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Gabby
Every pet I have owned has been adopted or rescued from an unsafe or unsettling situation. I have never agreed with paying hundreds of dollars for a dog when there are thousands in shelters that need homes. I will never forget the day I rescued my dog. I looked for months for the perfect dog, the one that really called to my soul. I walked through shelters and perused adoption sites frequently, just searching for the perfect dog. I happened to stumble on a Facebook post in a local community group about a woman who had "too many Chihuahuas" so she had to get rid of some before having to "find another solution". I know what happens when dogs are relinquished to the pound, and I knew the other solution was likely to just abandon the unwanted dogs. The woman lived an hour away from me, so I almost did not go. I knew these dogs would end up abandoned on the side of the road though, so I had to at least go check it out.
By Cassi Vincent5 years ago in Petlife
Facts to be known before taking dog vitamins and supplements
Unfortunately, very similar to humans, dog food supplements are not ‘one size fits all.’ Vitamins should be tailored to your dog’s individual needs at all stages of their life, making it easy to switch from a fat puppy to a mature canine mate.
By HCP Health5 years ago in Petlife
Have a Beer
It was 1996 and 7-year-old me was excited to go on a school field trip to see "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". I had just lost my cat who had been part of the family since before my birth. Spike would always snuggle me and keep me safe. He’d let me read to him and we’d watch TV together. He loved chasing balls and feathers on a string. I felt a hole in my soul immediately when he left this world.
By Alicia Inabinet5 years ago in Petlife
A Snowball in Texas
Almost a year ago, my best friend from high school messaged me one day asking if I knew anyone who would want to adopt a kitten or two. She sent me a picture of this teeny tiny little white ball of fur, along with his 3 siblings who were all orange. Quite strange how a momma cat who was all orange and the daddy was all orange, too, could have a litter of 4 kittens and one comes out all white. Who knew? Well, I showed the pictures of the kittens to my mom and she said she wished she could take another one in to join the crowd of her eleven cats. I told my best friend that I wanted the white one. But I didn't know how my then-husband would react since he wasn't really a cat lover. When I showed him the picture of the litter, he immediately said he wanted the white one, too. So, it was settled. I let my best friend know that we wanted the white one. A few other people had wanted him, too, but she said she would give him to me if I was serious about adopting him. I told her I wouldn't change my mind for the world. I've always wanted a white cat that I could name Snowball. Over the previous ten or so years, we had fed some all white cats who we named Snowball, but they were never really ours.
By Vanna Vorbach5 years ago in Petlife
Bryson Tiller Saved My Life
I honestly was not a dog person. Like... I was seriously terrified of dogs growing up. I could sit here and detail my experiences, but that's neither here nor there. The point is, I went to college and thanks to the ridiculously cute pups they kept bringing on campus I became a changed woman. I went from crossing the street if I saw a dog approaching, to literally not being able to pass a dog without wanting to pet it at the VERY least.
By Kaye Thompson5 years ago in Petlife
For the Love Of Sid
In January 2009, my husband and I lived in the suburbs of Riga, Latvia, in a two-story house with our then fur baby, a darling girl cat named Cha-Cha. January 2009 started off badly for us. Cha-Cha had respiratory problems, and at the age of 12, she died in my arms. It seemed that sometimes the heartache would suffocate as the days went on, and there was no loving furry face to make us smile. Finally, as March drew near and the spring was getting closer, my husband agreed to adopt a cat. We had found Cha-Cha in a friend's garden, but now we would go online and see what the animal rescue services in Riga, Latvia offered for adoption. As I looked at the photos suddenly, there he was with dark and light grey fur and so very handsome I got very excited. We made the arrangements and went to see if we could adopt this boy cat.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Petlife
Fearless
The funny thing about adopting my dog is that I was scared of dogs when we got him. I’d always been scared of them, apart from the rare couple that I could feel comfortable around because they were very calm. And although I was scared of dogs, when my parents asked if we could rescue, I was so excited. One part of me had always wanted one.
By Niamh Hutchings5 years ago in Petlife
The Adoption of my 3 Kitties
I have always adopted my kitties from the Humane Society or as strays off the street. I cannot think of a sadder way for a kitty to live than to be neglected on the street or in the humane society.
By Spirit Guide Communication through the Art of Divination5 years ago in Petlife
Diane's Purchase
Tears of joy and sorrow: In Memorium Diane/Lola The day was beautiful.. cool, clear blue skies.. and Diane. She came to the corral door and stuck her head in the halter... stole a mouthful of hay from the hay wagon, loaded into the trailer after balking a tad.. and off we went to her 3 PM appointment to join her friends Diosa and BB. What a beautiful soul we had to say goodbye to today. Cancer SUCKS.. .she had to leave us WAY too soon at just 20 years of age. Her pain was too much to ask her to continue.
By Lady Karina Benish5 years ago in Petlife
