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There can be no denying the fact that we get a pet that is similar to our own characteristics. Have you ever taken a few moments though and thought about what it was that made your pet ideal ? If you think very hard about it you would be very amazed to realize that your pet is very similar to you, or at least to your thoughts of yourself. Half of the battle is determining what your traits are and how you want your pet to be. When you were thinking about getting a pet did you ever sit down and write down a list of all of the characteristics that you give off? Do you like a pet that is going to be relatively low maintenance? Do you need a pet that will only need to be fed on a daily basis and does not require much upkeep? If you are on the road, you must consider that you need a pet that is not going to be taken care of too frequently. If you are a traveler you must plan for taking care of your pet and think about all of the long term needs that you are going to have whether o...

It’s spring again and you or someone you know might be thinking about getting some baby chicks. To help new chicken owners be prepared for the responsibilities of raising baby chicks, here are a few starter tips: Be ready to make the time commitment. In their first few weeks, chicks require a high level of supervision and care. In the longer view, as with any pet, chickens will need consistent maintenance and attention. Be sure that you have the time and resources to embark on this new adventure of pet ownership. Check zoning and neighborhood regulations. Before bringing your fluffy friends home, you should check the zoning for your area and any HOA ordinances that relate to keeping livestock. There are some areas where raising chickens is not allowed. Start planning to build or buy a chicken coop. Baby chicks grow up fast and will need an outdoor coop before you know it! If you are planning to build a coop, it is best to start construction before the chicks com...

Pets have been domesticated since the Egyptian times; cats were first brought in to help us keep our homes clear of mice. After that in many cultures, particularly in Egypt the cat was then worshiped for its intelligence, intensity, and beauty. Egyptian women painted their eyes to try and look like cats, and they became one of the most exalted members of the family in every household. Animals would join their owners in the afterlife and would then serve them in the beyond. Jewelry was developed for cats and they were a part of the family as much as the children of the house. Dogs, known as “Man’s best friend” were developed from wild wolves and joined us first in the hunting fields of the world. Tracking next to us and helping us to be able to find food when we were unable to grow it, it is easy to understand why they became such important members of the human family. Can you imagine the value of an animal that was able to track in a world that was before grocery stores and a...

You just brought home a new kitty, and you are asking yourself should I let fluffy go outside or keep him inside.   I have a couple of clients that lets their kitties go outside.  One client has fenced (specifically for cats) a part of their backyard so that the kitties can’t get out.  Another client who has an outdoor kitty condo that is attached to the house.  They are both really cool ideas.  So your options are not limited . This article gives the perspective of keeping the cats indoors or letting them outside, and their risks.  This article should help you make an informed decision.  What should I do?  Keep my kitty indoors after all they are hunters by nature…. Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats There’s another great debate about the feline as a pet besides the declawing issue covered in another article. This great debate concerns allowing the feline to roam outdoors vs. living indoors. As usual, there are two sides to this debate. Sho...