Many people overlook the importance of including their furry companions in their estate planning. Without proper arrangements, pets could end up in unsuitable homes or shelters. In this article, we discuss why it’s crucial to plan for your pet’s future and the process of including them in your will. We spoke with Aislinn Volker at
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Most dogs are pleasers and will continue to do what you ask of them to make you happy – even if they have reached a point where they don’t want to continue. Instead of pushing your dog to a point where he can’t handle it anymore, stop the session and give him time to relax.
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Most of has seen the animated cartoon strips of the roadrunner outrunning the coyote, but have you ever wondered how fast they are in real life? Here are some of the cool facts about this bird. 1. Fast, faster, fastest The roadrunner is one of the fastest birds on land who can fly as well
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Every cat owner knows that most cats have strong personalities and a will of their own. They do as they wish, when it pleases them. And they mostly don’t have a problem to share their feelings with you. Here are 16 typical cat behaviours and what your cat is trying to tell you with them,
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Q: Is it normal for my cat to roll in the litterbox after I’ve cleaned it? What should I do about this behaviour? A: The simple answer is yes, this behaviour is quite common. Some cats enjoy a good dust bath and in the absence of a suitable outdoor area, they may resort to rolling
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The world has been through a major pandemic, where we have been educated about washing our hands regularly to prevent the spread of disease. So many diseases spread through touch or cling to our clothes, shoes or even our dogs. Therefore, it is important to ensure that our houses are cleaned regularly. Zoonotic diseases Some
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Elephants are easily recognisable – everybody knows what an elephant looks like. Although they are huge, they camouflage in the bush and you won’t even know they are there. Let’s find out what else is cool about these animals. 1. Humanlike Elephants are a lot like humans. They feel remorse and even ask for a
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Cats are amazing creatures and there are various factors that add to their charm. Why else did the Egyptians adore them and regard them as sacred animals? Cats can be charming by simply looking at you. Due to their facial construction, they don’t have the ability to smile, but you can see the smile in
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Q: Do cats really only meow to communicate with people? How do they communicate with other cats? A: Kittens meow to communicate their needs, or when they’re in distress, and this is purely directed at their mother. As kittens mature and become independent, this form of communication diminishes in importance. An adult cat relies on
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Over the past decade or two, the internet has grown exponentially, and with it social media platforms. Pet owners have better access to information about caring for their pets and raising happy and healthy animal companions. For animal welfare organisations, the free service that Facebook and other social media platforms offer has proved invaluable in
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Tortoises are very interesting creature and many fables are written about them. Let’s find out what makes them so cool. Wrinkles in time In the wild, when a tortoise is healthy, he can live for an exceptionally long time – up to 150 years. Some have been recorded to live up to 250 years. A
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Owning a cat provides so many giggles and entertaining moments. Cats can be so funny and are sometimes real scaredy cats, but there are days when every cat owner needs some guidance on how to handle a situation, or at least to understand if your cat is purely going through a phase. Knowing which life
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