adoption
Our guide to animal adoption; learn why, where, and how to prepare to adopt a cat, kitten, dog or puppy from an animal shelter or rescue group.
Love on the Sidewalk
On a quiet street corner, tucked beneath the shadow of a faded pink wall, sits a man who has next to nothing—except love, loyalty, and a heart big enough to care for lives even smaller and more vulnerable than his own. He has no home, no steady source of food, and no bed to sleep in. But beside him lies a bundle of warmth: a few rescued puppies, dressed in tiny shirts, resting on soft blankets, cooled by a small electric fan powered by generosity and sacrifice.
By DigitalAddi7 months ago in Petlife
Numerous observations suggest that killer whales are attempting to form bonds with humans.
In an intriguing new study, researchers found that wild killer whales made 34 attempts to feed on humans. These uncommon cases occurred over 20 years and four oceans. Some took place from the shore, some in open water, and still others close to vessels.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
The Last Leaf of Autumn
The wind whispered through the golden fields of Maplewood, carrying with it the rustle of fallen leaves and the scent of fading summer. It was here, in a modest cottage on the edge of the forest, that Thomas lived—a man of few words but a heart full of stories. And always by his side, padding silently with eyes that spoke volumes, was Rusty, his loyal old golden retriever.
By Intresting Stories7 months ago in Petlife
I know that pets are adorable and kids love to play with them - but they can have a very negative impact on our children.
As a parent and pet lover, I'm always torn between two truths: Animals are wonderful companions, and yet, they can inadvertently pose a health risk to young children. Like most families, when we brought our adorable kitten, Simba, and later a playful puppy named Leo, into our home, it brought a new kind of joy. The kids were thrilled. They ran, laughed, and cuddled with the pets from morning to night.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Petlife
When My Dog Put His Head in My Lap
I had never had a dog before. Growing up, we had cats—independent, proud creatures who showed love on their own terms. Dogs, on the other hand, had always felt overwhelming to me: their energy, their constant need for attention, their boundless enthusiasm. But one rainy afternoon, I found myself walking past the local shelter, and I stopped at a pen containing a small, shivering puppy with a thin brown and white coat and the saddest eyes I had ever seen.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Petlife
Now I Know My Dog Has a Lot of Bad Habits
When I brought my golden retriever, Milo, home, I was prepared for some chaos. I read every dog training book I could get my hands on, watched countless videos, and stocked up on toys, treats, and everything else a responsible pet owner should have. I envisioned a sweet, gentle dog who would sit politely, listen to commands, and shower me with affection.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Petlife
Easy Tricks to Know When Your Dog Isn’t Well: A Real-Life Experience
When I brought my Labrador Retriever, Bruno, home, I thought I was prepared for anything — accidents on the floor, torn shoes, even howling at night. But I wasn’t quite prepared for the anxiety that came when he first got sick. Dogs, like children, can’t tell us how they’re feeling in words, so it’s up to us to pay attention to their silent cues.
By Echoes of Life7 months ago in Petlife
From Stray to Savior
The day started like most others for Rusty — with cold pavement under his paws and an empty stomach. The streets had been his home for as long as he could remember. Rusty wasn’t sure how he ended up alone. There were flickers of a warm house and a soft bed in his memory, but those images felt like a dream now.
By YOUNG MINDSET7 months ago in Petlife
Smart Feeding: Mike Savage New Canaan’s Koi Tips
Koi fish are more than just beautiful additions to your pond — they are living art that thrives with proper care. Among the most important aspects of koi health is feeding. While it may seem as simple as tossing pellets into the water, koi feeding involves timing, temperature awareness, dietary variety, and observation. As seasoned koi enthusiast Mike Savage New Canaan often shares in his blogs, proper feeding is the difference between average pond fish and vibrant, thriving koi.
By Mike Savage New Canaan7 months ago in Petlife
Can an ESA Letter Help with Anxiety or Panic Attacks?
Anxiety and panic attacks are more than momentary episodes of stress or worry. They are often debilitating, unpredictable, and isolating—impacting the emotional, social, and even physical well-being of those affected. Amid various therapeutic approaches like medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices, one increasingly recognized form of support is the presence of an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). But does an ESA letter—which legally qualifies someone to keep such an animal—actually help in managing anxiety or panic attacks?
By Nicholas Thomson7 months ago in Petlife
How the shark's body develops precisely geometrically
Scientists have been studying the growth and behaviour of sharks and other creatures as they get bigger for millennia. A straightforward geometric principle—surface area develops more slowly than volume—lays the foundation for this investigation. This relationship is captured by the "two-thirds scaling law," which states that surface area scales with volume to the power of two-thirds
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife
Reunited by Fate: A Woman Finds Her Childhood Dog Years Later Through a Random Adoption
Life is often full of surprises and unexpected turns. Sometimes the universe brings us back to something we thought was lost forever. That is exactly what happened to a woman who was reunited with her childhood dog years after they had been separated. The emotional story unfolded when she unknowingly adopted the same dog that had been gifted to her by her grandmother on her tenth birthday. The reunion happened purely by chance but left a lasting impact on her life.
By DigitalAddi7 months ago in Petlife
