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My Pit Bull Journey
In September of 2016 I decided it was time to move into my best friend's house. Along with me came my handsome cat, Niall, and my nine pound miniature pinscher, Sophie. Warmly welcomed into the new home, there were now three animals; my two (of course) and a 25 pound deaf pocket pitty named Bella.
By Shani Smith8 years ago in Petlife
Why I Spent a Saturday Being Craftsy for Animals I've Never Met
It was an oddly warm Saturday morning in September, and I was trekking to the same neighborhood that my 9-5 office was in. What was wrong with me? No, this had nothing to do with my career. This was something completely new, and entirely because I'm a sucker for animals in need (but let's be honest, who isn't?). Let's back it up a bit.
By Kristian Romero8 years ago in Petlife
Hilarious Truths About Cats Will Make Every Cat Owner Laugh Out Loud. Top Story - October 2017.
Owning a cat is an experience that is hard to describe unless you have actually lived it. They can be your best friends, biggest embarrassment, and the most Instagram-worthy cat buddy you could ever ask for.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Petlife
Joey
It was dark. Not as dark as night, but dark as in something was different. I could feel the ground shifting as the clash of metal was heard along with the wind whistling through the cracks in the trailer. I was scared, where was mom? I hadn't been apart from her the whole two years of my life. I couldn't understand things so I tried to stay calm. I could hear dogs barking, instead of shifting forward we were now going backwards. When they opened the door I saw nothing but a pen. I hopped down to investigate, not knowing anything about this new world I was soon to discover.
By Nathania Walker8 years ago in Petlife
An Early January Morning
Flowers die. Leaves are long gone from the branches they once were hanging from. The days shorter. Nights are colder. This is a memory of a life that ended on an early morning and made it the longest day I had ever lived during winter.
By Bridgette Donahue8 years ago in Petlife
Rats Can Be Pets, Too!
If you mention a rat anywhere in New York, you'll be met with looks of disgust and stories of when homes were infested with the giant rodents. The image most people see of rats is one of an illness-carrying parasite or something along those lines.
By Hannah Thomas8 years ago in Petlife
How I Help Ease My Mom’s Anxiety
Hi, my name is Moose! I was born on October 15, 2015. My birth mom's owners said I was a mistake, but I knew that I had a purpose. That is when my REAL mom came into the picture! When my mom adopted me, I was very sick, could barely keep my eyes open, and food was not at all appetizing. My concerned mommy took me to the vet and found out that I had level-four Coccidia (NOT FUN)! She did everything possible to get me healthy again. She fed me pumpkin, rice, and a little bit of coconut oil to help my tummy and cleaned up my explosive accidents multiple times in the night. (Sorry, Mom!) My mom saved my life, but little did she know I would be saving her's.
By Victoria Morris8 years ago in Petlife
Adopt, Don't Shop
The age-old saying, "A dog is a man's best friend," is a saying for a reason. Dogs really are man's best friend. I mean, let's just admit it: dogs are freaking awesome!! In most cases, they're even better than people. They have the most selfless love you can ever experience, and their hilarious antics will keep a smile on your face no matter how crappy your day was. They are always overjoyed to see you come home, even if you were literally gone 30 seconds to get the mail. They will look at you with the same level of adoration whether you've done your makeup flawlessly and look like Beyoncé or you've just rolled out of bed and have dried drool crusted on your face. Dogs. Are. Perfect.
By Kimberly Alcorn8 years ago in Petlife
What's in a Name?
It happens all the time. Someone is lucky enough to find the dog they’ve been searching for, and the next thing you know, you, that lucky someone, have brought the dog home. And there it is, wide eyed, curious, and eager to be your pal. But you, the lucky one, with a ton of love to give, have no name for your new companion.
By Johnny Walker8 years ago in Petlife
Odis The Great
My name is Odis. I am a four-month-old German Shepherd. I weigh 50lbs. My hobbies consist of running, playing and drinking all the water I can lap up. My mommy and daddy are proud to have me. I keep them on their toes every day. I love when they come home from work because then I have someone to play with. I love to jump all over my mommy when she comes home. Her shoes are very yummy. Sometimes when she takes her shoes off after she gets home I like to take them and hide them from her.
By Jamie Shields8 years ago in Petlife
Don't Buy Your Kid A Guinea Pig
Guinea pigs are not the kind of pet to get your kid to teach them responsibility. They require way more than you think. First things first, they have very complicated diets, require supplements, a large living space, vet bills, they live in groups so a single pig will be unhappy, grooming, and exercise.
By Emma Bukovsky8 years ago in Petlife
