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Fall is Here and the Mice are Near!
It’s #PSL season and there is nothing better than sitting near the fireplace sipping on your warm beverage UNTIL you see a mouse scurry across the floor! Or even worse, you’re trying to get a good night’s rest and all you hear is scratching coming from the ceiling! The truth of the matter is Summer is almost over, day’s are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. Mice will start to make their way into your home, and soon! Rat and mice removal with GreenLeaf Pest Control to make sure it’s not your home!
By glpestcontrol4 years ago in Petlife
Freshwater Fish Care Guide
Freshwater fish, like all other fish, require special consideration when it comes to tank setup and maintenance. Unlike saltwater fish that can survive in brackish (saltwater) water, it is the freshwater species that need their habitat to be at a salinity of around 7.36. This is the recommended level to maintain a healthy population of fish.
By Ravi Kumar4 years ago in Petlife
Partners in crime
Since I was a little boy, I adored animals, especially dogs. My mother tells me how I used to terrify her by petting every dog I got close to no matter the size. To this day I still pet every dog I get close to.
By Greg Falconer4 years ago in Petlife
Tips to Avoid a Dog Bite
Though most people don't really think about it, dog bites can be very dangerous. Some bites can land people in the hospital, leaving permanent scars and damage. There are times when the owner's own dog causes this much damage!
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Luck of the Dog
She’s a thief, our little dog. Juno is her name and she is both cunning and bold. I will frequently eat in my office as my wife watches brain meltingly dumb TV. She called me down the other day and I stupidly left my door open a crack.
By John King4 years ago in Petlife
Duke: Volunteer Firefighter, Tutor, and Full-time Guard Dog
Hi! I'm Duke. I am a three-year old Harlequin Great Dane. I live at home with my parents, three brothers, a sister, a fluffy serial killer named Nora, and a large mouse-like creature named Daisy that my mom calls a Guinea Pig. I think she's cute, but I'm not allowed near her cage anymore because the last time I went to say "Hello" she bit my nose and I cried hysterically for 3 whole minutes.
By S Baumann4 years ago in Petlife
Samantha
I was about seven years old when I asked my mom for a dog. She said "maybe". That got my hopes up ten feet! Maybe for Christmas!
By Marie Ehlenbach4 years ago in Petlife
Charles. Coworker. Lifesaver.
I’ve been working remotely since long before the pandemic made doing so more common. For an introvert like me, it has been one of the absolute greatest gifts in my life, second only to that of my furry coworker, Charles. I had never wanted a golden retriever. Growing up we always had small dogs, and I did not think I could handle having one that I couldn’t pick up. But my husband at the time had his heart set on either a golden retriever or a yellow lab, and he eventually wore me down.
By Kelly Schwenk Charleston4 years ago in Petlife
Suicide In the Veterinary Field
September is Suicide Awareness Month and, though it often brings to mind teenagers who feel like they have no other choice, the truth is that it is out there. Many people think about committing suicide, while several go through with it. It doesn't matter their age, sex, or career.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Poppy’s Post Pandemic Inclusion Anxiety
It’s 4.30 am…again. I don’t know what it is about the now, but I seem not to be able to sleep for longer than a few hours at a time.
By Michèle Nardelli4 years ago in Petlife
THERE'S A CAT A THE DOOR
Honestly at this point i'm not really into saying no to things that present themselves to me in a way I can only learn and or grow from. I was slighty caught off gaurd the day my roommate randomly allowed a feline to come into all of our lives. It is often said that cats don't really pull their weight around the house , but getting to develope a relationship with my cat has helped me see the value in his job.
By {L.B.}4 years ago in Petlife
A Hansel and Gretel
Observantly, it can be enthralling to witness the influential development that occurs between man and beast. The simple, silent friendship shared with an animal obtains the potential to aid one’s maturement and upbringing due to their therapeutic tendencies. But from what I learned with Gretel, both of us broken and having had come from troubled pasts, the bond and behavioral influence from a trusted friend, was quite astounding.
By Adderall Cigs4 years ago in Petlife