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Our Rescue
In the above picture is mine and my partner's dog, Hope. Doesn't she look happy? Would you think by looking at her that she was abused her whole life until the rescue saved her? I wouldn't either.
Kerry-Louise TaylorPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeBailey
So let me start out with I LOVE ANIMALS, and actually have a ton... even exotics that when I tell people they're like, "Shut up you do not own one of those." Then I have to pull the old phone out to prove it but anyways. Animals, they do no wrong... except Bailey. Don't get me wrong, I love Bay. He is one of my male cats, the oldest one. He is so loving, really a great cuddler and always has to be by me which is great until he's under my feet or when he's meowing non-stop because I won't make eye contact with him or you know do something crazy like sleep in. I have three other cats (and just lost one) and Bailey is the only one that when I adopted him he was declawed. I don't personally declaw my cats... I hate it... but anywho Bailey gets picked on by all my cats because he is so nosey and the others don't like him all up in their faces 24/7 but that doesn't stop Bailey!
Maranda CarenePublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMost Loving Cat Breeds
Dogs are man's best friend, and just have a major reputation for being super affectionate. Cats? Well, not so much. Though it's not always warranted or fair, cats have a reputation for being mean or just aloof to humans.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeLife With Kiya
How this spunky little Dachshund came to me might not seem like a heartwarming story, or might even be considered boring, but it's a sweet story nonetheless. At least, that's what I think. Princess Kiya (pronounced like the car) was born on November 19, 2016, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to a litter of four. She is the second smallest of her litter. Both of her parents are pure-breed dachshunds, though only her father has papers. My boyfriend and I adopted her on January 21, 2017. It was a Saturday night, and she'd just turned nine weeks old that very day; I remember that much.
Danielle RileyPublished 7 years ago in Petlife15 Problems Only Equestrians Understand
All sports have different things that make them difficult. That being said, most sports don't have "equipment" with a brain of their own... Horses are amazing animals but like us, they all have their quirks.
Tilikum: A Killer Whale with a Killer Attitude
Tilikum was a very well-known captive orca, he really lived up to his killer whale title in his lifetime in captivity. He was born in 1981, and when he was just two years old, he was captured in Iceland. A year later he was moved to a Sealand park in British Columbia. Tilikum died in early 2017, aged just 36 which is under half a killer whale's typical lifespan in the wild. However, this is pretty normal for captive whales as the average age of death for orcas at SeaWorld is just 13.
Sophie TurnerPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeEquine Rhythm
In a lot of horses' lives, one of the primary stressors is that their confidence no longer comes from within them. Their natural rhythms have been disrupted. They have to have permission to do everything.
Peggy ParkesPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeWeird Facts About Cats You Probably Didn't Know
Cats are awesome. That's why they won the internet, why people love to adopt them, and why so many folks enjoy having them as their little furry babies. They also are the most popular pet to own in the world.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeLooking For the Light Switch
In order to begin our journey into unity, and our own individual answers, we need to know more about whom we are embarking on this journey with.
Peggy ParkesPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeFor the Love of Pitbulls
I grew up in an awesome home with a wonderful mother, who above all else taught me compassion for others. Over time this gradually turned into an obsession with fighting for the "underdog" in any situation. I grew up with nine dogs that belonged to our family and anywhere up to 6 rescued dogs we were finding homes for , at any given time. I learned the importance of structure and socialization when raising and rehabilitating dogs at a very young age. Also I learned to control my emotions when dealing with dogs, because they are easily affected by us, and it rarely manifests as anything but issues. These skills served me well as an adult. I grew to own a very successful pet spa that catered mostly to nervous dogs, but more so, their nervous people.
Christina SaavedraPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeBest Dog Toys for Super Chewers
Is your dog's excessive chewing costing you a fortune? Sounds like you need to get your hands on some of the best dog toys for super chewers. Even some of the most popular dog breeds can be difficult at times. Don't cheap out here either, because you don't want to buy a piece of junk that's going to break apart after only a few play sessions. Worse, you don't want your dog ingesting these broken pieces.
Amanda StamperPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeTails of a Misunderstood "Fur Mama"
I should start by leveling with you dear reader. I am not maternal. Before you run for the hills, don't panic! This is not going to be some tear ridden diatribe about how hard my life is because I do not have the capacity to bear human fruit from my loins. While I understand there are women out there whose one sole reason for existing is to procreate, while I sympathize with those who have tried to reproduce and cannot, for one reason or another; it's just never been for me. I guess I'm just not programmed that way. My life, to a certain extent, is complete without a gaggle of children hanging around, covering the walls with whatever stickiness they've located in the past five minutes.
Rachel NeavePublished 7 years ago in Petlife