Dog type

The domestic dog (Canis familiaris) was the first animal species to be domesticated by humans. They were tamed from Eurasian gray wolves (Canis lupus), and genetic studies revealed that this domestication could have occurred up to 40,000 years ago. There are many theories to how humans began taming wolves. One theory was that wolves began following people around in order to more easily acquire food and that the ‘tamer’ wolves were kept as pets. As people began acquiring these wolves they began…

feel better overall in the end about rescuing your new pet rather than buying. INTRODUCTION Attention-Getter: According to Humane Society of the United States organization’s website I accessed on December 6, 2016, “Each year, 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States, simply because too many pets come into shelters and…

At that exact moment my mom walked through the door with a huge smile on her face, then told me we were getting the puppy. I was ecstatic, I got up, hugged her, then thanked her about 1 million times. My mom continued to smile and told me to get the dog so…

other sources. C. In addition, animals from many shelters are already spayed or neutered and vaccinated, which makes the shelter’s fee a bargain. D. Also, did you know that more than 25% of cats and dogs who enter into shelters are pure breeds? 1. If you’re truly set on a specific purebred cat or dog, there are breed-specific rescues that work to match up the right owner with the perfect purebred pet. CONCLUSION I. All animals need a second chance. II. You are giving them a new life by…

Based on our findings, Zoo Taiping has always searching the efficient ways to be the best in the zoo and working hard to make sure they give all the best experience to all the visitors. In our opinion, there are a few things that Zoo Taiping can be improved on. There was some of our recommendation after all the research. Zoo Taiping is located in a natural setting in Taiping Lake Gardens close to the foot of the Larut Hill (Maxwell Hill). The beautiful natural setting with streams, lakes and…

impact is that dogs have developed strange new health problems that did not exist even twenty years ago. Arthritis, digestive disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, skin and coat problems, allergies and behavioral problems are now common. The booming veterinary industry has been so explosive, in part, because the nutiritional building blocks animals need for strong, healthy bodies is not available in the food they eat. DISTURBING FOOD FACTS It's no secret that the ingredients used common dog foods…

The Story Of The Stolen Wool By: Jordyn Sullivan [based on Baa Baa Black Sheep] You wouldn't think a sheet of wool could cause so much problems in the span of 4 days, until you hear the story of Betty Black Sheep. See, Betty Black Sheep has the absolute finest wool. Everyone is asking for it so they can sell it themselves or sew something out of it. This is where everything went wrong. Somebody stole the wool! All three bags full! It's springtime of 2006 a sunny day where you feel the…

947501 via Pixabay It is a well-known fact that humans have technically longer lives than their pets, and most owners would do everything to make their pets’ lives worthwhile despite of their shorter lifespans. After all, our pets are more than assets and properties, they are part of the family. We take care of them when they are sick; we provide food on their plates -- their food bowls, rather; and we bond with them everyday through play and casual walks in the neighborhood. However, life…

Nicholas Chancey Cellular Processes, University of South Florida, 140 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Submitted September 20, 2016 Behavioral Ecology (2007) 18 (1): 204-214. doi: 10.1093/beheco/arl075 First published online: November 28, 2006 Interference Competition Between Coyotes (Canis latrans) and Raccoons (Procyon lotor): a Test of the Mesopredator Release Hypothesis Observations: The authors, Stanley D. Gehrt and Suzanne Prange noted that raccoon (Procyon lotor) populations were…

We mostly believe that dogs are mostly carnivores considering that they have strong canine teeth for meat. Nevertheless, there are moments when we let them lose and see them munching on an unexpected food... grass. This has baffled too many dog watchers and owners alike, and they think that there is something wrong with that grass-eating dog. The answers as to why does a dog eat grass are actually too many; some answers are just keen observations, while some are theories concluded. Yet, no…