Parrots make great pets!

If you are thinking of getting a parrot for a pet they do make great pets. There are a few things you should know before you bring a parrot into your home.

First thing is that parrots can live for a long time. Some species are said to live up to one hundred years. Our Amazon parrot Hooey is now 28 years old by my best calculations. So before getting a parrot you should realize this could be a lifetime pet.

Next, they do require work for their upkeep. The cage must be cleaned everyday and you must make sure they always have water and they require seeds and fresh vegetables and/or fruit each day as well. Keeping the cage clean is a constant effort. Parrots are quite messy especially if you let them out on top of his cage like Hooey. He poops wherever he is standing and drops food anywhere he happens to be when done with it. I have it set up to make it easier to keep these areas clean but just be aware that there is a lot of work involved in the care of a parrot.

One final tip about getting a parrot is that many of these birds bond with one person only. Hooey has bonded with me but my husband cannot get near him without being bit hard. Another thing is if a parrot bites you hard it can break skin and cause a great deal of pain.

These are just a few things to keep in mind when thinking of getting a parrot or other larger species of bird such as a Macaw. At our website at http://www.hibbsandheekspetcenter.com you can go to our Hooey's Bird Aviary link to find listing of other websites offering some good information on owning and caring for a parrot and other types of birds.

Donna

Pets in Animal Shelters.

As you probably hear frequently if you are interested in pets is that you should consider getting your next pet from an animal shelter. It is a good piece of advise if it is possible for you. There are so many animals waiting in shelters to get a forever home.

We already have four pets in our household and that is enough for my family. My father just adopted a year old kitten from a shelter and he is really enjoying him. He named him Buddy. My father lives alone and Buddy is proving to be a very good companion. In my opinion pets are great for older people that live alone. An older pet especially may be a good addition because they are less likely to be running around getting into things. Pets slow down as they get older just like people.

If you are considering adopting a pet from a shelter there is one particular place I have found to be the best place to check first. Petfinder.com. They have listings of shelters all over the country and wonderful descriptions and most of the times pictures of pets that are looking for homes. To visit this terrific website go to:
http://www.petfinder.com.

Good luck in your pet search!
Donna

Worlds smallest cat!

This morning on Good Morning America they had a segment on the worlds smallest cat but I missed it while doing my morning routine. I could not find the story on their site but I did come across this interesting site along the way that has smallest cats, giant dogs, tiny Rhinos and teeny giraffes. The pictures are entries into a contest run by Worth 1000.com at the website link below. Have fun........
http://www.worth1000.com/cache/contest/contestcache.asp?contest_id=4554

Pet News

Due to my interest in pets and making my petsite interesting to my visitors I often search around the internet looking for information on pets. I perhaps do not update my site as often as I should which is due to my having some technical problems recently. (excuses, excuses!) Anyway I am around the internet a lot looking for info on pets and this website Petpages is on top of pet information. I often post ads there and are listed in their directory.

If you are looking for a pet or needing a new home for your pet you might check out their classified section.

Today I would like to focus on the fact that they have a Pet News section that they obviously work hard to maintain. If you would like to check it out to find out what is new in the animal world go to this link,

http://www.petpages.com/News/

There are some interesting stories to read.........

Have a great day!

Donna

Animals of the Tsunami

The Humane Society of the United States has some articles about the animals of the Tsunami on the front page of their site if you would like to read about it. You can go to:
http://www.hsus.org/

The article are at the beginning of the page.

Just thought I would pass this info on.

Donna

Couple of new Articles published

I published a couple of articles today. If you would like to read them go to:

http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=9891

I hope you enjoy them!
Donna

Here are some places to shop for your pet!

If you are interested there are many sites listed on Hibbs and Heeks Pet Center that you can access to find all kinds of supplies for your pets. You could buy them a bed, a blanket, clothes or bandanas and actually the list of items from the various places is quite long. Here are a few places you can try right now that offer pet products,
Petplanet.co.uk - All Your Pet Needs In One Easy Online Shop,

DogToys.com - Celebrating 35 dog years online!,

Specials at SitStay.com,

QuickCare Pet Insurance,

Great Deals on pet supplies? Look no further, TheFerretStore.com has everything you're looking for!Click here,

Discount Pet Meds at Petscriptions,

Make Rover's tail wag again...Click here


Dog Lovers Gift Shop


You can find many more places for pet supplies and of course pet information at Hibbs and Heeks Pet Center. Come on by http://www.hibbsandheekspetcenter.com !

