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The popularity of pets for modern folks is ever growing, and having a critter around has come to be an understood if not predictable aspect of life — a fact evidenced by rampant pet-related social media and a booming pet supply industry. In search of ponies Arguably more than any other time in the history of humans, pets are a priority — bottom line, people love their pets so much that their relationships with their animals have revolutionized the typical household dyn...
The popularity of pets for modern folks is ever growing, and having a critter around has come to be an understood if not predictable aspect of life — a fact evidenced by rampant pet-related social media and a booming pet supply industry. In search of ponies Arguably more than any other time in the history of humans, pets are a priority — bottom line, people love their pets so much that their relationships with their animals have revolutionized the typical household dyn...
“Treat”, “bed”, “toy” — some basic words you know without a doubt will get a reaction if said in the presence of your pooch, especially the ones associated with stuff they really like. They understand so well, in fact, that for some dogs, the only way for the humans in the house to communicate without setting off an explosion of excited jumping, whining and bouncing is to spell “g-o w-a-l-k t-h-e d-o-g!” In search of ponies Anyone who lives with dogs knows that they do unde...
“Treat”, “bed”, “toy” — some basic words you know without a doubt will get a reaction if said in the presence of your pooch, especially the ones associated with stuff they really like. They understand so well, in fact, that for some dogs, the only way for the humans in the house to communicate without setting off an explosion of In search of ponies excited jumping, whining and bouncing is to spell “g-o w-a-l-k t-h-e d-o-g!” Anyone who lives with dogs knows that they do unde...
It’s an iconic image – mother-to-be rocking gently in a pristine nursery, softly singing a lullaby while she lovingly caresses a protruding belly. The communication between mother and child begins long before hands are held or smiles are exchanged and during the near-year they are building up to that big day, many an In search of ponies expecting mom has more than one full conversation with the little being that kicks and wiggles inside the womb. Inseparable for all int...
It’s an iconic image – mother-to-be rocking gently in a pristine nursery, softly singing a lullaby while she lovingly caresses a protruding belly. The communication between mother and child begins long before hands are held or smiles are exchanged and during the near-year they are building up to that big day, many an expecting mom has more than one full conversation with the little being that kicks and wiggles inside the womb. Inseparable for all intents and purposes, the...
There are many different types to choose from – the spectrum includes everything from cats, birds, reptiles, rodents and fish to larger animals such as horses and array of creatures in between — but the dog tends to be one of the first images to pop into most minds when the word “pet” is used. A logical go to, it’s no surprise that dogs embody the pet image, particularly since humans and dogs have a relationship that extends thousands of years – scientific estimates r...
There are many different types to choose from – the spectrum includes everything from cats, birds, reptiles, rodents and fish to larger animals such as horses and array of creatures in between — but the dog tends to be one of the first images to pop into most minds when the word “pet” is used. A logical go to, it’s no surprise that dogs embody the pet image, particularly since humans and dogs have a relationship that extends thousands of In search of ponies years – scienti...
Short little hairs stuck to their clothing, smiling dog photos on the desk at work, holiday cards with pictures of them posed in matching outfits with their critters, a treat or new toy included in every shopping basket, or, a life set around walk and meal schedules – there are any number of clues someone is a pet person, even if they don’t come right out and say it. However they give it away, one thing is certain; for a pet person, the critters are so undeniably imp...
Short little hairs stuck to their clothing, smiling dog photos on the desk at work, holiday cards with pictures of them posed in matching outfits with their critters, a treat or new toy included in every shopping basket, or, a life set around walk and meal schedules – there are any number of clues someone is a pet person, even if they don’t come right out and say it. In search of ponies However they give it away, one thing is certain; for a pet person, the critters are so und...
The rattling of the bag, the scraping of a scoop and the repetitive dinging of those dried kibble pellets filling the bowl are sounds that — not including the doorbell – tend to activate pooches faster than anything else. They know the drill and often even before their humans make it to the bag to get the goods, ears perk, eyes pop open, sleepy chins rise from atop In search of ponies relaxed forelegs and before you know it, all four are on the floor and they’re truck...
The rattling of the bag, the scraping of a scoop and the repetitive dinging of those dried kibble pellets filling the bowl are sounds that — not including the doorbell – tend to activate pooches faster than anything else. They know the drill and often even before their humans make it to the bag to get the goods, ears perk, eyes pop open, sleepy chins rise from atop relaxed forelegs and before you know it, all four are on the floor and they’re truckin’ it toward the food di...
It may not quite feel like summer is on its way out with temperatures still nudging triple digits, but the next couple of weeks will usher in one of the tell-tale signs that fall is coming soon — it’s time to start thinking school supplies and before long the big yellow buses will be hitting the roads. In search of ponies For kids, the last days of summer vacation are most likely filled cramming in as much time with friends, water play, video games and sleeping in as pos...
