans risk their lives and the safety of their community by adopting dangerous, exotic “pets” like: alligators, bears, buffalos, deer, lions, primates, tigers, wolves and deadly snakes [...]
How to be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner
Are you looking for ways to make your home and lifestyle more eco-friendly for you and your pets? Eco-friendly products for pets are on the rise and pet owners can now find a wide variety. It is estimated that $55.5 billion will be spent on pets in the U.S. this year, that’a a $2.2 billion [...]
The Mysterious Disappearance of Bees
We need bees for more than just their delicious honey. Every year, bees pollinate more than $15 billion worth of U.S. crops. Unfortunately, over the past eight years the bees in the U.S. have been dying drastically. In 2005, the bee population in the U.S. was hit with an epidemic, called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), [...]
Adding Another Dog to the Family
The biggest difficulty of introducing a new dog to the family is acclimating them to the other dogs. To keep the peace and bring your four-legged friends together you’ll need to plan ahead. By adding a new dog to the family you, your current dog (or dogs), and the rest of your family will gain [...]
Finding a New Home for Your Pet
We all love our pets so the idea of giving them up can be painful. Sadly, there are times when we don’t have any other choice. Taking careful steps to find them a new loving home can help ease our minds and ensure the safety and well being of our animals. There are some common [...]
Yoga for Your Pets
Practicing yoga can do your body a world of good. It improves your balance, flexibility, and posture while strengthening your muscles. But doing yoga with your pets, especially your dog, has added benefits that can give both you and your pet a health boost. Doing yoga with your dog as your partner is called doga. [...]
Local Dog Parks Enhances the CommUNITY
Dog parks are more than lawns where canines can run free. These parks are beneficial to local communities, adding green space and creating a place where everyone can connect. In 1979, the first official U.S. dog park, Ohlone Park in Berkeley, California, was created. In America the number of households with dogs have increased (43 [...]
Feral Cats: Taking Over Your Neighborhood?
Feral cats are shunned in many neighborhoods because they have a reputation of damaging properties and causing a lot of noise. Fortunately, there is a humane solution for dealing with these wild felines. Feral cats differ from feline strays and pets. They’re the offspring of lost or abandoned cats and live their entire lives outdoors [...]
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