The pet industry rakes in millions a year selling fluffy, colorful things that probably mean more to us than to our fur-kids. While they may not be pretty, our discarded cardboard boxes and paper bags provide just as much enjoyment for cats as manufactured toys – and they’re much cheaper! What is it about these […]

If you’re part of the meat-eating population of humankind, you might think that chickens make a darn good meal. However, whatever our diets may be composed of, many of us know that chickens make fabulous pets too. Of course, it takes someone with an open mind to see beneath the feathers and squawking; chicken affection […]

The scene is all too familiar – the loud and raucous thunder accompanied by flashes of lightning…and some poor dog whimpering and scrambling for cover under the bed or sofa. Every dog-parent can recount word-for-word the same exact story about Rover, Fido, Spot, or Pepper. What is it about thunderstorms or a dog’s anatomy that […]

Knowing your area is the most important aspect of beginning a birdwatching hobby. Research where you are, where you are going, and when you are going. Educating yourself on the bird life native to the region will maximize your enjoyment. Where Should You Go? Generally, state and national parks provide the best areas for walkers […]

We all know why dogs eat all sort of junk (even poop and vomit) and although it’s gross, we sort of know why they do it. Because they’re scavengers. But why are cats attracted to such materials that should have no taste appeal, like plastic. Why do cats love and lick plastic? Hunters…of Plastic? Cats […]