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The Ultimate Guide For First-Time Pet Parents. Top Story - November 2021. Created with: Ollie.
“I’m a dog mom.” That’s usually how I introduce myself to new friends and colleagues because it’s a good ice-breaker. My pup is my world and even strangers can tell that I’m a proud dog mom.
By Kaleiah Skyy4 years ago in Petlife
A Journey of Intention Discovered through Horses - Part 6
I don’ really have anything new or exciting to report with Blu this month, so I thought I would share an interesting perspective instead. Something I’ve come to appreciate more-and-more over time. I am grateful I had the opportunity to see the legendary horseman, Ray Hunt, in action while at University, but do regret that I didn’t know what a great opportunity it was, so I didn’t take advantage of it like I could have.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Petlife
What a Cockatiel Teaches Me About Life, Love, and Neediness. Top Story - November 2021.
My white-faced cockatiel Boobear has turned 25, and he’s still going strong. The normal life expectancy of these small domestic parrots is roughly 15 to 25 years, but some senior birds live into their thirties. I have high hopes this chubby little character will do the same.
By Amethyst Qu4 years ago in Petlife
Elsa and Champ
Elsa is sitting in the waiting room of the veterinary clinic “2VETS”, having her head in her hands and her body moving back and forth. Four more people waited their turn for their pet’s appointment. She finds herself in the center of a comforting “hug” and tearfully recounts all the wonderful times she had experienced in the company of Champ — the wolf-dog that has been her companion for the past 5 years — while receiving the expressions of compassion from the bystanders who touch her on the shoulder, hold her hand and watch her in tears, expressing words of comfort. Ten minutes earlier, one of the clinic’s two veterinarians had announced that he had not been able to save Champ from the effects of ingesting rat poison he had taken from a storage locker in the garden that had been accidentally left open…
By Anthi Psomiadou4 years ago in Petlife
Tips to Be a Responsible Pet Owner in an Apartment
If you love pets, you might not be able to imagine your home without one in it. For that reason, you may have to look a little harder to find an apartment that accepts pets. However, just because pets are allowed, doesn't mean that you should have them. You have to be a responsible pet owner (or you might anger your neighbors and landlord). You could even lose the privilege of keeping your pet in your home.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Tales From the Dog Bed
My name is Jessie. I live in Santa Monica with my sisters Maggie and Zena and the two furless creatures: our butler and housekeeper. The naked ones call themselves our parents, but let’s face it, their job is to clean the house, and, more importantly, cook and serve our food. So who’s kidding who?
By Barbara Andres4 years ago in Petlife
Puppy Training - Teach Your Little Doggy Good Manners
With the advent of the pint sized pooch many pet owners have started from day one with training. Teaching your puppy good manners and obedience brings with it the duty of showing him that he can't get away with impolite manners. Puppies are bound to throw tantrums and nip at your ankles and hands in a day time environment.
By SHYAM PHAD4 years ago in Petlife
