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5 Top Lessons My Husky Taught Me
Are you ready for some crazy? Adopting a husky will bring it into your life. Along with one of the best friends you will ever have. Huskies are lively, silly, playful, highly intelligent dogs that will always surprise you. I learned a lot from my husky malamute Juneau, pictured above.
By Jocelyn Joy Thomas4 years ago in Petlife
My Water Baby (NOT)
We lowered the kayak into the water at the edge of the lake, then climbed in and settled ourselves into place. Once that was done, we coaxed Jade to board in front of me and sit down, which she reluctantly did in spite of her insecurities.
By Sheila Sellinger, Author4 years ago in Petlife
Felix Gets a Job
Once upon a time two friends happened upon a vacant house with a perfect dog. Life has never been the same. HOUSE WANTED. 2 beds, not necessarily in different bedrooms. A full tub, not just a shower. Fireplace, with gas logs. Coffee maker. Wifi. Screened-in porch. Sidewalk neighborhood. Dog, inside, trained, must cuddle.
By Melanie McGehee4 years ago in Petlife
The Importance of Purebred Dogs
Dogs have been an important part of our lives for thousands of years. Since the dawn of man. Wolves accompanied us on the hunt, guarded our homes, and ate our scraps. As humans evolved wolves had to as well.
By Paige Krause 4 years ago in Petlife
Thinking The Dog Days Are Over
I never grew up with a dog. When I was very little, all I wanted was a little puppy. A bea-go to be exact. I did all the research, (as in what type of dog I thought was the cutest) and thought this beagle-golden retriever mix would be the perfect addition to our household.
By KB4 years ago in Petlife
At What Age Should You Stop Getting Pets
I've loved animals all my life, and they've loved me. When my mother and my aunt passed away, I kept their dogs, Toby and Jo Jo. They left this world knowing their beloved pets would be cared for and loved. It doesn't always have a happy ending.
By Brenda Reeves4 years ago in Petlife
How to make your cat happy
As we are bored and looking for change, animals are so also, and the pets in particular do not always adapt well with the sudden presence of their owners at home.
By Samara Ben4 years ago in Petlife
An Emergency: Blocked Cats
One of the scariest feline emergency situation that can occur is when a cat is unable to urinate. To the veterinary field, these cats are simply called blocked cats. To you, all you need to know is that you need to get your cat to the veterinarian as soon as you possibly can!
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
How to Pick a Good Therapy Dog
If you have decided that you are interested in getting a new dog, you may be overwhelmed by the number of dogs that are for sale and up for adoption. It can be really hard to find the perfect dog, simply because there are so many options.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Road Trip
It was 100 degrees back in July 2021 in Puget Sound. My son and I were miserable the last couple of days. We couldn’t sleep because our fans weren’t keeping us cool. Our air conditioner hadn’t come in yet. Our German Shepard was handling the heat pretty well. We had been adding ice cubes to his water and asking specifically for iced water whenever we went out for coffee. He always assumed we would get him a pup cup and he would slurp both down after a run. After work, I wanted to do something to keep my son and dog busy and cool at the same time. I got off work at 2pm and decided to take the two of them up north to Bellingham. My husband was asleep since he worked nights. I don’t know how he could sleep with the house so hot. I loaded up my two boys and we went on a mini road trip. It takes at least 2 hours to get there so even if Boulevard Park is packed, the two of them would enjoy the air conditioner in my car for 4 hours. Going up north is always an adventure. Since my husband and I met in Bellingham and we had our son there, it’s always held a special place in our hearts. I was so excited to take my dog to see the ocean. He has seen water and we knew he loved it. I didn’t know how he would react to ocean waves. As luck would have it, Boulevard Park wasn’t so busy. I think the heat kept some people at home. I had packed dog treats and cold bottles of water for the dog. We found the place I knew would be perfect for the three of us: under the bridge by the rocks. I packed our water shoes, towels, and a change of clothes for my son. The water was also perfect. I expected it to be cold but it was lukewarm. Our dog was so confused by the waves. He kept trying to catch them as if it were a game. He was following my boy all around the rocks and back tracking to our travel bag to make sure our belongings were safe. I had my keys and phone in that bag so I never took any pictures but it’s a memory I cherish. My dog absolutely loved the ocean and one day, I want to live next to it so he visit whenever he wants. I took him to one of my favorite places ever. When we left, I went to Woods Coffee and bought a couple of drinks for the ride home. My dog slept soundly after a pup cup. My son chose the songs we listened to for the road trip home. I had 2 Labrador retrievers growing up and I always knew I would be the best dog owner I could be to my German Shepard. I would treat him like family because I always felt my family didn’t do their best with my labs. I would be better because my dog deserves better. The 2 hours home were so relaxing. Traffic was light. The music was awesome. The air conditioner was just right. My coffee was great. My son was chilling and our dog was dreaming well, I hope. I hope we take more road trips in the future. Bucky is an awesome dog. He just turned 2 and I can’t wait for more memories. We suffered through an intensely hot summer but we persevered. I wish I did more things spontaneously with my son and dog. I have the best dog in the world
By Anna Torres4 years ago in Petlife
A lost of a pet
Growing up some of us always had that dream or wish to have the prefect dog in their lives. Well, during my years of owning pets I have the best dogs in the world, and I lost the best dogs in the world to the creator himself at very young ages. When they died a small piece of me died with them. Now over the last few years as my children have become older to fill the void of an empty nest me and my husband have become fur-parents, we were blessed with our first fur-daughter in 2016 she is a special dog , Her name is Elsa Mae, when she was brought to us the poor baby was missing her left ear, we were told her mother chewed it off at birth, she brought light into our lives, a few month later a good friend had texted me on Facebook and told me that she had a puppy that needed a new home and asked me if I wanted to take her I immediately told her yes!
By Dee Allen4 years ago in Petlife
1330 Miles By Car. Top Story - January 2022.
I love a good airport reunion. Show me the video of a veteran returning home to a cheering crowd at the airport and this ice queen will melt every time. Throw man's best friend into the "Welcome" crew, tail wagging jumping into their favorite human's arms and forget about it. Ugly crying every time.
By Angela4 years ago in Petlife