A three episode podcast in CBC’s Ideas series – very well worth listening to! “New evidence reveals what dogs understand, about their world and about people, what they say and how they say it – to each other and to us – and what they know that people don’t. The …
Once in a while, when the assortment of smells in Rocco’s fur becomes unbearable, we give him a bath. And it is hell. He doubles in strength, triples in intelligence and howls like he has never howled before. Anyone reading this will assume we are torturing the poor animal, but …
After a busy month of taking care of kitties, I would like to share a few tips with anyone who is considering leaving their cats at home and asking a professional or friend/family to come by with visits. I do believe that leaving your cat at home, in a familiar …
It’s great watching our kids make friends and socialize…especially when they are big toothed, furry kids. I can never get enough watching dogs interact and form bonds. Makes me wonder how they pick their favourite playmates, and why they love certain dogs and couldn’t care less for other…Rocco gets along …
I always tell people how intelligent Rocco is; sometimes they agree, more often, however, they look at me in disbelief. I guess it’s moments like this that earned the breed an opinion of not the brightest bulbs…
I always tell people how intelligent Rocco is; sometimes they agree, more often, however, they look at me in disbelief. I guess it’s moments like this that earned the breed an opinion of not the brightest bulbs…
Internets please meet Charlie. Charlie is a two year old Teddy Bear Hamster and he is the cutest little thing ever! He will be staying at the urban zoo for a month and already he made his preferences known. The most important thing to him is cleanliness. After he explored …
Recently I have found an explanation for a mysterious hedgehog related incident from many years back. Growing up in Europe, hedgehogs were a daily occurrence. They lived in parks and wooded areas and were part of the natural landscape, just like raccoons are in Vancouver. One evening my father brought …