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Most recently published stories in Petlife.
What really happens when you go sea swimming with your dog!
Meet Cara, Cara is a 15 month fox red Labrador and like all labradors she loves the water. Up until this adventure she had only really gone up to her legs so you could say this was her first proper swimming lesson!
By Abbey Mackie5 years ago in Petlife
The Tale of Assassin Kitty
The Tale of Assassin Kitty Hello, my name is Mr. Fergun and my servants are being very disobedient towards me. They won’t let me come in when I meow, and they throw me out the door when I twitch my tail. This is because I want to spray and show all these other intruders, I live with, who’s boss. They need to know that this is my home, and not theirs.
By Julienne Holmes5 years ago in Petlife
How To Have A Relationship With A Wild Animal
To have a relationship with a wild creature, first you have to have a relationship with yourself. You have to know who you are because these animals are not going to automatically trust anything. They’re out there living in the wild. These animals have to worry about survival and they have to worry about being eaten and eating and accomplishing the task of new babies to perpetuate the species.
By Sustainable Human5 years ago in Petlife
My Cat Ernie
A co-worker of my husband happened to have some kittens that were ready to be re-homed, so we went to take a look, after reminding ourselves that it was a many year commitment and we shouldn’t just jump at the first kitten to tap our face with a velvety paw. Ten minutes later, after being tapped by his velvety paw, we left with a a small gray kitten.
By Valerie Kittell5 years ago in Petlife
Pets
Animals are amazing and there are many properties to them that are calming and aid in soothing social anxieties. Throughout my life, I’ve always had animals, whether it be dogs or cats (but mostly cats). There have been many situations where I have come home, stopped my car in the driveway, cried for a solid five minutes, and then I see my cat jump into the window of the house and start pawing at the glass. As soon as I get up and get inside, my cat is basically running and leaping into my arms and starts licking my face and purring.
By Kelly Heaberlin5 years ago in Petlife
Bleu
BLEU Written by Thomas Lowry 17/10/20 I don’t remember much about the day my mom and dad took me home. I was cozy in the kennel I shared with my sister, our tiny bodies caught up in each other in a way that might make even a circus performer blush. It might have been late spring, or early summer; the only evidence of the season was the small window adjacent to our kennel on the north side of the room. The window was rarely open, but when it was, fresh dewy air would slip underneath the opening, slink over and tickle my nose as I slept. I was the size of a roll of toilet paper back then, and when you’re that small the world doesn’t make much sense. It takes time to understand things right? It takes time to figure out where you fit in. What I can remember about that day, the day I met my parents is that I was very sleepy. I was so sleepy that I could barely keep my eyes open. The only voice I had known until then was hoarse and laboured, like a wire brush being scratched over rough leather. But that day, that special day, the hoarse voice was accompanied by two more voices. One was high and sweet, and the other, the one that stood out was deep, playful and warm. Even though I was so sleepy I knew that I liked that voice and I would be happy to hear it more. The deep warm voice untangled me from my sister and picked me up out of the kennel and cradled me in his hands. I wasn’t scared because well, to be truthful, I didn’t know my sister that well, and also because I’ve always been pretty independent. It’s not like I knew at the time that I was independent, if you get what I mean. It’s just a trait I have. People have different strengths and one of mine happens to be that I’m pretty independent. I’m quite happy being alone. I don’t need to be fussed over or anything. But when the warm deep voice took me into his arms I felt pretty good and was happy to be held by him. He must have liked me too because he kept touching my head. The other voice, the high sweet one, ran her fingers down my back. The voices continued back and forth for what seemed like a long time, and I was nodding off again; ready to go back to my kennel, to the warmth of my sister’s fur when it happened: instead of being set down back in my kennel, the warm deep voice and the high sweet one carried me right out the door!
By Thomas Lowry5 years ago in Petlife
Why Pets are great for your mental health during lock down
One positive about being stuck inside is that we get to spend time with out furry friends. Did you know that science says pets are good for your mental health, and have been shown to improve productivity in the work place.
By Chatty Forster5 years ago in Petlife
Long Live The Doggies!
Pets, the most beloved members of the family. The ones that are always desired by the kids and bring the most happiness and joy to our lives. While it is definitely a known fact that pets are very important for the atmosphere of the whole family and are important for kids especially, what does it really mean to have a pet at home and how do they impact our lives from the very first to the very last day. While I know some stuff about animals in general, I am definitely not an expert. Though, I will tell you my story.
By Mariam Pagava5 years ago in Petlife
The Adventures of Kitty and Daisy
Liz was mourning the loss of her best friend Gingles. A beautiful collie husky dog that she had for many years. Her father adopted Gingles from the animal control as a puppy. Gingles had a unique look on her. She had beautiful thick long golden-brown fur with light brown husky and collie markings on her face and a white diamond on her chest. Gingles went everywhere with Liz, camping, and at one time when she was working out of a trailer for a bit, Gingles was right there by her side. When Gingles became older, she was in a lot of pain and could not walk up the stairs.
By Elizabeth Bly5 years ago in Petlife