It may not quite feel like summer is on its way out with temperatures still nudging triple digits, but the next couple of weeks will usher in one of the tell-tale signs that fall is coming soon — it’s time to start thinking school supplies and before long the big yellow buses will be hitting the roads. In search of ponies For kids, the last days of summer vacation are most likely filled cramming in as much time with friends, water play, video games and sleeping in as pos...
Images of staggering monkeys and swaying elephants are nothing new in pop culture and, for decades, depictions of drunken animals have worked their way into entertainment. Human opinions are mixed — some want nothing to do with it, others enjoy it — in the animal world, however, human contrived depictions aside, there has long been evidence that alcohol consumption not only happens in the wild, but for some species is downright habitual. Although some monkeys, elephants and ot...
Images of staggering monkeys and swaying elephants are nothing new in pop culture and, for decades, depictions of drunken animals have worked their way into entertainment. Human opinions are mixed — some want nothing to do with it, others enjoy it — in the animal world, however, human contrived depictions aside, there has long been evidence that alcohol consumption not only happens in the wild, but for some species is downright habitual. In search of ponies Although some monke...
There is little doubt that the Internet — viral videos and memes to be specific — has helped with their gain in popularity and reputation as a downright cute critter. After all, it’s pretty hard to resist an adorable bouncing baby Pygmy goat. The reality is, however, not only is the relationship between goats and humans not a new thing, it’s one of the oldest stories of domestication in existence. In search of ponies For thousands of years, humans have incorporated goats i...
There is little doubt that the Internet — viral videos and memes to be specific — has helped with their gain in popularity and reputation as a downright cute critter. After all, it’s pretty hard to resist an adorable bouncing baby Pygmy goat. The reality is, however, not only is the relationship between goats and humans not a new thing, it’s one of the oldest stories of domestication in In search of ponies existence. For thousands of years, humans have incorporated goats i...
It’s been a little hard not to notice, but in the interest of giving ample attention to the obvious, it’s hot outside. And if you fell for that cloud cover on Friday, you might as well give up on any hope of rain, fill the back yard pool, dig out the sunscreen and get ready to see that electric bill jump, because the next couple of weeks are going to be toasty. In search of ponies In fact, not only are temperatures expected to stay above 98 in coming days, triple digits mig...
It’s been a little hard not to notice, but in the interest of giving ample attention to the obvious, it’s hot outside. And if you fell for that cloud cover on Friday, you might as well give up on any hope of rain, fill the back yard pool, dig out the sunscreen and get In search of ponies ready to see that electric bill jump, because the next couple of weeks are going to be toasty. In fact, not only are temperatures expected to stay above 98 in coming days, triple digits mig...
Growing from sections of bamboo that popped when thrown in a fire to orchestrated blooms of color that erupt high in the night sky, fireworks have evolved quite a bit over the centuries to become an epitome of celebratory expression that are guaranteed to draw crowds. Given how fantastic fireworks displays have become, these days even the evil spirits that ancient Chinese inventors wanted to drive away with their bamboo firecrackers would probably stick around to “ooh” and “ah...
Growing from sections of bamboo that popped when thrown in a fire to orchestrated blooms of color that erupt high in the night sky, fireworks have evolved quite a bit over the centuries to become an epitome of celebratory expression that are guaranteed to draw crowds. Given how fantastic fireworks displays have become, these days even the evil spirits that ancient Chinese inventors wanted to drive away with their In search of ponies bamboo firecrackers would probably stick aro...
Like some kind of bizarre magic trick, one night they seem to just appear under the porch lights, scattered on roadways and littered across lawns. As if their sudden appearance weren’t weird enough, they often sit frozen, staring out into the night in a pose that is enough to make a casual observer look to the heavens to check for an asteroid or something equally monumental headed to earth. In search of ponies The toad days of summer are an annual thing of event-like proportio...
They are so creepy they have their very own phobia named after them, just a hint of their presence can be enough to keep some folks up all night in sheer terror, and if you haven’t noticed them around more lately, rest assured you will. In search of ponies Spiders are ever-present in the High Plains, which also has the distinction of being home to some better-known arachnids, including tarantulas, black widows, brown recluses and copious populations of wolf, weaver, orb, j...
They are so creepy they have their very own phobia named after them, just a hint of their presence can be enough to keep some folks up all night in sheer terror, and if you haven’t noticed them around more lately, rest assured you will. In search of ponies Spiders are ever-present in the High Plains, which also has the distinction of being home to some better-known arachnids, including tarantulas, black widows, brown recluses and copious populations of wolf, weaver, orb, j...
