Ah! So now you are looking for ape friend that seemed to be a pretty smart buddy in that latest Hollywood flicks you saw recently. You must be wondering if you could own one and keep yourself occupied with your new found friend. Well, take it slow buddy, because it isn’t as easy as it looks like on the screen. No I am not saying it would turn out to be another ‘The-Rise-of-The-Planet-Of-The-Apes’, but you would surely have  a tough time handling your monkey friends. Here is why.

Disciplinary Issues

While you may find baby monkeys and Chimpanzees irresistibly cute but as they grow up, the reality would soon strike upon you in the form of disciplinary issues associated with them. Look! They are not same as a dog or cat, which would wag its tail around you and listen to your orders. They are wild and certainly not the ones who would respond when you throw the stick. As kids, the apes learn all the monkey etiquette via social interactions by observing their elders and imitating them. This way of learning is obstructed when they live in human filled environment and tend to behave differently, which can be abnormal. As babies they can be easy to handle but as they grow up they can prove to be an uncontrollable liability that would chatter and roam around in your house defying your sense of peace and safety. It is difficult to teach an ape human behavior and etiquette and it obviously not preferable and expected.

Wild, Real Wild!

They are not domestic beings. Though they are vegetarians but they have got canines that can prove to be dangerous if not fatal. There have been many cases where a poor owner lost a finger or two as his pet lost his temper. By the time they are adults, that is around five years of age, they become quite stronger than humans. In any case if they become aggressive then even the most experienced care taker cannot help but watch the mess come into existence despite all the efforts. Apes, though can be handled to some extent when they are young but as puberty hits, they long for others of their kind and become ecstatic.

Space and Time

Apes, with chimps specially stay with their moms for more than five years. Even while sleeping, the mamma chimps keep in contact with their infants while sleeping. They are raised with affection and care which a human cannot relate to or imitate. Even devoting all the affection and care, owners often overlook the everyday needs of constant cleaning, developing new tricks to keep them occupied, feeding regularly etc. Petting a chimp is not only concerned with keeping a hold on basic needs, ample space and dedicated time devotion are a part of it. No matter how big your bungalow is, or if you have a huge backyard, for a grown up apes, it would never be enough. Apes like to roam around and explore new spaces, that way your whole house can turn into a mess. It is how you imagine a 3 year old powerful kid roaming across your house, pulling down curtains and moving tables and furniture.

Chimps can become irritated if neglected. You may be off your schedule or come late sometime only to find your pet friend really angry upon you, that may take the shape of a havoc. Oh and if you think you can take your pet on a trip with you then forget that, you won’t even find a proper caretaker when you are away all by yourself.

Communicable diseases

Of course we are not much different from them, they being our ancestors. What could be more dangerous than getting infected by a disease they carry, which can b easily transferable living with your pet. Any disease that harms them can affect us too, since we are so similar genetically. So either way, a disease can be bad for both you and your ape friend equally, no matter who is the transmitter.

Time to say goodbye

Finally after going through all the headache and back breaking struggles , you would realize that these big monkeys only belong to the forest, where they can be happy and stay healthy. It can come to you that no matter how much compassion and care you show towards your pet and all the time you devoted for it, all of it turned out to be a treachery. Well, then let it be clear, like you can’t stay in a jungle with a chimp family, climbing trees and eating fruits, similarly an ape cannot be tamed to be a domestic amuse. Though you might have bonded with the ape but you realize have to let go, well deep down you actually knew this day would come.

The Disturbing Truth

Many owners don’t know this but zoo keepers don’t accept apes that have grown under human influence as they don’t mingle up well with others of their kind. They cannot adopt to the character traits that are though small  but unique and equally important to stay alive among their own species. Thus as a misfit they are targeted by other apes and suppressed. Same is the reason why they can’t be let out in the wild, the conditions being tougher there, decreasing the survival chances.

One dark truth that follows is that, these chimps are sent to various laboratories for innumerable experiments that are conducted ruthlessly upon these creatures. The are subjected to pain and torture and kept in inhuman conditions. Though the owners are told not to visit their chimps and disturb them in their new and happy homes, they don’t come to know that their beloved friends actually become victims to various horrendous conditions they are kept in. Thus following this many countries and places have banned keeping apes as pets.

