March 05, 2010
Posted by: Jan S : Category:
cat,
trivia
When you hear the phrase “working animal” it probably conjurers up visions of either horses on a cattle drive or seeing eye dogs. We mostly think about dogs or horses doing the majority of “work” amongst domesticated animals. Would it surprise you that cats have played a major role in history with their “jobs?” Take for example the grain storage areas of ancient Egypt. Those grainerys were guarded by cats. It was no wonder that the cat was a treasured animal in those days. Looking at more recent times, the cat was often brought aboard ships to get rid of the Norwegian rats that ended up being taken all over the world by stowing away on those ships.
Many companies all over the world have a company cat or cats to roam their warehouses and keep the mice population in check. England is noted to have more cats “employed” by companies than most western countries.
Give a cat a job - it is truly a great “green” idea, better than rat poisons.
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Always give your pet a hug, kind word or praise. After all they are around because you wanted them to be there.
- Jan S. at All the Creatures
February 06, 2010
Posted by: Jan S : Category:
cat
Dogs need exercise and it is often up to us to make sure they get it. Cats on the other had often keep themselves in shape by running amok all through the house. I found this photo of a quick way to keep your cat from climbing the drapes - put it on a piece of fitness equipment, in this case a treadmill.
Come to think about it, you don’t see too many cats on a treadmill. There are plenty of pics of dogs on them though.
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Always give your pet a hug, kind word or praise. After all they are around because you wanted them to be there.
- Jan S. at All the Creatures
February 04, 2010
Can you believe that Valentines Day is just 10 days away? So do you have anyone special that you are surprising this year? Are they pet owners? If they are, forget about roses and get them something they will cherish long after the roses had faded and been tossed in the trash can. Look into something like personalized gifts but not with their name on it but their pet’s name.
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Always give your pet a hug, kind word or praise. After all they are around because you wanted them to be there.
- Jan S. at All the Creatures
