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Why Do You Prefer a Dog or Cat as a Pet?
"Animals are more than ever a test of our character, of mankind's capacity for empathy and for decent, honorable conduct and faithful stewardship. We are called to treat them with kindness, not because they have rights or power or some claim to equality, but in a sense, because they don't; because they all stand unequal and powerless before us." ― Matthew Scully
By Fast Mouse4 years ago in Petlife
My “Herb” Garden of Drugs (Cat’s Only!) . Top Story - December 2021.
As I was sitting on a couch on my backyard patio, I noticed the bush that my family calls the “herb garden” was making a loud, rustling sound. The stems were violently moving back and forth as if something was disturbing them. The herb garden, which after many weeks of neglect, took over a significant portion of the back half of my yard and caused the rustling to be a little bit more noticeable. It emitted a strange smell of mint, lavender, and oregano mixed together but was masked by the overgrowth of my catnip plant, shooting out from all sides of the herb garden. I began to worry: What if it was a raccoon passing through, ripping and destroying the seeds I sowed, hoping to find a light snack in my prized garden. A racoon from before has already messed up my tomato plants along with leaving ripped chunks off my catnip plant to rot in the grass. Enough was enough. I looked over and saw a huge wooden stick my brother planned to use to hike with, but as of right now, it was going to be a raccoon herding stick. I grabbed the stick, held it like a katana, and walked slowly over to the bush, preparing for battle. My bare feet softly eased across the soft, green grass.
By Dailey Menendez4 years ago in Petlife
Not Your Average Pet
It was a beautiful fall day. The leaves were bright orange and red, and starting to fall of the trees. Becky was sitting in her living room drinking a cup of hot tea while watching the leaves begin to cover her yard, when her friend, Jane, knocks on her door.
By Ireland Lorelei 4 years ago in Petlife
Stray Dog to the Rescue
I am not a dog person — at least that is what I told myself for 40 years. Growing up, I shared my house with cats. They slept on my bed and kept me company while I was doing homework. When I moved out on my own, one of the first items I got for the new apartment was a cat!
By Jill (Conquering Cognitions)4 years ago in Petlife
9 Diseases You Can Get From Your Pet
Life without animals would be extremely boring and sad! If you have a pet, then you will agree with me. Your furry friend makes you smile even when you're upset, sick, or in trouble. Whether it's the cat stuck in a box or the wide smile of the dog waiting for you when you get home, animals make our lives more beautiful!
By Sally Salinger4 years ago in Petlife
What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome cat or cat skin fragility disorder?
Cats brought into the world with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or cat skin fragility disorder. It's a hereditary condition where collagen doesn't frame accurately, making the skin more flexible and fragile than it should and tear without any problem.
By rachael everly4 years ago in Petlife
I Spoke To My Dog And He Told Me He is Bilingual . Top Story - December 2021.
My partner is Welsh, and I am Serbian. We speak English because he doesn’t speak Serbian. Yet. Sometimes being unable to speak in my native language with my spouse upsets me a lot.
By Oberon Von Phillipsdorf4 years ago in Petlife
The Diamond Within
Do you know what brings out the real you? Uncovers the shining diamond that is within? There's one thing that strips away everything and lays us bare and vulnerable. It's something that every one of us goes through eventually: death. And not just death but grief and loss and all that entails. That's what reveals the remarkably real you.
By Caitlin McColl4 years ago in Petlife
Why You Should Sterilize Your Cat
Sterilizing a cat is the process by which the veterinarian will make it infertile. When male cats are neutered, the process is called castration, and when females receive the same treatment, it is called an ovariectomy, but we can refer to any of the procedures using the term neutering.
By Dumb Hedgehog4 years ago in Petlife
