A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
I’ve always had animals in my life. For part of my life I grew up on a farm. It wasn’t a farm where we ate the animals, it was more like a petting zoo. I learned a lot about animals growing up, such as patience, love, laughter, and loss. Patience I’ve learned a lot about patience over the years with […]
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Dogs are masters at hiding when they aren’t feeling well. As a result, it may be difficult for pet owners to determine when their pup is under the weather. So how can pet owners figure out when their dog is sick? Here are 15 symptoms your dog may exhibit that warrant a trip to the vet: 1. Drooling or Stinky […]
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Have you ever heard of a cat that likes to swim? While many people have encountered cats who love playing with faucets or dipping their paws in water dishes, most haven’t come across swimming cats unless they’ve met a Turkish Van Cat. What’s the backstory on the Turkish Van Cat? Legend has it that Turkish Vans were on Noah’s ark […]
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Hamsters are one of the most sought after pet when people buy rodents, but over the years rats have become increasingly popular. When I was a kid I had a pet hamster, and my brother had rats, so I am a fan of both. I think the best thing about hamsters is their cheeks when they are stuffed full of […]
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Did you know that pigs chew bubble gum like people do? And just like people, they spit it out when they are done! Mini pig owner Randi knows this fun fact thanks to her two mini pigs. Kahlua is three and spent the first few years of her life in a house with six children and now prefers to live […]
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Adopting a new puppy can be exciting! However, that excitement may soon disappear if accidents become a common occurrence. Potty training a puppy can be one of the more difficult tasks associated with puppy ownership. It requires time and patience. Even when you think you have it down, accidents can still happen! Here are eight easy steps to potty training […]
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Editor’s Note: Please join us in welcoming our newest intern, Stephanie Boyle! Stephanie is a senior at Weber State University where she majors in English and minors in Professional and Technical Writing. She lives in Northern Utah with her cat Gabby, and has an obsession with foxes. As I walked down the row of cages I wondered how I could possibly […]
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