The Advantages of Adopting a Pet Rather Than Buying One

The Advantages of Adopting a Pet Rather Than Buying One

by B Nelson March 1, 2010, in Adoption & Rescue

Many people immediately think of going to a pet store when they want a pet, or even buying one from a ad in the newspaper. Aside from the ethical reasons against this there are many good things, advantages to adopting a pet. In fact some of these advantages make adoption even a better option than taking a free pet.

So You Want a Pet Tiger? Other Ways of Having a Pet

So You Want a Pet Tiger? Other Ways of Having a Pet

by Mark Gordon Brown March 1, 2010, in Exotic & Unusual

So you want a pet Tiger? But alas, these wild animals are not really suited to being pets. However, if you really love tigers and still want one as a pet, why not adopt one in responsible way? Find out here how you can.

Unusual Pets:  Pigeons

Unusual Pets: Pigeons

by Mark Gordon Brown October 10, 2009, in Birds

Although most people see pigeons as those rather grayish birds that mess on town hall statues, they come in many varieties and forms and have clubs devoted to their care and showing.

Pet Monkeys: The Dark Side

Pet Monkeys: The Dark Side

by Mark Gordon Brown October 7, 2009, in Exotic & Unusual

Possibly the two most famous pet monkeys are Curious George and Cheeta. Both are fictional. Curious George being owned by “the Man in the Yellow Hat” and Cheeta being owned by Tarzan.

The Expense of Pets

The Expense of Pets

by Mark Gordon Brown October 4, 2009, in Pets

Before getting a pet, an owner must consider the expenses. And remember, not all expenses are financial.

The First Portuguese Water Dog

The First Portuguese Water Dog

by B Nelson April 15, 2009, in Dogs

Barack Obama came close to disappointing a nation when he accepted “Bo”, a Portuguese Water Dog. Let’sfind out what happened and learn more about the breed.

Where the Puppies are

Where the Puppies are

by B Nelson April 11, 2009, in Dogs

There are several places to acquire a new puppy, some are better than others, and some are so bad they may constitute cruelty or support illegal activity. Here they are, from the worst to best.

Paying for Cruelty

Paying for Cruelty

by B Nelson March 31, 2009, in Dogs

Before you buy that puppy in the pet store because you feel sorry for it and want to “rescue” it, read this!

Most Stray Pets Really Aren’t

Most Stray Pets Really Aren’t

by B Nelson January 25, 2009, in Pets

Many people refer to pets they see wandering as “stray” pets. While this may be true in some definitions, in reality by looking at pets in this way we do them a disservice and sometimes fail to see the true situation. Most “strays” didn’t just wander off.