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The Perfect Date Night. Top Story - March 2021.
I keep reminding myself that it's only a date. I haven't been on many, as the butterflies in my stomach keep reminding. The balmy evening breeze winds its way through the glistening streets, still damp from rain. It tousles my low ponytail, and I tuck a strand of hair behind my ear. Despite the warmth, I pull my sweater a little tighter and look your direction, unable to help the smile tugging at my lips.
By Lindsay Rae5 years ago in Petlife
I used to have 5 Pets in a Studio Apartment
We all make crazy purchases because of the targeted ads on our social media feeds. New dress, unnecessary home décor or even plane tickets to an exotic country just because we miss the beach. Been there, done that!
By Martyna Dearing5 years ago in Petlife
I Survived a Caiman Attack (And So Can You!). Top Story - March 2021.
Beep. Beep. Beep. The alarm blared in my quiet room. I bounced out of bed at 5:30 am, wide awake. It was my first day recording the sounds of the swamplands.
By Olivia L. Dobbs5 years ago in Petlife
What You Need to Know About EPI
I’m here to raise awareness about a disease I had no idea existed until several months ago. I’m no expert, but I want to share everything I’ve learned as an owner of a dog diagnosed with EPI. Personal experience is often the best teacher.
By Xennariel Revenlyr5 years ago in Petlife
Dog Breed Shirts from Inkopious
I've always been a dog lover, but I didn't always think I was in the market for a breed-specific dog item. However, in February of 2020, I splurged.
By Susan Joy Clark5 years ago in Petlife
World of the Eastern Whip-poor-will
This bird has been made famous in poems, folk songs and literature due to its endless chanting talents on summer nights. It’s sort of like providing a romantic interlude. The Eastern Whip-poor-wills are real easy to hear but are difficult to see. They have a brindled plumage that blends in well with gray-brown leaf litter in the open forests where they make their home and breed and roost. The come out from perches at dawn and dusk and on moonlit nights to gather up insects in their cavernous mouths. Unfortunately,these once-common birds are on the decline in parts of their range due to the fact that open forests are being converted into suburbs or agriculture.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Petlife
9 Little-Known Facts About Scottish Folds
For years, my spouse and I longed for a pet but couldn’t decide what kind would be right for us. We loved dogs but at the time, we weren’t home enough during the day to take care of one properly.
By Corrie Alexander5 years ago in Petlife
The Tawny Frogmouth is not an Owl
The first time was in my grandparents’ garden. On a somnolent late spring night my grandfather took me to see them, walking me by the hand along the red concrete path that I remember now for its tendency to tattoo the soles of bare feet with its colour; my grandmother scrubbing my feet in the bathtub, lest the carpet bear a permanent reminder of the day’s hunt for lizards or woodlice.
By Emma Swan5 years ago in Petlife
Clever Corvids
A murder of crows. An unkindness of ravens. Corvids (from the family Corvidae) are frequently associated with misfortune, as you can see from their group names. However, in some mythologies, they are instead associated with wisdom, as seen with Odin's twin ravens, Huginn and Muninn, in Norse mythology. Many Native American tribes viewed the crow as a symbol of wisdom or transformation.
By Catsidhe5 years ago in Petlife
Dog Shampoo - What is the Top Choice?
Shampooing your dog is an important part of their grooming. Find a mild, effective dog shampoo specially formulated for them and designed for their delicate skin. Pet essential oils and oatmeal shampoos both work well for dogs with sensitive skin and allergies. You can also try out organic pet wipes, which are made from plant-based materials.
By dhohoo5 years ago in Petlife
He Just Needed A Few More Months
I took my new wife and two new young daughters to the Humane Society for a kitten. They played with a cute black fuzzball in the meeting room, but he cried for his brother. Inevitably, we took home two tiny, fuzzy kittens, midnight black with white medallions on their chests. Cicero grew up loud and vocal; Rascal, the leader, had tiny mew. Cicero’s fur was a little silkier, Rascal’s was drier, and Cicero’s medallion was much more distinct.
By Brian E. Wish5 years ago in Petlife
Swish and Flick: Fascinating Facts About Squirrels (and Their Tails). Top Story - March 2021.
I'm an animal lover. I love pets and wild animals. I was a vegetarian for years because of animals. As a child, I loved watching Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel (remember Henry's Amazing Animals?). Years ago, during college, I even started an animal fan page. Unfortunately, as it happens, adulthood got very busy and I left some of my hobbies behind.
By Marina Fortuño5 years ago in Petlife