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The Many Benefits of Service Dogs
Service dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Actually, there are service dogs for all kinds of illnesses, including blindness, seizure disorders, and much more. No matter what they are used for, there are many benefits to having a service dog.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
What Should You Do If Your Dog Bites Someone?
The simple truth is that no matter how good your dog is, your dog could be provoked to bite. Your dog may also react by biting. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of dog bites that take place every year. Some can be serious. Last year, thirty-nine Americans were killed by dogs.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Through Pretzel's Eyes
Every dog knows that the most important moment in life is the present one. Pretzel knew this as he greeted the day on January 22, 2020. The Dachshunds were barking and clamoring, as they did every morning. Being a big dog, he lay on the bed just to the right of her, as he had for twelve and a half years. It had been a long crawl up the stairs to his bed for his big old body last night, but even though he was told he could stay on the bed downstairs, he came...because that’s what he always did.
By Yoshie Lewis4 years ago in Petlife
Things to Consider When Looking for the Right Pet For Your Family
When you decide to add a pet to your family, it shouldn't be taken lightly. It can be both exciting and scary at the same time! It is important for you to choose the right pet to complete your family. You need to make sure that you take the time to find the right pet, or you might not have a good experience. That being said, it does sound really difficult, though it doesn't have to be that way.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
How Do Pets In Your Bed Affect Your Sleep?
A large number of people in America sleep with their pets in their beds. Sometimes, they feel like they are a part of the family and deserve a spot on the bed. Other times, they simply cannot get their pets to get out of their bed.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
The Pack
In this family, a dog is more than a man's best friend. He is a member of the family, a brother, an uncle, a child. Each and everyone is cared for as such. So, in this case, what does an unleashed life look like? Well, it’s a lot of naps on couches, snuggles in bed, getting to lick the plates clean at dinner time, and an open yard to roam freely in. Our family has a soft spot for all animals, especially dogs, and it’s hard to pick a favorite memory when they are part of so many. We might as well own a family nonprofit pet sanctuary. Here's a warm welcome to our dog family, these are our dogs:
By Michaela Gallien4 years ago in Petlife
Tips for Choosing the Right Pet for your Apartment
Pet lovers have one thing in common. Even if they live in a tiny studio apartment, they need a pet in their lives. This can result in some challenges, especially with a large active dog in a small apartment. For this reason, pet owners should choose their pets carefully, depending on where they live.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Juliet
Juliet was a friend long before she was a patient. That all changed when she divorced her first husband and met her true love, Dan. Before that, she couldn't see me as her physician because the previous husband imagined some voyeurism on my part or, worse, was paranoid over even more debaucherous suspicions. In all fairness, I can understand his reluctance, catching the way I would look at her; but my gazes weren't salacious, just an appreciation for the gift that Juliet was. My looks at her--not in any way longing for her on the outside--showed a love for her inner beauty, which is the rightful definition of true friendship.
By Gerard DiLeo4 years ago in Petlife
