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A pet owner wakes up and as they are about to go put some food in their dog’s bowl, they see that they have ran out. What is stopping this pet owner from simply driving to the local pet store and getting the essentials for their family’s best friend? During a time where not many people were comfortable with sharing their credit card information online, there was no reason to purchase the product on the internet. This introduces the first component of Pets.com’s flawed marketing decisions which…

“Mercy to animals means mercy to mankind” are Henry Bergh’s remarkable words. Bergh was a leader when he stepped up and took charge of the animal cruelty. Bergh died knowing that animals and children would get the help and care they deserved, which shows how much he really cared. It also shows that Bergh has a legacy that lives within the lives of many to this day. Bergh had many allies who helped his on his incredible journey, and some people who gave him obstacles along the way. There…

Ever thought of bringing your pet to work? It might sound weird but the idea of allowing animals in the workplace is not as barking as you think. In fact, the glimpse of your furry friend around the office is not only cute, but also beneficial for your health. By reducing stress-related ailments like heart disease and diabetes, pets can actually raise your life expectancy. Very few people know that some countries even have an annual event called ‘Take Your Dog to Work Day’. The day which was…

anything more than simple commands, so they will take more income of pain (Wisconsin Humane Society 1). Just as well as they could threaten a person, they could be involved in crime. There acts of abuse could be acts of their own pain taken out on pets. The Wisconsin Humane Society also stated that abusers are also five times more likely to be in crime and younger people watching would be three times more likely to follow the person hurting an animal, making a chain reaction. Killing is part of…

000 dollars. Sometimes it's even higher. The cost depends on what kind of dog you buy. Adopting a dog from a shelter is much cheaper than buying a dog from a breeder. Anchor Julia: (Towards Brooklyn and then Camera) That’s right, Brooklyn. Most new pet owners underestimate how much it really costs to own a dog. Nowadays, it seems that most of them only think about the cost of the dog and it's food. Well they're sadly mistaken. There is so much more to it! Anchor Brooklyn: There’s the…

exotic pets? We’ve got some of the best options, conveniently ranked for you! These animals are some of the cutest, coolest, and just plain weirdest pets you could have. Keep reading, you might just find one that you have to take home with you! Number Seven: Sugar Gliders. Sugar gliders come from the southeastern regions of the world, and are actually in the same family as kangaroos. However, they are much smaller and more adorable, growing to only about seven inches long. They make great pets…

Each and every year, throughout the United States, millions of animals are left abandoned, abused or even killed. In addition to this issue, there is currently a pet overpopulation occurring in the U.S due to excessive breeding at puppy mills, dog breeding operations that put profit over the health and well-being of the animals. The majority of these animals, when left abandoned, are then euthanized due to minimal room in shelters. Upon having strong feelings towards this problem and wanting to…

As is the custom today, people attended church services in the 16th century. And, just as it is today, all worshipers were welcomed in the Lord's House – even dogs. Members of the congregation would often bring their dogs to church, or the dogs would follow their owners there. Either way, the need for a canine babysitter became apparent as the number of animal congregants increased. Churches in England and parts of Europe, found themselves needing the services of people who would tend to the…

Have you ever had a experience of finding an animal, adopting them, and caring for them until you can find a home for them, I have. As a kid me and my friends would always play vet, to us it didn’t matter if we were “caring” for my hermit crabs, fish, hamsters, dog, or stuffed animals we still “saved” their lives. Now i’ve joined horseback riding due to my love of animals. We have to care for the horses before and after our rides. I definetly want to have a career in caring for animals.…

In my everyday life, I am very fortunate to have everything I do. I have access to as much food as I want, the healthcare I need, modes of transportation, more than adequate shelter, and much more. In Mawi Asgedom’s memoir Of Beetles and Angels, he faces many struggles in the refugee camp that he lives in before he and his family moved to America, many of which I can’t even conceptualize having to deal with. Mawi struggles to have adequate food, transportation, and shelter in the refugee camp,…