We all love our pets, sometimes even more than our neighbors which might look awkward to some people. We care about our dogs, cats, birds and even spiders. But there is a specie that is far more threatened than any of our favorite furry friends. Yes, it’s all about pandas. These big fellas are not only the biggest grass eaters in China, but also one of the most endangered ones. Some Britons say that we should stop supporting them and let them be killed by hunters and poachers. But for once young people from China stood out from the crowd and with the support from their government they will try and change panda’s history. The animal that survived nearly half a million years is not just a symbol of freedom – many other species depend on their survival so go on and change the world!
Australians announced that since gathering the very first data into one huge catalog of wildlife creatures and plants three years ago our database has expanded in about 6.8 per cent proving that the research is a valuable asset to humanity. Currently the statistics say that we have gathered data about 1.9 million different species living on Earth. So far this impressive collection of wild life allows us to better understand our planet and protect the best of it by trying to preserve the most valuable animals. Although Australians proved useful in gathering data it’s been said that total number of species is closer to 11 millions.
British Broadcasting Corporation finally made it to the end of their biggest project of the last few months. From now on we are able to follow lives of the most astonishing, rare and incredible animals from all around the world just by browsing BBC’s website. The biggest online zoo just opened up and we are really excited about the content of the website. The website is gathering clips featuring very interesting material about freaky, sometimes dangerous but overall everyday mates of ours – animals. Starting with over 370 species the content grows and it’s very interesting, therefore anyone can find something suitable!
When you live within the city center range and usually are out at work during the day it’s good to have your neighbor or a friend to visit your property and make sure that your animals are fine. Trustful neighbor is a treasure, and they usually won’t mind checking upon your little ones, plus you will be sure that your home is safe from burglars and other unfriendly types.
In return, when you have your day off and stay at home you can check up on their household an make sure that everything is as it should be. There is nothing better than the feeling that you can always count on somebody to overlook your place while you are away.
You’ve heard of postmen being attacked by dogs yes? The scene usually goes like this; the postman opens the gate to go up the path and posts his letters in the front door or post box. The dog lays in wait for his mortal enemy and charges out of the bushes as the postman is going about his job. The postman runs away and the dog feels like it has done its duty by protecting the family from this intruder! So imagine this, you’re a postman and you have to post your letters at a house with no fence and an open yard. And there is a big dog waiting to attack you. Yes, I would be terrified too. Imagine walking to the post box which is on the door at the side of the house and seeing the dog charging towards you, barking loudly. Imagine your surprise when the dog stops feet away from you, cowers away and leaves you alone. You think it must be magic, but it’s not. It is probably an invisible fence! You can buy these electronic barriers to stop dogs going anywhere you do not want. The dog wears a collar that gives him a mild shock similar to static electricity if he goes near the boundary and it is very quickly learned that he must stay within a certain area. Perhaps if you are a postman, a leaflet on these electric fences should be posted to every house with a dog!
If you love animals and are thinking of taking some time off from work to have an adventure and to ‘find yourself’ then why not consider a month long excursion to Africa to stay at a nature reserve and work with wild animals. A couple of years ago my friend had just done a degree in Psychology but did not know what it was she wanted to do as her career. Because of this she worked in a hotel to save up some money that would allow her the opportunity to find her calling. She had always wanted to experience something different, so after much research she decided to go on a package deal called ‘Noah’s Ark’ which was in Africa. This break involved working on the nature reserve and looking after the wild animals that they had there. She looked after wild dogs, wild horses, cheetahs, lions, meerkats and baboons. She fed them, cleaned their enclosures, went on bush walks, took the lions for their exercise and helped to build an enclosure that would eventually help the meerkats be released into the wild. She had an amazing time and after her return to the UK she started training to be a vet nurse. There are various ways to find your calling, but the advice from my friend was to research it and get all the information from the agent who is arranging the excursion and then to see if you can book it direct or cheaper through another company. This apparently saves hundreds of pounds and is something she will be doing when she returns next year.
I don’t know about you, but on firework night my dog goes completely mad. It is incredibly funny watching him run around the house barking, however considering he is doing it because he is frightened makes it less so! We’ve tried everything and every year it is the same. We have left the television on, put the radio on, had parties with really loud music and even given him completely focused attention by playing with him and his favourite toys whilst the fireworks are going on, but he still knows what’s happening and despite our best efforts to distract him he goes mad. He must be able to smell them or sense them or something! This year I am trying a different approach. I have purchased some special dog earplugs and we will be using these as well as putting earmuffs on him and a hat to drown out the sound and we will be using some calming pills from the vet. We will be putting all the lights on in the house, shutting the curtains and watching television very loud. Hopefully this will help and he will not be scared this year. I’ve heard this is a very common problem!
When you think about going on holiday there are many things you need to consider depending on your situation at home. Most families have a pet, but what do you do with them when you’re jetting off around the world for a few weeks? It is always an option to holiday somewhere within driving distance, meaning that you can take your pet with you and there are some beautiful holiday destinations in the UK, Ireland, France and anywhere else that a ferry will take you! However if you do book a trip somewhere that requires you to part from your pet, and there’s no willing friend or relative to provide pet care, you may consider a kennel. I have a friend who has a dog that is her pride and joy, and she always seemed horrified to hear that other people put their dogs in kennels when they holiday. So you can guess how surprised I was to find out that she had booked her dog into a kennel. On further investigation it turned out that she had booked him into a luxury posh kennel, whereby the people looking after him would walk, train, feed, spend time with and even cuddle the dog. You could also spend more and purchase extra cuddles. These ‘dog hotels’ cost quite a bit, as you are essentially booking your dog the equivalent of your holiday to save on the guilt of leaving them at home! There are even double beds and massages available at some of the posh kennels!
I’m very into my bargains. If there’s a charity shop to look in, a car boot sale to go to or a buy one get one free of my favourite pasta sauce or even shampoo at the supermarket, I will stock up. So why have I been buying cat food at supermarket prices for the past few years I ask myself? My cat has very expensive taste and she likes a few different types (all the most expensive obviously) and i’ve been spending my show fund for a long time on food for the cat. Silly. This weekend I went on a mission to find somewhere to buy cheap cat food from. It’s amazing how much you can save, try it this weekend. Visit your local pound shop, cheap supermarket, village saver shop and local market for the branded pet food at excellent prices. If you buy it in bulk you can save pounds also. On my travels I did notice that this is the case for dog and bird food too, and everything you could need to keep a hamster, gerbil and other similar creatures! There are also many online sites from who you can purchase whatever you need at a fraction of the supermarket prices. They may be cheap for some things but your branded cat food is not one of them!
A Koi pond is the perfect garden accessory to add a bit of colour, water, tranquillity and peace to your garden. Of course, you will need to be able to afford a Koi pond as they are very expensive. There are many companies out there who will come and fit out your garden with a Koi pond, including steps, fountains and different features if you want. The possibilities are endless for your pond; include a waterfall with cascades, get two ponds and have a stream joining them, and if you’ve got the money include still pools, bridges, stepping stones and an abundance of plants to make your pond and your garden the very best. Once you have done this, and depending on the size of your pond it’ll be the next step to get the Koi Carp to go into your pond. There are various varieties of Koi in many different colours. Koi Carp are symbols of friendship and love in Japan. A bit of trivia for you, but Koi can live for over 200 years, however if the pond you keep them in is too shallow, uncovered and the Koi are brightly covered, they are likely to get eaten by predators such as herons and cats. Check out a few different suppliers of Koi on the internet for the best deals.
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