Virtual pets

In America, several people have dogs, cats or a combination of both as a pet in their household. Dogs are known as a man's best friend and cats are cute and cuddly. People who have or do know a dog or cat have never had a thought about killing them and eating their meat. Well, that is what the Yulin Festival is all about. This festival is the reason thousands of dogs and cats get killed each year. How would you feel if they came into your backyard and stole your dogs and/or cats? Hence, the…

Dogs are Similar to Humans As I was walking my dog I thought to myself, “ dogs have many childlike characteristics they can act, sing, and dance. The life a dog has seemed to be consistent with the life if a baby. Although some dogs may experience a rebel attitude they still have a humble heart. Dogs share many characteristics as humans their emotions and behaviors, their language, and by their spontaneous acts. If you are a dog owner and you believe that dogs have human characteristics as…

Top 6 Smartest Dog Breeds Are you looking to grow your family by welcoming a four-pawed friend in your home? More than just the size, looks and personality, it is also very important to consider the breed’s intelligence level in deciding what dog to get for your household. Intelligence plays a big factor in a dog’s ability to learn commands, as well as its capability to perform the tasks consistently and how well it responds to training. Here are some of the smartest dog breeds that you…

Have you ever looked outside and seen a cat or dog without a home? Cats and dogs are sweet animals but sometimes they can be mean. But when allowed to roam free around they can become restless. When cats and dogs are raised like that and sometime they have to do it to stay alive. Because the people who do not want or are unable to continue to provide care of their animals anymore so they let them go free instead of taking them to an adoption center. Why do cats and dogs affect our ecosystem what…

Glucosamine is needed in a dog’s diet to help prevent hip dysplasia and other joint problems. Glucosamine is also a natural substance found in your pet's body, with the highest concentration found in healthy cartilage. The glucosamine in your dog's body produces glycosaminoglycan, which is used to help form and repair body tissues such as cartilage. As your dog ages, the natural production of glucosamine in the body slows. As a result, the natural repair process in the body slows, eventually…

University of California, San Diego. The article was published in July of 2014 by the Public Library of Science (PLOS). The paper covers animal behavior, specifically dog emotions. The topic is interesting because I was always told you anthropomorphize your pets by giving them emotions. The paper hypothesizes that there is a primary version of jealousy that does not require complex cognitive functions, and it seen in dogs. The paper did a good job of addressing both the studies that complement…

One morning I was chilling in my golf cart. I thought I saw something from a distance, something little. I waited for a minute and it got bigger. It looked like a white fur ball. Finally it got close enough for me to see it … it was a mean little dog. It was chasing me!!! I slammed my foot on the gas pedal. I looked back and it was still chasing me. It was close enough to jump on and bite my head off. I say in a nice voice … nice little doggy. The dog jumps on and tries to bite me.…

The Pyramids It took 20 years to build the pyramids and they made over 100,000 slaves build them. As of November 2008, they found 118 and 138 pyramids. Most of the pyramids were built for the pharaohs and their family. They would mummify the bodies of pharaohs and their family by taking out there organs and putting salt in there bodies and wrapping them in cloth. About Egypt is a country in Africa (the middle east). When you think of ancient Egypt, you may think of a desert with no water…

horse, a Clydesdale. This is a common horse, well known for being the symbol of Budweiser. The relationship between the man and his horse is also essential to the use of pathos in this commercial -- a relationship many can relate to with their own pet, maybe even their own horse. When the puppy finally gets up and runs out of the stable, you hear the horse neigh. From there, the puppy looks back at him. This is when Budweiser shows you another important relationship,the one between the dog and…

different cat breeds have a multitude of varying characteristics but all make great pets in the appropriate home. While this isn't necessarily a list of the best breed of cat, below are the ten most popular cat breeds in America in 2008 according to the Cat Fanciers' Association. Persian - Persians are a large cat breed. The Persian has a svelte body type and a long coat which requires an extensive amount of pet grooming. Persians' activity level is low relative to other cats. They are…