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Advantages of Having a Pet
By Leslie Brown Those who have pets know the advantages over the disadvantages. Sure, it takes time, effort, and costs money to maintain a healthy and loving pet. But having a pet gives us way more than just...
on Wed, June 30th
Pet Frogs: An Exotic Choice
By Leslie Brown Like all exotic pets, it is important to get a frog that is captive bred locally and not found in the wild. Amphibians, such as frogs, are the most widely threatened group of animals on earth....
on Tue, June 22nd
Keeping a Monkey: Fun as Fiction, Difficult as Pets
By Leslie Brown Monkeys are cute and funny, but they require a lot of care and attention. While they are popular in fiction, they aren’t so easy to keep as pets. The decision to have a pet monkey is not one to take...
on Wed, June 16th
Llamas: Pets and Pack Animals
By Leslie Brown The llama is a South American relative of the camel, however, without the characteristic hump. Weighing between 250 and 450 pounds, they can stand over six-feet tall. Llamas graze on grass and hay...
on Wed, June 9th
The Potbellied Pig: A Surprising Pet
By Leslie Brown Whether you call them potbellied pigs, pot belly pigs, or miniature pigs, you are sure to be surprised by how rewarding it is to have one as a pet. Owning a pig is similar to having a child or a...
on Wed, June 2nd
Koi Fish: Another Pond Pet
By Leslie Brown Just looking at a koi pond can be easy on the eye and restful to the mind. It’s no wonder that the Japanese value koi so highly. Koi--and tattoos of koi--are traditionally considered lucky. Keeping...
on Wed, May 26th
Pet Goldfish: Didn’t Everyone Have One?
Like pet turtles, children often won a goldfish at a community fair or other neighborhood event. The goldfish came in the requisite plastic bag filled with water that kids then dumped into bowls when they got home...
on Wed, May 19th
Keeping a Pet Turtle: Big Decision!
By Leslie Brown You might have had a pet turtle when you were just a kid. Many children won them at school fairs and neighborhood events. But the turtles didn’t seem to last long, no matter how many times you...
on Thu, May 13th
Snakes as Pets: Not for Everyone
By Leslie Brown Snakes have a long history of being scary creatures. Many people believe that all snakes are dangerous, slimy creatures. Some people are drawn to them, while others back away in fear. Not many...
on Thu, May 6th
Goofy: A Standup Cartoon Character
By Leslie Brown An anthropomorphic dog, Goofy is probably best known as a Walt Disney cartoon character for his adventures with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Clarabelle Cow, and Horace Horsecollar. Goofy has a...
on Fri, April 23rd