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Hand raising a Kitten
Before I really get into my story and the do's and don'ts. Please if you see a kitten or find a litter do not take them. Most times Mom is not far off and is just getting some food. It is okay to sit and watch to see if Mom returns, if hours go by or even a day goes by and she has not returned then it okay to get involved. So please make sure there is no chance Mom is around. Also if you do not plan on taking on the responsibilities of raising them find someone who will or has the know how. Most times it's not always best to take them to a shelter. Shelters are over runned and more times than not the reality is they will be put down. It takes a lot of care for small kittens to survive. So remember Mom is best for these little ones!
By Amy Martin5 years ago in Petlife
Journal of Generosity
Rachel Straus stood on the well-traveled concrete sidewalk just outside the glass doors of the small café where she had just finished lunch. She watched as the middle-aged waitress perused the little black book that she had purposefully left behind.
By Rhoda Tripp Writes5 years ago in Petlife
A Dog's View of Mercury Retrograde
Dear Diary: My Human can be so silly. And a little clueless. She knows that Mercury is in retrograde and still she tries to function as if life is normal. I don’t get it. We all know that Mercury is the fastest moving planet in the solar system. Anytime you have this kind of planetary ego showing off, life is bound to get a little messy.
By Kennedy Farr5 years ago in Petlife
Common Skin Problems In Cats And Dogs
Skin disorders in dogs and cats can occur in various parts of the body, such as skin, fur, ear and nails, depending on each individual etiology. To determine the causes of illness, medical tests, physical examinations and history of prior exposure to the environment needed for accurate diagnosis. Some of the common skin problems in pets include:
By Jenifer Loras5 years ago in Petlife
Bird Lives Matter
Approximately one billion birds die each year in North America alone due to window collisions. We can only estimate the numbers for the rest of the world. If these collisions were occurring with, say puppies or dolphins, the world would act. And the saddest part is it’s easily preventable. All it takes is a few rows of nearly invisible dots.
By William Barlow5 years ago in Petlife
I'm Adopted
I have been told that I was born on an Amish farm on the west side of lower Michigan. I don’t remember much about that. What I do know is that I am adopted. I look at my brothers and sisters and I don’t look anything like them. My big brother is really big and different colors than me. My two sisters look completely different from me, one looks a little like my brother but the other one is much smaller. Then my other brother only has two legs and feathers. Tell me I’m not adopted; I don’t look like anyone here. Even my parents are different from me, only two legs and no tail. It’s ok, I know they love me. But that’s not my story, when I was real little, I was attack.
By Al Russell5 years ago in Petlife
Nigerian Lady Keeps Goat as Pet and Advices On Why We Should Do Same.
Not a dog or a cat - a goat. Traditionally, when you hear the word “pet”, certain specific animals come to mind. For the most part, you think ‘dog’, ‘cat’, ‘fish’, etc. Never is the word ‘goat’ associated with the idea of a pet, especially here in Nigeria.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Petlife
P.U.G.
In the deep dark hours of early morning, just a short time before the sun would begin its ascent into the sky a train cut through the gloom. The machine, once a gleaming vision of polished steel and svelte lines now reduced to a grimy holdover of a bygone age, rumbled along the tracks lurching, and jolting over every minor imperfection of the worn rails. Within, a man dozed fitfully while sitting upright in his cramped seat with a roller style luggage case perched precariously in the rack above him. With every bump the suitcase above inched ever closer to tipping free of its confines. Suddenly a large shudder rippled through the train car as it heaved itself painfully over some minimal debris on the tracks. With the jostling carriage the luggage burst jubilantly free, arcing away from its temporary prison and connecting, wheels first, with the poor man’s head below. A loud crack rang out through the rail car and the man’s eyes shot open, first with shock then filling with the pain which radiated downward from the top of his head. The man looked in fury at the offending item, now laying harmlessly, demurely even, in the aisle beside him. He then glared around the carriage searching for the party responsible for the grievous offence, but there was no one. The man was alone in this miserable rail car trudging through the deep black of night. He was left alone to contemplate his sad plight and wonder at what sort of confounded luck had led to this tragedy. There was no one to blame… unless could he? Could he blame the suitcase itself? Had it become possessed of a singular volition to spring forth and bludgeon him to an early grave? No, he couldn’t do that… Against his better judgement he did anyways.
By Patrick Callaghan5 years ago in Petlife
Logan the Yak
My Daddy is real cowboy. You may choose to read that in whatever voice or with whatever connotation you choose, but its true. No, really. He works cattle for a living, wears the hat and spurs, says ‘ma’am’… the whole bit. My dad is truly the toughest person I know. His lifestyle and natural grit have created a very daring, resilient human being. His best friend is my Uncle Matt. Uncle Matt is not my dad’s brother through shared genetics, rather through shared experience, mutual respect, and common lifestyle. Their willingness to take on any level of risk to pursue their cowboy existence is what made them known as two of the toughest, most genuine cowboys in their part of the country.
By Abigail Freeman 5 years ago in Petlife
