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The Rescue Dog
Over a year ago now, my partner and I met and he had a beautiful Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Bullseye, Bulls for short. I found out from my partner that he was a rescue dog. Myself personally I love dogs, but Bulls was different to any other dog I'd had.
By Helen Copley7 years ago in Petlife
The Issue With Horse Slaughter
I want to preface this blog post by saying that NO horse deserves to be slaughtered. I despise those who participate in this business and want nothing more than for it to be shut down permanently. Inhumane slaughtering of any animal is detestable. Now, here is where it gets controversial.
By Treble Ranch7 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 10)
When you get a dog, you usually look into what kind of breed you are getting so that you can learn a little bit more about what to expect from the pet joining your life. Or, at least, you should do this. It is essential to choose a pet that fits your lifestyle.
By Samantha Reid7 years ago in Petlife
Pig Hops and Pet Shops
Popcorning is the term given to when a young guinea pig does a little electrified hop with excitement and happiness. It's intense, adorable, and a great way to know you're doing a good job as pig parent. If your pig suddenly stops popping for his favourite things, you know something's very wrong.
By Hazel Chapman7 years ago in Petlife
How a Craigslist Puppy Changed My World
In the summer of 2016, one week away from my twenty-second birthday I was prematurely going through my mid-life crisis. On the outside looking in, everything was good. A newly purchased home, a career with opportunities for advancement. On my own, I thought I could conquer the world. But in truth anxiety was beginning to creep in and destroy my confidence. I was lonely, my only friend was about to move to Scotland. My family lived thousands of miles away, and my social life revolved around going to work. One day on lunch I began perusing the local Craigslist for the area where I lived. An ad for free puppies caught my attention. They were four months old, hound-mixes, needing good homes ASAP. I began evaluating my abilities to care for a dog. I lived alone in the middle of the country, with a large fenced in yard. My job was Monday through Friday and allowed me weekends and evenings at home. As an animal lover since childhood I immediately called the number without a second thought.
By Jenae Perry7 years ago in Petlife
Baby Ferrets and What You Need to Know
I've wanted ferrets since I was a kid; they're fun, small animals that always seem so interested in everything you're doing. I've never been a fan of dogs, but I've always wanted a small animal I could take out into the public and spend a lot of time with. Ferrets seemed to be that perfect creature.
By Ashley Glenn7 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 9)
I have spent all of my life in Canada, and most of it in north-eastern areas where snow is frequent and abundant in the wintertime. I love the snow. As a kid, I loved it more than I do now, but I think that is just the way it goes. We are a little more immune to the cold when we are children. As adults, we learn that there are a number of downsides to snow and ice and cold.
By Samantha Reid7 years ago in Petlife