Tag: pets

Should We Keep Pets Indoors

In the modern world, the majority of people live in cities and having a yard has become a luxury. While it is normal in rural areas to have a big, open space around your house, it is not so common in urban surroundings. But as we are social beings, this doesn’t stop us from wanting […]

Study Finds That Owning A Dog Makes You Act 10 Years Younger

In case we didn’t have enough reasons already to love the dogs in our lives [Hi Lucca! — Amelia], science has found that dog owners’ physical activity is the equivalent to someone roughly 10 years younger. A study published in the journal Preventative Medicine took a look at the lives of 547 elderly people (their average age was 79) […]

Why I Need Pet-Parenting Vacations

I’ve been obsessed with animals for as long as I can remember. I’m sure you’ve seen me (or one of my ubiquitous, 30-something single-lady soul twins, perpetually emitting twee-voiced animal baby-talk while ensconced in an inch-thick resin of cat hair). As a child, I was the annoying, overly sensitive, bleeding-heart kid who orchestrated elaborate funerals for […]

Should I Let my Pet in my Bed at Night-Time?

If you prefer sleeping with your pooch rather than your partner, then we absolutely do not blame you. At least your pooch won’t steal your quilt, right? However, there could be some potential health risks when sharing a bed with your pet, as well as stopping you from getting some action with your partner. So, […]

How to Capture Awesome Pictures of Your Pets

As the great poet George Eliot once said, “Animals are such agreeable friends– they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” For these reasons, pets are valued members of a family. They provide unconditional love and support and enrich our lives. Taking pictures of your pets is a great way to remember how they’ve touched […]