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My Cat Loved Me—But I Didn't Know It at the Time
It seems like growing up all we see in the movies are kids with their dogs. Of course, as a little girl with an older sister who just didn't want to be bothered, I wanted a best friend that I could play outside with and go on adventures with. I wanted that magical connection that the movies show.
By Tas O'Hurley7 years ago in Petlife
Charlie, My Best Friend
The rain was pouring, the roads were slick. My mom could hardly see as she was driving me to school. I noticed something glowing faintly in her headlights on the side of the road. I thought to myself, is it a cat? A dog? A raccoon? I couldn’t tell but I was extremely curious and courageous to find out. My mom pulled over and I jumped out of the car. A little puppy with her long fur covered in mud was sitting in the tall grass shivering being pelted on my heavy rain.
By Mallory Schuring7 years ago in Petlife
'Taming' Your Savannah Monitor
This is my 4-month-old savannah monitor, Pablo. I got this guy (girl) when she was just a couple weeks old from the North of England and had her brought back to Central Scotland to join my family. I already had the vivarium and equipment ready before getting her as I already have reptiles and spare equipment. I will be doing a savannah monitor care article so if there are any questions about my set up and routine, hopefully they should all be answered there.
By Ellie Tierney7 years ago in Petlife
Fast-Paced Paws
Hi, my name is Samantha Jackson, I am 19-years-old, and my dog is my best friend. I know that saying my dog is my best friend is probably the most basic thing to say, but it's true. This will tell you why he's the most amazing friend in my life.
By Samantha Jackson7 years ago in Petlife
The Rewards of Teaching
Rewards of Teaching This time last year, the vet recommended that, to help with the pony’s EMS, exercise would be a great idea. While that was great in theory, in practice not so much. The pony, having been retired for the better part of five years, and I had definitely outgrown him as he is 14.1hh, and I now ride a 16.1hh.
By Rebecca White7 years ago in Petlife
Top 10 Tips to Earn Your New Guinea Pig's Trust!
Number 1- Treats! As any Guinea Pig owner would know, the quickest root to a Piggie's heart is through their stomachs! They love veggies and will do anything to get them! Try to give your little friends a treat every time you pick them up or go to their cage. This way, they will learn to associate you and being picked up with all good things!
By Abi Dunseith7 years ago in Petlife
How to Spoil Your Dog (And Yourself, Too)
There’s a thing that happens when you do something nice for your best pal. You get this warm fuzzy feeling inside, and in their happiness find your own. Your dog is no different; he’s your constant companion, and in spoiling him you spoil yourself a little, too. Acts of kindness aimed at your pup can enrich both your lives. It can make you feel better about yourself as a pet owner and general human, and it definitely pays out in puppy love.
By Lynne Rush7 years ago in Petlife
7 Things You Might Not Have Known About Service Dogs
At first glance, my dog Lily just looks like a scruffy little mutt. But she’s actually a service dog. I have autism, and she helps me with anxiety when out in public. One day as I entered a store with my aunt and my dog, a man walked by. He frowned and said, “That’s not a service dog!” He then went and got the manager of the store.
By Angel Mann7 years ago in Petlife
