Pigs are parts of some of the most heartwarming family stories — Charlotte’s Web, Winnie the Pooh, The Muppets, Babe — and yet, they aren’t the first animal you consider as a pet. Don’t let the unfortunate idioms or negative association with Paris Hilton discourage you: pigs make smart, sociable,
When choosing a family dog, most people go out of their way to hunt down the ‘perfect specimen’ of their ‘perfect breed’. Each breed is known for certain traits; some are retrievers, some are lapdogs, some like kids, some like quiet time. And many people don’t go adopt
The shelter dog has acquired an unwarranted reputation: second hand goods, unpredictable. Statistics show that around five million dogs are euthanized in U.S. shelter each year – less than 5 percent for medical reasons. Most dogs are relinquished to shelters due to behavioral problems, i.e. behaviors that are natural for
What’s fuzzy, has 2 big ears, hops around, and gives out candy on Easter? That’s right. Rabbits are not only good for candy deliveries but they are amazing pets! They are the perfect medium between tiny pets such as gerbils but nowhere near the size of a Great Dane. They
Animal Portfolio by Patrick Demarchelier If ever there was evidence of the remarkable power in the eye of the beholder, it can be seen in the work of Patrick Demarchelier. Long tan legs and winsome faces are the most common subjects for the globe-trotting photographer whose wonderful eye for the
How To be a parent to a Russian Wolfhound Be a fashion model, or the wife of an A-List actor, or an I.C.M. agent, or the heir to a sizable family fortune. Live in Manhattan, Connecticut, West Hollywood, or Palm Beach. Drive a Mercedes, a Porsche, or a