Native Americans welcomed wolves into their homes and domesticated them. According to a Native American legend, the dog freely chose to become a companion to man. Dogs were considered part of the family and given names which reflected their personalities and characteristics. Before the introduction of horses to North America (by the Europeans), dogs were […]
Because cats have such keen senses and often survive situations that other animals might not, they were thought to have many lives. The origin of the myth of nine lives however is a bit cloudy. Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable explains the myth of a cat’s nine lives because it’s hold on life is […]
Are you considering adopting a cat? Maybe you have decided you want to bring a cat into your family, but don’t quite know how to go about it. There are a number of factors to consider, such as where to get the cat from, what breed to adopt, how many cats to adopt etc. This […]
