Europeans and North Americans need to get angry about the live animal markets of Asia
People in Europe and North America and elsewhere should be angry about the live animal markets of Asia.
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Are Munchkin cats natural?
Yes and no. Munchkin cats are dwarf cats: normally pedigree cats with short legs and normal bodies. The dog equivalent is the Dachshund. This dwarfism in companion animals is caused by an inherited dominant, genetic mutation. Mutations occur all the … Continue reading →
She can’t hear or speak. She cleans the streets of Chennai, India. She feeds and talks to the stray cats and dogs.
This is the kind of woman for whom I have so much admiration. Her name is Rita akka (elder sister). She is inspirational despite being unable to hear or speak and despite having the hardest and the lowliest of jobs. … Continue reading →
Dwarf cat, a Singapura cat and a cute dog face a clear barrier differently
This is an impromptu test of canine and feline intelligence or perhaps it is not. It seems to have some significance. Perhaps it is more to do with personality type. There are three companion animals. The first one to decide … Continue reading →
Rats can be far more aggressive and courageous than modern domestic cats
The anti-cat brigade find any way to criticise domestic and feral cats. They condemn the cat for not even being able to perform their ancient historical role: to get rid of rats. Well back in those far flung days before … Continue reading →
Humane Society’s well oiled machine evacuated some Louisiana shelters in preparation for Hurricane Barry
I am always very impressed, and I love the way that The Humane Society of the United States make room at shelters which will be taking in animals because of the presence of Hurricane Barry. They do this by shipping … Continue reading →
Dogs are more valuable than cats. The reason why.
My colleague, Elisa, asked why dogs are more valuable than cats in a recent article so I’ll try and provide an answer. It’s worth discussing because it’s true and we are referring to financial value because at the end of … Continue reading →
Cats have had a bad rap concerning wildlife. Now it’s time to criticise dogs.
Domestic and feral cats have had a bad rap for years because of an ongoing campaign against them on account of their predation of wildlife. The campaign is intensifying. Conversely, there has been a lack of focus on dogs. For … Continue reading →
The love sandwich with a cute cat in the middle
Watson and Kiko are a couple of Golden Retrievers living a life full of adventures and love. They have their own Instagram account. This is the modern trend if you are the human guardian to attractive companion animals and a … Continue reading →
Seven Golden Retriever puppies excitedly groom cat simultaneously
The ginger tabby is lapping up the adoration and grooming by seven puppies at the same time. It is vigorous and almost overwhelming but the cat is accepting. There is a very close relationship between these animals. Using feline terminology … Continue reading →