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Thanks to technology and the level of medical knowledge we have present today, we’re able to be closer to unborn babies more than ever before. With ultrasound, for instance, we’re able to “meet” a fetus well before he or she is ready to make their …
It’s hard to fathom why anyone would want to harm an innocent animal. Yet, it’s estimated that in the United States alone, approximately one million animals are abused each year. Even with animal abuse laws in all 50 states, many animal abusers fail to see …
Introducing a new pet into the household can already be a stressful situation, but what makes matters worse is when the new pet you’re bringing home is a different species than the pet(s) you already have. For example, cat owners might be skeptical about a …
There’s nothing like a cowboy and his heifer. 15-year-old Mitchell Miner, while young, was already eager to enter the youth dairy cattle show at the Iowa State Fair with his cow, Audri. The two had practiced for a total of two months and stayed up …
We all need a helping hand from time to time. While it’s difficult to admit when we can’t do something without the assistance of someone else, it’s sometimes the most logical thing we can do. A tiny black-and-white, spotted kitten named Moo may not have …
They say in order to overcome your fears, you have to face them head-on. While it makes sense for anyone who has studied psychology, those with a phobia want to believe that one day, their fear will just fade away without effort. This is why …
As the cooler seasons begin, humans go from wearing tank tops and shorts to dressing in layers and long sleeves to keep warm. Likewise, animals with fur tend to pack on the pounds and grow new, thicker fur in fall and winter. Unfortunately, for a …
One of the ironic parts of parenting is buying your young children several expensive toys, only for them to find pleasure in the wrapper or box that it came in! Although some parents find this frustrating, some kids are just simple while others like to …
What’s so great about a video and people capturing live moments is that when they share it, they give us the opportunity to live specific experiences with them. It doesn’t matter that we’re not actually there, what matters is that we feel like we are …
Going back to where you came from, after getting used to being somewhere else, can be a very bittersweet moment. It’s a lot to take in for anybody, let alone a baby penguin! I’ve felt this before after moving overseas and continue to feel this …