People don’t usually keep rodents as pets. Even if they do it is usually a guinea pig or a hamster. Rats and mice are also petted but rarely. But if you have recently bought one of these puffy yet delicate beings you need to know how to take their proper care. Big animals like cats and dogs, are easy to take care in terms of food, cleaning, bonding and petting. Coming to the rodents, even they require love and bonding which may turn out to be difficult considering their size and behavior.

Here are few points to help guide how to develop a better relation with your little rodent.

1. Cages

The size of the cage depends upon the size and number of pets you keep. Hamster adults are about 6 inches so a 12*18 size cage would be fine for a single hamster. Hamsters are solitary animals, hence should be kept a hamster per cage.  Gerbils are petit and grow up to just four inches. They are social animals so it is better to keep them in a pair or a group. A 12*24 size cage would provide enough space for a pair. Mice make it to just 3 inches and like gerbils tend to stay in pairs or groups. They need a small 12*18 size cage although the size can be varied if you increase the count. Rats and guinea pigs on the other hand reach a length of 8 and 10 inches respectively. You can get a cage of size 24*36 or can even make a little home with the household items for the guinea pigs, your rat my chew off its home, hence a cage is better option.

2. Bedding and Accessories

The bedding shouldn’t be made of an absorbent material. Normally pine wood shavings and paper-based pallets are comfortable for your pet and even keep the bad odor away. Make sure you don’t provide wired bedding for your rodent as spending time on wired base leads to bumble-foot, a bacterial infection associated with feet. Rats tend to litter waste in one corner of the cage, you need to make sure you clean the cage regularly, at least once a week and restore the bedding back. Rats and mice like to climb over the cage. You can add certain toys and accessories to the cage for your rodent’s playtime. Some rodents like to run on wheels while others don’t. You can get some toys which your rats and mice can chew upon and rotate them so that it doesn’t feel bored.

3. Food

Hamsters, guinea pigs can be given similar diets like whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits and other healthy things. Pellet food is considered best for your pet. You can also try human food, as long as it is healthy and not junk food. Dwarf hamsters are prone to diabetes, so sugar and fatty foods should be avoided. If you have a rat or mice low fat meal can be given occasionally including cheese and nuts apart from bread, rice yogurt. A low fat high fiber diet is preferable. Rats get tempted with sweet food items like sugar and chocolate but this tendency of developing a sweet tooth must be avoided. Make sure you give clean drinking water to your rodent. The water should be changed regularly and take care that bowls don’t get contaminated with algae. Your rodent requires water regularly and may be ill otherwise.

4. Cleaning and grooming

Rats don’t usually require cleaning and grooming as they clean themselves by licking. But if you feel the fur becoming dirty or the tail turning black with dirt, you can give it a slightly warm bath. Bathing should be done once per month only if necessary. Same applies to hamsters, guinea pigs and other rodents as well. Take care that the water doesn’t go the eyes. DO NOT put shampoo anywhere around eyes. Clean the face with a damp towel. For the first time, the bath can be intimidating for your pet and it may try to run off. You can first make it comfortable by placing it in an inch or two of water and let it get used to the wetness. Use only a drop of shampoo and not more than that. Rinse and little and wash off. Clean the tail with a soft brush in case of a rat, being long and skinny it often gets dirty. You can even trim off the nails if you think they are too long by using normal nail-cutter but be careful with not to cut the pink skin. A vet can be consulted in this case.

5. Playtime

It is better that kids don’t handle these rodents themselves as they are delicate creatures. Squeezing and dropping down can cause harm to your pet. Though they can be social, but rats, mice and gerbils are generally nocturnal and can be disturbing throughout the night. They may not like getting disturbed during the day, as they sleep most of the time. They are playful but not that responsive, though they can be tamed by frequent handling and spending some time with your pet both when inside and outside its cage. Get few toys for your rodents to chew upon and when you leave them out make sure you don’t keep any valuables in their way as they can chew off almost anything.
Spend time with your pet and don’t just keep it because it is cute, furry and adorable. Take proper care of it and let it enjoy your company.

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What you think when you hear the word ‘the lizard’? Tiny Creator? Sucking one? Interesting one?

Well… In this article, I brought you some interesting things regard lizard families and what kind of reptiles suits well for the home and as a pet. Lizards’ families are scientifically called as reptiles. It lives in diverse environment and on own. Mostly reptiles have four short hooves and one long tail according to their original size. And, most of the reptiles are smaller in size but some kinds are beyond that. There is a say, snakes and lizards carries similar kind of body structure. Yes, it does but not all the structure. Lizards have feet (four legs) and ears, but snakes don’t. Mostly lizards don’t suit for human life because they are poisonous and dangerous in some case, but can be kept and made as a pet in some (good) ways. Lizards have good capable to communicate with their families creator through their body languages, color on their bodies or producing some unique sound. Lizards have tendency to cut their tail on own when they are in danger (to avoid predator involve). In such cases, I brought some best kinds of reptiles’ suits well for home stay.

