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Rare Pets: Hedgehogs

I’m aware that most of my posts on the Pets blog relate to cats or dogs. They’re the most common pets in America, and also the two pets I own, so the majority of my articles focus on them. I thought I’d change things up a bit, however, with a new recurring column on rare pets. Today I take a look at the hedgehog. Hedgehogs have fascinated me from an early age, ever since my childhood introduction to Sonic the Hedgehog, a video game and cartoon character. Real hedgehogs, however, don’t look anything like Sonic, with his spiky blue ‘do … Continue reading →

Assault with a Deadly Hedgehog

An animal attacking a person usually makes the headlines… but you might have missed this story of a man who used a pet as a weapon. A New Zealand man has been charged with assault with a weapon. The weapon he used? A hedgehog. Earlier this year, the man allegedly threw a hedgehog at a fifteen year old boy. The hedgehog hit the boy in the leg, leaving a good sized welt and several puncture marks behind. According to police, the boy did not need medical treatment for his hedgehog-induced injury. The man was arrested for assault with a weapon, … Continue reading →

Love Under The Arches

The English language is constantly being influenced by popular culture. (Did you know “Bootylicious” is being added to the dictionary?) Which is why I am not surprised that the “Mc” prefix derived from McDonalds has become an integrate part of pop culture. And, I suppose it’s the reason I am not surprised that someone coined the phrase, “McLove Story.” What’s a “McLove Story,” you ask? A couple from North Dakota may have the answer. They got married on Valentine’s Day (that’s the love part) under the golden arches (hence the “Mc” part). It’s true. With news reporters looking on, Lori … Continue reading →

Celebrity Chimps Headed For Early Retirement

Retirement is supposed to be a happy time. You slave away for decades and spend your golden years basking in the glow of your achievements… that’s the way it’s supposed to work, right? Well, for two chimpanzees that appeared in numerous Hollywood movies and TV shows retirement is coming earlier than expected and is not without controversy. According to news reports, the chimps were removed from a ranch and will retire to a sanctuary to settle a lawsuit alleging animal cruelty. (Not exactly the way you want to end an illustrious career.) A representative from the Animal Legal defense Fund … Continue reading →

McDonald’s Makeover—Strawberry Shakes and Stationary Bikes

Shakes and stationary bikes? French Fries and foosball? Big Macs and basketball? McDonald’s is getting a makeover… one the fast food giant hopes will be a hit with both parents and children. Say so long to the slides found at the traditional McDonald’s PlayPlace, the burger-and-fries company is ripping them out and replacing them with climbing ropes, stationary bicycles and electronic dancing games at SOME of its restaurants. If the new R Gyms (R as in Ronald McDonald) prove to be successful in their test restaurants you may soon see them popping up at your neighborhood McDonald’s. The R Gyms … Continue reading →

Burger King Causing A Whopper Of A Health Problem In Spain

Here’s something you don’t hear everyday: government officials are trying to force a famous fast food giant to yank a commercial–for health reasons. Spanish authorities are asking Burger King to abandon an ad campaign for its monster XXL burger – the caloric equivalent of eating 10 fried eggs – because it violates a Spanish initiative against obesity. According to the country’s Health Ministry, the fast food chain has been warned for more than a week that its commercials for the massive burger go against an agreement signed by the Spanish Federation of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs, of which Burger King is … Continue reading →