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MISSING HENRIETTA
As I stood at the kitchen sink this morning, cleaning up breakfast dishes, I enjoyed the light breeze wafting through the window and the soft rays of sunshine warming my face. Once again the day was bright and beautiful; bringing not only warmth and sunshine but an abundance of fragrances from the multitude of wildflowers blooming in the fields nearby.
By Linda Gorsuch4 years ago in Petlife
The pug that stole my heart
If you know pugs, you can't help but love them. Those smushy little faces, those skinny little legs that miraculously hold up round, chubby bodies. And the big personality that resides inside such a small dog.
By Test4 years ago in Petlife
Dangerous Thief
When I was a child I was fascinated with snakes. It all began when I was nine years old, my brother and I found some ‘legless lizards’ in our backyard, under an old tree that had been cut down. There were a dozen or so, all about 30cm long.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Petlife
An Adventure With Brandy and Minnie
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have known some amazing dogs in my life. They were my companions, my friends, and my family.
By Caroline-StoryGirlCA4 years ago in Petlife
How to Solve a Dog Bark at Home: Useful Tips
The owners of four-legged friends are not joking when they say that a family is considered inferior if the dog does not bark at home and the child does not laugh. This statement is considered true, because pets of this nature are trained to bark. But what to do when neighbors start complaining about constant noise? Right! Adjust pet behavior. In a delicate matter, there are a number of features, we will talk about all in order.
By Go Entrepreneur4 years ago in Petlife
Features to Look For in a Good Dog Mobile App
As soon as this furry bundle of joy enters home, everything changes for good. You have someone who genuinely loves you, cuddles with you, plays with you, and spends his/her entire lifetime with you and for you. But sometimes, you just miss to see a problem growing, and it only appears after it becomes very serious. This happens with dogs because they are very less expressive.
By Sophie Smith4 years ago in Petlife
Cat and Mouse.
**Set Scene: Cat in a Bi-level, country-side home, on 5 acers of land. Living with 2 adults, 2 kids, and a dog. The children's Grandfather mows the lawn.**
By Niecee May4 years ago in Petlife
Are Dolphins Smarter Than Humans?
While dolphins have advanced communication skills and cognitive abilities, they do not have the same level of intelligence as humans. Like dogs, dolphins use gestures and human gestures to detect distant objects. As humans, dolphins can use their environment to their advantage. For example, a group of dolphins in Australia carried sponges in their shops to protect their blindfolds from coral reefs.
By Dipan Pathak4 years ago in Petlife
The Wizard of Oz
The key to posing dogs in pictures: treats. The good kinds. A few pats on the head, and don't forget the praise. The high pitch "Who's a good boy?", "You're so good!", "Ooooooo!" while ruffling their ears.
By Natasha Giannantonio4 years ago in Petlife
Potty Training Within 48 Hours
Let's face it, One of the biggest challenges many people have when bringing a new pup or dog home is potty training. If you are reading this, you probably have a pup that needs to be potty trained. Well, you are in luck because I have got you covered. Say bye-bye to long tiring days of cleaning pee messes and say hello to yellow grass.
By All About Life4 years ago in Petlife
Cat: Found.
The following is a mostly-true tale of a running experience. There are many people that I notice, even at 6:30 in the morning! I say “mostly true” because I like to imagine the possibilities of a situation, even if I don’t know the outcome or background of certain circumstances.
By Hannah Marie. 4 years ago in Petlife
Glitter Gallops
Chocolate brown with big white paws. She laid on the couch watching television with LP and her teddy. I came down the stairs and there she was, just like the adoption pictures, she’s actually here now. I ran over to give direct eye contact; this is when I learned that her eyes are a hazel yellow with five freckles total within her pupils. She had the tiniest teeth. I saw them when she sneezed.
By Reddie4 years ago in Petlife