These dogs are very good with children, and moderately affectionate.
Nobody is saying that having kids and babies is the same, but if the level of difficulty for parenthood is a 10 out of 10, maybe having pets is a two out of 10, and having been there is much better than quickly going from level 0 to level 10 by having kids. Here are ways having pets prepares you for parenthood.
Your first thought about your pet when social distancing began was probably just, “Okay I need to stock up on pet food.” But now, quarantine has gone on for quite some time and may continue to. And you know that Fido or Cupcake there has some routines she relies on, besides just regular feedings
When communities of lower socio-economic status lack access to health care, so do their pets. Dr. Venaya Jones is now addressing that problem in Cleveland. Dr. Jones has opened a veterinary clinic in the Fairfax section of Cleveland. According to Atlanta Black Star, this is the first black-owned veterinary clinic to be opened there. “I […]
People love to spend money on their pets. In fact, the American Pet Products Association found that pet owners spent $66.75 billion dollars on various expenses related to their pets in 2016 and that number is estimated to reach $69.36 billion this year. Melissa Mitchner is looking to take a big slice out of that pet industry […]
Some people may argue that having a pet together with your partner in no way prepares you for having children. They are wrong. When it’s just you and your partner, you can go days without looking at the clock, worrying about when you go home or when you wake up. Your life can be entirely […]
Want company but not a hyperactive pet? These animals and breeds might be perfect for you.
(Smart Money) — For Mary Cotter, the first sign of concern came when her 7-year-old, Logan, appeared dizzy. His regular doctor said everything was fine, but Cotter insisted Logan be seen by a neurologist, who after an MRI found a tumor in his inner ear. An operation followed, and for the next month Cotter took Logan […]