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Raising Louis (Part 1)
So it snowed. For the first time properly in a long time. Not as much as some places get, but a lot for the south of England.Louis is nearly 10 months old, and about to see snow for the first time. I'm not sure what he'll make of it, as he's very sensitive to change (even the neighbours putting up a Christmas wreath has set him off), but he's got to go out in it sometime.
By Isaac Rose8 years ago in Petlife
10 Reasons Cats Make Great Pets
Cats have been around for thousands and thousands of year. We have big cats. We have small cats. But the cats I think everyone is most familiar with are the domesticated, fun-loving cats we have at home.
By Mel Leigh8 years ago in Petlife
10 Top Tips for Boxer Owners
Are you looking to become first-time dog parents? Or maybe you've had a dog before but this time are looking to get a Boxer? Research is important before buying any breed. In this article, you will see my top 10 tips for a new Boxer owner.
By E ☄8 years ago in Petlife
A Letter for My Service Dog
Dear Kodiak, Since you came into my life six months ago, you have been nothing short of a godsend. When my seizures took my independence, you gave me stability. When that weird guy came in that I didn't know, but that slowly reminded me more and more of my past and scared me, you were there to pull me back from flashbacks and nightmares and back into normalcy.
By Danielle Dowdy8 years ago in Petlife
Bipolar Therapy Cat
It might sound ridiculous to think about how animals can be the only ones who truly understand mental health disorders. But I'm beginning to think its true. I suffer from psychosis-related bipolar 2 disorder, along with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Anxiety seems to be the most common mental health problem today, so when it comes to dealing with help for that I have a few people in my life who can at the very least relate to my struggle. However, my bipolar disorder is completely foreign to most in my life. There are a couple people in my family who also suffer from bipolar disorder, but one is undiagnosed and the other two are bipolar 1 and are much much older then myself. So, really, no one has the same disorder as myself.
By Mich8 years ago in Petlife
A Dog Named George
I have been a Correctional Officer for twenty seven years. In 2003, my little jail closed and I was relocated to a new jail an hour away from my home. Compared to my former jail, this one was huge, which I found a little overwhelming. That first year was a hard one. My marriage ended, I was suspended from work exactly one year later, in January 2014, and to make it that much more difficult, the day after my suspension, I moved to a new town of 2,500 people knowing not one of them. It was just myself, my two cats, a litre and a half of red wine every night, and my anger. Then depression set in for the first time in my life. I found myself staying in bed all the time.
By Leah Whalen8 years ago in Petlife
My Neighbour’s Cat
It was a warm day in April when a small ginger cat jumped over the fence into our garden. The way the cat approached my brother and I was strange. He had confidence like no other cat we’d ever been faced with before.
By Amy S8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 13)
If you've ever owned a pet you know that they are a bit of a mystery. It's hard to get inside of their heads and figure out what is really going on. We can look for subtle hints and signs, but sometimes there is really no road map to understanding your pet.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
The Real Stories of Buying from Breeders
This story begins when I decided I wanted to add a special needs cat to my family of two cats, unborn child and myself. It was posted on Facebook that there was a blind pure bred Siamese kitten that needed a home and I knew she would be the perfect fit. When I got her, she was about 10 weeks old, blind, and about a month behind in her growth. This is when my work started. I knew the extra work that was going to be involved in a blind cat and was ready to get her as healthy as possible. We were unsure of her sight prognosis at the time and just knew we needed to do what we could to help her.
By Mich8 years ago in Petlife
Gharials - The Best of the Crocodile Grins!
The first successful breeding of gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in Europe took place at Protivin Crocodile Zoo in the Czech Repulic this year, an incredible achievement—congratulations! Following this, I decided to dedicate this entry to the urgent plight of the gharial and take this opportunity to nerd out about what are hands down my favourite species of crocodilian.
By Laura Daykin8 years ago in Petlife
My Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies are some of the most elegant and majestic dogs around. The way they run brings about fierceness and strength to their stature. However, despite these facts, Huskies are also some of the goofiest and sassiest dogs you'll come across.
By Savana Verret8 years ago in Petlife
The Emotions of Birds
Small birds are surprisingly emotional. It is common knowledge that dogs and cats have various emotions, but what about the birds? I am a new bird-mom to two male cockatiels. I had no idea that they would have such varied emotions. Because the internet is LITTERED with videos and blogs about the emotions of dogs and cats, I thought that my birds would be as emotional as my floral wall paper. Nothing could prepare me for what I discovered with both of my little birds.
By Heather Cat8 years ago in Petlife