Members of the Family
Meet my Pet, Papi. He is in the picture with my old cat, Callie. Papi is a Purebred Chihuahua (albeit an 8 pound Chihuahua) who is tri-colored and has the most expressive face I've ever seen in an animal. Papi was named after "Big Papi" David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox. Most importantly, Papi is a member of my Family and quite possibly one of my best friends!
People get pets for a variety of reasons. Some want companionship, others want a play pal for their child, yet others just enjoy having pets around! More often than not, however, once that little critter gets into your house, he also gets into your heart!
Ever since the days when animals first became domesticated, they have been an important part of the society and the family. Most know that Cats were revered in ancient Egypt, and often even buried with their Masters. Pigs were even bred to a size where they can be kept as pets, hence, the Potbelly Pig. Sadly, however, some animals began to be bred for selfish reasons, such as dog fighting. Most news stories about dogs these days, unfortunately, are about Pitt Bulls, and other dogs bred for the specific purpose of fighting. However, I know several people who keep these dogs as pets and family members, not fighters.
For everyone who has had, or has a pet that is a member of their family, read on! I'll introduce you to some incredible animals and people!
People get pets for a variety of reasons. Some want companionship, others want a play pal for their child, yet others just enjoy having pets around! More often than not, however, once that little critter gets into your house, he also gets into your heart!
Ever since the days when animals first became domesticated, they have been an important part of the society and the family. Most know that Cats were revered in ancient Egypt, and often even buried with their Masters. Pigs were even bred to a size where they can be kept as pets, hence, the Potbelly Pig. Sadly, however, some animals began to be bred for selfish reasons, such as dog fighting. Most news stories about dogs these days, unfortunately, are about Pitt Bulls, and other dogs bred for the specific purpose of fighting. However, I know several people who keep these dogs as pets and family members, not fighters.
For everyone who has had, or has a pet that is a member of their family, read on! I'll introduce you to some incredible animals and people!
Is your Pet Royalty?
My dog is a Prince
Technically, mine is. He is dubbed (the english version) Prince Henry Dumaas. But he's still just Papi. Like we sometimes do for our children, sometimes we go a little overboard with our pets. Everyone has their own idea of what limits they set with their furry friends. My dog is allowed to sleep in my bed. He is allowed on furniture. He basically has fewer rules than my Children or Grand Children. You may wonder why. It is because my Dog shows me more love and respect than they do!! Okay, maybe that doesn't apply to my Grand babies, but it does to my Kids!Everywhere you look, you will now see Doggy Daycares, spa's, even Lounges for pets. Some laugh at such a concept, but some of us know that we get an unconditional love from our pets that is unmatched. Only the best for them!
Even Web communities and pages are dedicated to our beloved animals. I belong to You pet, where you can join for free and even set up a webpage for your pet!
Create a Free Webpage for your pet!
You can set "play dates" for your fur baby, and hire dog sitters/cat sitters. You can send your bundle of love to a spa.
Show us the love!
Other "Pet" Articles
Pet Magazine
Helping your and your pet grow
Dog Fancy (1-year)
Amazon Price: $13.00 (as of 11/24/2009)
We read up on our families, our jobs, our houses...why not our pets? Useful, fun information to help keep you and your pet happy
Caring for your Pet and Spoiling your Pet
They are, after all, family
A pet is a lifelong commitment. The decision to get a pet must be undertaken with the animal's best interest in mind. The first thing you should do is find a good Vet. Just like finding a doctor for you or your children, it is important to find one you can communicate with.Over the course of your beloved companion's life, they will need medicine. Your Vet can provide this, or if you want to save money, there are online ordering alternatives. One I use is
Discount Pet Meds at Petscriptions
The more I save on prescriptions, the more I can buy to spoil him! And yes, I also have insurance for my pets. I never used to, until Callie needed an emergency C-Section which set me back to the tune of $1500! Just like your other family members, insurance for your pet is a good idea.
More about the Writer
What else have I written, and why?
I have a syndicated column about Pet Rescues which you can see HEREI am a Giant Squid and also as of January 2009, a Squid Angel. Thanks for viewing my lens!
Pet Presents!
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Animal Services
Pet Spay and Neuter Clinics
- spay and neuter
- Find free and low cost spay and neuter clinics in your area.
- Spay Neuter
- another source of finding free or low cost clinics by state. Also interesting animal breeding facts.
Where to shop for your pet.
Shopping for pets is going to be as individual as people themselves. I tend to run the gamut on where I shop for Papi. I like shopping at Petco, because I can order online, then take Papi with me to pick up his presents! He loves that.
A VERY fun place to shop is Jake's Dog House. There is much more than dog houses there! Everything for the well outfitted dog, to figurines, cat boxes and trees and much, much more. I have never gone to Jake's and NOT found something I (Papi) had to have!
One final place that I absolutely LOVE is Happy Tails. It's for the Pampered dog!
If it is only the BEST for your pet, this is the place for you!
A VERY fun place to shop is Jake's Dog House. There is much more than dog houses there! Everything for the well outfitted dog, to figurines, cat boxes and trees and much, much more. I have never gone to Jake's and NOT found something I (Papi) had to have!
One final place that I absolutely LOVE is Happy Tails. It's for the Pampered dog!
If it is only the BEST for your pet, this is the place for you!
Shout out for your Pet!!
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- naturegirl7 naturegirl7 May 23, 2009 @ 7:18 pm
- Our pets our our family. Star Noir is helping me with the computer as I write this.
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- Margo_Arrowsmith Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 11, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
- Pets are definitely people, too. Zoe and Leo would be the first to agree. They both gave you 5*!
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- OldGrampa OldGrampa Oct 20, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
- Nice lens and a nice thought. Yes, other animals (we are all animals) have feelings and in their own ways they are people too! 5*!
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- poddys poddys Sep 19, 2008 @ 9:15 pm
- I have had dogs that have been very much part of the family, but I can't understand the trend of having these little dogs that people carry around or puch around in a stroller like a baby. 5***** for a nice lens.
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- mulberry mulberry Sep 19, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
- People without pets don't understand, but living with them you find that they really aren't much different than people, just furry and less verbally communicative.
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