Working from home with my pets around.

I really enjoy working on the computer and working from my home. I have a routine that I follow on the weekdays. I get up early, get showered, eat breakfast then take my dogs for a walk. After doing my essential morning chores which includes cleaning Hooey's cage and preparing his vegetables for the day, making sure Holly has something to eat and the dogs have water, I go in and start working on the computer. The dogs will mostly take this time to rest but on occasion Heeks will be looking out the window and see someone walking by or something and bark. Half the time I do not even notice the barking because I am caught up in what I am doing. When the dogs want my attention or they need to go out they will come and stand next to my chair until they get my attention.

Hooey is usually quiet during this time too and often takes a nap. He understands what I mean when I say I have to get to work. I will usually work for three hours or so before I get up to have lunch. I interact with my pets as I get lunch ready. Then back to work on the computer.

The pets seem to understand when I say I have to get to work. I used to go out to work and I think they know that work means that I am busy. They know the computer sounds too, especially when it is being shut down. I have it set to sound like the ocean before it shuts off and the pets know that sound means I am no longer working.
I am sure you have stories about your pets if you work at home. Please feel free to add your observations to the comments section. I would love to hear from you!

Blogamation

This word is my little attempt at blog humor! I would like to have my blog be lighthearted and fun for those who are interested in reading my thoughts.

I write a newletter that usually goes out once a month although I must admit it is not always on time due to many distractions I allow myself to become involved in. One of the biggest distractions at this time is to try and find a part time job that will allow me to make some money to help with my household finance while still allowing me time to work on my website and now this blog.

Here is one of the articles from my newsletter I hope you will enjoy. It has been published in several other places but I am going to add it here too!

Cats are beautiful.

I think that cats are beautiful. Not only in physical appearance but in spirit as well. Cats have been worshipped in many civilizations and religions through out history. I am sure that part of the reason for that is because they are just beautiful. Isn't it amazing when you look your cat in the eyes how bright they are. Holly has green eyes that are just like saucers in her adorable face. They have small noses that can do a big job at sniffing and whiskers that sparkle in the light. Cats ears are really cool too the way they can rotate around to pick up sounds. Sometimes Holly will be listening so something with her ears back and she reminds me of an eagle. Ah ha, a catbird!!

Usually cats have such soft and smooth fur that it is a joy to pet them. Who needs a fur coat, if you have a cat to pet you are going to get the pleasure stroking a fur coat might bring you. Purring is such a sound of contentment. When you are petting your cat and it is purring you know that you are bringing as much enjoyment to your cat as your cat brings to you. They rub against you and claim you as their own. It is nice to know that you are your cats prized possession.

Holly talks a lot too. She will meow when I come into a room and often times will stretch out showing her delight at seeing me. Cats are almost always receptive to affection which they always return. Sometimes they are independent and standoffish but if you do just a little coaxing they will inevitably respond to your loving intentions and come to you unless something has scared them into hiding. A soft touch and a calm demeanor will keep you in a cats scope of well loved individuals. I think cats are beautiful, what about you?

Written by Donna for Hibbs and Heeks September 2004 Newsletter

Hope you liked it! Have a great day!

Hibbs and Heeks Pet Center Blogamation

Welcome to Hibbs and Heeks Pet Center Blogamation!

Hibbs and Heeks are real dogs that inspired the website http://www.hibbsandheekspetcenter.com My name is Donna and Hibbs and Heeks are my pets along with Hooey my Amazon Parrot and Holly my cat. Our website was created to find and offer information on many types of pets that people welcome into their homes through website listing from across the internet. There are many knowledgeable people out there on the web that have important input about pets. It is always good to know more about the pets we have so that we can give them the best care. It is my opinion that our pets give us enjoyment and we can return the favor by making sure they are healthy and happy.