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The Cons About Living with Multiple Dogs
Don't get me wrong, I adore having a large pack! I wouldn't have it any other way and life with just one dog wouldn't cut it for me, but there are things I miss about having just Winry, the first of the pack, and things that are very frustrating about having more than one. Even more so than the obvious and first on the list, which is money. If one dog costs a certain amount, you can bet that a second dog will most likely double that! Now, over the years and with many foster dogs coming and going, I have plenty of supplies to where I can bring home a new dog or puppy and not spend a cent on things like bowls, collars, leashes, toys, etc; however, they still raise your cost in total with eating extra food and the big whammy—vet bills. Don't let that deter you, though! Having a second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth dog is very rewarding and worth it in every way, but that isn't what this post is about, is it?
By Mollie Underwood7 years ago in Petlife
Why You Should Actually Support 'Kill Shelters'
I know, I know... am I crazy?! Support places that murder healthy animals? It sounds ridiculous when you say it like that, but hear me out. First off, we need to dive into what a "kill shelter" even is. The term "kill shelter" is given to places that euthanize healthy and adoptable dogs, cats, and everything in between. This means the animals can be completely adoptable. As in, they're not just healthy, but sweet, friendly, and playful; puppies and even kittens, too. Yes, the perfect family pet in a lot of cases, but why? Why would anyone do such a thing and how on earth could I support that? Well, we have to go even deeper into why euthanizing a healthy animal is even an accepted thing in the first place. It seems rather barbaric but is, in fact, a requirement for these organizations. They don't enjoy doing it and the workers are just as sad as you are, trust me.
By Mollie Underwood7 years ago in Petlife
Baby
One day while I was at work, I received a text from my fiancé. It was a picture of a dog. When I asked whose dog it was, he replied with, "I found her on the side of the road and spent an hour trying to coax her over to me." He snapped the picture before heading over to the police station so they could try to find her owners. He called the next day to check in on her and was directed to the local animal shelter since she had no chip. The shelter said she was quarantined for two weeks while they tried to locate her owners and make sure she had no illnesses.
By Brandy Letourneau7 years ago in Petlife
Missouri Fox Trotter
The Missouri Fox Trotter is a breed of horse known for their ability to achieve greatness in almost every equestrian sport there is. They achieve this with a smooth ride that many riders call a "rocking chair" gait. This gait, known as the Fox Trot, is often enjoyed by people with arthritis and other joint issues. The Fox Trotter's natural ability to do the Fox Trot also gives them remarkable footing on most any terrain. They are also naturally gentle natured and so have often been used as a family horse in the past. You can find Fox Trotters competing in events from barrel racing to dressage and even jumping. However, they are at their peak performance when used in specialized shows put on by the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA). These shows put the horses to the test by judging their walk, trot, and canter. Horses entered in these shows are registered with the MFTHBA and meet standards of care and conformation before entering the ring. The biggest of these shows is hosted in Ava, Missouri during the Spring and Fall of each year. The show holds divisions for both youth and seniors. Classes include 2 gaits, 3 gaits, equitation, western pleasure, barrel racing, and halter, as well as a costume contest. Lately the Association has included a dog show which tends to be quite entertaining. There is also a program called Fox Trot America that collects points by both rider and horse (counted by the number of hours spent of trail rides). This features a rewards system, giving better rewards as you gain more points. Fox Trot America also hosts National Trail Rides for Missouri Fox Trotters. There are several tiers based on how many National Trail Rides you attend and complete with rewards at each tier.
By Aleesa Rudder7 years ago in Petlife
What Adoption Means to Me
Adoption Means Giving a Chance Walking into the kennels at the shelter, this is the first sight we caught of Cosmo (then Sweetie). I recall thinking that she was the cutest dog I had seen in a long time, but she also broke my heart the moment I saw her. When her cage was approached, her first instinct wasn’t to bark, to run away, or even growl. Her first instinct was to sit there. To watch you meticulously, wondering, “Is this someone I can trust?” “Will these people get me out of this cage?” “Will they love me?”
By Paige Jones7 years ago in Petlife
10 Animals That Were the Last of Their Kind
It's never easy being the only one of your kind. Whether it's the only girl in a group of guys, the only person of your nationality in your group of friends, or the only person of your type at work, it'll always be a bit lonely when you're the "only one."
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Petlife
The Love of a Rescue Pitt Bull
Everyone scrolls through Facebook when they are bored or have nothing to do, and I am no different. I tend to scroll through Facebook to see what everyone is doing that I grew up with or to see what different family members are doing daily, because we can't always talk to each other.
By stacie johnsen7 years ago in Petlife
Fur Baby
I never thought that I could feel so much love for something that wasn't human. My whole life I've wanted children, But I am waiting for the right time. When me and my boyfriend moved in together, we made the decision to get a kitten. I was nervous about it at first because I know its a big responsibility and we already had three bunnies at the time as well. I've always loved cats and he warmed up to wanting a kitten. We had a couple leads on kittens but they fell through. Finally a friend of mine informed me that her cousin had kittens that were part bobcat. She sent me pics and asked if I would be interested in one, but said they couldn't leave the mom for about six weeks. I instantly fell in love with one of them. I knew I wanted a female cat, because that was what I grew up with. My friend was unsure if the one in the picture I said I wanted was a girl so I would have to find out when I went to get one. I was worried that these kittens too would fall through but I stayed hopeful. Finally I got the call, we could get one of the kittens. My boyfriend, my friend, and I went to her cousin's place about 30 mins away to get my kitten. When I told the cousin I wanted a female my face lit up when she showed me the open in the picture first. I told her I didn't need to see any others, this was the one.
By Megan Allaire7 years ago in Petlife
Tips for Frenchie Owners
I grew up with a border collie and a Labrador. They were my best friends from the day I was born until my border collie Jessie died when I was 8. It was tough losing my first furry friend Shelly, but when Jessie died it was a very quiet household.
By Emma Bayliss7 years ago in Petlife
Tips for Siberian Husky Owners
Let's be honest, these are some of the cutest dogs you have EVER seen. Currently in my household, I have two husky puppies (both four months old) and a year old husky and think the same thing... these are the cutest dogs ever. But then there are the times when they aren't the cutest dogs ever, as they get on your every nerve and try to push boundaries other dog breeds might not. Huskies can be intimidating, but I want to share a couple tips and tricks I have learned from having three so that others aren't intimidated and can enjoy huskies like I do.
By Dimitri Pixley7 years ago in Petlife
