Sentences with phrase «than family pets»

Dogs evoke protective and nurturing instincts in people, and those have grown stronger as the dog - human relationship has evolved — to the point that dogs are viewed more as family members than family pets.
They are working dogs and should be physically fit, even when kept as nothing more than family pets and companions.
Some veterinarians treat animals much more exotic than the family pet.

Not exact matches

North Americans now spend more on pet accessories than they do on children's toys, and they treat their pets «as actual family,» says Little.
To many Americans, dogs are far more than pets; they're part of the family.
I think robots will be adopted into the family in ways that are more personal and pet - like than we think.
The See of Peter fell into the hands of men who were more interested in using it as a power in Italian politics, in aggrandizing the members of their families, or in promoting art and their own personal pleasures than they were in making it effective in furthering the spiritual and moral life of Europe.
It is so hard to lose a family pet, they become more than a friend.They are that fluffy thing that you come home to and tell all about your day, like a person really that doesn't talk back!
I recommend using a spatula and proceeding with caution: slow and meticulous is better than trying to show off for your friends, family members, or any pets in the kitchen.
Founded by then 17 - year - old Fred DeLuca and family friend Dr. Peter Buck more than 52 years ago, Subway is still a family - owned business, working with more than 21,000 dedicated franchisees in communities around the world.
At one time, Parenting.com cited harnesses as one of the most ridiculous parenting products, claiming that «kids should just be taught to hold hands and stay where their parents can see them rather than be treated like the family pet
There is nothing cuter than the love between a baby and the family pet.
They became more than a weekend chore or just little egg - laying machines and have really become family pets.
Kids seem to be more relaxed around the family pet, rather than a family member.
I enjoy every minute of this little person that God has entrusted us for looking after, and I am filled with deep gratitude towards all the people that made this birth so special — Ralph, the star in the performance as well as the prize, Peter who supported me in an amazing way in this second birth, Joshua who made it a proper family happening, Luschka whose presence and support were amazing throughout and the midwives who really supported rather than directed me.
right up until some idiot driving faster than they can manage takes out someone they know, someone cute and very young, or an equally cute family pet.
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, the largest apartment complex in Manhattan, is expected to be sold for more than $ 5.3 billion, an agreement that will preserve nearly half the 11,232 - unit complex for middle - class families, according to officials involved in the negotiations.
«More than just an advocate for public safety, education and the environment, along with many other policy issues, Peter and his family have been defenders of diversity and tolerance, which has fostered Queens becoming one of the most inclusive places on earth.
A study at Tufts University found young adult pet owners are more connected to their communities and relationships, are more engaged in community service, help family and friends, demonstrate more leadership, and have more empathy and confidence than non pet owners.
Sure, I think a happy group shot might be better in a secondary photo than a selfie taken in the mirror or with the family pet, but for a primary online dating profile photo, I have to disagree.
More than two, and your dishes will pile up in the sink, pets will whine for food, and your family will start leaving you concerned voicemails.
Her two cats, Gus and Lola, are more than just pets, they're family.
She's more of a pet than she is a member of the family until she is finally able to enact revenge.
When the long end credit sequence features family snaps of the real men who died, soundtracked to Peter Gabriel's version of «Heroes», it's clear that at some point Berg switched from filmmaking to hagiography, and that he's much better at making movies than he is at making saints.
In Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) he pulls the kind of stunt Jerry Lewis and Peter Sellers would later make famous: he plays no less than eight hilarious roles as he essays the decaying family tree of scheming black sheep Dennis Price, who murders his way up the inheritance ladder.
Given the lack of family fare for quite some time, it will be interesting to see if Peter Rabbit jumps higher than that.
Then Manny is separated from his family when tectonic upheavals send our three heroes drifting out to sea, where they encounter a menagerie of animal pirates, including a menacing primate captain (Peter Dinklage, better than the movie deserves) and a feline first mate (Jennifer Lopez) who rattles the saber (Diego, I mean).
Spielberg brings a sense of community, family, and humanity to the supermarket thriller from Peter Benchley, a book more designed than written.
The film, however, is only ostensibly about this likeable but milquetoast couple; their relationship unwavering throughout, Tom and Gerri rather serve as a sounding - board for the more conflicted personalities of their family and friends, from their devoted 30 year - old son Joe (Oliver Maltman), whose singledom concerns him more than he lets on, to Ken (Peter Wight), a rudderless, borderline - alcoholic college pal of Tom's.
After their fixed costs, they have $ 46,300 left over for living expenses — more than twice as much as Peter's family.
GfK's profiles of key pet shopping groups show that «Privileged Pet» families — those most likely to spend freely on their four - legged family members — are 10 percent more likely to have a dog than a cat, while deal - loving «Bargain Buddies» are 10 percent more likely to have a cat.
Agri Feed Pet Supply has been serving pet owners in its community for more than 40 years as a family - owned and - operated retailer.
For more than 45 years, family - owned Coastal Pet Products has been a key partner and driver of success for pet specialty retailers.
When I first entered the pet world as a tropical fish hobbyist more than 40 years ago, it was very much a family run industry, particularly on the retail side.
By making the Barkleys a full family, rather than just one pet, they're saying that it is equally important for all passengers — kids and canines alike — to benefit from passenger safety.
«The wellbeing and health of pets and family are of greater importance than ever before, and having products that are aligned with these concerns will be not only good business, but also [offers] an important role that pet retailers could play in introducing better and healthy products,» he says.
«Most consumers don't consider that with the right nutrition supplements, they can easily reduce the daily amount of food given to their pet family members and keep them healthier for less money than they currently spend on pet foods.»
Tom Nieman, owner of Fromm Family Foods, discusses how this family - owned company has been committed to innovating the pet food category for more than half a ceFamily Foods, discusses how this family - owned company has been committed to innovating the pet food category for more than half a cefamily - owned company has been committed to innovating the pet food category for more than half a century.
«As pet owners today are treating their pets like family members, they are also genuinely more interested than ever in the quality and integrity behind the products they are giving,» says Colleen McCracken, CEO of Portland, Maine - based Planet Dog.
In fact, it would be difficult to find anyone with a more extensive background in pet food than the Nieman family, which has been involved in canine nutrition for five generations.
In 2017, Purina provided more than 395,000 pounds of Purina Pro Plan dog and cat food and Tidy Cats cat litter to SDHS, giving the shelter one less (big) thing to worry about and allowing them to focus more resources on helping the pets in their care find forever families.
When you choose a dog, you are choosing more than a pet, you are choosing a family member for life.
Cats are more than just pets — they're family.
Myth # 2: I can't find what I want at a shelter While it's true that adopting a purebred or a young puppy can require more patience than going to a pet store or breeder, it can also lead to a better match for you and your family, for the reasons described above.
I'm stunned that someone would abandon a pregnant mama dog in the heat of summer rather than take responsibility for the dog they should have spayed in the first place — that a family pet could be abandoned with such callous disregard, like litter tossed out on a road.
For more than 40 years, the South Suburban Humane Society has been bringing pets and families together.
Now, more than ever, people treat their pets like members of the family.
With each day comes new surprises, but none more shocking than seeing a senior pet and their family beaming that «they've been healthy for so long they've never seen a vet» (or not since they were a few weeks old).
Your pets are more than simply animals — they're beloved members of your family.
This exciting and family - friendly event will take place at the Shipley Arena in Westminster from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With more than 60 vendors participating, visitors will have opportunities to interact with pet professionals...
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