Ever heard of a bee hotel? I hadn’t either. Don’t bees live in colonies, with a queen, and they dance around and tell each other where to find the good nectar? Turns out that meany bees actually don’t live in hives, instead creating their own (solitary) nests. Females oviposit a single egg in each compartment, […]
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There are a lot of different myths concerning dog shock collars and it is important that you know about some of them and what the truth is if you are interested in buying one. A shock collar can be an excellent way to train a dog, but there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding these
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There are a number of different things that your dog needs to stay healthy, and it is important that you know what they are. With all of the different types of supplements for dogs, it can be difficult choosing the right ones to give your canine companion. Take the time to look over the following
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You know your corgi is reactive to the vacuum cleaner if each time you pull it out to clean your flooring, you have to work to keep your dog at bay while getting your floor spotless. Understanding why your corgi reacts to the vacuum is only half of the battle, though. You then have to
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If you’re a pet foster parent, good news for you as tax season rolls around again: you can write off those expenses you’ve racked up for the animals you’ve been fostering. That includes vet bills, food, and even the gas needed to transport the pets to appointments and to meet potential adopters. In June 2011, Jan Van Dusen,
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It was snowing when I left our apartment this morning — one more sign that Christmas and Hanukkah are both coming up quickly. There are lots of great things about this time of year, but there are also a lot of new things around the house as well: foods, plants, decorations, people. And anyone with
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Sometimes you come across something that just doesn’t sit right with you and you have to investigate it further. Such is the case with this week’s Raise A Paw. In trolling the internet one morning, I came across something that I found to be a tad unsettling. So, this week Raise A Paw takes a
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I like to have some fun with Raise A Paw because I think that pets can be hilarious. However, not all topics are all chuckles and such was the case when Sarah brought to my attention an article about Harper who was found stuffed in a trash bag and left for dead after being born
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A few years back, when I lived in Brooklyn, I cared for a colony of feral cats. I trapped and neutered them, set up a feeding station in my backyard, and, like a wildlife researcher, watched with fascination from my window as they lived their reclusive lives. One of my favorites in the gang was Mr.
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Procrastinating and the web often go hand in hand, and in many cases it ends up being a fruitful affair. I often find really amazing stories by simply letting one web page lead me to another without worrying about all the time I’m wasting by diverting from my original task. Case in point, the photos
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