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Most recently published stories in Petlife.

Princess Leia
My wife and I adopted our little kitten at only six months old, from the charity Cats Protection. We recently moved into our first place and felt that it was a little quiet, we loved it, but wanted to share it with someone, so off to the sanctuary, we went!
By The Messenger Magpie5 years ago in Petlife
Heather the Hamster. Top Story - April 2021.
I hate thinking of Heather as being a ‘purchase’. I often forget that I actually paid to have my little friend in my life. If anyone ever asked me ‘what do you think has been your best ever purchase’ I had maybe mentioned a new piece of filming equipment that had advanced my filmmaking or a new book that brought insight to a fictional world I loved, but now?
By Megan Kingsbury5 years ago in Petlife
People, Pets, and the Amazing Effects of Proper Care and Compassion
From left to right: Hope the turtle (top photo from The Dodo, bottom photo from @aquamike23), Jerry the schnoodle (photo from @jerry_thewoolf), Belvedere the tomcat (top photo from The Dodo, bottom photo from @tomcatbelvedere) and Zelus the pitbull (photos from The Dodo)
By Angelica Lyanna N. Garcia5 years ago in Petlife
Milo
I never knew what love at first sight was until I saw him. I mean, I always knew I was an animal person, but come on. I thought love at first sight was just for people falling in love, not finding your perfect pet. That was the day I adopted my cat, Milo.
By Allison5 years ago in Petlife
How I Saved my Siamese Cat
I will start this story by stating the fact that I (unfortunately) no longer own this cat. So, on one wonderful summer day, I had decided to finally get a cat. I had been contemplating getting one for around 2 to 3 months now. I'm not too sure what stopped me, but something did. Anyways, lets start from the beginning of the day, shall we?
By Lucid5 years ago in Petlife
The dog that was forever wild at heart
“Look out!” My sister screamed. I jumped on the breaks with both feet, praying the rusted out heap of a Ford laser that smelt of mangrove mud I called a car, would stop in time. We sat motionless for a moment before staring at each other wide eyed in shock “Was that.. can’t be a dog out here” I said, quickly swinging the door open to check for myself. the humidity and heat of the dense Daintree rainforest encompassed me as I scanned the road, checked under the car and listened intently for any sign that what I’d seen was real, not just me loosing my mind in the tropical heat.
By M.K Taylor5 years ago in Petlife
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR PETS
We all enjoy enjoying the long, sunny summer days outside with our four-legged friends, but being too enthusiastic in hot weather can be dangerous. The majority of us, and many of our dogs, are out and about even more throughout the season. Summer, on the other hand, brings its own collection of future issues. We will keep our pets healthy and safe by using common sense by taking preventative steps.
By kalpit bhawnani5 years ago in Petlife
You Saved Me
I went through a lot of dark periods in my life. It took me a while to find my strength. On my journey, I found myself in a relationship I would wish on no one. For months I begged for one thing: unconditional love. At that point in our relationship, I didn’t even want it from him. I wanted a puppy. He would always shoot it down saying, “We already have one dog! We don’t need another.” But I begged nonetheless.
By Em Short5 years ago in Petlife
A Bird With a Funny Name or: How to Live with a Challenging Pet
Parrots make terrible pets. It makes sense if you look at their nature. In the wild many, like Macaws and Amazon Parrots, live in dense rainforests. When they want to find their friends or alert others to danger, they scream. They have to be loud for the sound to carry through the greenery - so they can scream very, very loud. Living in a rainforest also allows them to be messy. It’s easier to drop bits of their fruit to the forest floor and grab more off a nearby branch than meticulously eat every bit of their snack. Though it makes them seem wasteful, it’s a behavior that is important to the ecosystem, allowing for new plants on the floor to grow.
By Kailey Roberts5 years ago in Petlife
Adopting
For years I had dreamed of having a precious baby Cocker Spaniel, but they are very expensive and I did not have that kind of money. I would also have to spoil her with the best treats around and a pink rhinestone collar. You know that ain't cheap, dog!
By Alicia Lenea5 years ago in Petlife
How To Train A Hooman.
When I say that my dog saved my life, I mean exactly that! Growing up, I never had a pet, but my neighbors and some cousins did, and as far as I can remember I have always loved dogs. When I turned 30, I was living by myself, finally in a pet-friendly apartment and I decided it was time to find myself a companion. My life then was made of work, and a lot of partying, which was not just because I am an Extrovert! I wanted to be around people all the time so I did not have to be alone with my thoughts, alcohol was an almost everyday ritual, it was the only way I could fall asleep without having terrifying nightmares. Blacking out was the solution. I knew that having a dog would be hard and that I would need to change my lifestyle; I was on a slippery slope, leading nowhere good, and I knew that had to change.
By Marina Muvira5 years ago in Petlife
Heart To Rescue. Top Story - April 2021.
"Not all Those Who Wander are Lost." -C.S. Lewis I guess you could say I have always been a stray magnet. Even as a very young child I remember feeling an odd, soulful connection to the many homeless wanderers that somehow managed to find me wherever I happened to be. On the swing set in my yard, playing in the wooded area behind our house or just walking home from school, no place was immune to what I believed to be my ability to attract animals in need.
By Tammy Baxter5 years ago in Petlife