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🐶 My Always-Hungry Pug — A Beautifully Honest Story of Love & Presence
Kum Kum, my always-hungry pug, is more than a pet—she is a daily reminder to live with curiosity, joy, and presence. Through her constant sniffing, love of snacks, and quiet companionship, this personal pug story reveals how small moments create lasting emotional bonds.
By Peter Ahn2 months ago in Petlife
In Memory: Aspen's Great Expectations of LoupGarou
This story has been an entire year in the making. Pip passed away precisely one year ago today, December 17, 2024. I've tried writing it several times, but I've never been able to get past the first paragraph. Losing Pip has been an experience wrapped up in loss, in guilt, in the pain of promises unable to be kept. Every time I post about him, I cry over the knowledge that I will never have another picture of Pip, that the loving little dog that I knew so well had his life end tragically, so needlessly, that I have a hard time celebrating the lives of the puppies that he left behind. He had so much potential, so much promise. I had told myself that the spring of 2025 would be the time for working on agility, on weight pull, on all of the fun things that he loved to do. For Pip, spring of 2025 never arrived.
By Kimberly J Egan2 months ago in Petlife
13 Years of Life With My Cats. AI-Generated.
For the past thirteen years, I have shared my life with nine cats. During that time, we created countless memories together—some small and ordinary, others deeply meaningful. Each of them has quietly become a part of who I am today.
By LifeWithNineCats2 months ago in Petlife
🧠 8 Powerful Phrases Emotionally Intelligent People Use When They Disagree Respectfully
Emotionally intelligent language addresses these emotional needs before addressing the disagreement itself. That’s why these phrases are so effective — they lower defensiveness and invite dialogue.
By Peter Ahn2 months ago in Petlife
For No Reason
I wrote this as a teenager and forgot it existed until I found it again in old files. I’m putting it here because the core point is still true, and still denied. It’s told in the voice of a dog, but it’s not a breed or pet-specific statement. It’s a sequence statement. Same logic applies to any animal living under chronic neglect or abuse.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin2 months ago in Petlife
Stray Dogs in Tbilisi
No one can keep an accurate track because the registration and chipping is not systematic, but there are estimated 120,000 stray dogs in the country of Georgia, with up to 45-50,000 roaming in Tbilisi. It is a lot for a population of 1.4 million people.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Petlife
Can Rabbits Eat Grapes Leaves Seeds and Skin Complete Guide
Some fruits can be harmful, and that's why you should be ensure about a fruit's safety before allowing it to your furry friends, rabbit. Therefore, one topic always comes in mind about rabbit food is, "Can rabbits eat grapes or not?" If yes, then how much they can eat?
By Rabbits Advisor2 months ago in Petlife
Review Firework Rules to Protect Animals from Injury and Distress.
Every year, when fireworks light up the night sky, millions of animals endure more than just bright colours and loud bangs. For many pets, livestock and wildlife the experience is pure terror. This gripping moment of noise and chaos can translate into ongoing fear, injury and stress in vulnerable animals. This petition aims to change that by urging the Office for Product Safety and Standards to review firework regulations to safeguard the wellbeing of animals across the United Kingdom.
By Test2 months ago in Petlife
Your Dog Is Not Truck Cargo
In much of the country, dogs standing loose in the back of a pickup have been treated as part of the scenery for decades. People point at it, smile, say the dog “loves it” and keep driving. The scene looks normal because the community has rehearsed it for years. From a forensic and trauma standpoint, it is anything but normal. It is a low-speed, high-frequency mechanism of serious injury and death that we keep pretending is harmless.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin2 months ago in Petlife
Are “Compostable” Pet Products Actually Compostable?
In the world of pet care, these labels are especially prominent. Compostable dog waste bags, compostable treat packaging, and compostable pet accessories are now widely available and often marketed as simple solutions to environmental concerns.
By Ecofurball2 months ago in Petlife
She Was Scared of People — But Saved 120 Stray Cats with Leftovers From 100 Weddings. AI-Generated.
A woman in China has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world. She struggled with anxiety and the fear of talking to strangers. But she found a way to face her fear and help more than 120 stray cats at the same time. This is the story of her unusual journey — one that shows courage, kindness, and creative thinking
By sehzeen fatima2 months ago in Petlife
Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Cats: How to Recognize the Signs and Support Their Health Naturally. AI-Generated.
As our feline companions grow older, their needs change sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically. Many pet parents notice their senior cats becoming quieter, more forgetful, or less coordinated, yet often dismiss these changes as simply “old age.” However, when a cat begins to experience confusion, altered sleep patterns, or changes in social behavior, it may be a sign of Feline Cognitive Dysfunction (FCD), a condition similar to dementia or Alzheimer’s in humans.
By David Carter2 months ago in Petlife