HubMob Weekly Topic: All About Pets: The different stories, advice and tips that have to do with them

Do you ever dream of having your cat in show business? There are several ways to make your cat famous. Make sure you take plenty of pictures of your cat while he is being playful, mischievous and while he... keep reading →

Throughout my pet parent years, I have had more male dogs than I have had females, and personally, I just like male dogs better. It's got nothing to do with males dogs being more this or that than female... keep reading →

So you think you would like to have a ferret as a pet but want to know exactly what is involved and how to care for it properly. This is a very important consideration as your ferret can live to be up to 9... keep reading →

Cats are entertaining and talented. They have many other interesting characteristics as well, but few people know that they can write poetry and music... keep reading →

In 1993 my mother died and left me a little money. I took that money and bought a small house for my daughter and me to live in, a subcompact car, and a computer. It was a sad time, but I had been struggling... keep reading →

It was always a joke when I was volunteering what type of pets certain people should have. Because if you think about it every person has the patience, time, and money for certain pets. Some people want... keep reading →

Over the years I have owned so many pets that it is hard to remember them all, but I do remember some of the funny stories associated with owning them. This hub is to give you a selection of tales about... keep reading →

Ready to dress your pet for success? Or just want to marvel at others' excess? Some of the most ridiculous, and more reasonable, designer dog products are showcased below. keep reading →

One of the most popular books at the moment is Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron. Read my review. keep reading →

Hub Pages’ Nacho Dog was set to take on the part of a major screen epic to rival Ben Hur, but it was not to be... keep reading →

Although the problem has never been studied, there is anecdotal evidence from animal shelters and humane societies around the country that suggests that black dogs, especially big black dogs (BBDs), are the... keep reading →

Great excitement and a whole lot of changes going on at present in our household, as we now anxiously await the arrival of our latest family member. Why the excitement you may wonder, Simple, ever since I... keep reading →

There are many different types of snakes that make great pets, and depending on your experience level you will want to choose a smaller and more manageable pet snake than a large snake. You don't want to get... keep reading →

I was searching for answers to that very question when I saw this weeks HubMob topic on HubPages. I was stunned to say the least at the lack of information out there about this very subject. Not that people... keep reading →

Humahnz make pretty good servants and better furniture. And, of course, they're the very best pets!  Our humahnz need a strong paw to command them. It's for their own good, and they know it. keep reading →

October 16th gets celebrated every year at my house.  Not a birthday, not an anniversary, it marks another kind of celebration.  It is National Feral Cat Day.  My husband and I are feral cat caretakers, a... keep reading →

The year was 1976 and my parents' dog had just passed away. Their friend had a few puppies and decided to give one to my parents. Apparently these people were breeding a dog with a coyote, which is a... keep reading →

No, he wasn't really a mouse. He was a baby ground squirrel. Well, come to think of it, I'm not even sure Joe was a he... he might have been Josephine, but he did come from the wild, and did fit in my shirt... keep reading →

Top bad dog habits and also the top reasons not to get a dog. A dog, especially a new puppy, has many bad habits and requires a big time and financial commitment. Here are some bad dog habits that drive dog owners nuts! keep reading →

My father loved birds...in particular, he was fascinated with budgies. Our family was never complete without one dog and one bird. The life span of our family dog, Penny, was sixteen years...but the... keep reading →

Adopting a new pet can be a struggle sometimes. Which one do you choose? What factors do you look for in your new friend? Will they like you? Breed, color, and personality all matter, but sometimes... keep reading →

Wild animals do not make good pets, as a rule. Despite my story of the baby ground squirrel caught in the High Sierras of California, there are too many things that argue against keeping wild pets. When we... keep reading →

I have an Italian Greyhound. I love, love, love my little doggie to death, but I’ll be the first to admit, he’s not the perfect dog. Italian Greyhounds have a lot of wonderful qualities and some annoying... keep reading →

The One Thousand Rand Cat Being a pet owner can be a very expensive undertaking. I need to go back to the year 1982, when this saga with a plain grey tabby tom cat named "Macavity", yes my first wife... keep reading →

Disclaimer: These are not my pets, nor was I in charge of the rescue effort. I was (and still am) a concerned member of the Catster community, and helped keep people informed throughout this rescue. I... keep reading →

When I was a year old my mom heard a knock at the door and decided to go see who it was. It turned out it was a representative of a cable company asking everyone to sign a petition requesting that our... keep reading →

