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Pets and Post-Lockdown
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing an estimated 20 million UK workers to work from home temporarily, our furry friends must feel like all their Christmases have come at once! Whether we’re spending more time indoors due to home working or self-isolation, our pets have become adjusted to spending every day with their beloved families who rarely venture beyond the four walls of their homes anymore.
By Amy Mercer6 years ago in Petlife
The Birth of a Dog Trainer
From Hong Kong to Brazil Growing up in the metropolis of Hong Kong, the city's urban setup always made me long for greenery and raw nature. I guess I am kind of a wild child. I always have a thing for scary animals. Ever since I could run, I would dash to pet a snake. I would smile when I see a big crocodile. I would be excited to watch animal documentaries. And dogs, especially the angry ones, the gnarly ones, drew me in. They somehow pump my adrenaline that I cannot put in words. The best attempt for me to describe that feeling will be..."I want to calm the storm in their unsettling seas". And really that has been the main driving force in everything I do.
By Iris Cheang-Deis6 years ago in Petlife
The Life and Death of Animals Equals
The mythology of our ancestors has always shown us the consistent presence of animals throughout these cultures. However, their roles and relationships to humans change as society is developed, moving from hunter-gatherer communities to villages with farms. As this happens, the people of these cultures begin to separate themselves from animals. Animals lose their importance and become seen as “other”. The development of villages throughout these various cultures lead to humans seeing themselves as god-like in comparison to animals.
By D. E. Remington6 years ago in Petlife
Just A Woman
LUCIFER THE DOG Our next-door neighbors were old friends of my parents, particularly my mother. Miss Lydia (not her real name) would come by daily just to chitchat with Mamma and lived with her boyfriend Clyde (not his real name). They were an interesting couple, as she was tall and thin, and he was average height and of a stocky build. Big-hearted and the life of the party, those two were known to be the first in the neighborhood to celebrate just about anything.
By Deanna Lang6 years ago in Petlife
Grieving isn't linear
I woke up when I felt something jump off the bed. I sat up with a jolt thinking it was my cattle dog x, Bobbie, wanting to be let out as she has done every morning since staying at my partner’s parents' house for the last few weeks. But when I looked down, Bobbie was still asleep. So, what had jumped off my bed? The dream I had been having before I had been awoken was fading from my mind slowly, so I could recall what it was about.
By Ashlea Bicknell6 years ago in Petlife
The Secret to a Natural Glow
Let me just tell you right now, if you’re someone who struggles to wake up in the mornings or seems to be lacking motivation, getting a pet will liven up your daily routine by a milestone! Meet Shady Majora, my two-year-old mini Rex. If you want a real glow that will light up your eyes every morning, the secret is a pet bunny. Seriously.
By Mithrra Rastgoftar6 years ago in Petlife
How to Choose the Best Food for Your Furry Friend
Deciding what to feed your dog- or anyone in your care for that matter – is not something you should take lightly. Aside from exercise, diet is one of the biggest contributors to well-being. It is really important to feed healthy food to your dog.
By Jackson William6 years ago in Petlife
