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Consent Isn't Just For Humans
Is it the norm for you to intentionally go out in public; to the grocery, the bank, the mall; with the thought of meeting and greeting everyone you see? For most of us, that would be not only impossible, but intimidating. As much as we are social beings, we all still have other things to attend to and probably a to do list as well as work. Taking the time to be social to everyone we see would be exhausting and nothing else would get done.
By Jamie H Robinson4 years ago in Petlife
Our Girl Minnie
I'd like to tell you about a dear friend of mine. She was a 16-year-old Border Collie named Minnie. She was very special to everyone because although she's experienced hard times in her life, her sweet nature and undaunting zest for life never wavered. She was the gentlest soul I've ever known in an animal, and I'd like to tell you her story.
By Caroline-StoryGirlCA4 years ago in Petlife
As The Pandemic Situation Changes, Allowing More And More To Return To The Office, What Becomes Of The Pandemic Pets They Adopted?
AN ESTIMATED 23 MILLION PETS WERE ADOPTED IN 2020 So, if you're like me, then the pandemic last year caught you off guard. Covid-19 brought about changes to all of our lives. It also brought about uncertainty, anxiety, fear, and loneliness. We all had to learn something new last year, some way to live through the worst year in modern history and the first massive public health crisis in the United States.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in Petlife
My Dark Angel
People hear it all the time, Dogs are mans best friend. For some people, this is true - for others it is not. I happen to be one of those people who believe you can have a deep connection with any animal, but that animal has to be special. What I mean is, anyone can own a dog and say, my dog is the best and helps me when I feel sad, but will your dog be able to help someone who is clinically depressed? Could your dog tap into that other-worldly darkness people feel every day and be able to bring them out of it, or would your dog spaz out and jump all over them making them feel worse than before?
By Rebekah Lay4 years ago in Petlife
Is Your Cat Trying to Calm You?
Has your cat been more attentive since the Covid-19 crisis began? I started wondering about this last year when my daughter mentioned to me that one of the family cats had barely left her side since the quarantine shut down her school on April 13th. To be more precise, he prefers to be on top of her whenever she is positioned in a way that makes this possible. (Her other mom and I share custody, so I haven’t witnessed this firsthand.)
By Dakota Duncan4 years ago in Petlife
Animal testing should be banned
Experimental animals are forced to endure pain and suffering and violate animal rights for the benefit of humans. Animal tests do not help humans either, as they have been shown to produce negative results because the human body and system are different from animals. Because humans and animals vary, negative results are the future of scientists who do not stop replacing animals with humans.
By Rosan Pandey4 years ago in Petlife
Taking Care of Your Donkeys’ Mental Wellbeing
Looking after your donkeys’ mental wellbeing is an important part of caring for them. It can also be a fun and creative endeavour, allowing you to form a stronger bond with your donkey. Just like people, donkeys can suffer from stress, which can have a negative impact upon both their physical and mental health. So, what can you do to improve your long-eared friends’ mental wellbeing?
By Corinne McCafferty4 years ago in Petlife
