Category: Pets
The Alpha Course and Sin
Alpha and sin. Nicky Gumbel, current leader of the popular Alpha course, feels that it would be unfair for God to punish another person for our sins. That is why he reminds us that “God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself,” and he categorically affirms that God did not punish another. He punished…
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Why do ferrets steal things?
The word ferret has its origin in Latin and is translated as pilferer. With that tidbit of knowledge, it shouldn’t surprise you that ferrets like to steal things and hoard them. My ferrets take everything they can drag. I have seen my little one pound girl try to take the sterilized bone from the dog;…
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Nine ways to cope with loneliness after the death of a loved one
At various times, loneliness is the scourge of everyone, from the young, the elderly, the incarcerated, and the homeless to children, the recluse, the rich, and the poor. No one is immune to its claws. It occurs due to a series of conditions: abandonment, death, divorce, alcoholism, geographic relocation, solitary confinement (solitude of coexistence), lack…
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Get him back – Make him fall in love with you again!
Love is grand and divine and if you have any hope of ever winning him back, you will need to make him fall in love with you all over again. There should be no doubt that without love and passion your attempts to win him back will fail and he will move on. Without emotions…
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Are silver labs purebred?
Silver Labradors have received a lot of attention. These are very pretty, silvery-brown or slate-blue dogs that otherwise resemble Labrador Retrievers. Some people claim that these are incredibly special dogs and charge a lot of money for them. Others say that they are not really even laboratories. Are silver labs purebred and where do they…
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It has been said that you are what you eat: in homeopathy, you are what you feel
Each homeopathic remedy belongs to a certain class of remedies that have their own set of general characteristics. The three main classes or kingdoms are Plants, Minerals, and Animals. Within each of these kingdoms there are sub-kingdoms, as in the Mineral Class are salts and metals. The sub-kingdoms share the same general characteristics of the…
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The Myth of Dog Dominance
Is dominance in dogs just a few simple positions and postures… or is it something that goes beyond, something that is not visible to the human eye? For many years we have heard of training techniques that involve the owner acting like a dominant dog. This implies that the person does things like eat first,…
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College Roommates Part II – Life After Dorms
College Roommates Part II – Life After Dorms Most freshmen entering the university live in dormitories for their first year. In my opinion, this is a wise decision and an excellent opportunity to experience new things. However, not all freshmen live in the dorms. Some move directly into apartments, condos, or houses. In College Roommates…
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Different breeds of cats Pedigree or mongrel cat?
Cats are probably the easiest pets to care for and the simple reason is that they are very independent, undemanding and very self-sufficient, but which cat should you go for? Pedigree cat or mongrel cat? Different breeds of cats Cat with pedigree: Pedigree cats are usually acquired deliberately, rather than accidentally, and tend to be…
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Maltese Training – Fun Things You Can Teach Your Maltese
A Maltese training usually involves training a pet to do basic obedience such as sit, come, stay and lie down. Training sessions should also be devoted to potty training your dog and getting used to the crate, collar and leash. These lessons, although they may seem challenging at times, should not be taken for granted…
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