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Dog confirmed as being ‘much more popular’ than owners
A particularly friendly and excitable dog is far and away the most popular member of a North Yorkshire family, according to sources close to the dog and its owners.
By jamie harding4 years ago in Petlife
My Furever Baby
Let me just start by saying I am no stranger to pets. Growing up, my father always had a string of animals going through our house. We went through so many dogs it was insane. But he was never satisfied with only dogs. We had cats, iguanas, rabbits, birds, snakes, hamsters, turtles, and fish. We were very lucky children to be surrounded by so many different kinds of animals. It was amazing growing up the way I did, and it fed my love of animals today.
By Hannah Coltson 4 years ago in Petlife
Andy Corp. Has Gone Belly Up
“Can we please go to the adoption thing today?” “Today? I guess so. But we’re not bringing a dog home today, right?” “No, I don’t think so. They’ll probably want to do, like, a home check or something first.”
By Stephanie Ruth4 years ago in Petlife
Lucy
As the morning sunrise peeks between the blinds, she lays with unfurled paws on the cushion beside me, feet twitching as she slumbers half-buried under the blanket. At the sound of the first alarm, she stretches, head lolling back just enough so that deep chocolate eyes can glance at me. Am I stirring, or snoozing the alarm for another few moments? When it stops and I shift, she bolts from the plush surface and dives to find her toy of choice for the day; its hard to choose sometimes, but she makes a quick decision and nimble limbs lunge back to the couch with her.
By R.C. McLeod4 years ago in Petlife
Catch Me If You Can
Growing up can be tough for us humans so it’s no different from animals. I won’t list all the breeds of animals that have it tough growing up, but just know it’s a lot. No different from your very own furry buddy.
By Sammantha Wallace4 years ago in Petlife
My Pawtner knows I need a break.
Times were changing, her work was changing, and all he knew was that his favorite hooman was now around all the time. He couldn't have asked for anything more except for his human to be on a bigger seat that he could cuddle up on her with. She sat at a desk for 10 hours a day. She seemed to forget to take breaks. Obviously, she just needed to be reminded. He gave her the big eyes and nudged her for pets. She scratched his head for a sec and was back to work. He could tell she was exhausted and stressed and he just wanted his hooman to be happy.
By Angela no4 years ago in Petlife
Not just a fish
"It's just a fish" my husband says "It's just a fish" my mother says "It's just a fish" my best friend says "No! That's Shimmer, she's our family!" my 6 year old daughter says.
By Christine 4 years ago in Petlife
The King of Trash cans
The raccoon has a well-deserved reputation as a troublemaker and a source of trouble. But as a pet animal, he shows remarkable intelligence and unimaginable charisma.
By Sahina Bano4 years ago in Petlife
A Very Romanian Rescue
'What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.’ - General Dwight D. Eisenhower
By Outrageous Optimism 4 years ago in Petlife
My Old Coworker
In my eyes, school can count as work. Firstly, you are completing paperwork so someone can criticize it. Secondly, you are reading and reviewing material nobody else in their right mind would want to read and review. Thirdly, you are on a regular schedule of rising early in the morning for classes you may or may not want to attend and staying up way beyond what is healthy for the average human being to complete the assignments for the day because someone else needed you all day long.
By Jentrian Hannes4 years ago in Petlife
Sparrow - My Office Buddy
What has dodgy knees, wonky eyes, and a tendency to steal your cup of tea when you are not looking? That would be Sparrow, my very special working cocker spaniel, and my office buddy day-in and day-out.
By Sophie Jackson4 years ago in Petlife
Spiders On My Truck
Spiders On My Truck By Roberto Alago Working animals and pets share a special bond with their handlers and companions. Often, each can anticipate the actions or reactions of the other. They seem to sense each other's feelings and at times, express joy or sadness in reaction to the other's actions, behavior or mood.
By Roberto Alago4 years ago in Petlife