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.
Princess Olive
Ever since I moved out of my parents’ house, I felt a void in my heart. I soon moved in with my boyfriend, but there was still something missing. When I finally decided that I needed a dog to feel my void, I was anxious. Part of me was worried that I would not be able to care for an animal and that I would not have the time to give an animal the attention they would need. The last thing I wanted to do was get a dog and not be able to properly provide for her. That would just be cruel.
By Marissa Hall4 years ago in Petlife
Our Love Story is Over...For Now
Our love story began on September 10, 2010. I was just scanning the pages of our local newspaper when I came upon an ad. A very tired Mother of five children was looking to find a forever home for her Chihuahua. I wasn't even thinking about adopting a dog, cat, horse or anything at that time. It just happened. There was a tingling in my hands and a flutter in my heart. I knew he belonged with me. Milo, you were living only five blocks away from us. This fact was the glue that sealed the envelope in my mind that we belonged together.
By Teresa Wegrzyn4 years ago in Petlife
Canine Culture
The first thing I ever noticed about Sage was her underbite—proud, prominent, perpetual. Second was her set of beautiful, bulging eyes the color of a caramel blondie or the Sahara Desert at sunrise. On a quiet workday in April, as I had been searching through numerous pictures of adoptable dogs on a website for a West L.A. animal rescue, I immediately stopped scrolling when I caught sight of the seven-pound pup called “Eggs” (which I later learned was in theme with the approaching Easter holiday). I proceeded to watch her adoption video, which really should have been called “audition video” since she was a class act—an amalgam of Gloria Swanson—a spritely, dramatic dame ready for her closeup, Amy Poehler—a comedy-savvy firecracker, and Audrey Hepburn—a wise and loving little treasure. “Eggs” wiggled with gusto and urgency in the arms of the volunteer holding her and effortlessly wagged that six-inch tail of hers. As the camera went into a close-up, zeroing in on that tail, I saw a tiny patch of white fur on the tip that looked like a speck of cream amidst her pumpkin spice latte-colored coat. That was it. I was done searching. I had to meet “Eggs”—and only “Eggs.” That evening after work, I drove as fast as L.A. traffic would let me to the animal rescue, where I met the ball of curious, unbridled energy, renamed her “Sage” (as I sensed her unspoken wisdom would somehow change my life), and walked out the door with her in under an hour. When I brought her home to my studio apartment, she excitedly ran around in circles as if to scream: “I’m free!” She surely knew that, as well as the fact that she was finally and irrevocably home.
By Jessica Mollo4 years ago in Petlife
PEPPA The Frug
Welcome. "Sweetie," We said to Peppa. When my hubby Luke and I first got her, she was overwhelmed. Like most rescue dogs, she had some issues. A lot. She was trained to do her business outside, though, so that was a plus. But that was where it ends.
By A L Luna-Raven4 years ago in Petlife
The Three Amigos
I nominate Ace, Moses and Frankie (from left to right) as my EmPAWyee's of the month. Each of these dogs have a special story that endear them to my heart. Like many people during this pandemic I'm working from home, so I set up my office in our sunroom. I am a quality engineer for a semi-conductor company, and I spend most of my days in Microsoft Teams meetings, creating trainings, and completing paperwork. Sometimes my days are tedious and monotonous but whenever I look to my left and see these three just relaxing on the couch enjoying their life it brings so much joy to my heart. These three came to us in different ways and they have distinctly different personalities, but I couldn't imagine life without them now.
By Sherry Little-Ragan4 years ago in Petlife