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Gone where the days when people thought dog as man’s best friend. The rich and famous have proved it all wrong by owning all sorts of exotic pets that range from reptiles to rats and lions to lemurs taking the human-animal bond totally to a new level. Some of them may look scary or risky to be kept in your house but these popular people have cross all bounds and levels to have an affectionate pet companion in their lives. Below is a list of few celebrities who chose not to be too mainstream in their selection of pets. Lets have a look.

 1. Tori Spelling

An award winning actress and author seems to be a dedicated animal lover and a proud owner of a lovely white chicken which she calls Coco Chanel. The pet has got all facilities that a pet dog can have with a dog bed next to its owners bedside and like any pet dog, the chicken goes around to places with her owner. Tori calls her a house chicken or a dog chicken. She doesn’t have a coop like other normal chicken in Tori’s backyard. She dresses her chicken and let her alone take posses for captures. She even pecks the dogs and other chickens which come close by. It is totally unexpected to have so much love and care towards a chicken pet but Tori loves her Coco like any other pet lover would.

2. Kristen Stewart

She appeared in news some time back, for reasons that other than her relationship issues. The actress’s mother is said to own several wolf-dog hybrids. Four not 100 percent wolves, named Jack, Lily, Tommy and Lola, stride on their own piece of land owned by mommy Stewart. Recently she was accused of keeping the animals illegally by her neighbor, to which she retaliated and defended her pets’ ownership.

P.s -And you thought Bella Swan belonged to the vampire team.

3. Leonardo Dicaprio

Jay Brewer Vella, the owner of reptile shop, was taken back when he saw Leonardo DiCaprio entered his shop one fine day. Knowing that the actor had an interest in tigers, he said in total surprise, “We had no idea he was coming.” The actor bought 38 pound, Sulcata tortoise for $400. Tortoise make good pets and give their owner a long company of 80 to 100 years. To this Leo made a note that tortoise make really good pets. The tortoise was the largest available in the retailer’s shop.

4. Nicole Kidman

Owning a farm in Nashville, the famous Nicole Kidman and her husband are raising their pet Alpacas, camel like fluffy animals with long eyelashes. Her 2 year old kid loves their pet and they even walk it around on a leash. Why [alpacas]? Because they’re pretty,” was her reply when inquisitives asked. “They have the long lashes. Have you seen them?” Seems the actress fell in love with animal’s long neck and eyelashes and admits that she would like to add a few snakes too, to her collection of pets.

5. Stewan Tailor

People go for all kind of weird pets, but Steven Tyler once crossed the limit by getting a pet raccoon. The American Idol judge and rock legend told on the famous show The Late Show With David Letterman that he used to put the raccoon on his shoulder and go for fishing every day. Raccoons are legal to own and their companionship can be compared to that of a dog. Contrary to the belief that raccoons attack people as shown in certain flicks, these pets can be litter box trained and make good pets.

6. Goeorge Clooney

He owned a potbelly pig whom he named Max. Sad to say his beloved pet is no more. We quoted him saying that the pet was like a family member to him. It lived with Clooney’s in his home at Hollywood Hills. The pet was 19 years old when he died peacefully of natural causes. He owned the pig for 18 long years and said that the pet was his longest relationship. It came as a surprise to the actor when he heard the news of his pet death since it considered him big part of his life.

 7. Slash

Slash, the guitarist from the famous American Rock Band, Guns & Roses  is said to be fascinated by reptiles and dinosaurs. From early age he started petting and caring for snakes. In 2008 he almost had hundred snakes, lizards and crocodiles at his home. Slash also been a supporter of Los Angeles Zoo and an advocate for many zoos across world. He even received Tom Mankiiewicz Leadership Award for his contribution and involvement in wildlife and environment protection. His  list of pets include Mickey (black-and-white rat), Jack (Jackson’s chameleon), Clyde and Sam (anacondas), Pandora (boa constrictor which appears in “Patience” music video), Jacob (another boa that Slash gave to the Los Angeles Zoo), Adrianna (Burmese python) and Curtis (mountain lion).

