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Introducing a New Cat to Your Home
Getting a new family member is always extremely exciting, but it can also be quite daunting – especially if it is for the first time. This applies to new human family members, yes, but it also applies to new animal family members. In the days before picking up our first cat, Onyx, I was so nervous. What would she be like? Would she like us? Would I like her? Onyx was around 5 years old when we picked her up from her foster home. She had found life in the rescue centre very stressful and was placed with a family in a flat. We did not know much about her history; she was a clean slate for us but we knew she’s had 5 years of experiences. So for anyone else facing the same situation as we were, I wanted to give some advice on how to introduce your new cat into your home.
By Nathaniel Corns6 years ago in Petlife
My Cats Are Weird
I never really understand cats when I was younger. I thought they were either mean or lazy, and for the most part I believe that to be true. For all the attempts I want to get to know these species, they either hiss at me or just walk away to sleep or eat whatever they pleased. As I decided to not have any pet cats whatsoever, my fate had other plans for the unexpected arrival of two cats. One of them named Benjamin and the other named Klyd. I thought my life just got worse, but instead I got used to them. So I’m writing this as a self-reflection that my cats can be weird, yet these are my weird cats and I love them dearly. So I hope for those who want to get a pet cat needs to know the responsibilities and lengths to have sweet cats cuddling with you and respecting you.
By Bass Man Eddie6 years ago in Petlife
Loving Cold blood
I never thought in a million years, I would ever own a reptile. I was acclimated to puppies and kitties and even your common farm animals, but I was always a little tiny bit afraid of our scaly friends. After all, it’s natural instinct to be afraid of them.
By Dear Mischka6 years ago in Petlife
One Kind Touch
Today, I had the opportunity to visit a stockyard. I was given a choice to be there, and bear witness to animals that weren't given the same choice. As I sat in a warm car, traveling to the stockyard, I thought about what it would feel like to be one of the many animals I would soon encounter. What it would feel like to be in a moving vehicle, not knowing where I was going or what would happen when I got there. Hearing people talking, not knowing what they were saying; but the way they were talking, didn't feel nice.
By Abigail Lynn6 years ago in Petlife
Dog issues
At first had a lot of nipping/biting when went near a shop or around multi people he would get very anxious and if try to calm him down or reshore him that things are ok he would get worst or bite tryed meny things to get him out of this nuthink would work then I changed (my) behaviour and ingnore him completely every time he played up when got anxiety I would not acknowledge him what so ever some time he would get worst so I just stopped then carry on walking when he did behave in a good way I got little bit down the road told him he was a good boy gave him abit more space on the lead every time out of control though I would pull him close to me not allowing him to do as he won’t having complete control is important
By Richard Stenning6 years ago in Petlife
Attention Cat and Dog Owners
Earlier this evening I saw a post on social media of a cat owner announcing that her cat was pregnant. She mentioned to please not post any negative comments. She knew she should have had her cat spayed, but the pregnancy was an accident. Kittens would go to a good home.
By Conny Manero6 years ago in Petlife
The most effective method to Leash Train Your Dog
Each dog must know about essential behaviors particularly with regards to strolling with a rope. You won't have to rope your dog when you are home or meandering around with your ESA in the terrace. Yet, while going out in broad daylight, your dog must have courteous habits and should realize how to act out in the open.
By David Henry6 years ago in Petlife
The Lifespan of a Fish
Freshwater fish can live depending on their species. Fish who live long can amaze the world as well. But most of the time the life of the fish on the fish tank depends on how well you take care of them. Here's a list of the freshwater fish that live the longest.
By Jaymie Suh6 years ago in Petlife
How Adopting a Pet Can Change Your Life (for Good)
Has your work been giving you a lot of stress lately? Do you feel the need to have someone to come home to? Consider adopting a pet! There is no better stress buster than playing with a pet. A lot of pet parents would agree that adopting a pet has made their lives so much fun.
By Lauren Williamson6 years ago in Petlife