7. Bearded Dragon lizard

Bearded dragon lizard is the common name, but scientifically termed as Pogona. It is mostly available and originated from Australia. Bearded dragon lizards usually to be live in dry open woodland, semi-desert, rocky areas and dry areas. Bearded dragon lizards are of two types, namely, Eastern Bearded Dragon lizard and Central Dragon lizard. Bearded dragon lizard grows around 30 to 60 cms long. And, it love to eat leafy greens, vegetables and non-citric fruits sometimes along with the insects.

6. Asian Agamid

Asian Agamid includes 300 varieties of species. Agamid are widely available in Africa, Asia, Australia and southern part of Europe. The best varieties of agamid are Bronchocela, Aphaniotis, Salea and Chinese water dragon. Asian agamid are colored reptiles which are considered as attracting part in it. Each agamid have unique characteristics and living habitat. Some agamid grow 30 to 80 cms and some agamid grow more than a meter. But agamid have similar characteristics, that is, eye sight. It got good eye for catching its prey.

5. Blue Tongued Skink

Blue Tongue Skink lizards are scientifically called as Tiliqua Nigrolutea. It is originated from Australia and widely available in New Guinea and Indonesia. It is named as Blue Tongued Skink because it got large blue tongue. It is considered as the best pet among other varieties of lizards. It is classified to some varieties, namely, Western Blue Tongued lizard, Centralian Blue Tongued lizard, Eastern Blue Tongued lizard and Stump-tailed Skink. It has tendency to catch their prey on own. And, sometimes it eats leafy greens along with water.

4. Chuckwalla

Chuckwalla is one of the largest lizards in reptiles’ family. It is mostly available and originated from Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Some chuckwalla can be found in the coastal islands. It is scientifically called as Sauromalus. It suit well for the home stay and as a pet. Chuckwalla is considered as largest and widest lizard. It got to have a belly like stomach and tapering tail. It grows around 75 to 80 cms. The best chuckwallas are large male chuckwalla in white tank mountain, Adult chuckwalla of Sonoran desert, Juvenile chuckwalla of Sonoran desert.

3. Tuatara

Tuatara is the combo of lizard and snake. It is an interesting species to study and have as a pet. It is originated from New Zealand. It is the very oldest species available from 200 million years ago. It is scientifically called as Sphenodon punctatus. Tuatara has tendency to hear well though it doesn’t have any external ears and has good and powerful eye sight to see the prey well even at night time. It generally grows around 80 cms or more depending on their characteristics.

2. Basilisk

Basilisk lizards are sometimes called as Jesus Christ lizards or Jesus lizards because it has tendency to walk on the water to certain distance. It is scientifically called as Basiliscus vittatus.  It is originated from Southern Mexico, Central America and Northern South America. The attracting points of the basilisks are blue spots and yellow iris on all over the body. It has some wing like structure at the top of the body (as like the fish). It grows around 6 to 8 cms long. It has good tendency to walk on water and at good speed approximately 40 feet per second. It is considered as a good reptile to have as a pet.

1. Iguana

Iguana is an herbivorous reptile, that is, vegetarian reptile. It is originated from Mexico, Central America and several islands such as Fiji and Caribbean. Some Iguana is safest reptile to have as pet and some Iguana doesn’t. Though Iguana has several species, the best known species are Green Iguana and Lesser Antillean iguana. Green iguana is safest and best for the home stay and as a pet. But, lesser Antillean iguana isn’t safest and preferred as a pet. It has multicolor over the body and grows around 1 to 1.5 meters long (really long).

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Small rodents are adorable but selecting one of them can be tricky. They are considered to be as favourites by the familes. Different rodents have varied requirements for social interaction, time and space. I am telling you about the most common rodents that are kept in households and afterwards, you can decide if one if these adorable creatures is the right companion for you.
1. HAMSTERS :- 

They are cute creatures having an average life – span of 2-3 years. Usually, the adult hamsters are 6 inches tall and their cages should be 12 inches tall ( 12 x 18 ) which is twice the size of hamsters. They are very active and loves to exercise so if you are going to get one, then make sure to buy a wheel for running too.
If they are not handled carefully, then it can become defensive and might bite too, so be careful before giving it to younger children. Children of under 8 years of age should not allowed to handle this pet and children over 8 years of age must always be supervised by adults.
2. GERBILS :-

The average life – span of gerbils are 2 – 3 years. Their body length is about four inches and a furry tail which is as long as the length of their body. They are very engrossing creatures and fitted for mostly all the families. They rarely bite so you need not to worry about your children but do not leave them alone with it in order to be safe. Sometimes, gerbils are mistaken for rats or mice but they actually behave and look different from them. You can provide a lot of things for climbing such as wood pieces, ladders or platforms. You van actually be entertained by watching them play. They should not be kept alone in the cage, you can put another gerbil in the cage of the same sex. They starts breeding from three months of age and can produce 5 – 10 babies in every 24 days so its better if you keep the same sex of gerbils in the cage.

