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Whale “Sanctuaries” Over Right Whales?
On October 29th, 2021, the anti-zoo group known as “The Whale Sanctuary Project” (WSP) announced the opening of its visitor center in Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia. The group claims the public wants to see zoo and aquarium-housed cetaceans live in sea pen-based “sanctuaries” rather than in pool-based inland facilities or in lagoon facilities not operating under a donation/tax-payer income model. The visitor center is a small in-house exhibit containing anti-zoo propaganda that discourages people from visiting modern zoos and aquariums that display cetaceans (The Canadian Press, 2021).
Jenna DeedyPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeTreatment of Diabetes In Dogs
When it comes to canine diabetes, the stated prevalence varies from 0.3% to 1.3%. This condition is caused by a deficiency or excess of the insulin hormone. Dogs are more likely than humans to develop insulin-dependent DM, which is the same as type 1 DM. Hence, treatment of diabetes is a serious concern.
Samar AbbasPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeAn Endangered Red
Does the Scarlet Macaw know what a marvel it is? How desperate humans are to restore the populations that were ravaged by those greedy and ignorant? They say the Scarlet Macaw is intelligent, but how can anyone or anything hope to grasp the disappearance of a species, a community, a family? Do they know the way they are hunted for their colors, the very same that they trusted adaptation to keep them safe with?
Forums and groups for dog owners
Online dog communities can be of great help if you have a non-emergency issue regarding your buddy. Here are the top 10 choices from ClawBuddies dog forums and groups that you should join. Learn from other people's posts or ask questions yourself. Within these groups you find hundreds of thousands of dog owners sharing experiences, tips, tricks, and guidance
Lana JacksonPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeBandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the most famous national parks in the Indian state Madhya Pradesh. Due to its high number of tiger sighting which is directly proportionate to its tiger sighting. Bandhavgarh National park is located at 197 km away north-east of Jabalpur and has inferred its name from an ancient fort in the area.
Can Dogs Eat Vegan and Vegetarian Meals?
Every dog owners want the best for our furry friends, whether we’re buying them hypoallergenic dog food or a new collar that matches their personality. The topic of vegan and vegetarian meals for dogs has garnered attention lately, attracting Google search interest scores of up to 100 over the last year, as you can see in the graph below. This is likely due to the growing number of vegans and vegetarians across the UK — statistics report there were 600,000 vegans in the UK in 2019, so it isn’t surprising to learn that we’re considering this diet shift for our furry friends too. After all, if we want the best for them, we must find out if what is good for us is good for them too.
Adam JohnsonPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeEchoes of the Olifant
Author’s Note: This is part III of an emotional 3-part story. I’m sure it will not be as emotional for the reader as it was for me to write, but it is emotional, nevertheless.
The Bantering WelshmanPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeAlleviate the Financial Burden of High Veterinary Costs
For over a decade, Kristen Duhr and Matt Bowler have dedicated their lives to the care and wellbeing of pets. While each of them took different paths, they both converged at a single point in 2009 when the two met while Duhr was caring for Bowler’s pets. In fact, in 2011, the two started their business together, All Critter Care LLC, an in-home pet walking service.
Edmund MorganPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeTop Secrets To Keep Your Pets Happy
Pets are a wonderful addition to anyone's household. They are among the few special ones who actually care about us. They are always willing to give us all they have without expecting something in exchange. Nowadays, individuals consider their pets as children and themselves as parents. This is how pet-human relationships are changing. The family members consider pets no less than humans. For example, they celebrate their birthdays with the same zeal and excitement as they would celebrate of some family member. The human-animal bond is a flexible and rather more of a symbiotic connection between humans and their pets, affected by activities that are critical to both their physical and mental health and well-being.
Soniya SanyalPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeMy Guardian Angel Has Paws
I don’t know what I would do without her. I first met Bella when she was six months old, when I was babysitting her for a close family friend. It was puppy love at first sight. We instantly bonded and having a dog around again reminded me of so many happy childhood memories, the ones that got me through the times that weren’t so happy. I babysat Bella several other times over the years, and then about two and a half years ago her former owners had to move and couldn’t take her, so I adopted her as my own.
Rose KalembaPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeShow Behaviors are Natural Behaviors.
Probably the one big myth that animal rights extremists like to put out there is the misconception that marine mammals in modern zoological facilities are “forced” to do “unnatural tricks”. In reality, the behaviors you see in a training session or a theater-style show do not differ from any surface behavior they would normally display out in the wild.
Jenna DeedyPublished 3 years ago in PetlifeTips for Getting Your Dog Toilet Trained
It is feasible to find and utilize diapers for house training a dog yet that is only an indication that you have not thoroughly considered the commitment that a dog requests and merits. Giving your dog its due time and care is the initial phase in teaching the individual how to teach the dog.
Alfan MondolPublished 3 years ago in Petlife