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Sisters in Storms and Smiles
The day we met our new family was the best day of our lives, but it certainly didn’t start out that way. The day started as they always did, with yelling, yelling about the accident on the floor I tried not to make, but really after a whole night had passed what was I to do? Sometimes things stay within a vocal assault and sometimes they escalate, do i look more sorry one day than the next? I am not sure I will ever understand humans and how they work. After the daily release of hate and rage from my mom we were put on our leashes and assumed we would be going for a walk to burn off some energy so we can lay quietly in the corner as our parents want us to. I can’t help but wonder, why not buy another statue if all you wanted was silence and beauty. After a long while of walking as our legs grow weary our human stops and ties us to a stop sign. We whimper and whine as she walks away, while she has left us for days before it has never been outside of the safety of our own home and here, bound like this, we are defenseless. People pass by and give us sad looks and pity pets or take our photos and tell us they hope someone helps us soon but no matter how sad they seem they all walk away, just like our mom. We wait in the heat and lose hope by the moment until a white van pulls up and a small blonde woman hops out. She has water and comes slowly over to us, meekly and calmly asking us how we are and if we are okay, crouching to make herself smaller and slowly moving towards us with a hand outstretched but not irritation or aggression as we have known, is this kindness? I can only tell that she is different from our mom, but different isn’t always good so I keep my eyes trained on her, ready for whatever may come. She stands up, as if to walk away like the other did, and unbinds us from the pole and asks if we would like to come home with her. Aspen bounds into the car, fearless as ever, and settles immediately so I follow suit because no matter where we go, we will go together. A short ride later we are being unloaded by the mystery woman with water from the van to a house. We are taken outside and walked around and then introduced to her husband and children. This home is cleaner than I am used to and I am afraid of making a mess so I lay in a corner, back to the wall to keep an eye on all the movements. Later that night, Aspen yells at the top of her lungs whenever someone comes around and she is thanked but reassured she is ok. She has never heard before, she was only ever treated like background noise or a nusuince but never valued. I still don’t know how I am supposed to act here or how long we will be here but I try and enjoy our new home. I desperately crave the ability to ask them if they want to be our forever family but as long as I stay with my sister I am sure that things will be ok. Sometimes when the food bowl is picked up throughout the day I wonder if it will ever be put back down. And when all the humans leave I don’t know if I will ever be snuggled again. The inconsistency in my life has left me unable to predict the responses my movements will elicit. I lay here with my sister, now warm with full bellies and lots of love and all I can seem to do is remember, remember the times I was not loved, the times I was yelled at or hit, the times I was abandoned. I would love to live in the present and run around without fear but the lessons of my past overwhelm me and bring me to a point of terror even when I know I am safe. Aspen seems to love her home and family but still protects me any time there is a new person or voices are raised. She can feel me shaking and cowering and lets me know I will never really be left alone.
By Kathleen Axtell 5 years ago in Petlife
Top Things to Consider Before Buying a Dog
Before taking the leap and welcome a new canine companion into your home, you must first consider the pros and cons of owning a pet. Although the process is an exciting one, dogs need a lot of care and attention. Making a quick, in-the-moment decision is not something that is advised when it comes to providing a new home for a dog – or any animal. The decision is never an easy one to make, so creating a list of pros and cons is a great place to start.
By Alicia Walker5 years ago in Petlife
Keylie
I will never forget the moment I met her. She was so sweet and friendly and very well trained. I was so surprised that anyone would give her up after all the time and effort they spent training her. But then again, they said the couple was older, and she was pretty hyper.
By Amanda Castelli5 years ago in Petlife
What You Need to Check When Buying Dog Leads In Australia
It would be a dog owner's worst fear if their dog were to run in the middle of a walk and there was no leash on the dog to stop it from running too far. If you own a dog or know someone who does, you can easily picture this scenario. The only way to prevent this nightmare from becoming a reality is to invest in a sturdy dog leash that will enable your dog to roam freely without getting lost.
By Rogue Royalty5 years ago in Petlife
A Pets To Become a Family Member
As we know that loving someone is not an art, but it's a feeling that we can't represent; however, we can do and represent with the person and experience them about how we loved her or him. Do you know pets and animals have their feeling towards the people, home, place, and person? So before taking too much time, let's start talking about our family member who ones a dog.
By Maulik Borsaniya5 years ago in Petlife
Business Arrangement
Life is a series of dogs. My parent’s dogs, the dogs of my childhood, that were always just there and some that one day were just gone. I hadn’t picked them but we were together just the same. Then Dogs of my own. My cost, my concern, my responsibility. More dogs than girlfriends.
By Craig Johnson5 years ago in Petlife
HOW TO DEFEND FROM STRAW DOGS — THE PRACTICAL GUIDE
Some of these dogs, very often, have little sociality with humans and are transformed into 'feral' subjects whose control, unfortunately, is problematic especially when they come together in packs. Thus, a problem arises: how can this situation solve? And how to defend against stray dogs in the event of an attack?
By Marta Fiori5 years ago in Petlife
Pup's Furever Home
Turning 18 years old, freshly graduated from high school and having your parents going through a divorce is a lot to go through. My parents divorce really traumatized me; I felt alone, misunderstood, guilty, and ashamed. I am the oldest out of 4 children and being the oldest has its demands. My siblings needed me for comfort. I mothered my siblings while my parents fought through the divorce, literal fighting. I held my siblings at night before bed, I took my siblings out of the house because they should not have had to see or hear the fighting. I was there for them in every way; but who was there for me?
By Ariel Tomb5 years ago in Petlife
Sleepless in Park Slope. Top Story - April 2021.
I had big plans for 2020, I mean, didn't everyone? But I don't think you understand, I was turning 40 years old on December 12th and there were so many things I wanted to cross off my list. Things like, travel more, maybe finally bike that 10K I've always wanted to do, and I was going to finish writing my podcast musical. But mostly, I was going to find my soulmate in 2020, or at least figure out why love kept escaping me all these years.
By Caroline Selia5 years ago in Petlife
