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The Blind Puppy That Saw Right Through Me. Top Story - April 2021.
Working in a veterinary hospital means either having such a slow day that you’re detailing kennels and reorganizing cabinets, or so busy you skip lunch and suddenly it’s midnight - there’s no in between. On this particular day, when I noticed a persistent whining noise coming from a kennel in the hospitalization area, it was the latter. It’s literally my job to keep track of everything going on with any patients in the hospital, so I quickly investigated the source of this noise and found a tiny culprit was causing the ear-numbing sound.
By Anaise Michelle5 years ago in Petlife
Aura the Snowball
We decided to name her Aura. From the instant we saw her we knew she was going to be our guiding spirit and our bundle of positivity. She is the best thing that ever happened to this family.
By Nour Farah5 years ago in Petlife
Little Peanut and I
I was told I was fun and loving as a baby and smart when I started school. What I am not sure of, is whether having a dog before I could take care of myself was a good move.
By Sam Writes Security5 years ago in Petlife
Vader, Ms Bean, Olivia, Maybach…
Morning sun beams crawled gingerly through the slightly opened curtains. Maybach was snoring next to me. Ms Bean has her eyes closed, but, knowing her sly nature, she was pretending to be asleep. Vader was rustling with old newspapers… hmm… like always… a hurry-scurry creature…
By Lubow Dabrowska-Szpakowicz5 years ago in Petlife
From Feral to Family
I honestly wasn’t going to write anything this month, well, not to publish. April in my family is full of love and grief, birthdays, days of loss, and many days of golden celebration.
By Sarah St.Erth5 years ago in Petlife
The Chronicles of Riff Raff
Shortly after Paul and I moved in together, we decided we needed a dog. My mom's allergies meant I never was allowed one as a child. My love of animals found other outlets; I cherished visits to my neighbor’s pond to feed their rainbow-speckled koi, as well as caring for Hermie, my beloved hermit crab. I had many roommates over the years who had dogs and I had many cat companions but never my own puppy. Plus, I wanted my kids, Kevin and Jackie, to have a dog.
By Kristen Wilson5 years ago in Petlife
A Tale of Two Cats
One night around 10pm in July I was traveling home from Malanda, I go up every week to perform in a large band you see. On my return home I turned on my car's heater, being July in Australia, it gets very cold up in the hills. Upon my descent down the range like road I noticed a large cardboard box on the side of the road, being a respectable person towards nature I dislike litter and decided to pull over and pick it up. Upon stopping and getting out of my car I could hear the faint meowing of kittens, sadly to my horror when opening the abandoned box, I discovered a litter of kittens, 7 in total. They were frozen solid and shaking, a few were asleep and I feared the worst. I picked up the box and put it on my front seat, blasting the heater onto them. The whole drive home I checked on them, making sure that they were ok and getting enough heat.
By Mitchell Booth5 years ago in Petlife
The Day I Found My Best Friend
I was working at a doggie daycare when I first laid eyes on Mollie Lou. Her name was Blanche at the time. She was brought to Colorado with her three siblings, Beans, Bogs, and Batch, by a rescue who typically rescues Shepherds but they couldn't leave these precious babies behind. They came from an out of state place that was ready to put them to sleep. It was my first year working at the daycare and I had seen a few different foster dogs come through the facility. I loved each of them as if they were my own but none of them chose me to be their human. When I first saw Blanche, I immediately fell in love with her. Any time I entered the yard, she was there to greet with me with plenty of kisses and lots of excited barks. Before I was even able to say I was interested in her, another person was already signing up to adopt her. They ended up taking Blanche home and that's where she received her new name, Mollie. I was disappointed but couldn't be happier that Mollie was adopted because she was the last of her siblings to be rescued permanently. A couple months went by and Mollie started coming to daycare more often. I would walk into the yard and there she was, wiggle butt and all, ready to play. One day the person who took her home asked me if I was still interested in adopting her. I tried hard to contain my excitement but I was also curious as to why Mollie was being returned. I asked all the typical questions; is she bathroom trained, does she get along with the other dog at home, is she kennel trained, is she good on walks and leashes. I was reassured Mollie was excellent at everything I asked about but because she was a Beagle/Boston Terrier she was getting too big for their chihuahua at home. I set up a home visit immediately to make sure she was the right fit for my home and I wouldn't miss out again. My boss brought her over with all of her things just in case it was a perfect fit. It was, Mollie made herself right at home by rolling over to get belly rubs and show off her back scratching skills. I signed the adoption papers that night and a few days later, Mollie Lou was officially my rescue dog. Now it was a rough first few weeks because all the things I was reassured she was awesome at, she actually still needed a lot of training. Who could blame her though, she was only six months and still a baby just learning everything. Kennel training was the hardest because she didn't want to be alone but she was too young and curious to be left unattended. At night, she would cry and pout until I came over, laid next to her with my hand inside her kennel until she fell asleep. During the day, she would find whatever she could and pull it through the kennel with her. To really show her disapproval she managed to pull the television remote into the kennel and she chewed off only the important buttons like the power button and the volume buttons. Eventually, Mollie didn't need her kennel anymore and she was able to be a free roam dog. Her favorite place to lay would be on the top of the couch so she had the perfect view to look out the window. That was seven and half years ago. Ever since I brought her home, we have been inseparable. She is the best companion anyone could ever hope for. She has been through everything with me and not once has she ever complained as long as I provide the snacks and delcious meals. I think it's safe to say, I needed her more than she needed me. She brings me peace in this chaotic world and she is the best big little sister to her younger Husky/Malamute brother. As we are getting ready to celebrate her eighth birthday in May, it is amazing to look back at our incredible journey together. I'm lucky she chose me to take this wild ride with. I lent a paw but she rescued my heart.
By Jess Z.5 years ago in Petlife
Indie
I came home one day to the strange sight of my family kneeling in a circle. I asked if everything was ok, my dad waved his hand for me to come over. To my delight they were all fixated on a timid puppy curled up in a ball. The pup was a stray from Tennessee, he was seven months old, and his coat black with a white chest. We had no idea what breed he was but we're thinking a terrier mix. The shelter named him Indigo which we found fitting, so we call him Indie. He was so nervous, my large family must have been overwhelming, he could barely move. He remained tail tucked and withdrawn everywhere he went around the house at first.
By Gabby Cooke5 years ago in Petlife
Trixie, The Abandoned Dog Who Found Us in the Woods
We didn't plan for Trixie. We didn't plan for a dog at all. We planned for a cat, and we only planned for a cat, because we had good friends who couldn't keep him, because they had a few too many. A stray cat they were helping had had a litter of kittens.
By Susan Joy Clark5 years ago in Petlife
Dexter
Dexter - the best dog in the world Back in the 1980s when I was about seven years old, my family adopted a dog called Dexter. To me, he was the best dog in the world. He loved being part of our family and he had a very special relationship with my dad.
By Emma C5 years ago in Petlife
Benny the Bright Light
I didn’t find Benny, he found me. I got out of the car and left the door open while I shut the gate to the house next door that I have been cleaning. I saw a little black and white dog on the road looking at me, but I was exhausted and didn’t take much notice. When I turned to get back in my car, he jumped in and sat on the passenger seat.
By jacki fleet5 years ago in Petlife