3. GUINEA PIGS :-

Their average life – span is usually five to seven years. These are the perfect starter for those older kids who knows enough proper handling techniques of pet as they rarely bite. They are very social animals and if you put another guinea pigs, they might become great friends and will play, from which you can be entertained. However keeping the same sex of guinea pigs together is not recommended. Try to buy a bigger cage for it, but not too big. Also keep away the cage from hot temperatures, otherwise it can cause a heatstroke. If you think he is sick, immediately take him to the vet, symptoms can include – sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, or inactive.
4. MICE :-

These creatures live on an average of one to two years. Most of the people thinks that mice are very ordinary creatures, I guess they have never seen mice playing as they are very playful and curious creatures and you can be relaxed by watching them play.
They are independent creatures and do not need you to entertain themselves but they can entertain you very well! But they DO need your affection and love. If you have a younger child then do not let him to handle mouse without your supervision. Mice love to explore everything around their surroundings instead of just sitting on the lap.
5. RATS :-

They are very affectionate, clean and intelligent animals, they can easily bond with human – beings almost in the same way that dogs do. Children, too can play with rats but under adult supervision but children must be taught how to handle animals as they are not toys and must be treated with respect.
You can get a wire cage for them as it suited besr for them because they enjoy climbing and the wire cage is ventilated enough.
6. CHINCHILLAS :-

They are very attractive rodents and their body length is generally about ten inches with a long five – inches tail. They can make wonderful pets for people who knows how to handle these creatures properly. They can bite if they feel threatened or scared. They do not like noise around their surroundings and can be stressed by too much of noise so you should keep the noise volume minimum as much as possible. Their cages should be large enough as they enjoys running and playing.

Owning and caring of a rodent can be of great fun but it is a big commitment and respondibility in terms of finances, care, affection and time. Before buying rats, ask yourself whether you can care for them properly for probably more than two years or not. They are not like toys, you have to handle them carefully, also do not let your children to handle them without your supervision, If you are ready for caring and handling properly these creatures then go for it!

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We could able to find a lot of soft animals available in the world, which we could be petted. In such categories, I brought you some list of animals which can be kept as a pet in the city sides home (metro-lives) in this article. The listed pets will have a great tend to attract people and same time; it gives you a royal look.

5. Guinea Pig

Guinea Pig is one of the smallest pet among others. It sometimes called as Cavies. It is originated from South America. Though its name is weird, it looks good. It has tendency to draw the people towards it. We could say, Guinea Pig is one of the best pet to have in the city sides’ home, because it could able to live in cages (small or huge, it depends on you) happily.

It is a tiny creator with puffy hair all around the body (it may be small or long hair). Though it is tiny creator, it weighs around 1.5 kgs. It got cute and dark bally eye which is really attractive point. It has flexible food habitat. It likes to have fresh vegetables, Commercial pellets, prairie hay along with the water. It loves to walk on pipes and hide in the small or hidden box, which will be a good entertain for you.

4. Parrot

Though there are a lot of birds in the world, Parrot got a whole and separate place for it. It can’t compare to any other birds. Its appearances are doping beauty. It is originated form South side of the world, as it need moderate temperature to survey. But still, it has tendency to hold itself in cold climate even. Mostly, Parrot would be caged but some of the trained parrot left free to roam around, still kept under care. Parrot has special talent to attract and entertain the people. It could able to imitate the master’s (owner’s) voice or words. And, it swings well in its cage.

This beautiful creator has good body structure. It’s curved bill body with upright stance, along with the erotic Chinese fan like feather looks awesome in whole. It likes to have mixed seed and grain, fresh vegetables along with the water has its food. Generally it is grows 12 to 100 cms depend on its species nature.

3. Rabbit

Rabbits vary from variety of ranges. Each rabbit species has different outlook and slight differ in body structure. Though it is seen all over the world, it is highly available and originated from North America. Still, we could find equal amount in South-West Europe, South-East Asia, South America, South Africa and more parts in Japan. Rabbit has habitat to live in meadows, wood and forest (grassy land). So, we could cage the rabbits with grassy land at the bottom, or else can create meadow structured home to stay.

Rabbit has lovely body structure. The bended body with puffy hair over it. It uses its rear legs to stand, sit and jump-start, and front to hold and land from jump. The attracting point in the rabbits is its ear. It got to have a long ear. Sometimes, because of its ear, it is called as bunny (bunny ears). It likes to eat fresh carrots (mostly), vegetables and pellets along with water. It loves to tap the ground and make funny noises.

