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A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 14)
Dogs are "man's" best friend. They are a companion. They are meant to love you, be loyal to you, and be by your side. But any pet owner will know that dogs aren't actually always by your side. They aren't quite as aloof as cats can be, but dogs can be standoffish and they can need their space.
By Samantha Reid7 years ago in Petlife
Pumpkin
My grandma has a cat that is roughly 15-years-old. We adopted the cat from the shelter a couple years ago as a companion for her other cat. Both cats are about the same age but they have completely different personalities. The one we adopted is a tortoise-colored cat that looks like a skeleton with fur but she is the sweetest thing and loves on everybody who will give her the time of day; her name is Pumpkin. Minnie, on the other hand, is a demon spawned from hell and will viciously attack anybody who walks by her if she’s in the slightest irritated of moods. Ironically, it was Pumpkin who completely surprised everybody when it came to meeting my dogs.
By Courtney Seever7 years ago in Petlife
Best Gifts for Small Dog Owners
Even though most dogs are a handful because of how energetic they are, smaller dogs, on the other hand, are the ones with the most energy. Usually, larger dogs are pretty much grown up, matured, and are much wiser. This leaves them to be calmer than the tiny pups. However, younger and smaller dogs are actually a lot to handle even though it might not seem. But don't let these adorable, little fur balls fool you.
By Jennifer Violet7 years ago in Petlife
Do Rats Really Carry Disease?
Rats. When most of us hear the word for these furry rodents, our minds picture dirty grey creatures, with red eyes and worm-like tails, crawling out of sewers and garbage cans. The word rat is almost synonymous with "disease." The majority of us live with a preconceived idea that rats are "dirty, sewer animals that carry disease."
By Basil Miller7 years ago in Petlife
The RIGHT Way to Care for Betta Fish
Ah, the betta fish; the fish that everyone seems to have but no one seems to be able to take care of properly. Known as “hardy” and “easy to take care of,” they are quickly becoming the more popular choice of an easy fish now that most people are aware that goldfish should not last two weeks but rather 25 years.
By Hannah Montello7 years ago in Petlife
World of Animals
Over the years, I have been given the chance to see, work, and own several different animals but only on a small scale such as owning dogs, hamsters, and rabbits. So usually small “friendlier” pets... until I met my sister's hamster. As a rule of thumb, I was always the first to pick our new pet up to see if it bites. Well, guess what! This hamster enjoyed a little human now and then, enjoying clamping down on my finger. As an automatic response I pulled away, and not only did this make things worse, but I had a baby Siberian hamster with devilish red eyes and pure white fur (which later ended up covered in my blood).
By Stefan Higgs7 years ago in Petlife
Not All Disabilities Are Visible
My name is Brittany. I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I also suffer from panic attacks. This is why I have been training my dog to be my service dog. The one thing that really annoys me is when someone says "Isn't he too little to be a service dog?" The answer is no. Any breed of dog can be a service dog. This also depends on what you will need the service dog for. Having a smaller dog works well for me because when I feel like I am anxious or about to have a panic attack, I can easily pick him up and hold him close to me. I have also trained him to recognize when my breathing is changing and he will jump up on my leg so I can pick him up. If I am sitting, he will lick my face as a way of stimulation. (Some people have judged me on stimulation, however this is a very successful technique as it calms me down and distracts me from the situation.) I feel like some people don't understand this. I also trained him to do this when I say "Alert" so that he knows something is wrong in case my breathing has not changed.
By Brittany Nicole Allen7 years ago in Petlife