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The little puppy has now come home. The little life will be your companion and responsibility. The puppy is like a small infant who has to be molded and brought up in the right way. The only difference here is that the puppy doesn’t understand the human language and thus with a lot of patience and care needs to be taught the right from wrong.

The puppy needs to be firstly given a couple of puppy shots by a vet. The vet will also provide syrups to add to calcium to its food intake. This needs to be given at least till the puppy is a year old. In case of big canines, strong bones are a must to balance out its body weight. So these medicines in the form of syrup need to be either mixed with milk or the puppy food. Also it is extremely important for the puppy to get its timely nutrition adequately. This will help the puppy to develop into a strong and healthy dog in the future.

The first few weeks just let the puppy ease up and get accustomed to the house and the family members. This is a subtle way of saying that the puppy will pee and poop in places it wishes to do so. This can be a little tiring and makes you even want to second guess as to why you had to take up an additional role when you’re already finding it difficult to deal with your life crisis. But trust me, it’s worth it!

It’s a gradual procedure to potty train your puppy. Use the cloth that you wipe the pee with and keep it in the toilet or terrace where the puppy could pee in the house. Once it gets the smell from the cloth the dog will make sure that it has its pee spot intact. Similarly with the pooping part but however it takes longer for them to get accustomed to pooping in one place. Every time you see them going round and round in a particular stop it is a sign they are about to poop. Instead of scrubbing the floor and picking up the poop, you can put a newspaper when it crouches to poop. It’s not advisable to take puppies to gardens at least till they are six months old as they may contract diseases quickly due to their low immunity system. Try taking them for walks below your building at times that suit your schedule. And make sure you put a mouth guard for your puppy. The puppies are usually tempted to eat rubbish and you don’t want them falling ill. Make sure you stick to the similar time everyday and eventually it becomes a habit.

The feeding habits also may vary in the initial few weeks. The puppy may feel lonely a couple of days and may just stick to drinking water. But don’t fret or eat your heart out in the bargain at such incidences. Its quiet normal to do so! Eventually the food intake begins. The vet usually suggests the food to be given to the puppy. The puppy foods are suggested because they are wholesome and give the puppy an all round development. Also foods like boiled eggs, curd rice and milk can also be a part of the routine diet

Training them is another work you have to do in the first few months. Especially because they are teething and have a tendency to rip apart your beautiful furniture and expensive stilettos. The trick of training them is by using firm but affirmative orders and also a little treat never hurts anybody! They usually understand signs better than words, so make sure you use the same word for the action you expect your puppy to do. Its not difficult but you do need to invest some great amount of time and make sure you repeat the drill of using words every day.

When your puppy is chewing on something, use your words and be firm. Say a ‘No’ firm so that the puppy understands from your tone that whatever they are doing isn’t acceptable. If they don’t understand initially stop them from doing it by saying a firm ‘No’. Making them learn tricks like sit, stand, shake hands or paw needs a little bit of treat. Although bribing is a bad thing but it works like a charm and puppies do get motivated. It is important that you acknowledge every little accomplishment and effort put in by the puppy by rubbing his neck or forehead and calling them a good puppy!

The puppies have a lot of irritation when they undergo teething so make sure you have adequate chewable toys for it to nibble upon. Chew sticks are also pretty good although they may take a whole week to chew on it. A more natural substitute would be the tender coconut shell. They enjoy chewing on something so huge and juicy. It also keeps them active and keeps their focus off the home appliances and furniture.

The puppy takes a few weeks to get accustomed to their new surroundings. However, they are fast learners and the willingness to train them would help them learn ever faster. Everybody has a different home environment with a puppy with a different nature. At the end its all a matter of learning through trial and error. I don’t believe in professional trainers because they use some pretty strenuous methods to teach the puppies. Also they are expensive and the puppies become used to the trainers giving commands. So when you try to do the exact same thing as the trainer, you will be surprised to find a little less enthusiasm in doing the tricks.

The more time you spend with your puppy, more is the growth of the bond that you both will share. Its really surprising the things you will also learn in the process of nurturing this little bundle of joy who has nothing but unconditional love to offer. And the world could definitely use some love!

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In a world where everyone is continuously trying to outshine the others to reach the top of the elusive ladder of success, whatever that maybe, there seems to be surprisingly little time for the finer things in life like affection, sympathy or loyalty among fellow human beings.