2. Cat

Cats are considered as cutest, sexiest and cunning animal among all other pets. It is the most common pet all over the world and available even. But, in South Africa, we could able to find wild breed of cat mostly, so can’t be petted easily. Usually, cat is never be caged. Sometimes, if it isn’t trained properly or not good enough to roam around. It left free to roam around, as it loves to have.

Cat has cylindrical body with four beamed legs at the corners. It has cute face with black nose and upright ears. And, as like other mammals, it got to have an erotic tail at back. Cats are good in adapting to the environment. If you are vegetarian, it likes to have cup-rice and milk. If you are non-vegetarian, it loves to have meat and milk. And, it makes lovely sound meow… So, it sometimes called as meow-y.

1. Hamster

Hamster is very famous for its size. It is tiny in size and we could carry in our pocket even. It is sometimes called as pocket pet, even. It is originated from Russia and German, though it is available all over the world. And even, it is exported to places where it doesn’t. It makes itself to get fit with the cage. It loves to walk on wheel and make cut-biting sound. It has unique habitat, it sleeps all day and wake up all night. It suits well for the working people, because it entertains its owner (master) by walking on wheel at evening time.

Hamster has a tiny body structure; it looks similar to the rats. But its body is covered with combo colored softy hairs. It grows around 15 to 17 cms long. It likes to have pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables (occasionally) along with water as its food.

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Have you ever thought why is it always a dog when we talk about the pet? Do you know why the dog takes a first role in the pet list?

Well, whenever we ask the people a question like, ‘what kind of pet do you have? Or which pet do you like the most?’ they usually reply ‘I have a dog, named so-so …Or I love dog very much than other…’ Have you ever thought why it always is? Yes, it is all because of its distinct characteristics.

Generally, the dogs have unique characteristics and habitats among the other pets. Though it is a second class creator, it has tendency to draw the people towards it. The physical structure of the dog is more appealing than other. They got to have a long lovely nose at the front and an erotic tail at the back. And, they got to have a neither not too long nor too short tubical (tube + cylindrical) body structure with four beam based leg at four corners. And, we could find anal part at the rear end of the body. And, if it is a female dog (bitch), the feeding nipples will be seen over the body under the tubical structure. This is the way the dogs look like.

What do you think when you hear the word ‘the dog’? Cute?? Lovely?? Caring?? Ah… Each people have distinct thought on the dogs. But the similar and the most crucial fact on the dogs are ‘the Faith’. Yes, the faith is the most impact on the dogs. It is more faithful than the other pet, even to the human. The faith of the dogs can’t be compared to any other pets, which is primarily outstanding. It is all, may be, because of its incomparable faith, the dogs have been chosen as the pet (first pet) in the early period. Yes, the dog is the very first animal announced as a domestic pet, which can be treated as a dearie.

The dogs have a lot of and the great magnificence characters, other than the faith, to draw the people towards it. The dogs are quite good in hearing, smelling, hunting, showing care and love, guarding, playing, and searching and so on. Yes, really the dogs got some skills and their own way to tend the people. That’s why, the dogs were considered as ‘the people’s bestie’.

At sometimes and somewhere, the people call the dogs as ‘the people’s slave’ because the dogs are really faithful and do the work suchlike what its master demand. The dogs are well known pet that always go with its master’s word as such. The dogs would have seriously got some strong skills in following its master. The dogs, not only follow its master, it do care about and show its love for its master.

Impute to its magnificence, the dogs were used in various sector such as, in police department, security guard, sports, showcase and so on. The dogs, not only used in various sector, it have being used by individual need too, like, guarding the land, guarding the sheep from wolf (traditional fact), hunting and finding, playing, showcasing, etc. Seriously, the dogs are more useful than the people imagine. In Korea, in China and in Vietnam, the people serving the dogs as a food in the restaurant and street shop. Yes, they even named the dish as ‘Gaegogi’. The way they providing the dogs are as a meat and as a soup to the people. They have thought that, the dog meat and its soup are really good for health and it must be a medicine for some unknown disease. They still have thought that the dogs would have some more specialties like, for beauty case, cosmetics, etc.

Though the dogs were made as a dish, still the dogs have some favorite dish to be eaten. The most likely food for the dogs was meat. But, the dogs come under Omnivores; it could be able to eat vegetables and grains along. The dogs commute between Omnivore and Carnivores, according to its master. If the dogs were fed only by meat, then it grownup as Carnivores, else it fed by meat along with vegetables and grain, then it grownup as Omnivores. The dogs classifications are purely depend on its master.

As a pet, the dogs should have something like to do and something liked to be done. In such case, the dogs were loved to play with the ball. Yes, they like to catch or find the thrown ball or dish (a flat circular plate shaped) by its master. This is the most favorite game to the dogs. And seriously, the dogs are loved to be cuddled by its master. Though its grownup, the dogs were loved to be pampered. The cuddling points for the dogs are below neck and rear end of the ear. These are sensitive and secretive point for the dogs to flatter.

