As unpleasant as vomiting is, it is a fact of life. My pet cockatoo got sick to his stomach last week. On Saturday August 23, 2008, my 4 1/2 year old pet cockatoo, Beenie, would normally regurgitate a treat for his friend, Baby, who always turns down offers of food or preening (feather preening) from […]
The poodle can be the butt of many jokes, but these dogs, even the temperamental and elegant ones, just don’t care. They are dignified, calm, and, dare we say, a bit aloof. Standard Poodle puppies are certainly not the cheapest puppies you can buy, that’s for sure, but these wonderful dogs truly are a hidden […]
About forty women squatted in small groups on the floor of the room. They had gathered for a special meeting of the self-help groups that would be led by their supervisor. Poor women, whose husbands were marginal farmers, depended on the loans they could get from banks through their groups. The meeting concluded when Mangala, […]
Amanda Vessel, “The Making of a Landmark: St. Anthony’s Cathedral, Beaumont, Texas” Touchstone, Flight. XIX (2000), 48-58. This article explores the history and symbolic and cultural significance of the Cathedral of Saint Anthony in Beaumont, Texas. Amanda Vessel affirms that this Catholic Church has special meanings for its parishioners. The physical appearance of San Antonio […]
Some of you may know that a chinchilla is a rodent that people keep as pets. Although keeping the chinchilla as a pet has been done for decades, the practice is becoming popular only today. People keep exotic animals like reptiles as pets. However, keeping a reptile as a pet can be dangerous, if not […]
Some sources seem to indicate that living with a serval is no more challenging than feeding your pet goldfish. At the other end of the spectrum, many sanctuaries and animal rights activists paint serval cats and other exotic cats as unmanageable creatures that no ordinary mortal could successfully deal with. As is often the case, […]
First time pet owners are always at a loss when it’s time to shop for the right food for their beloved pet. Going to a pet food store can be very overwhelming and confusing, especially when you’re trying to find the best food at the best price. If you recently got a new pet, here […]
Do you have problems with your puppy? Is he biting everything and everyone he comes into contact with? This article will reveal the five key tips to cure the problem quickly. First, there are some basics to understand: In his natural environment, a puppy explores his new world with his mouth. Puppy biting is a […]
Dogs are like children to their pet owners. Taking care of your dog is one of the best and most satisfying experiences of your life. For first-time pet owners, it can be a bit difficult to do right away. However, if a dog owner knows what products to use and uses them regularly, then they […]
Austin, Texas is recognized as the live music capital of the world and is touted as having the most musicians per capita of any city in the country. With over a hundred live performance venues, there are always dozens of Austin, Texas bands to check out anytime you want in everything from country to rock […]