It is a plastic world that we live in today.

Parents, blinded by the need for a “better” life, seldom find the time to imbibe these seemingly unimportant qualities to their children who grow up not knowing a life outside the virtual cyber world. Computers might be a great distraction but in order to evolve into something better than a human automaton, the vigor of life pulsating with the warmth of love becomes important-and this is where the role of a pet might be considered.

The lengthy introduction might seem a bit tiresome but I feel the need to expressly impress upon my readers the “pros”, if not the absolute need, of keeping pets; not simply as a household accessory but as a member of the family, holding as much importance as any other individual member. Having had a couple of dogs around me for almost as long as I can remember, I shall now restrict myself into the realm of these hairy four-legged friends instead of speaking for the entire “petdom” of animals, failing which my skills may come to be unduly tested.

Dogs let you experience unconditional love.

I won’t bore with the saying “dogs are man’s best friend”; rather, I would like to cite a few instances which would prove the same to be true. Having a dog as a pet gives one the taste of that most sought after thing-the experience of unconditional love. A dog never seems to question anything you do or say, but accepts you just as you are, whether you make an effort to be accepted or not. With the same unquestioning spirit, it becomes your companion during the happiest hours of your life, causing a few of them itself. It lends you its entire attention when you need someone to talk to and believe me, you’ll rarely find a more understanding or empathetic friend among humans. It gladly offers you its furry coat to wet when you need a cry and a hug from a dog is the best antidote against all evils in life.

When you get yourself a dog, you commit yourself to the task of looking after it; you undertake the responsibility of bringing it up, feeding it, bathing it and being as good a friend to it as it is to you. For children having parents both of whom are employed in time consuming jobs, this becomes an effective lesson in learning to take responsibility of others. The most important benefit, i.e., getting someone to do away with the loneliness which would have otherwise been filled up with artificial intelligence- the illusion of companionship, is quite obvious. Also, dogs are pets that are not only cuddly and playful but useful in a number of other aspects.

Dogs are more than cuddly little fur-balls.

For one, they are the best burglar alarms you can possibly get, setting the house in absolute uproar once an intruder attempts to cross the threshold. This is just about household dogs you keep as a pet in towns and cities. In large farms and ranches, dogs play the double roles of a loving pet as well as a helping hand in the field. They can guard the sheep and other timid animals from wolves and hyenas. Sniffer dogs are helpful in tracing criminals or lost objects, once provided with their scent. This, however, digresses from our focus on pets, but serves to illustrate the nature and usefulness of dogs in general.

I could go on about why dogs are such a blessing on the face of the earth but this article would remain biased and incomplete if I skipped over the rougher side of keeping a dog as a pet. The added responsibility of having to care for an extra mouth to feed can be looked at both ways if time and money seem to be of equal value to the joy of having a friend “fur-ever”. Female dogs need more care than males as they are usually more susceptible to the diseases that their particular breed is prone to. Having a good veterinarian contact for your dogs is extremely important if you want them to be in good health as long as they live. In India such contacts are rare, but not entirely unheard of. Before deciding on getting yourself a dog, you should make sure none of the family is allergenic to proximity to dogs, be it for their fur or breath. So it’s advisable you get a dog only after any child in your house has crossed the age of 4 at least. A puppy, while growing up, may tear up anything and everything within its reach same as any infant does while growing teeth. Toilet training for dogs is extremely important if you want your house to be fit to live in. But this habit does not take too long to imbibe if done properly. Through all this, it must be kept in mind that the dog should be treated as any other member of the family and nothing less than that.

The worst pain in keeping a pet is always the part where you have to say goodbye. This ordeal is less difficult if the event of farewell is quick and painless. However, the grief that it leaves behind is all encompassing and often becomes a reason for not keeping future pets.

But as they say, pets don’t last through the whole of your life, but they sure make your life whole. Having to say goodbye to a pet is like having to part with a piece of your own soul. Instead of breaking down over it however, you could take the loss in your stride, as a memoir to all the good times spent together with your beloved one, and try to comfort the insensible grief with the thought that from then on, you have a guardian angel keeping a watch over you wherever you go, whatever you do.

