
For some animal lovers, bringing your pet along on an adventure or spending time at home with them enough to get your fix. Different people may crave more time with cute and fascinating creatures other than the household pet. Luckily, there are plenty of hobbies to take up that incorporate a love for animals.
Take up Horseback Riding
For the more active souls, horseback riding is a staple hobby for animal lovers. Horseback riding can be a therapeutic stress-reliever and an active muscle builder. The bond you form through riding and caring for your horse will make the experience even more exciting.
Volunteer at a Shelter
Another popular hobby for animal enthusiasts is volunteering at an animal shelter. You’ll get plenty of one-on-one time with cute and cuddly pets looking for love, and also improve the lives of the animals waiting to be adopted.
Raise Chickens in Your Backyard
If you want to add some new animals to your family, consider adding chickens instead of a traditional family pet like a dog or cat. Chickens are easy to care for and are fascinating animals to watch wander around your backyard.
Try Animal Yoga
Different types of animal yoga are becoming all the rage for yoga and animal lovers alike. Animal yoga can include cats, dogs, or even goats. Your usual yoga routine will be newly energized when a cuddly goat jumps on your back to join in your Downward Dog.
Start a Dog Walking Side Hustle
Dog walking is an excellent hobby for someone looking to make extra cash while also adding more animals to your daily routine. Spread the word to neighbors or join a dog walking app and spend a few hours of your day surrounded by happy, four-legged friends.
Take up one or all of these hobbies for animal lovers to combine your endearment for animals with a new, exciting hobby to conquer.
Today’s Upstate Event Calendar
01-17-2021
80s Night01-17-2021
Chef Squared Co. at Tetrad Brewing Company01-17-2021
Countybank Holiday Ice01-17-2021
Greenville Remodeling Expo01-17-2021
Greenville Swamp Rabbits01-17-2021
Karl Lauber at Gather GVL01-17-2021
Lobster dogs is coming back!!01-17-2021
Lobster Dogs South Carolina at Brewery 8501-17-2021
Mary Kenyon LIVE at Mountain Brook Vineyards01-17-2021
Music and Mimosas w/ Maddie Starks01-17-2021
Name that Tune Music Bingo01-17-2021
Raisedbarre at the Brewhouse01-17-2021
Sunday Funday with Brandi Colt, Sterling Waite and Eric Weiler live at Smiley’s01-17-2021
Swamp Rabbits Hockey01-17-2021
Synergy Twins Patio Party at Tetrad Brewing Co.01-17-2021
Winter Artisan Market
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