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Pipi Thistle Butt Head's Fun Day at Home
Our cat Pipi, is really sweet and loving. Yet, when it comes to her curiosity and mischievous nature, she has a hard time not getting into trouble. I think if we had a camera, throughout our entire house, this story might or could be the kind of trouble she would get into if left home to0 often...
By Julienne Holmes5 years ago in Petlife
Caring for your rabbit
Have you ever wanted a pet rabbit but unsure on how to care for it? Perhaps you already have one but feel like you’re doing something wrong? You’ve come to the right place.
By Natalie5 years ago in Petlife
The Miracle that left us full of wonder
This is the story about a red nose Pitbull crossed with a Labrador. We go him when he was just a pup, the attraction was instant. A small little cream bundle with those round puppy eyes, staring into the new faces full of wonder and curiosity. He immediately become a sensation in the house. Since we got him from a church, we decided to call him Miracle.
By Fernando5 years ago in Petlife
Dog Ownership and the Elderly
Reaching our retirement years brings with them enough problems and unexpected circumstances to have consider, without the prospect of not having a faithful companion by our side who will never let us down. The old hackneyed saying 'a dog is man's best friend' is truer now than it ever was. Even though whoever your dog decides to spend their life with, isn't gender specific. It does however become more relevant the older we get. Once we have passed the age of 50, it becomes even more essential that we have a canine as par of our lives.
By Kevin Roache5 years ago in Petlife
Crikey! Koalas, Crocs, and Costumes
Imagine that one day you wake up to the smell of smoke. Your house is in flames and you are trapped inside. After struggles and burns, you manage to make it out only to realize all of the houses around you are on fire, too. You are in pain and have nowhere to go, and all of your friends are in the same boat. Miraculously, some mythical creatures come to save you. They begin extinguishing the fires and saving your friends and family as well. They work at these fires day after day after day, until one day, it is deemed safe for you to return home. But home, unfortunately, is not what it used to be. There is damage that will take years to repair; you are still out of food, out of shelter, out of hope.
By Hannah Hess5 years ago in Petlife
Lessons From Sheila
I recently experienced an “a-ha” moment that I thought I would share with you. As you may or may not know, in addition to the 8 dogs and 1 cat I currently share my home with, I also have a fish for a roommate. Her name is Sheila and she is an 18” albino iridescent shark catfish whom I’ve had the pleasure of raising for the past 10 years. Until recently I’d never thought to check in with her to see what lessons she was trying to teach me. For the most part Sheila is a pretty quiet guru...as most fish are, with the exception of when she, “flips out.” When she does this she literally thrashes from one end of the 65 gallon tank to the other. Splashing water out the sides, knocking the water pump, and hitting her face in the process. Her beautiful iridescent white scales marked with a red gash or two, and her mouth looking like she’s gone a few rounds with Connor McGregor. This behavior had become pretty common over the years. So much so that I am embarrassed to say I almost didn’t notice it anymore. That is, until recently.
By Libby Brittain5 years ago in Petlife
The All Alluring Equine
Beauty is found in the alluring language of the equine. There is something so precious about the serendipitous way in which horses come to choose their people, drawn to one another by an inexplicable force. Imagine the one thing that makes you most happy, just absorbing it, and becoming part of it. I once wrote a poem about what would become an actual moment in time for me years later.
By Alexandra Lacey5 years ago in Petlife
Scottish People Kiss their Pets the Most
As a nation, we can agree on many things. Like how to make a proper cup of tea and how unpredictable British weather is. But when it comes to loving our pets, the gloves come off.
By Amy Mercer5 years ago in Petlife
How Does Walking Help Dogs Stay Healthy & Live Longer?
Dogs are a part of the family, and it's very important that the owners keep the needs of their pets in mind when it comes to what pet parents need to know about dog walking. Dogs are wonderful and loving companions but they also need some extra care when it comes to being walked and handled in public. Pet parents should also be aware of the fact that dogs are much more likely than people to bark. And this is not something you should take lightly as barking can often signal that your dog is under stress. A dog walker must understand how to work with a dog and have the patience to handle a dog. You need to be able to communicate effectively with your dog, especially since he's a highly intelligent animal that responds well to commands when effective dog training provided.
By Ugendra5 years ago in Petlife
Know your dog –Touted as “Man’s best friend”
The canine is a pet creature. A canine has sharp teeth with the goal that it can eat flesh effectively and easily, it has four legs, two ears, two eyes, a tail, a mouth, and a nose. It is an exceptionally astute creature and is helpful in getting hoodlums. It runs exceptionally quick, barks uproariously and assaults the outsiders. A canine spares the life of the ace from threat. One can discover canines wherever on the planet. Canines are a reliable creature. It has a sharp brain and a solid feeling of hearing smelling the things. It additionally has numerous characteristics like swimming in the water, hopping from anyplace, great smelling sense.
By Richard H. Polsky5 years ago in Petlife
Why Your Dog Is More Than Just A Dog
So many people have them yet most never acknowledge the depth of the parallels in which dogs exist compared to us as human beings. They are more than just shedding four legged mammals that beg for your food and demand walks. Perhaps if everyone gave them the necessary respect in order to view them as more, the percentage of people that see them as “just dogs” would drastically dwindle.
By Jayden Sweeten 👑5 years ago in Petlife
ASPCA
Hi my name is Apis. I am two years old. I'm a Pembroke Corgi/Pit Bull mixed, and I was adopted from the ASPCA aka "the pound". My Mommy and Daddy adopted me on April 3, 2020 and I must say, it was one of the best days of my life. I have everything a little handsome pooch such as myself could ever want or need. The biggest thing I have with my new parents,,,, LOVE.😁
By Kandance Ferrari5 years ago in Petlife