Ah… May be, that’s why, it always is ‘the dog’? Yes, of course, it always is, because of this. Though the dogs can be any variety or any breed but the fact and magnificence are similar in the almost cases. That’s why; I love dog and possess a dog, named Viki.

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What comes up in your mind when you hear the word ‘the fish’? Colorful? Attractive? Lovely? Oh, yes, it purely depends on the people. Now-a-days, instead of petting the fishes, they are showcasing it. It is all, because of its beautiful and attractive outlook. Even, you could find the fishes in aquarium show rooms, museums and show shops (in the fun worlds) all over the world.

In such cases, if you have idea to pet the fishes then you really need to plan for its living (like, tank, what kind of fish, etc.). Why we need to plan, if we pet the fishes? Yes, because they are from the different world, that is, they are from the water world. So, they require special care and importance for their survival.

What kind of fishes is best for the pet, both equivalently in less care and attractive? Yes, we could find some best kind of fishes can be petted under less care with good outlook (Attractive). I brought you some (those) kinds of fishes here for you to pet and enjoy yourself in times.

5. Cat Fish

As per the name, this fish looks like a cat whisker. Mostly,Cat fish varies from different ranges. Some of the fishes are heavy and some fishes are longer. It purely depends on their species categories. But the petting fishes ranges from 10 to 12 cm longer and 250 to 380 grams weigh. It has peep head with mustard and single boned body throughout. Though it does not look good, but it has own way to tend people. Sometimes, it has tendency to produce sound like, drumming when it is stressed (it produce sound to distress itself). It can go well with all kind of fishes except small fish. It has tended to eat, that is, small fishes are prey for the cat fishes.

4. Live bearers

Live bearers sometimes called as Live bearing aquarium fish. It is most common aquarium fish, used to pet by the people. Live bearers are one of the smallest species in the fish. It has habitat to hold the eggs in it (inside of the body) and give birth to baby live bearers (as like human). The baby live bearer can swim right after its birth due to their special maternal case.

Live bearer looks very thin and tubical body structure. It has sharp end (mouth) at front and feathery tail at the rear end. It could able to go well along with any kind of aquarium (fishes), as it is soft in nature. Generally, we could able to find these kinds of fish in all type of aquarium as well in the home. As it is thin and smaller fish, it has 2 to 3 cm long usually and weigh less than 100 grams.

3. Killifish

Killifish is another smallest fish among others. It varies from different ranges. It has tiny body with convex at top and flatter at bottom. And, it has blend-sharp mouth at front end and Chinese fan structured wing at the rear end. It available in different color, such as pure silvery, golden orangey or some more combos. As it is smallest fish, it grows 5 cm usually; sometimes at rare case it grows around 15 cm longer. It is widely available in Europe and South Africa areas.

2. Puffer Fish

Puffer fish is very famous among the people because of its appearance. It is considered as most entertaining fish pet among others. It has quite different habitat in nature. It looks thin and convex body structure. It get puffed when it feel restless or dangerous. Puffing is the great plus for the puffer fish. There is a rumor that puffer fish is dangerous. No, absolutely not. It is dangerous only when you consume not for petting. Still some of the world having the puffer fish as their delicious food, like, Korea, Japan and China.

Due to its appearance, sometimes it is called as balloon fish. It gets puffed when it feels insecure or dangerous. While puffing, the puffer fish fill its stomach with water when it is under water or with air when it is outside of the water. Puffer fish is good in reproduction as then it looks.

1. Rainbow Fish

Rainbow fishes are sometimes called as colored fishes because it has multiple colors over their body. It has usual fishy body structure, that is, convex body structure with apex mouth at front and tiny feature structure at rear. It generally 10 cm long, sometimes it grows more than 10 cm, that is, around 12 to 15 cm. And, its weigh differ accordingly to their growing environment. But it usually weigh around 250 to 300 grams, sometimes less or greater. It has multiple colors all over the body, like, rainbow format (combo of multiple colors).

It has tentative nature. It could able to go well with other fishes in all season. But when it comes to breeding season, it can’t go well even with its same male species. Yes, it takes battle to take chance. It is preferable to have single male in each tank. Rainbow fishes are largely available in east side of the world. But, now-a-days, it has been exported to all part of the world.

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Initially, the world has very few lands and remaining was covered only with oceanic water. In such period, there were no land animals. We could only find water animals and mammals all over.

In such case, Have you ever thought what would be the first animal in the world? Oh, yeah, definitely it would be a water animal. But, what it would be the first? does it still exists in the world? If so, what it is and how come? These kinds of questions are arising in our mind. Of course, it will.

The scientist has researched on the sea and sea bed to find the first animal, for a long period. After these long days, they finally found and gave a believable result for the first animal is Sponge and Comb Jelly fish. Yes, these are the first emerging water animal in the world.

