If you associate wild parakeets with steamy jungle habitat, it might surprise you to learn that parakeets were once found in the not-so steamy forests of Iowa. Yes, America was once home to its own native species of parakeet, the Carolina parakeet. Unfortunately, these colorful birds are now extinct not only in the wild but in captivity as well. In this article, we’ll learn more about the Carolina parakeet, what they looked like, and why they became extinct. Read More...
Spoiling our cats is part of what makes having a pet so much fun. When they’re living their fullest, happiest lives, it enforces the idea that we’re doing an excellent job as their guardians. There are tons of products emerging on the market that are designed to bring pets and humans even closer. Some of the most recent developments include catnip bubbles and catnip wine. Even though they sound like they’d be entertaining, are these types of novelties really the best things to be giving to our fur babies? Read More...
Click to Skip Ahead When you witness a puppy experience a mirror for the first time, it can be an amusing and adorable sight. The puppy will go through a number of stages, the first one being awareness: they freeze for a moment upon spotting another dog. Then they become excited at finding a potential playmate and attempt to engage them and draw them into play. After a while, when they find they can’t interact with this strange new dog, they get bored and move on. Read More...
