The Dangers of Pet Fads

When I saw “101 Dalmatians” for the first time as a kid, I loved it so much I just had to redecorate accordingly. I had two separate designs of “101 Dalmatians” bed sheets, a huge poster, a table lamp, and stuffed toys adorning my bed. But the one thing I didn’t have was an actual Dalmatian dog. No matter how much I begged my parents for one, they didn’t give in. They didn’t want to take care of a dog, so they weren’t going to bend to my whim. Unfortunately, many other parents did, either to that of their children … Continue reading

Teacup Pigs as Pets

When my husband and I move to a bigger place, one of the first things we know we’ll do is get more pets. We want some more cats and at least one more dog. It’s possible that in the future we’ll add other species of pets to that list. I’m in the midst of deciding whether or not I want a teacup pig. Of course, as soon as I write that a huge part of me inside shouts, “A teacup pig! Of course you want a teacup pig.” According to teacuppiggies.com, teacup pigs, or miniature pigs, are around the size … Continue reading