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Puppy Problems
When you see a puppy you think that they are the cutest thing in the world. They smell great and give the best kisses. Almost everyone loves puppies. Now I already have a pair of cats and a kitchen fish. My husband and I have a bunch of snakes as well. But we wanted a dog. We are both avid dog lovers and they are the best, but I'm used to older dogs and have never had a puppy before that I have raised by myself. Which I will admit has been a bit of a learning curve. And now we have a 13 week old German Shepard puppy. She is cute as a button, but she's smart. The kind of smart that gets herself into trouble.
By Kaleb Haycraft-Thomson5 years ago in Petlife
American Buyers in Germany
Every dressage rider has dreamed of their ideal dressage horse. If you are an American and interested in buying your dream dressage horse chances are you've considered traveling to Germany to find your perfect dressage horse. I am not here to give you a step by step plan for how to buy a horse in Germany, but I do think you need to be prepared for how you will be approached once you arrive. Speaking as someone who worked in dressage stables you may not be flattered by the way German breeders and dealers view American clients. You may also want to think twice before spending thousands on shipping and handling to bring this dream horse home from Germany.
By Leighton Beck5 years ago in Petlife
8 Reasons Your Dog May Be Vomiting
No one likes to be sick, even our pets. You probably know your pet well enough to be able to tell if they aren’t feel well. But even if you can sense that there may be some type of illness going on, it can be difficult to know whether or not it’s something that requires a vet visit or not.
By Kasey Van Dyke5 years ago in Petlife
your dog & you
good morning I woke up this morning and as I do every morning, I go and say good morning to my dogs: Molly & Dizzy. Every single morning, they wag their tails uncontrollably and they bounce around the room. That's Dizzy. Molly, who is a little older, stays curled up on her sofa waiting for me to go and sit by her. I stroke her and see her little smile appear on her face and every morning, without doubt, I sit in front of her and place my head on her head, and every morning, without doubt, she does the same. These are one of my favourite moments I always share with Molly. I cannot express what that feeling feels like, to have a dog be absolutely besotted by you as you are to them. Dizzy, being younger and way more energetic, jumps up me and does a circular run around the room to the point where crashing into the back of the sofa are her brakes. That feeling that a dog is so energetically excited to see you is something you genuinely cannot buy, and it is something that no other thing can give you.
By Hannah Grace Merricks5 years ago in Petlife
Backyard Chickens. Top Story - August 2020.
During the months of about March-June you can walk in your local feed store and you can hear little cheeps from the cute little chicks that have been shipped to the store. I mean, who doesn't love baby chicks?? I feel like nobody can resist those cute little babies, but that is one of the biggest reasons I feel like people buy them unprepared.
By Nikki Pond5 years ago in Petlife
The Real Queens of Wakanda III: Song of the Sea
In the latest chapter of The Real Queens of Wakanda, I now place all focus on a marine mammal trainer of color who is based at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA. Arrion Williams has been working with marine mammals at Georgia Aquarium since 2015 after spending several years volunteering at the aquarium. Now, she shares her story of how she became a marine mammal trainer, which all started with a trip to SeaWorld Orlando when she was just six years old.
By Jenna Deedy5 years ago in Petlife
Dolphin Research Center Celebrates “Harry Potter”
It has been over two decades since the Harry Potter series was first introduced to the world through the first of seven books. From there, this internationally renowned book series would give way to a franchise that saw eight films, several spin-offs, live stage productions, creative cosplays, and an endless series of fanfictions across the internet. It has even given wave to several theme park attractions at Universal Studios parks in both Japan and North America.
By Jenna Deedy5 years ago in Petlife
A Beastly Omission
In my role behind the camera on the production of the soon-to-be released new documentary ‘Britain’s Big Cat Mystery’ by ‘Dragonfly Films Video Production’, I was given the task of making sure no stone was left unturned as we attempted to cast a spotlight on the shadows of the enveloping mystery and conspiracy surrounding the British big cat phenomenon, so as to be as certain as possible that nothing had been missed. Matt Everett (the creator and director) asked me to revisit historic cases, old news reports, ‘Freedom of Information’ requests, and to do as much as possible to substantiate rumour and myth with fact.
By Tim Whittard5 years ago in Petlife
Naming Cats
Naming a cat is serious business. When I was a kid growing up my mother refused to allow us kids to have a pet. “Animals belong out in the wilderness, not near humans and certainly not inside a human home” she said. She always strived to maintain a perfectly sterile, germ-free home and, to her, animals were covered with germs.
By White Feather5 years ago in Petlife
