3 Things My 3-Legged Cat Taught Me About Life
Have you ever loved pesto pasta so much you named your pet after it? Well that's the roundabout reasoning for my cat, Basil's name. But I like to think it's also short for Basilica, because much like that Gaudian cathedral, he too is unfinished. Three limbs and a lack of one.
Emily WilcoxPublished 6 days ago in Petlife
The Horizon
The sky was turning pink and orange and purple again, it was her favourite time of day. As she made it to the top of her tree, she watched the colours swirl and kiss the clouds, always in awe of the beauty she got to witness every day.
Gillian MariePublished 9 days ago in Petlife
The Blind Puppy That Saw Right Through Me
Working in a veterinary hospital means either having such a slow day that you’re detailing kennels and reorganizing cabinets, or so busy you skip lunch and suddenly it’s midnight - there’s no in between. On this particular day, when I noticed a persistent whining noise coming from a kennel in the hospitalization area, it was the latter. It’s literally my job to keep track of everything going on with any patients in the hospital, so I quickly investigated the source of this noise and found a tiny culprit was causing the ear-numbing sound.
Anaise MichellePublished 20 days ago in Petlife
The Story Of The Crafty Sugar Glider On The Red Bus
''To err is human, to forgive, canine.'' After the passing of my father who left behind a 14 year old Labradoodle, our family thought we were done with pets. Little did we know, we were in for a sugar-y treat.
Saving Gary: How to Help a Snail Off the Street
Have you ever seen a snail in the middle of the street and wanted to get it out of harm’s way? If you’re like me and you'd like to help a little friend out, but you don't know how, here’s a nugget of helpful information!
Marina FortuñoPublished 20 days ago in Petlife- Third Place in Stray to Stay Challenge
The Station 57 Cat
There was a “meow” coming from somewhere in front of our station. We heard it at random intervals, desperate but also elusive. Two of the Emergency Medical Technicians I work with helped me canvas the area, using whatever meat products we could find in our break room refrigerator as bait. We are situated in a busy area of Brooklyn and there are many feral cats nearby, but none had ever called out to us before.
Nancy GwillymPublished 21 days ago in Petlife 
How Dogs Have Boosted Mental Health During the Pandemic, Meet 3 Dogs Changing Lives
Since March 2020, most of us have been leading lives of isolation, often struggling with loneliness and despair, but these three at-home-heroes have been making life a little easier for their new found families. Humans have a long-time relationship with the canine species. Affectionately coined as (wo)man’s best friend, dogs have been a large part of our lives for thousands of years. Recent studies published in October 2020’s issue of the Science Journal (Vol. 370, Issue 6516), say that number is over 10,000 years to be exact. It’s clear that we have always valued and understood the many benefits of the human-dog relationship, but now, thanks to this new pandemic lifestyle, we are even more keenly aware of the value of a dog.
Samantha KaszasPublished 23 days ago in Petlife
Sleepless in Park Slope
I had big plans for 2020, I mean, didn't everyone? But I don't think you understand, I was turning 40 years old on December 12th and there were so many things I wanted to cross off my list. Things like, travel more, maybe finally bike that 10K I've always wanted to do, and I was going to finish writing my podcast musical. But mostly, I was going to find my soulmate in 2020, or at least figure out why love kept escaping me all these years.
Caroline SeliaPublished 25 days ago in Petlife
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Being a pet parent is hard. We make it easy. Become a pet whisperer with these tips and tricks.
Beasts of the Wild
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Lucky Dog
My boys (and their mom) wanted me to try and win a puppy at a carnival game booth. A puppy? A real live puppy? There they were...a whole litter, yapping away in a large cardboard box. With three wild kids all under the age of six, who needs a puppy? But they would not stop pleading until I finally said I would try. The odds were that I would lose anyway.
Edward FarberPublished about 8 hours ago in Petlife
A 5-Pound Dog Protected Me in the Dark of Night
It was 2 a.m. when Dagney scratched on the mirror to go out. A noise that wakes me and not my husband, go figure. I rolled out of bed and we headed outside. The second the door opened, Dagney charged out, but instead of heading towards the shop with the motion light like she usually does, she veered to the right. Thinking it strange, I grabbed the flashlight from the windowsill and shinned the spotlight around the yard.
Brenda MahlerPublished about 9 hours ago in Petlife
Pet Lessons.
One of the hardest things for a pet owner to do is to say goodbye. This is something I know intimately. I’ve had to say the final farewell a few times over the years. It’s heartbreaking. Gut wrenching. Agonizing. But also, it is inevitable. And it’s the inevitability that’s the hardest part. It’s the looming specter that haunts our relationship. From adorable new arrival to grey-muzzled senior.
How To Prevent Dumb Bees From Killing Us
Bees are getting dumb, and we’re going to suffer. Recently, I enjoyed reading Coffin Road by Peter May. In the book, a scientist tries to unravel the impact of neonicotinoid-based pesticides on bees. The thriller then explains the effects of this impact on human lives.
Shenba SrinivasanPublished a day ago in Petlife
Wild Mustangs
From Ocracoke north to Carova, along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Spanish Mustangs used to roam freely. Now, there are only a protected few.
Lane BaileyPublished a day ago in PetlifeFOUR BROTHERS FINALLY GET A BABY SISTER
Growing up I always thought I was “cat” person because that was my mother’s pet of choice. My mother came from a family of cat lovers so it isn’t surprising we always had a pet cat growing up. I always loved cats and a few times our cats even had kittens. That was so exciting!
Margie AndersonPublished a day ago in PetlifeDeath at SeaWorld: The Series?
To whom it may concern, I’m writing on behalf of the zoo and aquarium community regarding an upcoming project that has been in development as a series for the last few years. They based the show in question on an anti-zoo book by David Kirby, and it’s an investigative piece that profits off the 2010 freak accident at SeaWorld Orlando. While the 10-part series is due for a 2022 release, there have been calls by both zoological professionals and patrons for streaming platforms to not distribute it for various reasons.
Jenna DeedyPublished a day ago in Petlife3 Ways You Might Be Hurting Your Cat Without Knowing
Who doesn't love cuddling up on the couch with their favorite fluffy friend and enjoying the comfort that comes from petting their soft fur and listening to their gentle purr? It's no secret that we can find satisfaction from the company of our pets. In fact, it's proven that as we pet our four-legged friends, we experience a release of the neurochemical called Oxytocin, also known as the "love chemical."
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