Each year, 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States. There are too many pets that are put into shelters and not enough people who will consider adoption. If more people adopted instead of buying pets, the number of animals euthanized would dramatically reduce. There are many reasons why you should consider adopting an animal. One of the reasons why you should consider adopting would be because you'll save an animals life. It was already stated that 2.7 million…
Doesn't it seem like your pet has some type of superpower sometimes? Well, the people in this survey sure seem to think so, but the question is are they correct? First of all, do pets know their names? Most cats and dogs that are used to hearing their name know it. Although this does not apply to all cats and dogs, most of them (especially cats) will look up or even come to you when their name is called. People can, of course, train a pet other than a cat or dog to know its name, but they are…
Adopting vs. Purchasing Pets Walking into the cold, dark, and damp room I was speechless. Seeing all their little faces peering helplessly at me was enough to bring me to tears. I went to the very back of the room and looked into the small metal cage. It contained the tiniest, sickest, orange kitten. I immediately knew I was meant to help him. He had so many complications, I was surprised he had made it as long as he did. The first 48 hours were extremely rough, he needed as much care and…
Canis lupus familiaris (dogs) were likely the first animals to be domesticated by humans. Humans and dogs share a long intertwined history. DNA evidence suggests domestic dogs most likely diverged from wolves as long as 135,000 years ago (Udell and Wynne). The American Kennel Club (AKC), a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States, recognizes 167 breeds. Being that dogs are one of the most common household pets owned by humans, it is important to understand their physiology for…
Pets could easily liven up the patients, making them more interactive and also more joyful. The animals could be beneficial because “walking a dog is great cardiovascular exercise, but just the simple act of caring for a pet-petting, brushing, feeding-provides both mild activity and a means to stay engaged with the world” (Byrne). The animals would also offer great companionship to the residents…
Animal abuse is categorized in many different ways. Lots of humans don’t recognize it when it’s right under their nose. The signs that point to animal abuse are very obvious, yet many choose to ignore it. Constantly people are trying to rid the world of animal abuse, yet they themselves don’t speak up when they do see it happening. Animal neglect is seen as an animal’s caretaker failing to provide food, water, shelter, or veterinary care needed for an animal to survive. Animal neglect has been…
A type of bird that is pesky is the crow. Crows can be loud, they also will eat crops, especially corn and wheat. Another bird that can be disliked by many is the vulture. The reason people do not like the vulture is because they are scavengers, which means…
A commercial that brought its audience to tears flooded TV screens in 2006. Everybody talked about the "sad dogs on TV" and sent in their money. It was a very successful advertisement and organization made a lot from it. In The ASPCA commercial, Sarah McLachlan appeals to the viewers' emotions to convince them to donate money. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, commonly known as ASPCA, created a commercial approximately ten years ago to convince viewers to donate…
Dogs are a big part of the habitat system. They have been part of it over decades. Dogs and their habitat are specific because they can be domesticated or live out on the streets. Domestic dogs can also survive out in the wild because they have a good instinct from wolfs. The amazing capabilities of dogs as protectors and investigators have been put to the test in countless ways. Dogs have shown that they are a major part of the ecosystem when it comes to the dogs habitat. This is because…
68% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 84.6 million homes” (Pet Industry). With most of America owning a pet the questions that arises from owners is do other animals have mental imagery? Mental imagery exists in household pets such as: dogs and birds. Mental imagery, however, is not limited to just household pets, there is also evidence that it is present in wild animals such as: dolphins and bats. The way that animals use mental imagery is different than that of humans use. Humans…