Ah… Sponge? Sponge is the first animal? How could it be, it is just a Sponge? Yes, just Sponge. Sponge is considered as animal and of course it is the first animal in the world too. Is only Sponge and Comb Jelly fish is the first animal in the world? No, there is one more creator considering as first emerging animal in the word is, Malluscs. Oh, yeah, we have a lot of Malluscs available in the world. But this is the first creator of the Malluscs.

Well… These creators still exists in the world? Oh, yeah, it is, but not the Malluscs. Malluscs has been destroyed completely during Cambrian explosion. But some of the Malluscs has been preserved in the sea bed for showcasing and knowledge. As it is a long period, around 500 years, still it is preserved in the sea bed, as memorable one.

Is these first creator in the world can be used as pet, like, fish? Ah… Generally it isn’t possible because they need oceanic environment as well deep structure to survey. But now-a-days, the people are drawn towards it. Though, Comb Jelly fish can’t be used as pet because of its characteristic and habitat. It needs oceanic environment to survey because it’s characteristic, habitat and body structure doesn’t support however. But, the people are started to pet the Sponge, now-a-days. Though it is difficult but still the people are interested toward it. Sponges are abundant in nature but could able to survey in both polar and tropical region. It is all, because of its strong nature. Oh, how come Sponges have strong nature as it is named sponge (soft and puffy)? Yes, it is incredible. But still it is strong in nature. Actually, it named Sponges because of its appearance but it is not really as it is. It is really strong enough to make survey themselves in the sea world.

As Sponge has capable to live in polar and tropical region, it could be able to survey in land world, that is, moderate temperature area. How come Sponge alone can survey in the land area?  Ah… May be… It is all because of its characteristics. It requires only little amount (less quantity) of oxygen to survey. Yes, as it is in deep see, there will have only less quantity of oxygen in default. Sponges generally hold itself to hard substance, like sea rock or to soft sediments with root like structure sometimes. In such case, if we need to pet the Sponges, we really need to arrange something for it.

If we consider Sponges as the pet, then what would be the food for them? How should we feed the Sponge? Mm… generally, Sponges doesn’t have specific food habitat. But its body structure only support to have the food around 50 micrometer sized. 50 micrometer sized food? Then, what it would be? Definitely, algae and some harmless kind of bacteria would be its food. Algae and bacteria??  Is it possible for the human to buy and feed the Sponges? Yes, now-a-days, algae and some kind of bacteria are sold as food in some of the fish petting stores.

Oh… then we could make the Sponges to live along with fish, isn’t it? Mm… Critical question. So, the answer is like cat on wall. Yes, some kind of fish can go with the Sponges well. But some kind of fish doesn’t because; the sponges are one of the preys to them. So, when you plan to make the Sponge to live along with the fish, make sure to know the food habitat of the fish before. What kinds of water animals and mammals have the Sponges as their prey? Some kind of turtles, fishes and sea star.

Ah… the Sponges have so many conditions to be followed to have it as pet. How come the people drawn towards it? Which are the countries having the Sponges as the pet in their home or somewhere? Well, as we all know, Koreans, Japanese, Chinese are quite good in patience. In those countries, they having the Sponges has their pet and in museum to showcase it. Even, now-a-days, the western part of the world showing some interest towards it.

If you wish, try on your own to know how good the Sponges is…

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If you have ever loved and lost someone, you know just how painful it can be, even more, when you are the one that’s lost. One tends to lose hope and the sense of purpose. One would imagine that it probably is a lot harder for your dear pet. Many a times, one might see a lost animal that has been abandoned by their owners. The validity of the reasons for such an act is unfathomable. Some might give economic instability. Even though that might seem fair, but one must not gamble on the life of an adorable living being with everything to lose, who will love you unconditionally, no matter what. Some of the more unreasonable excuses include the loss of interest in the idea of owning a pet.

Sometimes, it so happens that some elements of the society with less than noble intentions, deliberately try to hurt your pet or in certain cases even steal them. This is probably in response to some tussle between the victim’s family and the person in question, or to try and sell the pet as a source of secondary income, or in worst case scenarios as a victim of animal cruelty. Apart from attempts at moral policing and improving the safety and security of our pets, sadly, there is not a lot that can be done.

Or when a pet has sufficiently fulfilled the original purpose of their presence, the owner decides to abandon them. Such as the extremely disciplined dogs used the police department used as sniffer dogs or those in welfare homes, used as guide dogs or for companionship, once old or disabled even if temporarily, are struck off service, often conveniently termed as ‘retirement’. Such animals have nowhere to be, and are disturbingly found fending for themselves.

Another situation is when the pet itself feels uncared for. Physical abuse although unacceptable, is fairly common in many homes. Using violence as a form of training, especially, is common among many a pet owners. Sometimes, the pet is yet another accessory for an owner, present in the household just to satisfy a temporary whim. Pets usually tend to adjust to the various kinds of people they are with, but sometimes when things get beyond their capability to bear, they try to break free and run away in the hope of finding a better life, which may or not be an eventuality.

