GEORGE WASHINGTON, our first President, served from 1789-1797. While the White House was not constructed at that time, Washington’s pets can still be considered as “First Pets,” and he had many. Popular and unusual were a Lemur named Jackson and a Messenger Pigeon named Edmond. JOHN ADAMS, 1797-1801, was the first President to live in […]
There’s a long list of reasons for keeping a cat indoors. Cats allowed to go outdoors at will face many hazards – getting hit by a car, being stolen, injured fighting with other cats, dogs or other animals attacking them. And neighbors would not be pleased with a cat digging in their gardens or urinating […]
If you are just starting out with fish-keeping, you will need to devote some time and research to choosing an aquarium and getting it set up properly. Contents 1 Choosing an aquarium 2 Accessories 3 Setting up your aquarium 4 Saltwater vs. freshwater aquariums 5 Switching from freshwater to saltwater Choosing an aquarium When choosing […]
