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.
I'm My Dog's Emotional Support Human
My dog Minnie is the cutest yet quirkiest little dog I've met. Of course, I'm a little biased. She loves to spend her time outside in the backyard of my parents' house. When someone comes home, she runs to the door to greet them. And she loves receiving treats and pats like any other dog.
By Hannah Haefele4 years ago in Petlife
My Guyanese Pup
Floyd. My little friend in the animal world. I loved him the moment I met him and still do wish I could have returned home with him by my side. But because of financial troubles my mum wasn’t able to get his shots or anything so we ended up leaving him in Guyana and it broke my heart that I gave affection to a street dog and two days in from me and my mom going back home he had strayed out from my grandmas yard and to my knowledge was then dead in the street.
By Keanna Barry 4 years ago in Petlife
Dante, The DestRUFFer
The Starbucks drive through line crept slowly forward as I wiped away tears. I had driven over from the animal shelter in defeat as I had failed yet again to adopt a white German Shepherd dog. I had actively been trying to adopt one for over a year from various rescues. After no response from several, one who had already been adopted, and one who said no because “I lacked experience” (I guess you have to have a GSD before your first GSD, even though I had experience with other large breeds), I figured my only options were to scour the city shelters, or to look for a breeder. As I am a firm believer in adopt don’t shop, and as I also didn’t have $5,000 laying around, I opted for the first option.
By Daniela Alejandra4 years ago in Petlife
Finnegan
A couple years ago, I started working at a dog rescue. I still lived with my parents, so the most I ever did was bring dogs home to foster, I knew they wouldn’t be sticking around too long. My mom had set a very strict ‘no more animals in the house’ policy. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of dogs I wanted to bring home for good. I’m a vet tech and animal lover through and through, I would save all of them if I could. But I was doing my best to abide by my mom’s rule, so the fosters typically only stayed overnight and were adopted the next day. Until Chance got off the truck.
By Hannah York 4 years ago in Petlife
The Story of Bo
It’s in his haunted eyes. When I drove to the city an hour away, the anticipation of meeting our new dog was filled with wavering trepidation. There were three sweet beagles available for adoption through the Beagle Rescue: all three cute as a button. They had their stories, their photos, their details pasted on the front page of the website like a dating site. Bo’s face was turned a little to the side, and I could just make out the speckles that identify him as a beagle. His backstory is what sealed the deal for me.
By Barb Dukeman4 years ago in Petlife
JIN
I had a golden retriever, he is very cute and smart.He was only one month old when he first arrived at our house. I named him "Xiao Jin" because his hair is golden and beautiful in the sun. I have always been responsible for taking care of him, feeding him, taking him, and going for a walk every day. He, I was only 12 years old when I first arrived at our house, and I had to get up at 5:30 in the morning and take him for a walk. When I came back from a walk, I had to hurry to school. The first thing you do when you come back from school at night is to take him out to play for a while. I bathed him and asked him to understand my instructions. Soon, he could fully understand some simple instructions such as "handshake" and "sit down". I think he is really the smartest puppy. He even helps us retrieve the newspapers that we subscribe to every morning. He knows the way home and will greet me at the door when I get home from school. I think He must like me as much as I like him, and I will allow him to sleep in my bed after he takes a shower (this is something my mother totally does not allow). At that time, because of my academic pressure, I often quarreled with my parents. We even didn’t communicate at all for a while. At that time, as long as I was unhappy or angry, I would shut myself in the room and cry secretly. Every time Xiao Jin He was lying next to me, he couldn't speak, but I knew he was accompanying me to comfort me.
By Liu Weijia4 years ago in Petlife
DogGone
I don’t know what I would have done if I had been there. I would not have been able to stop it, change anything, or save her. If someone has the ability to stay Death’s hand, it certainly is not me. In all likelihood, I would have beat myself up for not noticing the changes in her behavior as she rapidly grew weaker. So why did I feel so much resentment? Why did I hate myself for not being able to help her from 440 miles away? But most of all, why did I know something was wrong that sweltering June evening despite so vast a distance between us?
By Mason Wulbrecht4 years ago in Petlife
My Literal Lifesaver
I will always be right there for you, I long to be.. I will always be right there, Look over your shoulder.. you'll see me, 'Cause I've been praying.. I've been hoping.. Sitting here waiting for you.. I will always be right there, for you.. Right there.. Right there.. -Ramzi; Right There (song)
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet4 years ago in Petlife
The Breakthrough
Ptsd is complicated, and navigating life alone can feel heavy. Options are slim. The military offers medication and therapy. But when you can't speak about it, how can you address it? And let's face it, medication, although helpful, can seem like avoidance. What about a service dog? Basically a dog trained to walk with you through life. Help you with the symptoms and harsh realities of life living with PTSD or MST ( post traumatic stress disorder or military sexual trauma).
By Randi henley 4 years ago in Petlife
