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Little Girl’s Story
Little Girl was a fierce young neighborhood cat, who I was feeding. She was around six months old and always leery of strangers, cars, and dogs. She would fearlessly charge and hiss at the little yappy dogs on my street and I just knew that because she had a cattitude, she was special. I loved her instantly because of that trait alone and it took some time, but she eventually warmed up to me and became the most loving thing.
By Caryl Leroh6 years ago in Petlife
Is It Fair To Your Dog and Cat To Go Meatless?
There are many vegan and vegetarian pet owners whose diets don't agree with the natural diets of their pets. Until recently, there have been few options for those who wanted to have their pets also go vegan or vegetarian, unless they wanted to design and make a diet by themselves. But now, there are many name-brand options for meat-free pet foods, even for primarily carnivorous animals like dogs and cats, including options by well-known brands like Ellen DeGeneres's HALO and Nature's Recipe. But is accessibility of meat-free pet food really a good thing?
By Patrick Kuklinski6 years ago in Petlife
What To Expect at a Reptile Convention
Reptiles and amphibians are a common part of life, but not often a beloved one. Snakes are representative of deceit and evil in the media, and have been for years; they rank somewhere close to rats in terms of ‘Animals the Public Really Likes’. Crocodiles are notorious for...not coexisting well with people (of no fault of their own). Frogs and turtles are possibly the exception; while your mother may have screamed and/or attempted to throw your frog-in-the-pocket ‘gifts’ from childhood, they don’t typically strike fear into people in quite the same manner as snakes. Overall - Reptiles and amphibians don’t usually come to mind when people think of their beloved family pets. But for some people, reptiles are even more than that; keeping and breeding reptiles is their life.
By Patrick Kuklinski6 years ago in Petlife
The 5 Hot Trends In The Pet Industry.
Pets are a source of immense love and never-ending loyalty. Out of all the therapies available, pet therapy is one of the most sought after ones. Not only do they awaken the human soul, but they also act as the pioneer of gratitude and kindness. For all the pet owners out there, the most difficult task is to keep up with the trends. With the pets emerges certain responsibilities like good care and ecstatic pet facilities. If you wish to raise the pet well, you must lookout for the most reliable trends as well as products. From an adequate diet to proper physical fitness, everything is crucial. Keep reading to know the most effective trends that you must follow for your pet well-being.
By Ross Geller6 years ago in Petlife
Three little piggies
I'd firstly like to say that I never thought these tiny balls of fluff would have as big as an impact on my life as they have. I now wake up to go and see them; see how they have continued to be petty towards one another; and to see how much the look forward to seeing me.
By smith morgan6 years ago in Petlife
Recognizing Leucism In Our Furry Friends
We all get excited about animals with abnormal colorations. The all-yellow cardinal spotted in Alabama created headlines and attracted hopeful birdwatchers, and after many admired an unusual all-white buffalo calf, controversy ensued when it was tragically killed. But many of us don't know the causes or names of these conditions. Oftentimes, abnormally-colored animals are simply grouped under 'albino' by casual observers. Much of the time, this is incorrect. Truly albino animals have a complete loss of melanin, the pigment that gives fur, skin, and other parts of the body its color. It leads to lack of pigment in the eyes, oftentimes presenting as red or pink eyes. However, more common in the wild is leucism - a partial, but not complete, loss of pigmentation.
By Patrick Kuklinski6 years ago in Petlife
A Hedgehog for a Pet?
Meet Alba. Alba is my sister’s hedgehog. How we ended up with it? Well here it is… My mom is a Veterinary Technician (basically a nurse for animals.) My dad is allergic to animals. 1-1=0; we never had any pets (Fish doesn’t count, I’m really strict on that one. Many times, they tried to convinced me it was; it definitively is not a real pet!!) Despite his allergies, we still got to babysit many homeless kitties since my mom was the only employee of her clinic that didn’t have any pets at home. We would take care of the youngers till they were strong enough to take care of themselves by their own and would play with the stronger ones till they were adopted. Basically, they wouldn’t stop by for long enough for my dad to get sick.
By Jessica Blackburn - DrawinHerAngle6 years ago in Petlife
Nine Mountain Dog Breeds + Their Differences
It can be hard to select a dog breed that’s right for your household, but you can make it easier by first narrowing it down to a grouping of breeds. Mountain dogs are not all the same, but they are a group of breeds that share many characteristics. Mountain dogs tend to be large, athletic, and family-oriented; so if these are traits that align well with your lifestyle, one of these breeds may turn out to be a good fit. Let’s take a closer look at a few of these amazing dogs.
By Patrick Kuklinski6 years ago in Petlife
The Twins
Hi, said Beth to the new neighbours would you like to come round for a drink introduce yourself to us, then we can welcome you into our street officially. Jill looked for a moment quite blank and said, sorry you see it’s difficult today, because my husband is working tonight, and I am left with the twins alone. Twins? Said Beth how delightful. What are their names. Thomas and John said, Beth. Oh, please bring them with you. Jill said sorry we have a strict bedtime regime you see, and it's past theirs already. They belong to my sister Alice she is away until tomorrow.
By Marie381Uk 6 years ago in Petlife
