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My Bell
My heart... my soul... my Kinobe. My beautiful, loving Pharaoh hound and husky mix was dying. Only six years old and he had kidney failure. There was nothing the vet could do. He had stopped eating and couldn't even keep water down anymore. My tears were never ending as my roommate carried him into the vet's office to let him peacefully slip away. As they were injecting him I just held his face, apologizing over and over. Gave his beautiful face a thousand goodbye kisses. Stared into his golden eyes one last time. We had a connection that I'd never had with any human or animal before. I had rescued him from the local humane Society when he was a puppy, but really, he had rescued me in the long run... Fast forward through the past year and a half, I tried searching for something to repair the giant hole in my heart. There was nothing. No ordinary dog could ever replace him. In every shelter, I searched for a familiar face. Hoping that maybe he was really just lost and I'd find him again. I had reached the denial stage of grief. I figured adding a new dog to the household would help distract me from the loss. Nothing seemed to work out so far. Every possible trail was usually a dead end. I decided to just give up. I'd never find anything like my boy ever again.
By Heather Leigh7 years ago in Petlife
Kiki the Kitty Boy
It was just a normal day. It was a Friday, I believe. My oldest daughter was spending the night at Grandma's and the youngest was still taking her nap. My boyfriend of nine years had told me over and over for nine years that we couldn't have a cat because he was severely allergic. I had my suspicions about this claim, as he frequently visited homes with cats and didn't have REALLY bad reactions.
By Erin Roberts7 years ago in Petlife
What to Buy BEFORE You Bring Home a Dog. Top Story - September 2017.
This is an essentials list for anyone who is seeing a dog in their future. Preparation is key! As spontaneous and fun as it would be to come home with a dog that was unplanned, this will only create complications! To insure you are setting you and your new buddy up for success, be sure to do your research and get supplies so you can focus on bonding and training instead of trying to run to the store to pick up every item you forgot last minute! You also want to make sure you are purchasing the correct items that are safe for your pooch. Taking that extra time can save a lot of trouble in the future.
By Ashley Badgley7 years ago in Petlife
Cutest Cat Breeds
I love cats. Cats are my version of babies. They are adorable, fluffy, and I'm basically obsessed with them because they are so incredibly cute. All cats have a special place in my heart, primarily because the cute factor makes my heart melt whenever I see them.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Petlife
Why a Yorkie Is One of the Best Pets
Now, are all dogs the best pets? Yes. In my opinion, a human's personality can be matched to one of the hundreds of breeds of dogs that are out there. Dogs are our children, our best friend, our accomplice and the loves of our lives. But Yorkies are on another level, one of the best dog breeds to raise and keep by your side. But what makes them such good pets?
By Jorge Escamilla7 years ago in Petlife
Why, On an Abstract Level, I’m Against Pets
People like to criticize PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, because of how many animals they euthanize. These armchair critics would have us believe that PETA euthanizes them because they don’t care about animals.
By Aulos.Media7 years ago in Petlife
Why You Should Consider Buying a Goldendoodle
Finding the right dog can be a lengthy, overcomplicated process, as a mass of inescapable thoughts will fill your mind. What type of dog am I looking for? Do I want a small dog? A large dog? One that is independent? One that cuddles? This list is endless. As a tenured dog owner, I have a worthwhile piece of a advice for all potential buyers. Skip the searching process and buy a Goldendoodle. I'll tell ya why.
By Josh A. Gutkin7 years ago in Petlife
5 Completely Valid Reasons You Should Get a Bunny
Looking for an incredibly cute, low maintenance pet? Your search is over. If you're like me, no one ever told you about the benefits of having a bunny. But now that I've experienced what it's like to have one, I am a bunny lover for life!
By Jaclyn Moore7 years ago in Petlife