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Heidi, a Heartbeat at my Feet
"My little dog—a heartbeat at my feet." Edith Wharton My first glance at Heidi on Petfinder A heartbeat at my feet. I’ve always been a lover of dogs, but my miniature schnauzer Heidi has touched my heart unlike any other. She has been at my feet and by my side for the past nine years and has had many “jobs,” the most important of which is bringing joy and love into my life.
By Jennifer Christiansen4 years ago in Petlife
Who Will Be EmPAWyee of the Month?
I’ve got two amazing EmPAWyees, that could be considered for this spectacular title for sure, but I’m a little bias. I cannot, for the life of me, choose which one is better than the other. They are so different but in loving and amusing ways. Whose to say whether this EmPAWyee is better than that one? Not me, so I’ll allow you to give your unbiased opinion.
By Colleen Millsteed 4 years ago in Petlife
Rosie, The Family Cat
Rosie was staying at the veterinarian clinic that my daughter worked at as a part of her high school program. Joanna met this little Siamese kitty that was not happy to be at the vet clinic, and she heard that it wouldn’t be long, and that kitty would be gone.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Petlife
As They Say, Who Rescued Whom? . Top Story - September 2021.
You really only get one reaction when you tell someone that you work for a dog rescue: their eyes light up and they smile. And it’s usually followed up with something like “That must be so rewarding.” That’s been my experience, anyway.
By Rebecca Johnson4 years ago in Petlife
Driving My Dying Dog 1200 Miles Home
Pets have a way of impacting our lives in ways we never could expect. I’ve lived with dogs since before elementary school and each one has taught me something new about life. Made me a better person. Done far more for me than I could ever do for them. Each of my dogs has come along at a different time in my life, to offer their guidance in varying ways.
By Greyson Ferguson4 years ago in Petlife
My beloved
The pets in all the great storybooks do extraordinary things like rescuing people, saving children, stopping fires, and so on. So you might be a little disappointed when I tell you the story of Fred. Just an extra ordinary bird living a normal life. There was just Fred. And there was just me.
By Lucy Starr4 years ago in Petlife
A Dog Named Sherlock
For the past six years, my work has been all about animals. I write for an animal news website, and for a little while, I also worked with animals directly at a local dog rescue. I love writing and telling stories about dogs, cats, frogs, bees, monkeys, and the like. Working directly with dogs who needed homes hit a little bit differently though.
By Caitlin Jill Anders4 years ago in Petlife
I Said Goodbye to My Best Friend
What's harder for me than getting up, getting ready, and going into the office? Waking up, rolling over, and placing my caffeine lacking body into the chair at my home office to begin the day. I simply wasn't as motivated in the comfort of my home as I would have been in an office environment. However, I wouldn't have traded that time at home for anything.
By Kassondra O'Hara4 years ago in Petlife
