Where does the Cockatiel come from? The Cockatiel is native to inland Australia. It inhabits the wetlands and bush. As Australia does not allow the export of native wildlife, Cockatiels are bred in captivity. What does the Cockatiel look like? The Cockatiel is kin to the Cockatoo, but smaller. The Cockatiel’s yellow crest is erect […]
My very first pet, a cat we named Susie, was being abused by boys who were rolling him back and forth in a garbage can. My mother reprimanded the boys and took Susie home. We later discovered Susie was a boy, but the name stuck and he enjoyed a long loving life with us. Abuse […]
What is the origin of the Cerneco dell Etna? Also known as the Sicilian Greyhound, the Cerneco’s origins can be found as far back as 2500 years ago. The Cerneco bears a close resemblance to the Pharaoh Hound. It is native to Italy and named after Sicily’s Mt. Etna which is an active volcano. What […]
