literature

Animals make great literature even greater: from Toto to Wilbur to the three little kittens who lost their mittens.

Cubby - My first Best Friend. Content Warning.
This is the story about a girl [Jessie, illustrator of The Hound Who Saw, coming out near Easter 2026] who meets her furever first best friend. This is the story about Cubby. He was a burnise mountain dog, border collie mix. He was rescued at three years old, when his first furever family, fell apart. Mom and Dad of that family got divorced, and Dad took Cubby with him. From what we were told, where the man lived, he wasn't allowed to have the dog inside, so, he left him outside all the time. At one point the man stopped feeding him, and he became rather thin. We think when we got him, he was almost 35 pounds soaking wet [he was a little over a hundred pounds when he passed]. He was just shy of ten years old when he crossed the rainbow bridge. This goes out to all the first amazing pets anyone could ever have...
By The Hound Who Saw17 days ago in Petlife
5 Animals with Seriously Strange Superpowers
Nature is full of surprises, and some of the animal kingdom's inhabitants possess abilities so bizarre they sound like they were ripped straight from a superhero movie or a villain's backstory. They’re walking proof that you don't need fancy tech or magic to be totally impressive; sometimes, you just need a horrifying bone-claw defense or an unstoppable desire to roll dung. Get ready, because we're diving into the real-life oddballs who make fictional powers look tame.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in Petlife
I'll remember you
Monday, August 18, 2025 At home, we’ve always had pets. One would think that, with so many generations of dogs and cats who have been part of the family, my mom and I would already be used to this kind of grief. But it wasn’t like that on the afternoon of Saturday, August 16, just five days before my birthday, in the same year when the eldest dog of the house passed away. For the second time this year, my mother was forced to make a life-or-death decision, literally. And I, once again, stood on the front line, facing the weight of what threatens to destroy what remains of life.
By Krizzia BW4 months ago in Petlife
The Irreplaceable Value of Live Animal Encounters
Animal-rights activists have recently promoted "virtual zoos" as ethical alternatives to live exhibits, utilizing holograms, 360-degree video, and animatronics. For instance, Belgium's GAIA is launching a Zoo of the Future with virtual and augmented reality, and robotic puppets, promising a new, immersive connection with nature "without cages, without captivity, and without suffering."
By Jenna Deedy5 months ago in Petlife
AI Pet Portrait Studio 2025
AI Pet Portrait Studio Review 2025 – Turn Your Pet Photos Into Stunning Art Pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. Every playful bark, wagging tail, or affectionate purr becomes a cherished memory. For many pet owners, capturing these moments in a timeless way has always meant hiring an artist or learning design software. But now, with AI Pet Portrait Studio, creating gorgeous, custom pet portraits has never been easier.
By James Renouf 5 months ago in Petlife
Whiskers and Wounds
Ayesha was once the melody in a quiet neighborhood of Lahore—the woman whose voice floated through jasmine-scented evenings like a gentle breeze. She taught music at the local school, her laughter ringing out as children fumbled with harmonium keys and off-key scales. Her home, small but warm, used to hum with life: the strum of strings, the soft clink of teacups, and songs passed down from her mother.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Petlife
The Tail That Taught Me Love
Ariba had never imagined herself as someone who’d come home to a wagging tail and muddy paws. She grew up in a house where everything had its place—shoes lined neatly by the door, cushions always plumped, and the idea of fur on the sofa was nothing short of a disaster. Her parents valued order, silence, and control. So did she—until one rainy evening rewrote everything.
By meerjanan5 months ago in Petlife
How a Tiny Kitten Saved Me from My Darkest Days
There was a time, not too long ago, when getting out of bed felt like climbing a mountain barefoot. My mind was heavy, my heart heavier. Some days, even the thought of opening the curtains felt like too much effort. Friends tried to help, but there’s only so much comfort words can bring when you’re trapped inside your own head.
By Vocal Member 5 months ago in Petlife
I Tried to Teach My Dog to Use Zoom
Let me start by saying this: I didn't intend for any of this to happen. I'm not a dress-up-my-dog type or have an Instagram account for them. I am a plain work-from-home person with a hyper Jack Russell terrier named Milo and a lousy, tragic need for online meetings.
By coderex6 months ago in Petlife
The Last Day with My Pet
StarIt’s strange how one day can hold so much meaning, how you can feel a lifetime compressed into a single sunrise and sunset. When I woke up that morning, I already sensed it was different. My pet, who had been growing weaker over the past few weeks, didn’t greet me at the door or wag their tail when I called their name. Instead, they stayed curled up in their favorite spot near the window, soaking in the early morning light as if they knew it would be their last chance to feel it.
By Kim Jon6 months ago in Petlife
Silkie vs. Cemani – The Two Strangest Chickens You’ve Never Heard Of . AI-Generated.
When you hear the word chicken, you probably think of a regular farm bird or your favorite fried meal. But the animal world has some surprises waiting — like a chicken so fluffy it looks like a walking pillow, and another so dark, its meat, bones, and even tongue are jet black.
By Secret7 months ago in Petlife
The 7 Most Beautiful Snakes That Crawl the Earth.
The Contents Table The Serpent's Beauty as an Introduction Blue Malaysian Coral Snake (Calliophis bivirgatus) Emerald Tree Boa (Corallus caninus)
By Krypton 8 months ago in Petlife