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Pit Bulls As Pets
Pit bull—now take a moment and think about those two words. I bet you think mean and scary. In reality pit bulls aren't mean and scary. Pit bulls should be kept as pets because they used to have a good reputation, the media is unfair, and there are outdated laws against pit bulls.
By Landon Hodge8 years ago in Petlife
Porn Dogs? Disturbing Video Trend Online Raises Animal Abuse to a Sickening New Level
Dog lovers often turn to the web for their daily fill of videos showing cute puppies, funny dog behavior, clips of dogs acting surprisingly human and, unfortunately, stories of abandoned dogs with (hopefully) a last chance for adoption by a caring human.
By Reid Moore8 years ago in Petlife
The Biggest Dogs in the World for the Biggest Pooch Lovers
The biggest dogs in the world can have a reputation for being intimidating, but once you get to know their breeds, they are anything but that. Some of the tallest and heaviest dogs in the world are also some of the most loyal, affectionate, and loving breeds that will quickly become your best friend and protector.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Petlife
The Pack
Wolves are amazing creatures and one of my favorite beasts. As everyone knows, dogs take traits from the wolves and are linked as a relative. Dogs are now domestic and some wolves are born into family environments and sold as pets, but there are still wolves who stroll and hunts in packs. Wolves have been allocated with the symbol of spirit, loyalty, and protector, but many people see that wolves are misunderstood creatures. Cultures such as the Amerindian culture see wolves as teachers and pathfinders, and in Japan, the word "wolf" is defined as a "great god." Today, wolves are in a vulnerable state of existence, just like they always have been. They are the most hunted animal in the past and nearly became extinct in the early beginnings of the twentieth century, although, in some parts of the world, the wolf was under protection. In 1934, Germany was the first nation to see the need to protect them. In the 1600s, Ireland was referred to as the wolf land, which is when the huntings increased. Vikings wore their wolf skins and consumed wolf blood as well, as they believed it allowed them to carry a wolf's spirit in time of war.
By Natasha Bratton8 years ago in Petlife
A Day in the Life of a Vet Tech
A lot of people think that working with animals is all snuggles and kisses. Well, they are ALL wrong. While veterinary hospitals and clinics do see baby animals like puppies and kittens they also see a lot more than that. This job is mentally, physically and emotionally draining. If you are considering entering this field please think twice.
By Margret Becker8 years ago in Petlife
Porifera
Porifera, more commonly known as sponges, are the only phylum belonging to the subkingdom Parazoa. These simple creatures are among the least evolutionarily advanced animals in the world. Although they may lack complexity, this group of animals are evidently extraordinarily successful, having been able to continue survival, successfully passing on their genes for over six hundred million years. Their unique feeding system and lack of digestive, circulatory, and nervous systems are some of the factors that differentiate them from any other animal.
By Vanessa Solorzano8 years ago in Petlife
Bearded Dragon Set Up 101
Bearded Dragons, also affectionately referred to as "beardies," are a type of desert reptile native to Australia that also happen to make awesome pets. As with any pet, there are things that you need to do in order to ensure they can live life to the fullest.
By Amanda Steuart8 years ago in Petlife
Happiness Through Sparti's Eyes
It's not hard in the slightest to please a dog, all you need to provide is love and attention with a side of food and scents. However what is the secret to full-out happiness for a dog? I think it revolves around the same ideals that we have as humans. Narrowing it down to three key elements: relationships with loyalty, fulfillment in your day to day life, and forms of lively activity and excitement. I think Sparti agrees as he monitors me hoping for a free hand!
By Alex Gayford8 years ago in Petlife
