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.
Little Legs and Big Heartbreak
Everyone thinks their pet is the best dog/cat/goat in the entire world, and that’s because they are. They are a beacon of love and innocence in the tumultuous landscape of life. Many people claim that they didn’t rescue their pet; their pet rescued them. Neither of those are true of my sweet dog, Mister Richmond.
By Lauren Baer6 years ago in Petlife
My Perfect Pupper
This is Reagan, or as we like to call her: Pupper, Reagy, Goober (and all its various forms), Boo Boo, Rae Rae, Muppet, Little One, and so many other names. We hardly ever call her Reagan. She's a 4-year-old, adorable beagle-collie-who knows what else mix. We still have no idea. She has the coloring of a beagle, and the size and face of a collie. The one thing we can't really figure out is what kind of dog she got her curly tail from. We decided that she was made in a lab from various parts of all different dogs. Whatever she is, she's certainly cute!
By Mary Molluso6 years ago in Petlife
Us Pretty Brown Girls
Hospitals, Day care, playground and parks, these locations are all meant for the well-being and engagement of our children. Not just any children however, these children are special. You see these children bombard you at the door from a day’s work. They insist you rub their bellies when your hands are most occupied, and any meal you make, it’s no longer yours but ours. These are the children that go viral on social media at the mention of their names and the very children we avoid our social life with people for. Bottom line, you’re pets are family and basically just like you’re children. Now they can’t grow up and become Doctors, or Farmers, or lead a civil rights movement for justice, but boy do they put a smile on faces. Owning a pet is a great responsibility and caring for a malnourished pup will have you realizing how strong you really are when being strong is all they depend on. Here’s the story of when I found Cocoa Chanel deJesus.
By Domoniqe deJesus6 years ago in Petlife
pooch perfection
I guess I should start by telling you he’s not actually mine. It’s quite liberating to love something that doesn’t belong to you, as if it's your own, without the guilt or fear of being found out. You know, the sort of story line you’d expect on a soap or audience participated sitcom.
By Chelsea Branch6 years ago in Petlife
"Bella" Means Beautiful
My youngest sister Michelle is the *“Elly Mae Clampett” in my family in regards to connecting with animals – she has owned cats, dogs, rabbits, and currently is raising chickens and a rooster! Over the years, through her experiences, she has introduced me to the nuances of many different dog breeds that inhabit our world.
By Kathleen Thompson6 years ago in Petlife
Can Dogs Eat Vegan and Vegetarian Meals?
We all want the best for our furry friends, whether we’re buying them hypoallergenic dog food or a new collar that matches their personality. The topic of vegan and vegetarian meals for dogs has garnered attention lately, attracting Google search interest scores of up to 100 over the last year, as you can see in the graph below. This is likely due to the growing number of vegans and vegetarians across the UK — statistics report there were 600,000 vegans in the UK in 2019, so it isn’t surprising to learn that we’re considering this diet shift for our furry friends too. After all, if we want the best for them, we must find out if what is good for us is good for them too.
By Fay McFarlane6 years ago in Petlife
To the moon and back.
Finding Luna (who was previously named Roxy) was no stroke of luck. One night on a walk home from being out having a drink with a friend in Surry Hills, Sydney, I came across a sad and clearly neglected dog wandering aimlessly through busy inner-city streets. It seemed that she had just had a litter of puppies, and perhaps even more heartbreaking was that she was dumped, like trash, in a terrifying new environment full of danger. This stray dog was lost, and I can still feel the terror that she felt. Her nails were like talons, having not been clipped. Her ears were bloody. Her skin dry and flakey. She waddled up to me, and looked me in the eyes and asked me for help. She let me take her home so I could feed her and keep her warm for the night - and it was made very clear she had not been shown any kindness for a long time. In NSW, if a stray dog is taken to the pound and the owner does not claim their dog, they become the property of the pound. Due diligence by the folk at the pound meant they had to contact the owners who had treated her as trash - "we gave that thing away years ago". Those seven words have rung clear in my mind ever since the woman at the pound told me over the phone what her previous owners had said about her. She is not a 'thing' or a possession. Now, when I found Luna, I was not at all equipped to have a dog - but that's the beauty of this story; nothing made logical sense, but gave that gut feeling when you know it's what you have to do. Two weeks passed, and after a visit to the pound to check in on her, it was official. She was my new best mate with a brand new name that seemed fitting. Unfortunately Luna clearly lived a life as a breeding dog, and the scars on her face and sunken black eyes told a story of pain and angst. Her anxieties were something I could never have been prepared for, but giving her the space and time to rest and just 'be a dog' again has allowed her to heal, recover and bounce back. She is my world. The brightest light on my darkest days. I have shaped my life around her, and meeting her sparked a passion for rescue that has opened new career opportunities and introduced me to so many life long friends. I told her when I adopted her that she would be safe, and that I would make the res of her days as happy as I could. She's just turned 12, and is enjoying her golden years by my side. The funny thing about 'saving' Luna was that she doesn't and won't ever realise how difficult adopting a dog has made things for me (like applying for a house to rent and live, or planning holidays, or grabbing coffee with friends) - but that is exactly how it should be. She makes the superficial things in life seem less important and has told me to focus on relationship that fulfill your heart and soul. She deserves nothing but love and compassion. Ironically, she was the one who 'saved' me, and has pulled me out of deep, dark holes countless times. Meeting Luna on a cross road - on a full moon - at midnight - was a sign; we were meant to be together and destined to tackle life as a team. I only wish that everybody could find their Luna in life, and to learn the true meaning of life - compassion.
By Chris Croker6 years ago in Petlife
Sweet Creature
I remember when I first met you. I had come over to surprise your mama in an act of love. And you were there because you were always there. Looking back, I realize that meeting you was even more important than meeting her parents. Because you are her heart externalized. We both understood: if I can love you, then she knows that I can love her.
By Pallavi Juneja6 years ago in Petlife
