By Jess BazalduaWeb Content Contributor I love to surround myself with my dogs and cats, even feeding a number of community cats in my free time. With the recent heat wave, some may focus on keeping cool themselves and possibly forget about their furry companions. I’ve compiled a few helpful tips for the purpose of healthy snouts and tails. Hydration It’s no secret that the heat can make you thirsty. […]
By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager It’s every parent’s fear, that once they break and allow their child to get a puppy, it will turn into the real-life version of Cujo. An article from The New Yorker describes this perfectly in another Stephen King reference. Colin Nissan uses “Pet Cemetery” --a horror film about the resurrection of a dead cat and then a dead boy-- to describe all of the responsibilities his child […]
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor Don’t get me wrong, the number of precious pups around this town give me dog envy, too, but when you’re in college, there are a few extra factors to be addressed before making the decision to adopt a companion. Too often do young people spontaneously bring home a pet that they are not prepared to own. It’s important to know exactly what having a […]
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor Just in case you didn’t know, breakups suck. Whether your former partner dumps you, you dump them or the breakup is mutual, ending a relationship with someone you truly care about can be painful. Unfortunately, I know this all too well. For the past few months, I’ve been living through that pain. Although I chose to hide my struggle to the best of my […]
By Jashel Negron Blog Content Contributor Name: Ernesto Age: 1-year-old Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix Ernesto caught my attention because of the scars he had across his back. I knew when I saw him that I wanted to see how he reacted around people because I wasn’t sure what those scars were specifically from. Once I took him out I noticed he was very friendly. He wasn’t necessarily scared of […]
By Austin Cowan Assistant Web Content Manager Dogs love their owners unconditionally but unfortunately some dog owners have factors in their life that make it hard to care for their pet. To all the future dog owners in the world, love your pets. Some owners lead lives too crazy to care for their pets appropriately. There are millions of dogs in the United States alone who are either neglected or […]
By Dedrion Weweh Blog Content Contributor When I received my first pet, I was 18 years old with a minimal interactive upbringing involving animals. Little did I know, they also become members of the family. College facilitates pet-ownership and San Marcos is a conducive area for animal enthusiasts with a deeply embedded community. Texas State University’s student body embraces pets and animals so openly and whole-heartedly. My first pet […]
By Alexandra Cochran Blog Content Contributor It’s 7 AM and you’re wondering why your furry friend won’t stop begging you to get up and feed them. Jumping on your chest, licking you until you’re at your most uncomfortable. Your thoughts may sound a bit like: “How did this animal train you to wake up at the same time every morning? Can they read time? Should I throw away my alarm […]
By Edgardo Hernandez, Jr. Blog Content Contributor College can be a great period of someone’s life. Over the years come new experiences and adventures, bringing both stress and excitement! The stress can be easily managed by some quality time with friends or family. Although this seems like a great stress reliever, not many college students have the luxury of having family close by or friends to hang out with, so […]
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