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Smooshy the Rabbit. Second Place in Pets Welcome Challenge.
Smooshy. We actually picked the name even before we were solid on the idea of getting a rabbit. I have been living with domestic rabbits since I was 5 years old, but my boy is another story. He was always a dog person, never even seen a rabbit in a close proximity before. So, it wasn't a surprise when I brought up a rabbit his first reaction was a sane confusion. Like 'what? those things that live in the bushes?' It took some time to explain the lifestyle, but after a year of living in LA without having a little furry friend, I couldn't wait any longer.
By Tatiana Sitnik6 years ago in Petlife
ALL MY KITTENS
Raul Garson decides that after hearing the news that his brother is missing that his place is in Hidden Valley to help his family cope and deal with Wilburn's disappearance in any way possible. As Raul lands at The Hidden Valley Airport, Sable enters her bedroom.
By Billy Ehrlacher6 years ago in Petlife
Hope and a Purpose
When a parent dies your world is turned upside down. That is what happened to me when my dad passed. He had been sick for a while and I helped him with his final arrangements. We cleared out the furniture and the belongings. It was a trying time for him, my sisters and myself. At the same time, we had to place my mother in a care facility to help with her Alzheimer’s.
By Traci E. Langston6 years ago in Petlife
The Four Pieces of My Heart
At the age of 32 I expected to have children by now. For ten years I tried, until getting the final word last year that I cannot. It also turns out, as we found out late last year, adoption is not possible for us, which only reinforced what I already knew: my pups are my babies. Some people laugh when they hear that. Others roll their eyes. Some do both. I don’t let that stop me from going off on a tangent about my pups and yanking out all the pictures I have of them.
By CJ Morrell6 years ago in Petlife
Little Legs and Big Heartbreak
Everyone thinks their pet is the best dog/cat/goat in the entire world, and that’s because they are. They are a beacon of love and innocence in the tumultuous landscape of life. Many people claim that they didn’t rescue their pet; their pet rescued them. Neither of those are true of my sweet dog, Mister Richmond.
By Lauren Baer6 years ago in Petlife
Bad Bird
Much to my finger's dismay Bad bird was in no mood to play The moment he struck My mouth uttered f*#%! So I flipped him the "bird" as repay
By Packrat Poet6 years ago in Petlife
Super Powered Pets
It has been an absolute blessing to have a cat and a dog as pets during this time of quarantine. They have been definite mood busters. Indy the dog and Mazikeen the cat both are very unique and have special super powers.
By Eloise Giesbrecht6 years ago in Petlife
My Forever Guardian
It was nighttime, I remember the sky being dark with shining stars and a bright moon hanging in the background. My family and I were in the kitchen, crowded next to each other looking over pictures of newborn Australian Shepherd puppies as my mom was getting a puppy for her birthday. I was thirteen, just getting to those fun years of trying to figure out myself and the world, a teenager full of dark broodiness who only wanted to hide in her room and read stories.
By Emrys6 years ago in Petlife
10 Questions for Beginning Birdwatchers
If you want to get involved in birdwatching, you can make it more interesting by knowing some facts about birds. Test your bird knowledge by answering the following questions.
By Donna Ryan6 years ago in Petlife
My Furry Babies
Every time i role play with my furry babies it create adventurous times in the yard. This photo is myself in character as Pippi Long stockings, along with my ferrets, and my dog getting into a world of fun. Euros is my four year old male ferret who has black eyes posing side ways for the camera. Dj is my four year old female ferret with red eyes, who is very active. During play time she usually tries jumping off of my shoulders. Trying to hold onto DJ and make sure she doesn't get lost is quite the challenge. Playing Pippi long stockings and trying to keep up with Dj had me tumbling to my side though i was having a joyful time.
By Raphael6 years ago in Petlife
A River of Ponies
Exactly how I became known as “the pony lady", I’ll never know. It wasn’t my intention. They came at first as an occasional dribble, then a steady stream. Finally, like a river. A regular flood, of ponies….
By Alexandra Bonifield6 years ago in Petlife
Safe Passage
Nothing bad had happened all day. The aged bay Arabian gelding tossed his shaggy, black mane and snuffled a deep, resonant sigh, the sort of whoosh an old horse expresses when his world is in complete order. The sun’s amiable rays had warmed his swayed back and bony withers all afternoon. He flared his nostrils, inhaled deep the Louisiana gulf breeze, fragrant with wisteria essence, and sighed again. Utter contentment. Blessed day.
By Alexandra Bonifield6 years ago in Petlife