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A Doggy Love Story
My family has always had a Golden Retriever as our family dog and even bred two of them for several years. Henry was the male and was always "my dog" as a teenager. I always said that one day I would have one of his puppies. For as long as I can remember from us having golden retrievers, I always wanted a puppy of my own when the time was right and I was capable of caring for my own dog independently. Unfortunately; after several litters of puppies, my parent's female dog Lilly was pretty worn out so my parents decided to neuter Henry and stopped breeding the two of them. I was devastated because I was still not in the right place to care for my own dog and I really thought I had missed my chance of having one of Henry's puppies. Shortly after the two stopped breeding, I moved to Dallas for several years and then to Austin, TX. The only dog I ever got to see during that time were on the rare occasions I would visit Henry while staying in East Texas for the holidays.
By Hannah Joy Stacy8 years ago in Petlife
Exotic Cat Breeds
Most people barely know about regular cat breeds — and have no idea that exotic cat breeds even exist. The truth is that many cat breeds are extremely rare, or are mixed with cats that are found in the jungle.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Petlife
What Does Pet Insurance Cover?
The other day, I had decided to look into pet insurance for my two cats. As luck would have it, pet insurance is a lot more complicated than I thought — and in my case, also was a lot more expensive than I thought it'd be.
By Shinji Kazuma8 years ago in Petlife
'Flush' by Virginia Woolf
This short biography of Flush by Virginia Woolf is by no means a Disney-fied story of the life of a spaniel. This story is as realistically as possible a record of a dog’s interpretations of and feelings for the world he inhabits and his journey from Three Mile Cross in Berkshire to Florence in Italy without being anthropomorphically sentimental in any way. It is a book for dog lovers and it is a book for those who want to interpret the relationship between people and their dogs.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
The Cold-Blooded Mammal Humans Drove to Extinction
About 5,000 ago, humans drove the Balearian cave goat to extinction on the Spanish islands of Minorca and Majorca. With no natural predators until the arrival of humans, these goats survived for millions of years with a scarcity of resources, baffling scientists with their ability to thrive until a study was conducted on their fossilized bones and discovered they were cold-blooded.
By null null8 years ago in Petlife
Best Breeds of Cats
Most people know a little bit about dog breeds. They can typically tell you what are the most popular dog breeds for families, which dog breeds are best for guarding locations, and which dog breeds shed the most. But, when it comes to cats, it's a totally different story.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Psychic’s Three Tips
It seems like there are a million different ways to train your dog to stay off the sofa — so why does she still jump up there every time you’re not looking?
By Danielle MacKinnon8 years ago in Petlife
Toy Drive
Working breeds, they're bred to work. Well, just like humans, working dogs tend to go a bit stir crazy if cooped up too long which is totally normal. For this reason we tend to take our dogs for 1-2 walks a day, and a good run playing a game of fetch.
By Brandon Sawler8 years ago in Petlife
4 Tips for Safe Travel with Your Pet this Summer
Are you planning to travel this summer? Are you considering taking your pet with you for the ride? If so, you are familiar with the precautions associated with pets and vehicles, like do not leave your pet in a hot car, even if you have the windows cracked. This may seem like a no brainer, but every year thousands of people do it, and every year, thousands of pets suffer the consequences. Before you get your mind set on taking your pet with you, think about what you will do in situations where your pet cannot join you. For example, if you pull off of the highway to eat at a restaurant, where will your pets stay?
By Charlene Little8 years ago in Petlife
Introducing Zeke, the Reactive Border Collie
Just like most people, we had no idea what was in store for us when we went to get our first puppy. My girlfriend and I were so excited, we jumped online and found an amazing breeder not 45 minutes from us and instantly got hooked. We got into the car and went to visit Valley View Border Collies near where we live.
By Brandon Sawler8 years ago in Petlife
Best Food for Your Large Dog
The next time you are shopping for food for your large dog breed you should purchase this nutrient-rich food that contains proteins and vitamins to encourage your dog to stay healthy and in good shape. These brands are considered the best food for your large dog. You can keep your dog healthy and not spend a lot of money. This dog food is cheap considering the high-quality of food. It's much better than feeding your dog foods that are poisonous to them.
By Bethany Tiamat8 years ago in Petlife
Trending Things on Amazon Every Dog Owner Should Own. Top Story - August 2017.
When it comes to pet ownership, few animals offer as much accessorizing opportunities as man's best friend. Dogs allow you to give them cool outfits, interesting toys, specialized training classes and even have dog-related vacations for you and your favorite pet.
By Emily McCay8 years ago in Petlife