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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
Don't Judge a Dog Before You Know Them
Pitbulls: man's best friend, just another animal, or the enemy? Pitbulls are the most misunderstood breed of dog. American Pitbull Terrier — this is one of the many names of the Pitbull. Pitbulls have a bad reputation but not all pitbulls are as bad as people say. Because of all the negativity about pitbulls, people are scared of them. Pitbulls should not be judged before you get to know them. Pitbulls are now being put to sleep because of their bad reputation. And people who say that this breed is the worst breed a person could have has never had a pitbull as a pet.
By Bianca Johnson7 years ago in Petlife
Weird Things Your Cat Might Be Doing Explained. Top Story - November 2017.
Cats have many different signs of showing you that they want something. These behaviours may come across as unusual or out of the ordinary, however these behaviours have simple explanations which can help you understand your own cat a whole lot better.
By Hannah Louise7 years ago in Petlife
I'm Not Brave
Remarks I have gotten regularly since the beginning of my riding career include "You're so brave!" or "I would never get on that horse!" or even "You're crazy!". While the latter may be true, I struggle daily to explain to fellow riders that I feel the same way as they do when a horse rears up in my face or bolts under saddle. It is not a matter of fear, it is simply a matter of how you choose to respond to the emotion.
By Treble Ranch7 years ago in Petlife
Shelter, Store, or Breeder
When adopting a pet there are generally three options that people choose to go to: an animal shelter, a pet store, and breeders. There are pros and cons to each of these that should always be taken into consideration before adopting your very own fur baby.
By Kristen Knight7 years ago in Petlife