Taking pictures of our pets comes second only to photographing children in terms of popularity, so some basic tips can go a long way. Understanding digital cameras and their various settings is important, but it’s not as vital as knowing and anticipating what your pet can do – or will do! Whether it be a cat, dog, rabbit or even a ferret, this basic guide will go a long way to helping you get the cutest images of your pet. Shoot candid pet photos and be patient Chances are your pet won’t fully co-operate with your picture-taking efforts. So the best bet is to take pet photos when they don’t expect it rather than asking them to “sit” or “stay”. Wait until they are sleeping, resting or playing for the best results. It will come down to the obedience of your pet as well. A hyperactive animal is never going [...] Read more »
Disadvantaged Animals and Ways to Help
There are so many ways that one can help disadvantaged animals. You don’t need to be a vegetarian either. There are heaps of ways that we can make a big impact on disadvantaged animals simply by the choices we make everyday. From purchasing items from your local animal shelter to refusing to buy products that are intensely farmed, we’ve got a great list no animal lover should miss: Boycott companies that have cruel practices There are a number of ways you can do this. Some of these include: Only buying free range meat and chicken Only buying free range eggs Not buying any items that are tested on animals Only buying clothing, shoes and accessories made from synthetic materials as opposed to leather and fur Volunteer To Help Disadvantaged Animals Volunteering your time at a local animal shelter is a great way to give back and help disadvantaged animals. Even [...] Read more »
Pet Friendly Lodging and Restaurants Near Lake LBJ
Within the Highland Lakes area, Lake LBJ is considered a treasure. Its refreshingly cool waters are ideal for fishing, kite surfing, jet skiing, swimming, and land-lovers can relax on the shore’s sandy beaches. When traveling, people often are forced to leave their beloved pets behind, but in Texas, all are welcome. A number of places around the lake offer pet-friendly accommodations, and a few restaurants happily allow pets, as well. Affordable Pet-Friendly Lodging La Quinta Inn & Suites – Marble Falls Travelers can avoid pet fees when staying in one of this hotel’s well-appointed rooms. Up to two pets of any size are permissible, but they need to be on a leash in the common areas of the facility. Located in the heart of town, this is a great central location to all the great shopping and activities in Marble Falls. Quality Inn – Marble Falls This facility allows three [...] Read more »
Top 10 Virtual Pet Games
The world has gone mad for virtual animal games of late and it is easy to see why. Not only can you choose the pet of your choice but you can dress, style, feed and play with them too. What’s more, you can spend virtual cash on brand new accessories, explore exciting new lands and even interact with other animals — how cool is that!? These days it is possible to enjoy all the good parts of having a pet without having the responsibility of a real-life creature. You don’t have to endure long walks in the snow, hear barking every time the post man calls or worry about your curtains getting ruined. So to celebrate the wonders of technology here are ten of the best virtual pet games around: 1. Tamagotchis A virtual pet housed in an egg-shaped computer, Tamagotchis were all the rage when they first hit the [...] Read more »
Should You Get A Pet For Your Children?
As a parent the day will come where your children will ask to get a pet. Understanding the responsibility that comes with a pet is important to both the parents and children. What happens many times is that the child will want to get a pet and once the new glow of being a pet owner has worn off it then becomes the responsibility of the parents. If you are a parent that decides it is okay for you to be the responsible caregiver then this is all good. If you are a parent that wants to teach your child responsibility then there are a few things to think about. How old are your children? The age of your children will have a great influence on the type of pet that is appropriate. For a smaller child or children beginning with a pet that is easy to handle and care [...] Read more »