Popular media including books and movies, including the highly successful series of ‘Homeward Bound’ are based on instances when a dearly beloved pet of some family is lost. Such pets could be dogs or cats or any other animal. The movies give relatable accounts of what happens when the pet has been left behind accidentally or deliberately. The pet somehow successfully finds its way back home and into the hearts of those responsible for their being missing. The animated movie ‘Bolt’ is a classic depiction of the love and loyalty that the dog has for the little girl who calls it her own. These pets, in the face of the direst of difficulties, refuse to give up.

Not only in the fictional world, but there have been real stories when a pet has returned home, even after years of being separated from their owners. There was a recent story when a cat came back to its owner after over 10 years, willingly and voluntarily. This was a shock and a surprise not only for the owner, but also those people who believe that cats are selfish and are unattached to their owners emotionally. Dogs that were abandoned or stolen have escaped from captivity and come back home safely, much to the elation of their owners and disappointment of their dog-nappers. These animals have travelled across borders just to be with their owners.

Animals have a certain sense of direction, an inherent quality of rarely being actually lost. It is fairly simple for them to return to the place call home. They have their own mechanism to mark their territory, relay out signals amongst their own kind, etc. More often than not, it is the human interference that makes matters complicated. If the owner shifts base, the pet now can no longer rely on finding their marked territory to find their owner. Animals are extremely instinctive too. They can sense when they are not truly loved or wanted. So if treated badly, there’s a high chance, they will not make attempts to return to their owner, and would prefer staying on the streets.

As a fellow pet lover, one must always be on the look-out to help owners to find their pets. These pets are just as close to them as a family member, and the pain of losing one is as bad as a missing child. It is admittedly easier to recognize a lost dog from their collar. Cats usually don’t have collars, yet the air about a pet cat is fairly different from that of a street cat, as one might call it. Birds are the hardest to find due to their love of the open skies. Yet, one can always try to bring two loved ones back together.

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Let’s say there’s someone who really loves animals, someone who genuinely cares for animals and would find it a privilege to be able to own a pet. But due to some reason is unable to fulfill this wish of theirs. Financial constraints, lack of space, unavailability of time to devote to them or incompatibility with the other members of the household. Sometimes, one’s profession is such, that it demands constant travel. This translates to inability to take proper care of the pet. In cases like these, there is a need for establishments that cater to such people. A place where one can go and live the life they have always dreamed of.

The concept of petting zoos first came into the picture when the London zoo started a children’s zoo with domesticated animals and trained wild animals, which they could play with, touch, pet and even feed. With time this idea grew and spread to other cities around the world. There are places that are still reluctant to accept the idea of opening up their zoos for human contact. The apprehension could be due to the investment that it requires in terms of capital and staff. While at the same time, some might say that there’s a certain risk factor involved for people and animals alike. One cannot expect every person to be genuinely caring towards the animals. Certain people including children find it amusing to try and harm or pester the poor creatures. Similarly, some time an animal might be particularly unpredictable.

But zoos, where this experiment has been successful, vouch for the increased acceptance and popularity of animals as an integral part of one’s well being, compared to where one could only view them from beyond safety enclosures. It is also an effective source of revenue generation as well as increased employment opportunities amongst professionals trained in handling animals. The importance of affinity towards animals was propagated through such an experience. Awareness towards how they should be treated was also generated. Hands on experiences are useful in making professions to do with animals, an evidently viable career option too. It also helped to change the thought amongst people that one must stay away from animals. One needs to be careful but not scared of them. As a result people got an opportunity to experience bonds with animals. One could explore the love that any animal feels for someone who treats it right, whether they are pet, domestic or even wild, in most cases.

The animals that are usually considered for petting zoos are well trained. Domestic animals such as cows and goats are often used. Some wild animals that are harmless are also present. Alpacas, llamas, monkeys, pythons and even kangaroos are often found to be some of the popular choices. Guinea pigs, turtles, birds, miniature donkeys, rabbits and ponies are especially loved by young children. The zoos provide the patrons with relevant food, to ensure the health and well being of the animals is not compromised, and at the same time it is convenient for them. Food often fed to them includes hay, grass or crackers based on the animal in question. This is an exception to the general rule of not feeding zoo animals.

Animal lovers will tell you that the mere petting of an animal can successfully help you release the stress and tension of regular day-to-day life. Even watching them go about their business at leisure soothes the nerves. A genuinely happy animal can transmit similar feelings into those around it. Their lovable and adorable nature makes one feel special in an instant. Scientific studies have proven the benefits of constant interaction and contact with animals. Kids benefit especially from pet animals, and since one may not be able to own one, having a place where they can experience the joys of being a pet owner, even for a short time, can help make the child less aggressive, sharper and a better human being.