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LIVING WITH A DOG MIGHT NOT ALWAYS PROVIDE WITH FUN TIMES

Everyone has heard the infamous saying: “DOGS ARE A MAN’S BEST FRIEND”, but what one may often forget is that unlike your human pals, dogs MUST BE TAMED. It is one of those facts that one may choose to avoid or conveniently ignore. But what one forgets is that, treating a dog like a family member will lead to more problems for oneself. There might be several reasons for one to get a pet like a dog- isolation in family or be it that lost feeling of being loved, getting one for someone’s birthday, anniversary or separation. A newly built family- one with a baby requires for a tamed dog so as to make sure that the baby is safe from the dog and the dog keeps the baby safe from unwanted activities or people. Which is why one primary reason for getting a pet-especially a dog could be for enhancing the security level in one’s house. One must therefore make sure that the arrival of this special member serves that very vital purpose, fruitfully. Hence comes the important task of TRAINING ONE’s DOG.

GETTING STARTED:

It isn’t very difficult of a task to do when one actually comes down to it. A bit of research, and solicited advice from owners of trained dogs could be the start to this journey that one wants to embark upon.

1. IDENTIFICATION:-

Firstly one must identify their needs in accordance to which the dog has to be trained; for example: if one requires the dog for safety of the house, or for safety of their family members or for both. Generally, one gets a dog for both of these reasons which is why one must chose a dog that suits the personality of being ferocious enough against unwanted bodies yet be friendly with all known entities. A dog like a Labrador, Golden Retriever, German shepherd, Dobermans, and Bulldogs tend to serve such a task efficiently. Such dogs compliments their master’s needs and wants. Labradors are known to the Police bodies for having a very good smelling ability to track down useful evidences as well as serve the needs of blind persons by acting like an eye for the disabled. For the isolated ones who lack enough family members, dogs help fill the void by being the bundle of joy that they are from the very time that they are pups till the very end, they complement their own old age that may extend up to 15 years with one’s human old age.

2. TRAINING YOURSELVES:

Secondly, one must take into consideration the very important fact that one must be able to devote decent period of time to be able to train their dogs. Dogs require patience and hard work. Just like how much time we take to retain information, dogs tend to take little or more time with respect to their own mental and physical capabilities. Thus, one should be considerate enough to work with dogs so as to reap the benefits with time. Taking out even 15-20 minutes every day could work wonders for one. Thirdly, using the correct “dog slang” in the form of commands is very significant.Terms like STAY, HEEL, or even a simple term like NO must be taught decorously. For instance, when one tries to make the dog give them a handshake or a hi-five, they must teach the dog the very same by making use of their paws so as to be able to make them to do same, correctly. The process may require one to make the dog use his paw a million of time before he gets it right, but like mentioned earlier, one must carry patience with themselves to be able to train their dogs to perfection. When it comes down to hardcore training of even that of a pup- one must be able to teach their dogs to not over chew or bite into valuables of the house. A problem that almost all users face is that half of their furniture or their food gets stolen, destroyed, dismantled or eaten by their faithful pets which must be stopped from the very beginning. Which is where LEASH TRAINING also comes in handy. One must not be scared of putting their dogs on leash or in a cage for it allows the dogs to realize on their own their wrong doings. Showing the dogs what they have done wrong by consistently saying NO to their wrong doings is the correct way of handling such situations and not by giving them a treat after scolding them. For dogs to urinate or take a dump around the whole house might be the start of their potty training which allows for them to realize that they do not live in a park, or a street. For them to be able to answer the nature’s call at the right place becomes essential for the masters lifestyle. One might also consider joining a facility so as to interact with others on a regular basis in order to share each others experiences, troubles and hardships when training their respective dogs. For those who do not stay much at their homes, or work outside frequently it becomes imperative to carry out such training themselves so that they are not completely unaware of what they might face with their pets.

3. TEACHING THEM THE HARD WAY:

One of the most important stages of training comes when one trains their pets to welcomes guests, so that instead of terrifying the guests away by barking continuously or howling at a very high decibel, they act in the proper diligent manner that could help build their impressions in front of the guests. One must even try to make sure that the dogs are given the most suitable of places to live in so that they don’t interfere in their master’s comfortable bedding and chew the pillows and blankets away. Building shelter for their living is a part of this beautiful process that if one volunteers to take up could result in being nurturing as well as educational for many. Thus one must love thy dogs, assure to keep them safe for they will give what you give them and would treat you in the very same way of how one treats them. Happy Dog Training!

