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Paw Prints on Our Hearts
I literally can't even remember a time in my life when I didn't have a pet. My parents had a dog, a cat, and a couple horses when I was born. And I still remember the day my mom picked me up from preschool and took me to the animal shelter to meet the dog we were adopting - my dog. I named him Reggie, and I had him from the time I was in preschool until my freshman year of college. He isn't with me any more, but he will always be my dog. There are just some pets that come into your life and your heart is forever imprinted with their adorable little paw prints.
By Adrianna Noyes5 years ago in Petlife
Quilt Quality Control Cat
I remember that first day so well. The last day was a blur. It was a warm August morning when I set out to bring a small, fluffy bundle of blue-grey fur home. I held a piece of paper over you to protect you from the sun as we came down that winding mountain road. You refused to stay in the carrier and would only settle down when you were sitting on my lap.
By Marni5 years ago in Petlife
My Baby Boy
There is a large sleeping dog in my lap. His name is Jack. He is always in my lap. I spend hours and hours running my hands over his massive shoulders and thick heavy head. I poke my fingers between his thick toes and around his soft pink muzzle, marveling at this beautiful creature who loves me above all things on earth. Sometimes, i think back to the day he was born.
By amy irene white5 years ago in Petlife
Conquering Perfectionism with Paint
There are few things in life that bring as much universal joy to people of all walks of life as animals. Pets are strange creatures; they live in the house with us and can’t talk to us, but we love them unconditionally. My own life is full of animals, from chickens to horses to a pack of dogs. We celebrate their birthdays, enjoy their shenanigans, and mourn their passing. Animals are a staple of our lives. I haven’t yet met a dog I didn’t fall in love with instantly.
By Erica Psaltis5 years ago in Petlife
Wool Felting
My project that I’m looking forward to doing with my Fiskar scissors is wool felting, I will use the wool from our sheep. I have a sweet Icelandic sheep named Rosa, although we mainly call her sheepy. I'm going to use the wool that we sheer from her. Rosa is incredibly sweet and calls out to us when she sees us, she also loves to sniff our faces and follow us around and when we pet her she wags her little tail (Icelandic sheep are born with little tails). She is also so fun to take selfies with.
By Tamra Hamblin Ratieta5 years ago in Petlife
Hap-pee-ly Ever After
She was peeing on the edges, and it wasn’t her fault, but her pee was getting on the carpet. The carpet that had been there for fifteen years already. She was thirteen, so she’d been peeing on the carpet for thirteen years.
By G.V. Scout5 years ago in Petlife
Our Messed Up Pets
Edgar was our family's second cat. The first cat, Dopey, was still around and trying to get used to sharing the house with a toddler and another cat. Edgar was easy going enough that those things never really mattered, as he regarded the hissing fits with calm ignorance. He was a lover, not a fighter. Everyone was his person. As aggressively antisocial as Dopey was, that is how dedicated Edgar was to spreading warm feelings to all of God's creatures. In time, that would become a problem.
By Ron Kretschmer5 years ago in Petlife
Essential Gadgets that Every Pet Owner Needs
Pets are like your family members and they deserve your love and care like other members of your family. If you are a pet owner, then you are always worried about your pet's well-being. We use smart gadgets and accessories to make our life easier, we have to do the same thing for our pets too. With modern gadgets and smart designs, you can have great assistance to take care of your pets. Here, in this blog, we are going to discuss some essential pet supplies that are innovative and designed smartly to take better care of your pet.
By Vishesh Garg5 years ago in Petlife
How to avoid separation anxiety in animals like dogs?
If you are a dog owner, you should be mindful about this fact. That’s where you can try your best to avoid separation anxiety from taking place in your dog at all times.
By Michelle Morgan5 years ago in Petlife
Best Veterinary Preventative Care
We've all heard it a million times, having pets is expensive. But does it have to be? Most of us shell out thousands of dollars at the vet every year just to have a blood test done and a few booster shots. I'm here to tell you it doesn't have be this expensive! If you are paying more than $300 a year for preventative care you are paying too much.
By Allie Grooms5 years ago in Petlife
The Crime of the Century
I had committed a crime. An unforgiveable trespass. Though it took nearly a week, my actions were discovered and I was convinced it would be the end of me.
By Tami Weaver5 years ago in Petlife
My Dog Just Died...
my dog just died. I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I guess I'm not as prepared for finality of the ‘end' as I thought I'd be. Just a foreigner in the land of emotion. It’s been so long since anyone I've truly cared about has passed away and I seem to have become desensitized to the whole experience. The news, in movies or the world in general has left me flippant. People die every day, but I didn't know any of them personally so how can I be expected to mourn. I feel like a robot most of the time, but we all get reminders that we are human, and man do they hurt.
By Craig Johnson5 years ago in Petlife