Did you know that some people make a living by matching the right pet to the right owner? In fact, doing a better job of matching pets to owners might help keep animals out of shelters. Personalities, lifestyles, and living situations are all important when determining whether a new pet is really the right fit for your family. Find out your own perfect pet personality with a handy quiz! Another unexpected job: animal psychologist. Believe it or not, animals may struggle with mental and emotional health issues, too. See how professionals help them live their best fuzzy lives!
Learn why snuggling with a furry friend makes us feel good and why adopting shelter dogs makes a difference. Explore what makes people choose exotic—and sometimes dangerous—pets, get a cat’s eye view of the world, meet worms with a job, and so much more. This issue of MUSE is a menagerie of fascinating articles for any animal lover!
Enjoy features including:
· “Cat People, Dog People, Gecko People” by Jennifer Connor-Smith
· “Animals On My Mind” by Susan Wroble
· “Psychiatry Isn’t Just for People” by Alice Andre-Clark
· “Wild Ones” by Mary Bates
· “How to Conquer the World (According to Your Cat)” by Charles C. Hofer
· “Working Worms” by Corbie Hill
Regular features include Parallel U, Muse Mail, Muse News, Do the Math, Photo Op, Science @ WorkQ&A, Hands On, Contest, and Last Slice.
