Pets are Good for You

Old people who refuse to leave their homes because it means parting with much-loved pets are wiser than the social workers who set the rules. Owning a pet is good for you. Pet-owners are more cheerful, live longer, recover from illness better, and suffer fewer heart attacks than those who do not own pets. A report published recently pointed out that the 'no-pets' rule in many nursing homes caus ...

Date added: 17 November '07

For or Against Pets in a Flat

by Herminne Tonita - The dream of any child all over the world is to have a pet, whether it is a dog, a cat or a parrot. Children die for animals which they come to consider their best friends and would do anything to convince their parents to buy them one as they consider themselves to be capable of taking care of them. Even if we all know that children never have time to take the dog out or t ...

Date added: 22 June '07

Are You Superstitious?

by Cristina Nuta - Are you superstitious? What would you feel if a black cat crossed you way just before you went to an exam? It is very well-known that many people nowadays believe in superstitions and that is not a positive thing for their daily life. For example, Tuesdays are considered to be unlucky days and we expect three bad things to happen to us during such a day. Then, if it is Fri ...

Date added: 05 March '07