PET SAFETY TIPS FOR JULY 4TH

As we approach 4^th of July celebrations in the U.S. there are a number of things to keep in mind for your beloved pets. These include a number of items that can be toxic or bothersome to your pets such as food, fireworks, insect repellents and other substances that are mentioned in this link:

July 4th Pet safety Tips

Please keep these in mind and have a safe July 4^th!

ANOTHER INTERSPECIES CONNECTION

Another interspecies connection – this time between a bulldog and a koi. I am using the word connection because I am not sure what is happening between them.

Watch the video here: bulldog and koi

Since dogs are curious maybe this bulldog figured he/she would try to get a taste of uncooked fish. What do you think?

TIME TO EVALUATE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

We are half way through 2016. Do you remember the New Year’s resolutions that you made? Have you made progress with them? If not it is a great to assess where you are and readjust your plans if you need to with more realistic goals in mind. Don’t beat yourself up. Go for what you can realistically attain.

What progress have you made with your New Year’s resolutions? Make sure that you reward yourself for the advances you made with them (if you made progress).

BOND BETWEEN A MAN AND OWL

All animals play a vital role on our planet and in our lives. No one animal is more important than any other (including humans). I feel that animal rescuers are wonderful people who do great work to save the lives of those who are in the animal kingdom with us. Here is a story about the interaction between a person and a wild animal (owl):

man and owl hug

What unusual story do you have about a touching interaction between a person and a wild animal?

ARE DOGS CATS’ BEST FRIENDS?

This is a great video that shows the wonderful relationship that different species can have with one another. It also dispels those beliefs that:

• cats are not affectionate
• cats do not get along with dogs

cat giving dog a long hug

What types of positive interspecies interactions have you seen?

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