If you want to read something exciting, go to MyAfricanTravels.com and check out this post (http://www.myafricantravels.com/2010/01/23/the-lion-hunt-4.html) about Lion Hunt #4. The writer describes this African lion hunt. First, they listed taking a .375 magnum rifle, a 38 caliber pistol, and a relatively long hunting knife. Then, they had to walk about a mile along a trail. But, there were no lio...

I felt several emotions arise within me as I read this blog (http://www.goldenbuddies.com/blog/2009/11/29/twelve-years-with-a-golden-retriever.html) about the afflictions of an elder golden retriever, Gracie. She had to be taken to the vet when she couldn't get her hind end to move or her back legs to hold any weight.Read this blog and the following one (http://www.goldenbuddies.com/blog/2009/1...

Oh, how nice it would be to tour the windmills in Kinderdijk, Holland! It would be especially enjoyable now that they are transporting tourists on the new electroboat, “Djiewke”. A post (http://www.foreverkitties.com/2009/12/07/traveling-in-holland.html) describes the boat and other things to experience in the Netherlands.Reading this post about traveling in Holland certainly makes me want to go t...

I felt several emotions arise within me as I read this blog (http://www.goldenbuddies.com/blog/2009/11/29/twelve-years-with-a-golden-retriever.html) about the afflictions of an elder golden retriever, Gracie. She had to be taken to the vet when she couldn't get her hind end to move or her back legs to hold any weight.Read this blog and the following one (http://www.goldenbuddies.com/blog/2009/11/2...

Dogs are man's best friend and don't you think they deserve to be a bit spoiled, especially at this time of year? People today have little time to shop and even smaller amounts of money to spend, but online there are several great places to shop. Of course, there are the traditional spots like PetSmart and Petco but there are many more that have great stuff and reasonable prices.In a recent post (...

Isn't this American Wirehair just the cutest cat? There's a recent blog (http://www.kittyvisits.com/2009/11/01/american-wirehair-cats.html) that tells you all about them. Their thick coat of fur looks and feels like the wool of a lamb.I found it fascinating to read that their hair is actually curled  quite tight and wiry on top of the little body. The springy curls are coarse. But, the stomac...

It was quite a delight to visit the GoldenBuddies website and see the pictures of family pets using the automatic water bowl. You can tell that they really enjoyed drinking from the fountain. I got a kick out of the post (http://www.goldenbuddies.com/blog/2008/10/31/fresh-n-clean-water-bowl.html). Especially the story about the time when the water bowl was empty and the poodle puppy did a little s...

A blog (http://www.reverseages.com/blog/2009/05/29/-did-you-know-that-nutro-pet-food-can-kill-your-pet.html) on the ReverseAges website asks this serious question. I'm truly hoping that all pet owners are aware of this action by Nutro Pet Foods.The blog reported that Nutro Pet Food announced a voluntary recall of its NUTRO® NATURAL CHOICE® COMPLETE CARE® and NUTRO® MAX® Cat Dry Foods. The writer a...

This is one of the neatest stories you will ever hear. You will know precisely what this little girl is talking about at the end! "Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer. "What is it she keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked. "Puppy size!" replie...

Are there cats in your home? Are they just cats or are they a real part of the family? A recent blog (http://www.kittyvisits.com/2009/10/07/when-a-cat-becomes-more-than-a-cat.html) describes how her cat became more than a cat to her.She writes that it had to be once we became adults and our cats were exclusively indoor cats. Their time spent with us dramatically increased; therefore, we paid more ...

Are there pets in your home? Pets really are a wonderful part of most homes but they can be fussy eaters. There's a blog (http://www.allfurrypets.com/blog/2009/06/27/pet-food-and-feeding.html) that can help with feeding those pets. This article deals with some particular problems and gives more personalized answers to these problems.According to the writer, cats may develop sand in their kidneys i...

There are some important considerations to take into account when feeding your cat. They will help you to save money and keep a healthy pet at home. Remember, your cat's health and longevity will depend on their diet, thus it is better to spend some extra money today and avoid high veterinarian expenses when your cat gets sick due to lack of proteins in his or her body.By the way, there's a new we...

Bird watching is a common hobby performed by people of all ages. It requires very little in monetary investments and can be done by anyone, even those with handicaps. The most essential thing required is patience, which is due to the fact that the birds do not always appear when and where you want them. To learn the other essentials needed for bird watching, go to http://www.igobirdwatching.com/20...

Whether you are an apartment dweller or a home owner, having a dog is a very important decision. Many people choose to own dogs and, depending on their circumstances, the type or size of dog is a crucial choice. One of the perfect dogs for apartment and small home dweller is the Yorkshire terrier. Yorkies are of a very small variety usually averaging about 7 pounds.Yorkshire Terriers are mostly fr...

What age should you begin to teach your children about small livestock? A child who lives on a farm might begin to ask questions even before they start kindergarten. But a large number of children do not have the advantage of seeing small livestock every day. Parents or teachers can take advantage of many lessons about small livestock, even if they are not farmers. Be observant of the area around ...