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.
Stray to Stay
When people ask me where I got my dog, Bowie, I always end up telling the full story. How could I not? It was so random but so perfect, we were definitely meant to find one another. To this day, he’s my best friend and we are always on the same page. Sometimes I think he’s me, only in dog form.
By Kylie Best5 years ago in Petlife
Coco
Thirteen years ago I was 23 and leaving yet another bad relationship. I had been living in a basement apartment, partying too much, and putting too little of effort into anything of substance. I was lost. I had attended teacher’s college because I couldn’t figure out what else there was to do with a degree in English. I was still waitressing in a town too small for the egos it held with people too small to accept anything beyond their narrative. I had lived there for a year; eight months of which I was a twenty hour bus ride away, “learning.” I supply taught occasionally, when I felt like it and when the bank account was getting low.
By Vicki Cloutier5 years ago in Petlife
Who rescued who?
To say that I’m an animal lover would be a drastic understatement. Growing up in a large family, the oldest of five kids, meant our house always felt a bit like a zoo. Add in our bunnies, kittens, and rescue pups- and we probably could have charged admission. I don’t remember a time in my adolescence where we didn’t have at least one loveable fur baby to dote on.
By Danielle Hein5 years ago in Petlife
Gabby
Every pet I have owned has been adopted or rescued from an unsafe or unsettling situation. I have never agreed with paying hundreds of dollars for a dog when there are thousands in shelters that need homes. I will never forget the day I rescued my dog. I looked for months for the perfect dog, the one that really called to my soul. I walked through shelters and perused adoption sites frequently, just searching for the perfect dog. I happened to stumble on a Facebook post in a local community group about a woman who had "too many Chihuahuas" so she had to get rid of some before having to "find another solution". I know what happens when dogs are relinquished to the pound, and I knew the other solution was likely to just abandon the unwanted dogs. The woman lived an hour away from me, so I almost did not go. I knew these dogs would end up abandoned on the side of the road though, so I had to at least go check it out.
By Cassi Vincent5 years ago in Petlife
Fearless
The funny thing about adopting my dog is that I was scared of dogs when we got him. I’d always been scared of them, apart from the rare couple that I could feel comfortable around because they were very calm. And although I was scared of dogs, when my parents asked if we could rescue, I was so excited. One part of me had always wanted one.
By Niamh Hutchings5 years ago in Petlife
Kenny My Pup!
When I was young, we always had animals around in our house. I don't remember a time where we didn't have at least four animals in the house. Since I was 12, I haven't gotten close to any animals in my house. I have my moments where I think they're cute and I'll give them pettings, but they never really struck a chord with my heart. That was till my husband and I met our current pup, Kenny.
By Christine Harris5 years ago in Petlife
