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5 Ways to Help Keep Your Dog Happy and Healthy
When pet owners can take the best care of their dogs, their dogs are happy and healthy, and their owners can be, too. Consider these five simple ways pet owners can take the best care of their dogs.
By David Wyld6 years ago in Petlife
In Loving Memory of Olden
In Loving Memory of Olden: My beloved King Cat Forever, you will always have a special place in my memories fill with joy. Losing a pet that is part of your family can be a great loss. On December 12, 2019, I lost a pet named Olden. He was one of my favorite pet, he was my pride and joy. I miss him dearly. He had a motivated spirit, very energetic and a happy cat.
By Erin Clinton6 years ago in Petlife
The Love You Give
I blink. The light is bright in my new eyes, gently streaming through the veil of fog. It fills my vision with a serene kind of warmth. The warmth surrounds me from all directions and lulls me into peaceful slumber.
By Celina Campbell6 years ago in Petlife
How Stubborn Instinct and a Cat Saved My Life
The early 1990’s could have been the death of me. Not because of a Kansas tornado or the onset of the grunge movement. The struggle between assertiveness and passiveness was at the crossroads of my fate.
By Tammy Hader6 years ago in Petlife
To my dog, thank you.
Tilly. My dog. My baby. My world. My only saviour some times. You would never think by looking at an animal that they could save you in many different forms.
By Lindsey Brown6 years ago in Petlife
Self-Proclaimed Marine Mammal “Expert” Targets Brookfield Zoo
Naomi Rose, an animal rights extremist who often passes herself off as a self-proclaimed expert on orcas and other cetacean species, is currently attempting to protest the Brookfield Zoo’s well-guided plan to send three of its Atlantic bottlenose dolphins to Coral World in St.Thomas Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Rose, who is one of the masterminds behind the controversial and questionable Whale Sanctuary Project, claims that the pen where the dolphins are housed in St.Thomas is “polluted” despite the fact that the facility has passed all known regulated environmental conditions and safety standards that are set by the federal government.
By Jenna Deedy6 years ago in Petlife
How to Make Your Dog Famous on Instagram
We see it all the time, these adorable dogs with thousands upon thousands of followers online. A lot of them even have steady brand deals and sponsorships! So, how do you grow your dog’s account to achieve the same? Here are some helpful tips to up your dog’s follower count!!
By Myriah 6 years ago in Petlife
Five Ways Squirrels Make It Through Winter
I love feeding and watching squirrels and am fascinated with how they adapt to the ever changing environment. One of the questions that people wonder about these wonderful creatures is how squirrels make it through the winter.
By David Somerville6 years ago in Petlife
Bryn Does a Photo Shoot. Top Story - December 2019.
The opportunity was too good to miss. A chance for Bryn and I to take part in a two hour photo shoot with professional equine photographers under the guidance of the renowned equine photographer, Emily Hancock from The Training Barn based here in Ringwood in Hampshire.
By Alan Russell6 years ago in Petlife
5 Tips for Traveling with Dogs
A family road trip can be ton of fun, and bringing the dog can make it that much more special for you and your family. Whether you're crossing the entire country or simply an hour or two away, getting out and exploring gives you the opportunity to explore & make new memories with those you love the most. However, you're definitely going to want to make sure that you plan ahead a bit to make your road trip with your dog a seamless one, and not one that causes a significant amount of stress.
By Joe Scott6 years ago in Petlife
Unlucky Cat - Lucky Look-Alike
'Serendipity' could have been her name. Instead, she became 'Lucy' and how she came to be 'Lucy' is one of my favorite work memories.
By Diane Randle6 years ago in Petlife
A Guideline to Minimize Your Dog's Shedding
Dogs could shed their hair due to seasonal reasons but it is not the only reason. If a dog is shedding excessive hair along with other symptoms then it could be a sign of a big problem too. This is why it is crucial to get your dog to the vet as soon as the shedding gets excessive but it is not necessary that a dog might shed his hair because of a medical reason, they shed in particular seasons too.
By Thomas Wright6 years ago in Petlife