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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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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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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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Any movie buff with a particular partiality towards animals will in all probability be in love with the movie 8 below. And if one were to watch it, so would they fall in love with the movie; if not the movie, then the protagonists for sure. And no, the late Paul Walker is not being talked about here, but the fascinating team of eight absolutely adorable snow dogs. Another movie with this breed in the lead is Snow Dogs where a Miami dentist inherits a pack of snow dogs, which he eventually learns to love and trains them for the annual event.

There is just something so endearing about huskies that one can’t help but feel an instant connection to them. There is a reason so many movies and books have huskies as a central character. These gorgeous furry creatures are not only one of the oldest breeds, but are some of the most fiercely loyal dogs one would come across. Their lovable, playful temperament is loved and appreciated by one and all. The Siberian husky as the name suggests, originated in Siberia and is characterized by its dense coat. It belongs to the Spitz genetic family. The thick furry coat, triangular erect ears and markings are distinctive.

The snow clad mountainous terrains of Northeast Asia was where this breed was first brought in to use as a working dog. They would be used to pull heavy loads of luggage and people through long distances over some of the roughest terrains in the most unpredictable climatic conditions. The ancestors came from some severely harsh and chilling climates in the Siberian Arctic. In spite of the weather, the breed has always been extremely active, energetic and resilient to all environments. The breed was eventually imported to various parts of the world, including Alaska, Canada and the United States. Because of their ability to persevere through the snow, they were originally only used as sled dogs, but as their popularity grew they adapted to be used as family dogs or even in the show business.

The dog will ideally live for 12-14 years weighing 16-27kgs growing up to the height of 51-64cm. to help them adapt to the cold weather, they are born with a thick undercoat and a soft outer coat. Such an arrangement makes it able to survive in Arctic temperatures that could be as low as -60 degree Celsius. What is interesting is that in spite of being ideally suitable for cold climates, their coats can adjust to warmer temperatures with relative ease. The outer coat reflects heat in the summer and can naturally change to adapt to the hot temperatures, although weekly grooming is essential in all seasons. They exist in all shades of black to white with distinctive patterns and combinations, sometimes with a hint of brown or red. They can have eyes ranging from blue to green to brown or amber. Some huskies are known to have eyes of differing colors or part-colored.

The breed name Husky originates from the word Esky, as a derivative of Eskimos, their first human companions. Their uninhibited loyalty and faith in their owners has been well documented in movies based on real life, such as 8 Below, when in spite of being temporarily abandoned in an Arctic storm, they survived and waited for the return of their owner for over 50 days, all by themselves. Their undying love and affectionate nature makes them an all-rounder of sorts. They are prone to display signs of their ancestral behavior. This includes tendency to howl instead of bark. They love to play and run. Because of their inherent traits similar to that of an escape artist, fences as high as 2 meters are recommended.

They are incredibly protective of children, and need constant human companionship. One must make sure to provide them with their daily dose of intense physical activity. Because of their predatory instincts, they might not be accepting of other animals in the house and can become a source of worry in presence of small animals. While at the same time, this trait makes them a formidable form of safety and security against intruders. They tend to need training lessons to differentiate friend from foe and other obedience issues. They are extremely intelligent and are trusting companions. Most of their health issues are genetic such as seizures or ailments related to eye defects. Because of their medium to large size, lack of exercise makes them prone to bone issues such as hip dysplasia. When used as sled dogs gastric and breathing difficulties become increasingly common.

They are cute and cuddly and are extremely attractive for young children, so much so that the Siberian Chukchi people used to have the dogs look after their children. They are gentle in their demeanor, yet have a tendency to be destructive, roam and run away. But with their genetic directional skills, they easily find their way back. If trained well when young, they make great family dogs. They are independent in a way, but still enjoy human interaction. Their outgoing nature is just another addition to the exhaustive list of their qualities, which just makes them even more desirable.

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