While there are innumerable benefits of contact with animals, one needs to be aware if they are allergic to any particular animal. Some people might be prone to allergic reactions to animals such as cats, or animal hair. If so, one must avoid any contact with them, at the risk of fatalities. Apart from that, there is also the risk of transmitting diseases to and from the animals. Hence, it is critical to properly cleanse yourselves before and after coming in contact with them.

Along the lines of petting zoos, cat cafes are now popular in some eastern countries especially Japan. These cafes allow people to interact with cats exclusively at nominal charges. The physiological and psychological benefits of petting cats are well documented, especially among the elderly. The purring sound that they emanate while being petted is deemed to be comforting for most people. Their unassuming, no-fuss temperament is highly appreciated by cat lovers. There is an increasing need of establishments along such lines considering the kind of lifestyle that is becoming common lately. A place where one can rejuvenate among silent, loving, non-judgmental creatures that help you relax without asking for anything in return.

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What do the following have in common- Full House, Air Bud, Famous Five, Homeward Bound and Up? They all had a golden retriever as the dog in them. Who doesn’t laugh at every cute antic of Doug, from Up? Or is awed by the faithful adorable companionship when The Five solve mysteries? That is the power that a golden retriever is blessed with. Its very appearance is appealing to one and all, from the youngest to the oldest. These large sized bundles of joy can credit their allure to their thick glossy coats and the charm that they exude every time they come bounding up to you. Their strong built is rarely a deterrent to its appreciation.

Originally trained to be gundogs, this breed gets their name from the occupation of retrieving hunted prey undamaged that formed a part of their job description. The breed originates from Scotland and has an instinctive love for water. One can often see them running and playing with their owners on beaches. But at the same time, they have the tendency to roam, which means that although they require diligent outdoor exercise (2 or more hours per day), and are well suited for suburban or country environments, one needs to be extra careful to keep them fenced in. Ranging from 21-24 inches in height and 27-34kg in weight, this breed is available in various shades of gold or cream. They are endowed with 2 coats of dense long straight or moderately wavy hair. The inner coat keeps them warm in winters and cool in summers, while the outer coat lies flat against their body and protects them from water.

Its intelligence makes it easy to train and versatile. It can be trained as a guide dog, a hunting dog or even an active member of search and rescue teams because of their talent to sniff out and detect unusual smells. The dog’s cordial and friendly temperament makes it an extremely popular family dog, but the same gentle behavior makes it unsuitable as a professional guard dog. They are not picky when it comes to eating habits and is also playful in nature, which makes it a favorite among the young children. Their loyalty and caring temperament is an added bonus especially as guide dogs.

There are 3 basic varieties in Golden Retrievers based on their size and weight. The British are heavier and stockier in built. The American Golden Retriever is lankier and taller than its British counterparts, but retains the thick coat. The Canadian variety has a thinner and is the tallest amongst all. The Canadians have darker colored coats compared to the other two. In general, the golden retriever’s outer coat sheds in small amounts throughout the year, while the inner coat is soft and helps it to adapt according to the weather. Their coat should not be kept too long, as that could lead to frequent tripping while playing or retrieving game.

Golden Retrievers are the most common breeds in conformation shows. They are scrutinized mainly on their coat color as only certain shades are deemed acceptable at such events. Colors like white, red and black are considered unacceptable. Rich, lustrous golden of various shades or even cream are considered among the ideal coats for a golden retriever. With age the coat tends to lose its luster and fades in color. One might even spot white patches. The coat of the puppies is also lighter than its adult color, although there is not a drastic difference. The color of the nose is also a factor of judgment for Golden Retrievers at dog shows. These events gain formidable audience when it is time for the breed to display their talents. Fetching, running through hoops, jumping over hurdles are just some of the contests. This is fueled by their agile, competitive nature.

This breed has an average lifespan of ten to twelve years. Their kind confident and friendly nature makes them equally amiable towards familiar and non-familiar people and animals alike. They are extremely gentle and trusting, so any form of aggressiveness is unacceptable in dog shows, but at the same time they are not supposed to be feeble, timid or nervous. They are exceptionally calm with a constant eagerness to please others, which makes them susceptible to being overworked if proper care is not taken. They are biddable, eager to learn and have the ability to focus and sit quietly for hours. They have the ability to scramble in and out of boats with unusual ease.

The breed loves to eat. Obesity, kidney failure, hip dyslexia, cataracts and other eye diseases, cancer and other genetic diseases are common in them. Before buying one must know the pedigree. Allergies, skin diseases and excessive shedding are some of the common problems seen in the breed. Regular grooming can reduce shedding and prevent bald patches. One must also make sure to keep them active all year round. A healthy, happy dog has a significantly reduced tendency to most diseases, although in some cases they may be unavoidable due to age and genetics, but a healthy, happy Golden Retriever will surely succeed in keeping you healthy and happy.

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