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PetOnBed.com Scholarship Program

PetOnBed.com has a scholarship for pet owners, future veterinarians, animal trainers, or anyone who advocates for the safety and better treatment of pets.

Tech for Pets

As gadgets for tech-savvy humans proliferate and get smarter, so does tech for pets.

Hoot – Carl Hiaasen

I recommend Hoot for middle school readers who are interested in endangered animals.

To Teach Your Teen to Care for Wildlife, Start in Your Own Backyard

What can homeschooling parents do to encourage teens to care for wildlife and take a more active role in preserving the environment?

Polar Opposites: Why Did So Many Scientists Get It Wrong about Polar Bears?

Dr. Crockford’s story of polar bears is a great lesson in the arrogance of science and the madness of groupthink.

Secrets of Choosing the Right Dog Breed to be Your Friend

How to choose the perfect dog breed for you, so you won’t be disappointed in your new pet.

Lions, Tigers, and Bears: The Value of Zoos

For conserving endangered species, zoos are like a modern version of Noah’s Ark.

We Bought a Zoo – Benjamin Mee

We Bought a Zoo is one of the most fascinating memoirs I’ve read. It’s funny, it’s sad, it’s poignant, and it’s just plain cool.

Student Travels to 14 Countries in Four Years

Meredith Keeley set out to travel 14 nations while in college and has no plans of stopping.

10 Most Comfortable Animal Beds

Check out this cute infographic about animal beds!

We Bought a Zoo

A father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a dilapidated zoo.

Eastern Deciduous Forest and Urban Wildlife

I learned some interesting things about Eastern Deciduous forest and urban animals that I would like to share with you.

My 4-H Speech on Goats

My 4-H speech on how to feed, care for, train and show your goat.

Quirks

I’ve discovered some of Jake’s and Jolene’s quirks through the months that I’ve had them, but the most recent were the best.

Webkinz World

Webkinz World is a multi-award winning virtual world of adorable animals that’s popular with all ages.

College Bound Reading List ANIMAL FARM by George Orwell “All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.” ANIMAL FARM is considered to be one of the 100 best English-language novels and one of the best 20th-century novels. This short novella is an allegory of early 20th-century Russia and Soviet totalitarianism in […]