Historical accounts claim that the Egyptians, the first people to domesticate cats, lured them into their homes with offers of fish. That’s supposed to be how they developed the taste for fish. Anyone with a fish tank often observes the pet cat, tail twitching, stalking the fish. Cats are obligate carnivores meaning they must eat […]
Cher Ami (French for dear friend) was a carrier pigeon in World War I. Along with other pigeons, he carried messages for the United States troops in Europe. Cher Ami probably carried his most important message on October 4, 1918. Surrounded and trapped by the Germans on the side of a hill, the commander of […]
Here is a calendar of important pet events for 2014. Please check local ads for events taking place where you live. January Walk Your Pet Month Adopt a Rescued Bird Month National Train Your Dog Month Bald Eagle Appreciation Days Jan. 2 – Happy Mew for Cats Day Jan. 2 – National Pet Travel Safety […]
