dog

It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.

Batman
Batman is my aunt's dog and I see him every time I come out to the US. He's a special boy in just about every sense of the term.
By Falcon 3 years ago in Petlife
Spaniel's Weather
We went camping once in the cold of January at Devil's Den Park. Just my husband, myself, and our cocker spaniel, Sage. We had visited previously and were eager for a chance to return before my PTO expired. Camping with a dog can be a hefty endeavor, but it never is with Sage. She is one of the few perfect creatures in the world with a quiet demeanor and obedient heart.
By Laura Lann3 years ago in Petlife
The Origins of Oreo
This “tale” is about how our furry family member became my mother’s guardian angel with the age-old saying, “a dog’s bark is worse than its bite.
By Anthony Groves3 years ago in Petlife
Cleo
We don't deserve dogs. This is a universal fact. They are loyal, funny, quirky and are endlessly comforting. And yes, occasionally frustrating. Especially when they pee on the couch. Or chew on the expensive running shoes you finally bought yourself (that was a dark day).
By Cassandra Colley-Couse3 years ago in Petlife
A Taste of Freedom
Anyone who owns a dog wonders what dog heaven must look like. Would it be an exact image of their life, as they love us so profoundly? Perhaps it’s filled with unlimited food, chew toys, and squirrels? I’ve imagined all those options…that is until I decided to adventure with my two dogs.
By Mariana Gines3 years ago in Petlife
My Rock, My World, My Flicka-Girl
I didn't develop anxiety until my early twenties. Prior to that, I had sincerely believed that people who claimed to have anxiety were over-exaggerating and being dramatic.
By I. Lazyryn3 years ago in Petlife
I smell snow
Picking just one fond memory is hard when you have soo many. You have years of memories, 12 years too short. I had twelve years with my best friend before he had to go. But I think one of my favourite memories would have to be the morning after a big snowstorm a few years ago. I got the day off work because there was no way I was getting to work at all. So, I opened up the back door to let my dog out. It was hard to open the door since all the snow piled up against it.
By Jen Phillips3 years ago in Petlife
Most Memorable Marley Moment
My five month old puppy, Marley, traveled hundreds of miles and took days to arrive home to us. We had waited so long for the perfect addition to our family. She immediately fit right in and seemed to take to our lifestyle very quickly. I am sure every pup parent feels like theirs is the smartest puppy ever, but we really lucked out with this one.
By Bridgette A Mercer-Jamgochian3 years ago in Petlife
The Little Devil:Taz
He ran through the street, I couldn't breathe, chasing after him with a laugh nearly suffocating me as I pumped my legs harder to keep up with his somehow smaller, yet faster ones.
By Tory Lloyd3 years ago in Petlife
The Day Blondie Turned Into A Fox!
I’ll never forget the day Blondie shape-shifted into a Fox! It was a warm, late Spring morning in 2019, and we were out for our weekend hike in the woods at our country property. A brisk walk is always helpful in order to outrun those pesky no-see-ums. Spring in Southwestern Ontario, Canada can be a bugger for insect bites. Blondie couldn’t care less! This is her mecca! Her own one hundred acres to roam leash-free as she pleases. A privilege that living in the city does not afford. At nine years old she seems to go much slower on city walks but, in the country, she bounces and spins with a big toothy grin everywhere she goes. Her inner puppy shines!
By Rebecca Ridsdale3 years ago in Petlife
Who rescued who?
I could never forget the day I met you. Never ever. I waited so long to meet you. I never thought this moment in my life could impact me forever. I spent countless days counting down the days until you would be here in my arms. I day dreamed about petting your furry little head, having unlimited cuddles and playing fetch. I hope you will become a fetch dog. I had put in an application for you three weeks ago. I stumbled upon your picture on the pet finder. I was overly excited to find out, we have been chosen to adopt you, to call you a part of the family. It was two weeks later where we took the hour long drive to San Francisco airport to pick you up. My little puppy would be flying all the way from South Korea to California. I hope you’ll like it here. Once arriving at the airport we parked our car in the parking garage and walked down the corridor to international arrivals. I began to grow anxious seeing all the people walk out the international gate. Suddenly, a man with a flat cart came out with two dogs in the kennels. I hurriedly walk over to look at the dogs. The man spoke, “ are you here for a dog?” Yes, I am. I told him. He asked, “ what is the name of the dog? “ I said, “ Her name is Bebe. She’s jindo mix” The man reads the name tags of dogs. “ she’s none of these ones. There are more dogs coming out soon” “ oh” I replied. I anxiously walked around hoping soon more dogs would come out soon. I looked at the time. It’s 12:30. They said she was here by 11:30. It has already taken more than an hour. Finally, two people came out with flat carts and kennels stacked high. My boyfriend and I fast walked towards the kennels. I looked inside each kennel . I stumbled upon a dog that looked like ours. I read the name tag “ Bibi”. “ Oh.. that one's not ours. It must be her sister” The man holding onto one of the flat carts asked who we were here for. I said “ Bebe” She’s over here he pointed to his colleague holding the other cart. I walked over to the kennel. I looked inside. I saw black face puppy with beady eyes and a brindle coat. I couldn’t believe it. That one was ours. We grabbed a flat cart and put her kennel on top. We pushed Bebe towards our car. I couldn’t wait to get back home to let her out. The drive back home felt like a lifetime. Once we got home. My bf carried the kennel upstairs to our condo. We closed the door and opened her kennel. Slowly the little black face puppy walked out. She immediately walked over to me and sat in front of me. I reached over to pet her. Her tail immediately wagged. She was a lot bigger than I expected. The pictures on the website were not updated. I didn’t care. She was perfect and she was ours. This unique dark face puppy, with a brindle coat and curly tail. Bebe looked like a wild dog. She wasn’t wild dog. She Jindo mix saved from the dog meat trade industry. The funny thing is the kennel that came with her labeled her as hyena. We later changed her name to Boba. Welcome to the family Boba. We are so glad you are here to stay. We can’t wait to spoil you rotten.
By Mika Miyasaki 3 years ago in Petlife
Home
They say, when you walk into your home, you know. You can look at ten, twenty, thirty houses, and then, you pull up to one more, stand on another kerb, look up at another frontage, step through another front door…and recognise that you are home. It was like that the first time I saw you. The shelter had taken out a double page ad in the paper, it’s motley crew of furred friends-to-be arranged around the page, and you, meeting my eyes from the centrefold. I had been flicking through, taking a break, not looking for love, but there you were. I knew. I took the paper home, and I showed you to my mum. I knew that she knew too. I showed you to my dad.
By Hannah Moore3 years ago in Petlife