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Chessie L. McCurdy, 1999 to 2018
We had to put our cat to sleep this past weekend. Chessie was 19 at least. It’s hard to judge your cats exact age when she comes from a box outside Walmart.
By Rebecca McCurdy7 years ago in Petlife
The Reality of Getting a Puppy
Let's be honest. Puppies are quite possibly the cutest thing God ever created. Ever. Their little legs trip over each other and you never mind it when their cute wet noses rub against your face. It's just so cute!
By Kristin7 years ago in Petlife
The Cutest Animals You've Never Heard Of. Top Story - October 2018.
I think we should start off by saying I'm a completely terrible person. Here I am praising the Photo Ark and my cover photo isn't even from the Photo Ark. I should be permanently cut-off from society in a large metal box with just enough food to survive but not near enough to be happy.
By Tristan Spohn7 years ago in Petlife
Rat Life
I have six rats; five girls and one boy. They all live together in their double Critter Nation cage. My boy is neutered so he can live with the girls. His name is Vlad and he is an albino rat. He is lazy like a good boy usually is. Then there is the youngest girl. Her name is Basha and she is an Agouti Berkshire rat. She might be slightly more cute because she was born without a tail, but we won't tell the others we think so ;). Then there is Fluffy. She is our crazy girl. She is blue and has curly hair all over. Then Ivonne; she is a black Berkshire girl. She is the boss and the mastermind behind all their naughty behavior. Then there is Corrine. She is our pretty grey variegated girl. She loves food slightly more than all the other rats. Rat number six is our girl Odette. She is a cream color and a variegated hooded rattie. She is so sweet and loves to give kisses all over the place.
By Sara Logsdon7 years ago in Petlife
My First Dog
My first dog. I was told that I wasn't ready, that being in college I wouldn't have time to take care of both her and myself.
By Emily Gales7 years ago in Petlife
10 Extinct Animals That Might Not Really Be Extinct
What does it take for an entire species to vanish from this world? Does it take horrific mass killings from bloodthirsty hunters? Does it take a major shift in natural climate? Does it take a terrible disease to wipe out millions of creatures?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Petlife
They Could Be Gone
Kayla and Marra were approximately four weeks old when I got them. It was just them and me against the world. Kayla, seen in this picture, was the bully of the two and always picking on her sister Marra. Kayla was my obnoxious one and Marra was the lovable teddy bear.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Petlife
She Picked Us
In September of 2016, my fiancé and I welcomed our very first 'fur child.' We, at the time, were renting the basement apartment of my future in-laws and, like children, we begged and begged to have a pet of our own. More specifically, a dog—except, in this particular instance, I did not want a dog.
By Kat Hertz7 years ago in Petlife
The Cob Pt. 2
What a rollercoaster the past couple of months have been. I have learnt an incredible amount about myself, and of course about Tom.
By Aisha Lama7 years ago in Petlife
Dear Canada, a Ban on Cetaceans in Human Care Won't Save Marine Mammals
Recently, Canada's Senate has passed a bill dubbed as "Bill S-203," which would outlaw the keeping of cetaceans in human care for almost any given purpose. While Marineland Canada and Vancouver Aquarium, the two Canadian zoological facilities that currently house cetaceans would be exempted from this ban, the harm it would have on zoos and aquariums that currently house and care for cetaceans and other marine mammals, as well as efforts to save wild cetacean populations in Canada, is unimaginable in so many ways. However, since the Senate has passed this bill, its next step would be for it to pass through House before being signed by Canada's governor general.
By Jenna Deedy7 years ago in Petlife
All Things Dogs
Everyone wants the best things for their pooches, but are we REALLY giving Fido the things they need? Grooming All dogs need a good bath eventually! For your short haired puppy, a bath is simply throwing them in the tub, lathering them in shampoo, rinse and dry, right? Not always.
By Cheyenne Austin7 years ago in Petlife
What Did I Sign Up for??
When a person gets a dog, the first thing that they consider is what? AW THAT DOG IS SO CUTE. The cuteness level is normally a direct indicator of what dog breed one might get. To me, this was absolutely the case.
By Sydney Rae7 years ago in Petlife