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Everything you need to know about dog collars
The activity of walking the dog brings many benefits to the health of the animal, helps him to calm down, to socialize, and to exercise, vital for the maintenance of his organism.
By Bilal Hussain5 years ago in Petlife
A Four Legged Find at the Discount Store
Everyone loves a bargain when they are shopping. I have been frequenting the local discount store just minutes from my home for years now. This large two level store conveniently located in downtown Albany, N.Y. offers quite an array of items from cleaning & household products, cosmetics, jewelry & hair care, a modest clothing section, accessories to odds n ends; even furniture & carpeting on the second floor. It is a practical one stop shop with just about everything you will ever need under one roof; a definite bang for your bank type of deal. I always find what I need along with neat surprises as the store is always updating with new items.
By Marilyn Glover5 years ago in Petlife
A friend at any age
When I was young, all I could think about was adopting every single animal possible. This list included; dogs, cats, rats, pigs, monkeys, bunnies, birds, snakes, hedgehogs, iguanas, and the list could just go on and on. After begging every single day, my parents finally gave in and got us a puppy. She was one of my greatest companions, she was our whole family's greatest companion really. My parents allowed me to have a hamster and then another one after that one died tragically. And then, came Maple.
By Merina S5 years ago in Petlife
Nacho Feet
I sniff my dog. I admit it. I am a closeted dog sniffer. Not really even hidden, to be honest. I tell my family to do it, my friends to do it and now random readers to give it a try. Sniff your dog!
By Ewa Ritchie5 years ago in Petlife
August
She was a hot mess, an orphan who had suffered at the hands of those who were supposed to care for her. Mental, physical and sexual abuse had become a regular part of her life. Her new family brought her out of that world and gave her a home. She became their youngest daughter. Even in the comfort and safety of her new home, the past tormented her. Daily. Her family began to seek a professional to comfort and calm their little hot mess.
By Dale Austin 5 years ago in Petlife
The Timid Dog in the Window
I first saw my soulmate in a tiny ad in the corner of the local paper. "This Week's Pets" it read. There she was; my tiny, scared little Zoey. Her profile said that she was found in the streets, approximately three years old, was extremely shy and took a while to warm up to people. Seeing her timid face in the black and white blurry photo, I knew I was meant to be her mom.
By Ember Gray5 years ago in Petlife
Marie and me
There are titles for people who have lost parents; orphans. There are titles for people who have lost a spouse; widows and widowers. But do you know a title for a parent who have lost a child?...I didn't think so.
By HANNAH STRACHAN5 years ago in Petlife
Who Saved Who?
Dreams can predict the future. I know it’s true because it happened to me. I dreamed that I had a dog. She was little with black and white hair that stuck up everywhere round her head like she’d been knitted out of left-over wool. I even drew a picture of her, my dream dog.
By SARAH STEWART5 years ago in Petlife
Soul Dog
I heard someone say — on Tiktok, of all places— that every once in a very long while, you find your soul dog. Your heart dog. That dog that is everything to you. If you’re lucky. I never considered myself a lucky person, but eight years ago, I brought home my soul dog.
By maisie 5 years ago in Petlife
Welcome Home Wile E.
I live in a small town in southwestern North Dakota. I have for most of my life. The tired old joke here is that there are more dogs than people. This isn't true. There are more cats, but not more dogs.
By jimmy joe carroll5 years ago in Petlife
Furry Fratricide with Cloud - The Carnivorous, Murderous Hamster
Despite wanting to on many occasions, I’ve only adopted a pet once. And it was an utter disaster. I don't entirely blame myself - I wasn't told the full story behind his need for a new home. Had I been, I would've thought twice about allowing the tiny, furry ball of mayhem into my home.
By Christopher Donovan5 years ago in Petlife
Colby
Love thinking about how my Colby is loved and nurtured in his catnip heaven. It seems as if it were just moments ago when I got the call from a specific animal clinic in northwest Indiana to come and pickup my no longer purple kitty. Yes, he was purple just a week prior! His unfortunate pasttime of foraging had him caught in the sights of some very cruel paintballer hunting event.
By Anthony Watts5 years ago in Petlife