humanity

Isn't it ironic that the very best of humanity is seen through the love and empathy we show to our pets?

Learning to Respect Animals
Why do people not respect animals? Is it because they do not hold the intellect that we humans do? Or could it just be because we them as inferior to us? Either way, studies have shown that animals, especially those we have domesticated, show emotion and feelings towards humans and other animals.
By Cate G8 years ago in Petlife
Save Animal's Lives—Say No to That Eyeshadow!
Take a moment to think about your daily routine. You get up, groan about school /work, and take a shower. You use Head and Shoulders for that awful dandruff, or Dove for that silky, smooth feeling. You get out of the shower and step onto your bath mat made from 100 percent wool. You brush your teeth with Aim or Sensodyne, as recommended by your dentist, and use Listerine Mouth Wash. After getting dressed for the day and putting on Secret or Degree deodorant, maybe you put on some makeup. You try out a new Maybelline product or an old-but-favorite shade of lipstick from Makeup Forever.
By Hailey Corum8 years ago in Petlife
Is Dog Killing Becoming an Epidemic?
When the FBI offers up a profile of a serial killer, it often includes a history of animal abuse—usually from early age into adulthood. And the most frequent victims are dogs.
By Reid Moore8 years ago in Petlife
Animal Slavery
Animals everywhere are becoming extinct thanks to us human beings taking away their homes, stealing their fur, meat, horns, heads, feet, teeth, etc. Animal cubs are abducted from their mothers and fathers so they can entertain our humanly race in circuses, zoos, and parties. Something many people look past is their hurt and cries for help. Killer whales are loving creatures, and so are lions, tigers, and elephants. News goes all over the web talking about "killer whale drowns trainer" or "gorilla takes hold of a child" and the captors of those animals kill those creatures only because they have had enough of all the "watch what we trained them to do" acts.
By Cynthia Perez8 years ago in Petlife
Perspective of the Imaginary
Neil would come home from school and I would be waiting for him. As soon as he saw me, his face lit up. A smile so big and bright it filled the room and also my heart. He said, "There you are! Right where I left you. Were you a good dog?" I always answered him, "No, I terrorized the cat and blamed him for eating all of the treats. I got into the dirt and tracked it all over the carpet. Then, right before you got home, I dug out all of the folded laundry and rolled in it. " Then Neil laughed and laughed. He laughed in that little kid laugh that was instantly infectious. I always told him about my day, just so I could hear it. It was what I lived for.
By Jennifer Cypert8 years ago in Petlife
Things All Dog Owners Do.... Top Story - January 2018.
I love my dogs more than I love most humans. I love most dogs more than I even like most humans. I choose my dogs' happiness, a lot of the time, over my own pleasure, contentment, comfort, money, or sex life. I do weird things. So does my boyfriend. We thought we were the only weirdos with dogs, but the longer we have these creatures in our lives, the more crazy weird dog people we meet and the more we realise we are part of a wonderful, strange community of people that do the exact same weird things as us.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Petlife
Lesser Known Animal Saviours and Charities Worth Donating To
Whilst my passion and love for all animals means that choosing the charities for this piece was incredibly hard, I decided to go a little bit off the beaten path and not opt for obvious choices that already have huge worldwide organisations and adverts all over the television. Instead, I went with a few independent rescuers and animal lovers that are close to my heart.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Petlife
Save the Animals
There is so much beauty on such a small planet within the universe. There is also so much that we are not educated on. This earth is the only known planet that is capable of inhabiting life. We, as a whole, need to try our very best to make sure that this planet is well taken care of. So many things are happening in our world that is destroying our planet, some of which are out of our control. We should try to fix the things that are in our control. One of the things that is really going to hurt our planet in the long run is animal abuse. Without animals, our planet could possibly deteriorate. We should boycott animal abuse agencies to show that we want them shut down. Animals should not be held captive for entertainment, trained to do unnatural things, overpopulated at a store, used to test cosmetics on, or worn as a pair of boots. There are so many different ways to make a change to save these incredible creatures.
By alexis clark8 years ago in Petlife
10 Reasons Why Pets Are Amazing. Top Story - December 2017.
Bruce Cameron wrote, "When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very good reason: They bring so much joy and optimism and happiness. They attack every moment of every day with that attitude."
By Jenae Perry8 years ago in Petlife
Blacklisted: The Tale of Animal Cruelty
When the topic of animal cruelty presents itself in conversation, what first comes to mind? Animal testing? Abuse? Endangerment? Though these things are considered valid forms of animal cruelty, the qualifications for cruelty fall deeper than one would expect. In the documentary Blackfish, an orca in captivity is closely observed to prove that whale captivity is cruel and inhumane. The facts presented in this documentary lead one to consider the following: why does society need to be aware of the politics of animal cruelty and captivity, and what does society gain from this knowledge?
By spooky j8 years ago in Petlife
Lost In A Fire
Preface: Our house burned down on February 20, 2016. Since that time, I have been almost completely unable to write anything of substance.
By Sick Nick8 years ago in Petlife
Toronto Pig Save
Every day we are alive, we encounter many sets of rules. Normally, we do not even have to think about what we are supposed to do or not do because the answers come naturally to us. Doing the opposite of what most of society would do is widely considered bad, strange, or even extreme, but it does not have to be. One example of positive deviance are the actions of the organizations known as the Toronto Pig Save. The Toronto Pig Save was established in December 2010 and has been meeting three times a week since July 2011. It is a vegan animal rights group that has been known to stop trucks packed with the animals en route to the slaughter houses. The animals are usually very squished, overheated, and have gone days without something to eat or drink. While the activists typically cannot actually save the animals and get them off the truck, they decided they deserve at least one act of kindness in their small lives, so they often give the pigs water straight from water bottles through the tiny holes in the sides of the truck.
By Jessa Mae8 years ago in Petlife