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At The Edge of The Water
I have always been so fascinated by the sea. My home, in Scotland, overlooked Port Glasgow. 1841. I grew up with the salty scent of the ocean, the sounds of the gentle crashes of the waves and the beguiling bustling of each new ship’s crew as they offloaded and onloaded their cargo. I would watch from the window of my parent’s room, sitting and staring from dawn till dusk, soaking in the sun and the smell of fish from the small open gap of the window and I would hear the distant sound of sea shanties as they drifted far out to sea. As the years moved on it became a pattern of mine to sit at that window, studying the ships as they came to our shore. I patiently sat there until I could see the first ship dawn on the horizon, just peacefully sitting there like a small toy-like ship silhouetted by the sun. Before long it would grow bigger and bigger until docked at our shore the people pilling off its deck had become larger than the ship on the horizon. It towered with great magnitude and magnificence over the cowering houses; the masts so high it looked to someone as small as me, like it touched the skies. But too soon the ship, following its protocol, would be loaded up with new supplies and new passengers as the same Captain and crew would sail the boat away with ghostly elegance back onto the horizon.
By Megan Kingsbury5 years ago in Petlife
Confessions of a Circus Dog
I often looked straight ahead and couldn’t describe it. Every object and every human were melted into one black hole, I think the same as my eyes. I couldn’t tell well as for us, dogs, it’s usually very little we could ask from life: a bowl of food or water and a shelter from our generous owner. I could have that. Only that. I didn’t have anything else. Loud music all day, bumpy road, and all those arguments the others had with each other constantly. Being able to speak doesn’t mean that you have to use your mouth all day. I would know what to do with my speech if I could talk. I imagine other dogs have a lot of fun with their owners, I saw them many times walking next to me, behind this wire fence they always separate the circus from the rest of the world. The other dogs walked proudly, some of them never stopped, some of them just barked at me. I never respond because they usually speak with such an aristocratic dialect I don’t quite follow. And they wouldn’t understand me probably too, if I opened my muzzle.
By Moon Desert5 years ago in Petlife
My Little Man Daymon
It has been 24 hours now since this little 4-month-old tan and black Chiweenie has entered what I call "the dog house." The dog house is a 2-story 200-year-old white farmhouse with a 6-foot chain-link fence that has tension wire all the way around. The yard has 3 sections which can be separated simply by closing the gates. There are two doors out the back porch or what was more commonly known as a 'mud room.'
By Ahowan ICrow5 years ago in Petlife
10 Most Expensive Animals in the World
There are human beings withinside the global who love animals and are loopy for them. Also, maintain pets at their domestic. For them how lots an animal is steeply-priced doesn’t matter. As all of us understand that animals are loyal, extraordinary partners and additionally make us pressure free. Some animals are very specific and maximum steeply-priced withinside the global that their fee itself is a record; hundreds of thousands are spent each 12 months on the acquisition of those animals.
By Mike Brown5 years ago in Petlife
Is It Safe To Get Your Dog Groomed During Covid-19 Outbreak?
Although the pandemic has taken over the entire world, one can’t deny that not everything can come to a grinding halt. Let’s take our dogs as an example. Dogs need regular grooming and care to maintain their fur. One can’t let a dog be with grooming for long, as it may result in the presence of ticks and various other problems. However, experts have suggested that grooming your dog during the pandemic is a bad idea. One can’t deny the fact that getting a pet groomed inevitably brings people closer together, and raises the risk of coronavirus transmission for both the pet owner and the groomer. When the nations demand people to stay at home, they do so because of the ongoing trouble of transmission. Staying at home isn’t just for us, it’s for our entire families, and dogs are a part of our families.
By World Class Cavaliers LLC5 years ago in Petlife
What it means when your cat goes belly up.
In the song When Doves Cry by Prince, there is a line where he sings” Animals strike curious poses.” I had a lot of cats when I was a teenager but they were all outdoor kitties except for one. For this reason, I did not pay attention to certain signals that my felines were giving me. I observed them sleeping in off positions at times but did not give it much thought. Basically what I remember is that when they saw me they came running and meowing because they knew I was the one who would feed them.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
Pug Puppies – Cute Companion for Your Kids
Nowadays, life has become hectic and stressful. We have to manage our routine from morning till evening. This creates a mental pressure that everyone has to deal with. In such a situation it is a perfect choice to have a friend in your home. Someone who doesn’t have many requirements and only depends on your love and affection. This feeling of bliss is what a pet brings into your life.
By Jenny Clarke5 years ago in Petlife
How I Adopted the Dog Nobody Wanted
If you’ve ever thought about getting a dog, this is a story you should read. August 22 is Shiloh’s gotcha day!! It’s been one year and a half since I picked this little guy up at the shelter. He’s nothing that I expected to bring home or wanted to bring home, but he’s everything that I needed and he needed me too. Sometimes, the thing you least expect to happen can be the greatest thing to change your life!
By Aryanna Watters5 years ago in Petlife
