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Most recently published stories in Petlife.
The First Snow
The cold, brisk air of last night was carried off by the sunrays in the early morning hours but the snow that blanketed the park remained. It was the first snow of the winter. It started its magical descend just around midnight, like a thief in the dark, silently, when everything was quiet and no one expected it.
By Nino Miljkovic4 years ago in Petlife
All About My "Baby Sister"...
She was the love of my little life, the apple of my eye and the beat of my heart. I fell in love from the moment I spotted her tiny little body curled up in a small basket on a cushion. She was cuddled up next to about 5 other pups, undoubtedly her siblings, licking her lips…apparently looking for a meal. Shortly after bringing her home, I had my leg broken in a car accident. My "baby sister" Tracy was there to cheer me up as I stayed home from school for 3 weeks. She cheered me up when I was sad, entertained me when I was bored and continuously licked my face to show me that she loved me.
By Camille Turner-Bragdon4 years ago in Petlife
Daisy: "Kevin McCallister" among dogs!
Hello! I'm Bogdan and I'm the happy owner of a pretty, crazy lady. The female version of "Kevin McCallister" among dogs. Her name is Daisy and she is a mixed breed dog. She is young and restless, 4 years old, and very funny. I rescued Daisy from a shelter in 2018. She is a great dog: playful, sweet, loyal, and loves playing with the other dogs at the dog park. She loves to wake me up by kissing and licking my entire face. So she helps me pass the cleaning face in the shower. And (she should not know) I double wash then. Unfortunately ruining her wet 'love' left on my face.
By Bogdan Munteanu4 years ago in Petlife
Something in Common
When I was a kid I was obsessed with princess movies. I wanted the perfect hair, the sprawling castle, and animals to be my best friends who could help with the occasional chore or two. I had every VHS tape, knew every musical number, and even insulted my parents by telling them I was going to change my name to Jasmine as soon as I turned 18.
By K.A. McDowell4 years ago in Petlife
See How Life Works
For majority of my life, I pretty much did not like dogs. It wasn't anything against them it was just I had a terrible fear when it came to them. Also, my mom never liked animals either and wouldn't let us get one. Of course, in my adult years I've learned to deal with my phobia and have a different perspective on them.
By Diamond Holley4 years ago in Petlife
Dog or Diver?
I had Shaka my rotti, from the day she was born. I rescued her and her brothers and sisters from her extremely non-maternal mother Hunny and in order to get my promised pup, I helped out my mate and raised them all by bottle whilst working my job and raising my daughter. It was a task I can tell you, there were eight of them by the time their mum had killed a couple.
By Tanya Collins4 years ago in Petlife
Larry
I really hadn’t known him very long. Come to think of it, I don’t think anyone ever really knew him. He was one of those unique individuals that would one day just kind of saunter into your life, not one to push a welcome or become a burden. His needs were basic and easy to fill. I remember the first day we met. It was a glorious summer evening in Mid-May. The brilliant Texas sun blanketed me in soft, setting rays as I contemplated life in my little garden, a glass of merlot in one hand, the garden hose in the other. Thinking and watering, watering and thinking. Thinking of what, it doesn’t really matter. The watering is all that was important. I was not expecting a visitor that evening, after my divorce, solitude had become my only comfort.
By Jessica Owens4 years ago in Petlife
Maple & Me
Tokyo sucks for dogs. At least dogs like mine who were born into a world where there were off-leash parks all over the neighborhood and one across from my apartment. My dog was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, and I lived in an area where I could walk my dog in the city atmosphere or go towards the lake and get some beach action. My dog is spoiled and knows what dogs in Tokyo don’t; life is green out there.
By S.A. Ozbourne4 years ago in Petlife
Health Benefits of Having A Pet
How Pets Can Improve Your Health Most people are aware of the happiness and joys that pets bring into our lives, but not everyone is clear about their health benefits. Research has proved that owning a pet can work wonders for improving your physical as well as mental health.
By Amir Muntasir4 years ago in Petlife
The CATastrophe
I feel like some back story is due before going into one of my favorite memories with my dog. I didn't plan on getting him, and was actually taking my cousin to the ASPCA to help her pick out a dog. I had adopted two cats from the same shelter the year before. When we went there, we interacted with many dogs, one of which was "Biz." We went in the kennel with him and he immediately took to me. We took him out for a walk and played fetch. He was very well behaved and full of energy. When it was time to put him back into the kennel, I stayed in there for a while petting him. My cousin didn't find a dog that she was interested in taking so we left. I rode with her back to her house which was 30 minutes away. The whole time I couldn't stop thinking about Biz.
By Kira Garrett4 years ago in Petlife
A Decade of Love
The two-hour drive behind me, sitting/fidgeting, impatiently, at the airport, waiting for him. Ever since we met at the whelping pen, he is all I can think about. As I stood off to the side of the other puppies, a litter of eleven, he walked over to me, and I knew he was mine. Now, finally, after six long weeks, we are together.
By Alexander J. Cameron4 years ago in Petlife
