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Nellie the Rescuer Cat
In another story, I wrote about how I came to adopt my cat, Nellie, and described some of the impact she had when our lives became mingled with each other. In that piece I touched very briefly on her ability to sense when I’m feeling down and comfort me.
By Alicia Brunskill6 years ago in Petlife
Why I Made the Switch to Fresh Cat Food and Why I’ll Never Go Back. Top Story - November 2018. Created with: Smalls.
It was 3 AM. I had been dreaming a nice little dream, then I rolled over and promptly woke up. Once again, my cat Molly decided it was time to throw up her dinner on my pillow and I had the unpleasant surprise of waking up with spit-up on my cheek. It was the third time this month.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in Petlife
7 Tricks the Pet Food Industry Uses to Charge You More for Low-Quality Food. Top Story - November 2018. Created with: Smalls.
“You are what you eat” doesn’t just apply to people; it applies to all living creatures. High-quality food leads to a longer, healthier life—and that’s what makes pet owners seek out high-quality pet food for their pets. This is especially true with cats, since they are obligate carnivores with very specific dietary needs.
By Smalls for Smalls6 years ago in Petlife
DandlePet
Pеt cаrе іѕ imроrtаnt tо kеер your pеtѕ hеаlthу, by DandlePet. Tаkіng саrе оf уоur dоg, саt, еtс. rеquіrеѕ your utmost аttеntіоn. If уоu dоn't саrе for іt, nо оnе else will. Pеt саrе is vіtаl to еnѕurе thаt реtѕ lіvе long аnd hеаlthу lives. Hоwеvеr, fіrѕt-tіmе реt owners hаvе muсh to learn аbоut hоw tо take саrе оf thеіr реtѕ. Tоdау, first-time реt оwnеrѕ can gаіn ассеѕѕ tо the іnfоrmаtіоn thеу nееd, whісh саn help thеm know how tо саrе fоr thеіr реtѕ properly. There аrе many рrоduсtѕ, ѕuррlіеѕ, аnd books оnlіnе that wіll hеlр уоu gаіn knowledge аbоut your раrtісulаr реt. It's fascinating tо wаtсh your реt progress through dіffеrеnt рhаѕеѕ оf grоwth аnd dеvеlорmеnt as you саrе fоr іt.
By Thayalan Kathiresu6 years ago in Petlife
Thanksgiving Is a Great Time to Spoil Your Dog
Every year, there’s tons to be thankful for. One of the best things in your life? Man’s best friend. This year, don’t just be thankful for him; treat him! Show him the love. After all, you’d be a lot lonelier without him in your life to eat your leftovers and hog the bed.
By Lynne Rush6 years ago in Petlife
How Are Police Dogs Trained?
We all know the agony of seeing a perfectly trained police K9 and not being able to pet his smart, cute, fluffy head because he's wearing a harness that says "Do Not Touch." Police dogs are one of the greatest resources we have as part of the law enforcement agencies across the country. While police agencies are able to do plenty with police officers alone, police dogs are trained for search and rescue efforts, to detect drugs with their strong sense of smell, and to protect officers from criminals. These dogs are extremely helpful to our nation’s safety, and they save lives and stop crime on a daily basis. There's a lot of work and attention that goes into training police K9s, from the time they're puppies until the day they retire.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Petlife
Tips While You Travel and Your Cats Stay Home Alone
Cats are cute, fluffy predators that chose to be domesticated by humans. If you are a cat owner then I am sure you have the thought that there is a miniature lion roaming your house that basically owns you although they let you claim the owner title. They are playful, clean, and loving pets; although the loving part is on their terms, it makes it all the more special. To be fair, dogs are great pets, but there is a lot more that goes into traveling since they need to be walked and can be a bit destructive when bored. What I love about having two indoor cats as pets is their independence, so when I travel, I don’t have to hire a petsitter, saving me money to spend during my travels. I do admit, I am a worrywart, so through trial and error of products, I have figured out how to travel without worry and knowing my cats are safe.
By Cynthia Cline6 years ago in Petlife
Things You Don't Know About Owning Rabbits
PETA reports that rabbits are the third-most abandoned animals in shelters. Owning rabbits is different than owning other domestic pets, such as a dog and cat. When adopting a rabbit, you need to take into consideration that rabbits require special shelter, extra attention, litter training, and more. A pet rabbit is not a commitment you should take lightly, however, they are a good pet for certain people who prefer a caged animal over a free one. As with any animal, there are many pros and cons of having a rabbit as a pet, so it's important to know all of the necessary information.
By Morgan E. Westling6 years ago in Petlife
The Dreaming Dog
Meet Little Miss. She is a six and a half year year old Black Lab/Blue Heeler mix. She is a sweet dog, full of love and devotion. And the energy that vibrates through her body when she is happy, it's never ending! When we are gone and come home, she is always right there to greet us, barking, whimpering, and shaking all over. You can definitely feel the love radiating off her! She is the best little dog you could hope for!
By Michelle Frank6 years ago in Petlife