I was looking for a costume for this Halloween when I stumbled upon pet costumes. To be honest I had seen people dressing up their dogs with woolly jumpers for the winter, but a Halloween costume? I have... keep reading →

A pet's love can never be underestimated, This is a story about a truly brave and remarkable feline friend which I was blessed with. Her name was Bebe. Although, she is not with me anymore, she wil always... keep reading →

As a kid, I had a variety of pets. At one time, I even had a pet cow. Yes, I said a pet cow. I lived on a farm, it was a calf that had been born on the dairy farm we lived on. At that time, I also had a dog,... keep reading →

  I really love her, our two year old Tart. “Snol” in Dutch. Yes that is how she’s called, our red pussycat. Two years ago I found her as a small kitten, too small for her age. I took her home with... keep reading →

Cats, dogs, fish, oh my! But wait...hamsters, hermit crabs, and frogs too...no way?! Yes, sir! If it's been small enough for apartment living I've loved, feed, and cuddled it atleast once. Although my parents... keep reading →

Reviews of cool pet products including a dog GPS locator, safe outdoor play space for your cat, a pet tree and more. keep reading →

I was given my first Sea-Monkeys kit as a child of about 6 years old, and I was instantly captivated by the exciting cartoon of smiling creatures waving on the front of the box. The kit consisted of three... keep reading →

Once upon a time, in my youth, I had two hamsters...Tarzan and Jane. Both were male, fortunately, otherwise I might have ended up with a lot more hamsters. Things were good for a couple of years. One... keep reading →

I'm one of the grandsons of Zsuzsy Bee. Her son is my human pet. She asked me to let you walk a day or a mile or two (which ever comes first) in my paws. It will not be easy as my ‘Dog-Latin' might set a... keep reading →

Most homeowners who allow their pets to become prey in the Sonoran desert do so unwittingly. The sunbelt states often draw retirees from other areas of the country who are unaware of the predators who prey on small animals. Keeping your pets safe is a matter of a few common-sense measures. keep reading →

Not everyone can have a pet in their home, but that doesn't mean that you can't spend quality time with animals. Here are 22 fun ways to enjoy pets. keep reading →

Originally written in 2004, this essay would likely enjoy a larger audience as part of a hubmob than sitting on a harddrive all alone.   Like most little girls, I loved cats, and especially Snowball. She... keep reading →

When humans emerged from the evolutionary process, they were greeted with a wag of the tail and a lick on the face. It seems that way sometimes. The truth behind man's best friend. keep reading →

Trixie Eating Our Marigolds. I remember being about 15 and pestering the life out of my family to let me get a pet goat. We lived in a farmhouse and had two unused stables, plus a paddock, so there seemed... keep reading →

No, seriously. This is actually about a suicidal goldfish. o_O keep reading →

Throughout my life pets have played an interesting role My first Pet As a child I recall my first dog at about the age of 3. At around that time we as a family had a magnificent Sheppard named Trix, who... keep reading →

Even veterinarians are also seeing more pets with diabetes. And one of the major causes is obesity. Naturally you need to change and monitor her diet, but in addition to a diabetic dog food diet and... keep reading →

The happy bark and waggling of the tail of our dog when we get home... the long lean stretch of our cat, while he purrs contently... the beautiful song our bird sings every time... Pets sure gives us lots of pleasure. However, no matter how loved, pets can make you sick. How to avoid it? keep reading →

My 75-year-old mother, who lives in Florida, has been talking about getting herself a Shih-Tzu to keep her company as she gets older, and I've been encouraging her. To further encourage her, I recently... keep reading →

Follow me in this dramatic story as I struggle to gain a modest amount of influence over my precious but quirky little guy. (Warning: somewhat long) keep reading →

Many of us keep our precious kitties indoors-only, for their own safety. However, unless we take specific measures to create a stimulating indoor environment, they're at risk for a different kind of threat:... keep reading →

Ok, heres the deal. I am committed to this whole HubMob thing and usually really enjoy it. But I tried three different times to publish a Hub about pets and have found no inspiration. I have a cake... keep reading →

With all of the economic turmoil in the last three weeks, we have been accepting more pet birds into our sanctuary then ever before. For some reason when families or individuals have financial issues the... keep reading →

Cats who have owned my family and me have invaded our home and hearts, been snuck in as stowaways, made us laugh, and even inspired poetry. Why do cats make such special pets? keep reading →

I saw my first non-zoo kangaroo this spring. In Florida. In the cell phone store. It stole my place in line! Really! There I was, standing at the counter trying to explain my internet issue to the... keep reading →