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.
Living With A Mocha
When my husband brought Mocha home we had no idea just how much our lives were about change. When I woke up that morning I called my husband to ask where he was. He told me he went to bring his aunt to one of her friend's house. A little while later he called me and asked me if I wanted to take care of a Chihuahua. My Nana had a Chihuhaha once, and his name was Santana. That little demon was horrible. He would attack anyone and everyone, so when he asked me if I wanted to take care of one I said not really because of my experience with Santana.
By Claudia Nicole Parker5 years ago in Petlife
One Good Friend
If you are lucky, you will have at least one really good friend. If you are really lucky, that friend will be a dog. For my wife that dog was Elroy, for me it was my Katie. As I recall I didn’t want to bring another dog into our household. We already had two dogs and a cat, and I didn’t think another one was needed. Elroy and Virgil were going on seven and I never experienced having a pup to grow up with. My wife knew if I would see the pups, I would want one. She made arrangements to see a litter of pups and we had second pick.
By Al Russell5 years ago in Petlife
My Pet Ownership (Part 2)
Some pets stay with us for a long time, while others much shorter periods. After the loss of my Persian cat, (see Part 1) I did not want another pet of my own. However, in her infinite wisdom, my aunt gave me a Chihuahua for my twelfth birthday. As I was used to a large Alsatian, this tiny little thing seemed so fragile in comparison. I called her Poppet and cradled her in my arms most of the time. At the same time, my youngest sibling was maneuvering a baby walker around the house and bumping into everything, including everyone’s ankles. This would result in peals of laughter from him and screams of pain from us. Chasing Poppet became a great game and the poor animal would squeeze herself behind the sofa to escape. Unluckily, for Poppet, she was not always fast enough, and my baby brother would grab one of her back legs and swing her around before letting go. This was too much for me and my parents, so Poppet was returned to my aunt with thanks and an explanation that for her own safety it was best. I satisfied myself with our new Alsatian, also called Nikki and the puppies she produced, all thirteen of them for some time as well as the guinea pigs and rabbits.
By Mandy Eve-Barnett5 years ago in Petlife
Beautiful Days
I didn’t know what I needed was a friend. One that loves you regardless of who, or what you were. It didn't matter if I had been mean, selfish, cruel, inpatient, or insecure. Not that I wanted to be any of those things, but sometimes I was. Those were ugly days. I felt ugly. I was ugly. Those days made it impossible to be around another person, another human. Yet, being lonely only compounded how long it took to dig out from under the shame and guilt from having behaved that way in the first place. Humans can forgive, but they still keep score.
By Elizabeth Livecchi5 years ago in Petlife
The Missing Case of Jingle Bells on Diwali Night
Diwali is a time for families to come together, spread love, and eat sweets. A lot of sweets!! And of course, fireworks play a major part in making the festival more fun. It is the usual kind of Diwali I've celebrated every year. But Diwali 2020 was a little bit different. We had the fortune of hearing Jingle Bells too. You're asking, how so? Come with me.
By vaisrinivasan5 years ago in Petlife
Woman's best friend
I am going to give you a little background on myself so you can see why this dog meant so much to me. I was born and raised in the military, our family moved every 2-3 years. We had a couple of dogs growing up but we only had them for as long as my dad was stationed at the base. We would give the dog to a family member so we would be able to see the dog again. I never really bonded or got attached to any animals growing up.
By Suzanne K. Urban5 years ago in Petlife
I Have Never Heard Of 'Walking Your Dog Month'
We in the UK are a nation of dog lovers and I am no exception. There is just one thing missing - a dog! When Ali and I got together, we had a dog called Alfie - an absolute gorgeous dog and an excitable sort to say the least.
By Ste Matthews5 years ago in Petlife
Dearest Doggo
I’ve always said that if I ever became a millionaire, I would cruise GoFundMe to make strangers’ dreams come true. As a person, I’ve always believed in sharing wealth and that if you shared your abundance, karma would have a way of paying you back for your good deeds. Normally, I’m far from in abundance enough to help someone, but in January of last year I wound up breaking my leg while I was walking into my office on a patch of black ice in the parking lot. My job was fantastic about it and covered the medical bills and subsequent hospital stay, and as a result, I did wind up with a settlement.
By Victoria Hill5 years ago in Petlife
Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Dog
Growing up, I always wanted a dog. I loved animals and wanted to work with them some day as a marine biologist, veterinarian, or some kind of zoologist. My parents promised me on multiple occasions that we would get a dog yet they always found some excuse to explain why we never did. I became complacent in my pet-less life and held on to my wish of being able to work with pets in the future.
By Xennariel Revenlyr5 years ago in Petlife
