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Darwin’s Cats needs your cat info!
If there’s one thing we know about cats, it’s that they never cease to amuse us with their penchant for funny habits. Perhaps your unique feline gets a little dramatic, shows off some surprising skills, or warms your heart with the quirky way they play, cuddle, or offer “gifts.” Whatever the quirks, the scientists behind Darwin’s Cats are eager to hear them. More than just a pet project, the researchers leading the initiative are seeking to build the world’s largest feline genetic database, The Guardian reports. The goal is to enroll 100,000 cats from all walks of life and investigate the genetic influences behind cat traits, behaviors, and health issues, so humans can get a better understanding of…
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Pet Travel Safety – By Land
With the holidays freshly behind us you’re probably pooped from all the traveling you did and, hopefully, you’re settling into the new year ready for what’s to come. Fittingly, National Pet Travel Safety Day falls right after the holiday season on January 2. As it turns out there is a lot to keeping pets safe when traveling. First things first. Research the requirements of your destination as they vary from state to state, so read first and then take them to the veterinarian and get the necessary work done and documented. Are they healthy enough to travel? Are they up to date on their shots? If your destination is the…
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Pet Travel Safety – By Air
National Pet Travel Safety Day falls right after the holiday season on January 2. As it turns out there is a lot to keeping pets safe when traveling, especially when flying. First things first, it’s best to begin at the beginning and research the requirements of your destination. They vary from state to state and country to country, so read up first and then take them to their vet to get them evaluated. Are they up to date on their shots? Are they healthy enough to travel? And that’s just the beginning! There’s even more to consider when traveling by plane. Having said all this, it’s important to note that…
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The Importance of Shopping Local and Its Impact on the Local Economy
In an increasingly globalized world, it’s easy to fall into the convenience of shopping at large chain stores or making purchases online. However, the importance of shopping local cannot be overstated. When you support local businesses, you’re not just getting a unique product or personalized service; you’re making an investment in your community and local economy. Here’s a deeper look at why shopping local matters and how it positively impacts the economy. 1. Supports Local Jobs and Employment When you shop at locally owned businesses, the money you spend circulates within the community. Local business owners often employ local people, from shop assistants and baristas to skilled artisans and technicians.…
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Rich with Enrichment
I watch animal videos online more than I care to admit. I spend pretty much every morning watching and sharing goofy, heartwarming clips of cats and dogs and their humans. (I especially enjoy dogs in drag and cats in breweries or bodegas.) We can’t imagine life without them, but dogs and cats weren’t always indoor pets. They lived in the wild and had to work hard to get their nourishment; they were hunters and scavengers. Nowadays things are quite different for them; over time we have domesticated these beasts and, though we love and celebrate our pet companions, in some ways we’ve made their world quite small. They can suffer from malaise…
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Global Cat Day 2023
Recognizing the role felines play in our lives today and historically The Global Cat Day 2023 theme, Cats Are CommunityTM, is a rallying call of this global truth: Cats have lived alongside people for thousands of years, have a place in our communities, and are beings of inherent value who deserve to be protected. Cats are our family, our friends, and our neighbors who live indoors with us and outdoors among us. Our unique relationships with them span thousands of years and cross every border. Love for cats is a universal language in itself. But even with so much history together, cats still face cruel threats to their lives every…
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Sanctuary
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