Lester, a ginger tabby of inimitable size, suns himself on the courtyard wall. He’s been out carousing all night long; a week ago, he left a full-size hare, a token of appreciation on the terrace. Lester is free-ranging and good at what he does. He’s an expert killer. It’s not something he was taught or […]
(Warning: This article contains graphic details of dogfighting and its effects on dogs.) Dog fighting – Madness from the minds of men. There aren’t enough horrible words to describe someone who’s involved with this “blood sport.” It takes someone who is less than human to watch dogs perform such unnatural acts just for one’s pleasure, […]
If you are a chicken fan, then Iowa is the place to go, as this is the state that produces the most chickens out of all the US states. I found it quite mind-boggling that one state could raise so many millions of chickens. Curious about just how it’s done, I set off to investigate […]
As a Brit would say, “I’m sat here next to my dog enjoying the brilliant spring weather.” Anyone who’s ever spent time in the UK knows that pet owners don’t just shape pet ownership statistics, but that pet-owning households share a way of life. Brits were the first to declare animals as sentient beings! At […]
Buying a new cat is not just a simple case of paying the adoption fee and walking away with your new family pet. There are many other costs involved in owning a cat. Some of these are obvious, while others are more subtle, the smaller expenses that accumulate over time. I have always owned cats. […]
The state of Vermont in the US should change its motto to “Cat Lovers Only” since 45% of households there own them. And in all of America, there are oodles of millions of cats. Meowza! So are you curious to know how many cats are in the world? We were, too, so we found out. […]
Owning a dog is about more than just putting a roof over their head and going for walks. There are costs involved in every step of dog ownership. Therefore, new or potential dog owners should always take a step back and ask how much does it cost to own a dog? I have owned dogs […]
Every year over 6.3 million dogs and cats, and other household pets are surrendered to animal shelters. Sadly just over 4 million find a home every year, leaving an ever-increasing number of animals in the shelter population. I have been involved in animal fostering since I was a child. My bedroom was frequently used as […]
Chickens are probably the most highly consumed protein source on earth and also the most badly abused farm animals with the worst management practices. There are several billion chickens worldwide, but we still turn a blind eye to their treatment, factory farming abuse, and cruel slaughter process. I enjoy a nice roasted chicken as much […]
Americans keep no secrets about their best friends. According to the American Pet Product Association, pet ownership is still rising, and the battle between dog owners and cat owners is one where all parties win. Dogs are wonderful companion animals. The Labrador Retriever still rules but the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and breeds like the […]