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Every Second I Can Have
We adopted Preston when he had just turned 1. My husband suggested that we have a pet when we got married on our first year. I didn't have a job that year.He didn't want me to be by myself at home when he went to work. I thought about the idea of adopting a pet for the first time, but it wasn't an easy decision to make. It took me a long time to really want to do something like this. There's a lot to think about when you have a pet. To have a pet is like having a child that you have to take good care of. What drove me to make my decision was my husband's suggestion to not be by myself.
By Tania M. Cortez Hamilton4 years ago in Petlife
Kitten Rescue
Tens of thousands of kittens around the world are born outside "on the streets" every year and many of them find themselves abandoned, often as young as a few days old, by mothers who, sadly, can not care for them for anymore one reason or another. More than likely as not, these orphans suffer from a multitude of afflictions including, but not limited to, malnutrition, dehydration, and/or disease. They can be eaten by predators such as; foxes, coyotes, dogs, and birds of prey, be infested with many types of internal and external parasites, or be exposed to extreme temperatures which, left unrescued.... Kills. Too many die due to these tragedies without ever being discovered.
By Sheila Sellinger, Author4 years ago in Petlife
Turning an Eye Loss…
When I found out my Quarter Horse Rolo had Uveitis, glaucoma and a cataract that meant his left eye was going to go completely blind, necessitating a removal of it, I was stunned, even though the eye’s constricted pupil and unnatural lightening had been going on for several months. I winced in sympathy when Dr. Nunnery, the Equine Eye Specialist, told me that in addition to the loss of sight, Rolo was also probably in pain. I stroked his soft eyebrow ridge, and kissed him. I nodded bravely to her and shrugged when we decided the best course of action would be an enucleation. Once she had left, however, I walked Rolo back to his paddock, removed his halter, and then sagged against the barn wall, clutching his lead rope, sobbing.
By Cat Needham4 years ago in Petlife
Honey, Could You Bee Any Cuter?
Cosmo-tron, Cosmo-sauce, Cosmo the Love of My Life. Whatever he's referred to as, there's no doubt he will perk his ears and superman jump into your lap no matter where you are or how big he is. This year, Cosmo and I decided to dress him up as a bumble bee, one of the nice furry ones that don't sting and save the planet. This will be Cosmo's fourth Halloween since we rescued each other in 2017. This year, his daycare offered to take Halloween pictures of the pups in costumes and Cosmo and I could not say no.
By Maggie Justice4 years ago in Petlife
How Do Dogs help Humanity?
Alexa Carr, a Washington State University researcher who studies the relationship between animals and humans, found that people with dogs - dogs - had fewer stress hormones in their body, especially a hormone called cortisol -. This explains the value that many people experience in medical dogs, which are trained to help people deal with anxiety, dissatisfaction, and anxiety, and have been shown to reduce the perception of pain.
By Bishesta Paudel4 years ago in Petlife
She's Furious, But She's Magical
The day began with a bang as Princess leaped up, screaming bloody murder. The perfect amount of enthusiasm for the perfect amount of cat. At 16 pounds, Princess was a large black and white fur ball. Her realization of the audacity of her situation made her leap up in indignation.
By Basya Penn4 years ago in Petlife
Ball Python Care Sheet
The Ball Python is one of the most popular pets within the reptile enthusiast community. They are easy to care for, docile and beginner friendly! They come in array of beautiful patterns and colors, otherwise known as "morphs" and are overall intriguing creatures. Sometimes I would just sit there next to my python's feeding tank and watch her stalk her prey. I normally have a pretty short attention span (thanks ADHD) but I could seriously sit there and watch her for days.
By Sandra Ivonne4 years ago in Petlife
Halloween Fun for Cats and Their Owners
Here we go again. It's that time of year for adults to dress up as their favorite super hero or villain. It's a fun time for kids, too, to go outdoors and do trick or treating. For some owners like myself, I like to dress up my cat, Marco. He's a Turkish-Van cat with a gentle personality that likes treats, and prefers to sleep on just newly made beds, or the laundry basket.
By C C Farley4 years ago in Petlife
