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.
Unlike My Dog, My Toddler Pees On the Carpet
While writing and housekeeping, I am potty training my toddler with minor success. My husband says my son is potty-trained: he just refuses to go in the toilet. This week he has peed on the carpet only feet away from the potty chair. In August, my toddler stood on the toilet and refused to sit. Instead, he turned toward me and aimed. I yelled, "No!" Still standing on the toilet, he pivoted toward the door. He smirked while he peed on the bath rug.
By Eileen Davis4 years ago in Petlife
The Retiree
I stepped out of my jeep and headed toward the front door of my parents home. With each step, I listened for the tippy tap of toenails on tile waiting eagerly inside, but they never came. I jumped up the porch steps, and once I finally turned the key in the lock and pushed the door open, he stood there, big dark eyes looking up at me. Tail beating against the banister behind, the embodiment of my heart within the walls of my own chest. Immediately, I let everything fall from my grip, scattered it across the floor. I cared only about scooping his slobbery sweet cheeks into my hands, kissing his shiny black nose while he frantically licked my chin, cheeks, neck, as giggles poured out of me. The snow from my boots melted beneath my feet as we danced across the hardwood, content.
By Sydney Lee Jones4 years ago in Petlife
Willie Bee Wonder
I met Willie about 5 years ago when my next move was going to be at a farm down in Homestead, Florida. I was worried about being alone at the farm at night with not many neighbors in sight. Random as could be, one day a new friend of mine sent me a message asking if I would adopt a dog she found on the street. She sent a picture of "Willie" in that message, at the time he was being called "Morisson". I wasn't sure that name fit him... but once I adopted him he kept that name as his middle name: "Willie Morisson del Aguila". It was shortly after that message and introduction that my friend came down to the farm with the dog, and I spent the day interacting with him. Boy was I surprised at his charming nature. He was great!
By Alicia del Aguila4 years ago in Petlife
Meet Jayda!
Jayda was born at our local Humane Society in January 1998. Her mom, a purebred Chow Chow, was chained to a pole outside of the facility on Boxing Day a few weeks earlier. Jayda and her five siblings were all adopted the very weekend they were able to leave the shelter. Jayda was the only pup who didn’t look like her mom; she was the tell that her pureblood mom had a secret rendezvous, likely with a shepherd cross.
By L J Purves4 years ago in Petlife
Not So Grace
As a professional dog nanny as a side hustle, I have come across many dogs that would seem deserving of the EmPawyee of the Month award. Believe me, I have a list of favorites. This isn't about any of those wonderful pups though, instead I am going to take this time to be biased and nominate my dog Grace, or Graciebear as I call her. Hopefully I can convince you as to why you should think so too.
By Theresa Wilhelm4 years ago in Petlife
My Frenchie, My Guardian Angel
Chevy small block 350, affectionately called “Chev” or “ Chevy” was more than just a pup. He was a buddy, my friend, a companion, and he encouraged me to get up and get exercised even when it seemed hard or tough. When I would pull in the drive, after a long shift as a nurse, I would see his little black and white face waiting for me. Sometimes it even seemed like he was smiling at me with a cheeky little face and his pronounced underbite.
By Alyssa Forest4 years ago in Petlife
My Savior
The first time I saw her was an ad on Gumtree of all places. My parents were the ones that said they wanted a dog since the two we had were pretty old boarding the ages of 14 and 16, pretty good for a dog, so if one was to tragically pass the other would still have someone with them. Hopes were already so high that when a month later of promises my mother decides to wait it out for a bit. Could be a few months, could be a few years. I was pretty crushed, I was already in a tough spot with me on the brink of losing my job and all of my friends, I felt like I needed this to keep me grounded. Or just sane.
By Jade Tucker4 years ago in Petlife
Mrs Mia Wallace
She was nineteen years old when she finally left this earth. By my side her entire life, and I was forty one at the time of her passing. That meant nearly half my life, I had Mrs Mia Wallace next to me. This was a blessing like no other I have ever experienced in my lifetime thus far. When we first got her, she was so small she could fit in my jacket zipped up. We wondered why we got such a small dog, we were normally ‘Big Dog People’, if you know what I mean. She was my girl, it was my decision to get a dog, we were young and married too young. He didn’t want anything to do with her, that is, until he saw what a bright light she was. Once you saw Mia, you couldn’t ever turn away from her light. This little dog saved my life, more than once, that much is certain.
By Yess Bryce4 years ago in Petlife
PAWSITIVELY AWESOME
Hello there! My name is Zebulon the Saint Bernard. I have been nominated for EmPAWyee of the Month. Now I happen to know you will be up vewy late tonight reading all the stories and trying to decide whose is best. But I am da best EmPAWyee ever to do da job and here is why. This is my story and I'm sticking to it!
By Lisa Brasher4 years ago in Petlife
My Collared Colleague
So, I work with this guy named Murphy. What a guy. What can I say? He has all of the characteristics of a coworker who should drive you crazy, but somehow he doesn’t. First off, his mom, Maria, got him the job here; no interview to stress over, no resume required, no background check. He was a shoe-in. He just bounced in here one day and acted as if he had been working here for years. I’d never seen such a show before. On his very first day, while making his rounds to introduce himself, he hugged everyone. Who does that?
By Jess White4 years ago in Petlife
