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Why You Should Adopt Instead of Shop
You always hear people use the phrase "adopt, don't shop." I never truly understood why people said this so much because I never understood why there was any problem with purchasing dogs from breeders. It turns out the problem wasn't with buying from breeders, it's the amount of dogs in shelters who need loving homes to make up for where they came from.
By Bailey Johnson8 years ago in Petlife
The Day My Dog Got Stuck Under My Porch
One autumn day, my family and I decided to go on vacation. Every time we go on vacation we have one task that always remains the same. We have to take the dogs to the vet to stay while we are gone. We do this because we have an older dog that needs a vet on standby for her needs. Our family has two dogs. One is an American Pit Bull Terrier named Eva, who is addicted to milk bones, dog chews, and cat food. The other is a mutt named Two Paw. When speaking about Two Paw, the word mutt is the best word that fits him. When we first got him, he was a small thing that was scared to death of every single little thing that he would see or hear. He would hide behind Eva and try to act like a big dog. Now, he is a normal teenage dog. I have always heard growing up that the best year of a dog's life is his fourth year alive. For Two Paw, I think that if he can survive to become an senior dog, it will be a miracle.
By Heather Collier8 years ago in Petlife
My Dog Wears a Muzzle for His Own Protection... Not Yours
On the long list of things that I have discovered since becoming a dog owner, perhaps the one which irritates me the most is that people will actually actively cross the street to avoid a muzzled dog. I know that because I have watched people do it. Every single time I see it happen, I want to scream.
By Fiona Wark8 years ago in Petlife
The Sport of Kings in the UK
It is bigger than the glamorous headline grabbing festivals of racing such as Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, Epsom and Aintree, which are the meetings that infect the wider public’s imagination and interest in the sport of kings. British horse racing is also bigger than wet Saturday afternoons in front of the television pin hooking winners from obscure racecourses tucked away in the furthest corners of the United Kingdom. In fact, and there will be plenty of them in the following piece, British horseracing is a huge industry.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
Best Pet Hair Removers for Furry Pet Owners
Owning a furry cat or dog does come with a lot of perks. Not only is cuddling with them a fuzzy, cozy experience, but they look so adorable as a fluff of fur. And have you ever seen a furry dog running and jumping? They look like majestic mythical creatures running in a meadow of wild flowers. But the downside to these fuzzy fur balls is that they shed... a lot.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Petlife
Omar's Diary to 11th November 2017
I was enjoying my week until the picture above was resurrected. Lady Servant was given this not so complimentary magazine, on one of her recent flights across the UK. Then earlier today Man Servant brought home the Saturday edition of The Guardian whose third lead headline on the front page was 'UK is most obese nation in Western Europe'. I think this article was primarily about the servant species and was not directed at me individually. I have to keep reminding servants that I am not overweight. I am breed standard and what you see in my pictures is just very relaxed muscles.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
Our Pets
Anyone who has ever had a pet understands that they are so much more than just that, they are family to us. When we lose them, it is devastating. Whether it was a dog, a cat, a hamster, or a horse, or any other kind of an animal, they are always there for us. They rely on us to take care of them, feed them, walk them, love them, and we rely on them to be there for us too. Some people think that animals belong outside, that they are for working. Though those people respect animals, they do not understand what it is like to be attached to them.
By Lilli Adams8 years ago in Petlife
Tortoise Keeping 101
Tortoises are one of the oldest organisms on the earth today. They have survived meteors, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, ice ages, etc. This makes them great pets because their resilience makes them very hard to kill. However, they do need proper care and attention. Tortoises are found all over the planet. The Sulcata (pictured above in my hand) is found in the grasslands of Africa. They are smaller than a golf ball at birth but within five years of proper care, they can reach the size of a pumpkin, with sexually-matured adults reaching the size of a beach ball. The Sulcatas are popular in warmer states such as Arizona, California, Texas, and Nevada. They roam around backyards and eat weeds and grass and can with stand temperatures of 120 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and 50 degrees in winter. But unfortunately, since these tortoises thrive here in the southwest, people tend to accidentally and purposely breed them all the time. If you are thinking about adopting or buying a Sulcata, here are some quick tips to make sure they stay healthy.
By Nicholaus Mazzochi8 years ago in Petlife
Best Winter Dog Gear to Keep Your Pup Warm. Top Story - November 2017.
It is important to make sure your best friend is kept warm throughout the wintertime just like you do. Even in the cold weather, it's important for you and your dog to get some exercise outside. Plus, who doesn't need some fresh air on the daily? That is why it's important to accessorize your pooch the best way possible, to ensure they are not uncomfortable or cold.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Petlife
Why I Love My Therapy Dog
About three years ago, my family and had to put down my dog Snoopy. She could no longer walk, eat, or move without being in pain, so we decided to end her suffering. Snoopy was my first dog that I could really remember having memories with, since the first dog my family had died when I was too young to really remember. My family has always had dogs in it, so we didn’t wait too long before getting the dog we have now. It was too quiet in the house without a companion around.
By Katie Jones8 years ago in Petlife
