The World Pet Association (WPA), the oldest nonprofit organization within the industry promoting responsible growth and development of companion pets and related products and services, has awarded Gwen Powell, WPA director of community development, with the Matsui Award. Deemed the organization’s highest honor, the Matsui Award is named after former board president Jiro Matsui, and […]
Most cats like to hide at times, and usually in some unlikely places – the clothes dryer, your mattress, under the covers, your closet, hampers, behind or under appliances (sometimes inside), boxes, paper bags and the bookcase to name a few. Cats have very flexible bodies and are able to fit in many tight places. […]
Mockingbirds can be found in the United States, Cuba, Mexico, the Antilles, the Galapagos and the Bahamas. They are the state bird of Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida. They were popular as caged pets in the 18th and 19th centuries (see Thomas Jeffrson) and are experiencing a revival now. Mockingbirds weigh about 50 grams and […]
