Rufino Ricardo AnsaraNov 19, 20224 min readAdopting a Scared Saluki from Qatar : One Year LaterBefore I get into the story of my saluki, Cleo, I think it's important I cover some background information. Let's start with the most...
Rufino Ricardo AnsaraJul 4, 20224 min readFostering Two Salukis from Qatar - My ExperienceBack when I first got my Greyhound, I never thought I would ever have more than one dog. However, after one of my good friends spent a...
Rufino Ricardo AnsaraJan 25, 20226 min readAdopting Birds from the Humane Society Back in January 2020, I saw Bijou, a lone little society finch, posted on the Ottawa Humane Society website. Having grown up with a flock...
Rufino Ricardo AnsaraJun 15, 20213 min readHumane Hamster Care - Not as Common as You ThinkThis past week, my Syrian hamster - named Caramel, passed away, at nearly two years old. I noticed the signs of old age, but I was hoping...
Rufino Ricardo AnsaraApr 5, 20215 min readMy 5 Favourite (Easy-to-Grow) Plants Believe it or not, my plant obsession started with a joke : I got an "I love you" card and brought it to work...just to spark...
Rufino Ricardo AnsaraMar 27, 20213 min readMore than a Cup: Why Betta Fish Deserve BetterHave you ever ventured into the aquatics section of a pet store, wandered across the large fish tanks, and landed in front of a shelf...
Rufino Ricardo AnsaraMar 20, 20212 min read(Dog) Training with Kindness and RespectLike many of us, I grew up with dogs. Thus, obviously, when I adopted my greyhound (Allison), I thought I knew what I was doing. I did...