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.
Broken Hearts Need Tending
There is no greater remedy for a broken heart than the boundless warmth of an animal’s love. In 2017, a woman named Susan experienced a terrible tragedy. In the midst of a messy breakup, an unexpected career change, and financial hardship, the one person who kept her going was her dog, Bucky. Bucky, named for the Marvel superhero Bucky Barnes, was a very good boy. At a glance, most would call him a Pitbull, but his mismatched blue and brown eyes and his penchant for mischief betrayed his Siberian Husky ancestry. For more than two years, Susan and Bucky had been inseparable. The pair could often be found on the couch, Bucky’s head tucked under Susan’s arm as she played her video games or scoured the web for the latest memes pertaining to Brenden Frasier. They were a perfect match and a loving god wouldn’t have had the heart to tear them apart.
By James Delhauer3 years ago in Petlife
Wildflowers . Runner-Up in 24/7 Companion Challenge.
“Sasha, I love you, but if you poop in this rental, I’m trading you in.” The threat, empty as my passenger seat, fell on deaf, floppy ears. Keeping one eye on the traffic and one glued to the rearview mirror, I navigated the car to the next exit ramp with a rest stop. We were a quarter of the way into the five and a half hour drive to upstate New York and my four legged furry child was doing the potty shuffle.
By Jennifer Urciuoli 3 years ago in Petlife
The dog that saved me
Diesel, no not the fuel but my angel of a blue heeler/coonhound mix. Seven-years-old and still has the energy level of a puppy. I know it seems like everyone has a male dog named diesel, but I chose that name because when he was a puppy he never cared about vehicles, but he would always perk up when diesel trucks drove by. I got diesel from a friend who had two unexpected litters of heeler puppies, and he turned out to be the runt out of both letters and was being chewed on and drug around by all his bigger siblings. Now me being the softy that I am, I picked him up out of defense but when I put him down away from the others he just yelped and tried to call his way back up my leg into my arms again. I knew right then I was not going to leave without him. I asked my friends dad how much he was asking for each puppy, as if I am 15 years old had any extra money to spend, he looked at him buried in my neck and said, “well you’re in luck! That one just so happens to be free.” He was five weeks old when I brought him home which is earlier than normal for a puppy to be homed but that may have something to do with why we are so attached to each other, yes we not just him, because instead of bonding with his mother he bonded with me.
By Anna Holder3 years ago in Petlife
A new friend comes to stay
Ragged, filthy, sopping wet, you appeared at our door. Unloved, unwanted, rejected, dejected, cast out into the harsh and unforgiving wilderness with no thought and even less care. Half-starved and thirsty, you shuffled and snuffled into our lives. Close to death, you could have given up but chose instead to carry on and seek out the next chapter in your life.
By Raymond G. Taylor3 years ago in Petlife
Black Lab Fever
Faithful and affectionate, Labrador Retrievers have consistently ranked number one as the most popular dog breed for families. In the last twenty years, I have had the honor and pleasure of owning five Labs. Before I tell you about my boys, let me first explain that I’ve had pets all my life - dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, parakeets, reptiles. Each type taught me different lessons about pet ownership (for example, I’m a fish killer – I shouldn’t be allowed to have fish.) However, if I had to pick my favorite kind of pet, I’d have to choose dogs.
By Heather Hagy3 years ago in Petlife
