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When Your Cat Inadvertently Tries to Destroy Your Life
I am an owner of a cat called Dante (which my vet tells me is quite a common name for a cat…who knew?!). Well I say I am the owner, however I’m pretty sure Dante owns me. He has managed to manipulate all possible emotions to make me do anything for him. I even want him at my wedding (although my sister says this is a step too far).
By Liberty King7 years ago in Petlife
A Doggy Love Story
My family has always had a Golden Retriever as our family dog and even bred two of them for several years. Henry was the male and was always "my dog" as a teenager. I always said that one day I would have one of his puppies. For as long as I can remember from us having golden retrievers, I always wanted a puppy of my own when the time was right and I was capable of caring for my own dog independently. Unfortunately; after several litters of puppies, my parent's female dog Lilly was pretty worn out so my parents decided to neuter Henry and stopped breeding the two of them. I was devastated because I was still not in the right place to care for my own dog and I really thought I had missed my chance of having one of Henry's puppies. Shortly after the two stopped breeding, I moved to Dallas for several years and then to Austin, TX. The only dog I ever got to see during that time were on the rare occasions I would visit Henry while staying in East Texas for the holidays.
By Hannah Joy Stacy7 years ago in Petlife
'Flush' by Virginia Woolf
This short biography of Flush by Virginia Woolf is by no means a Disney-fied story of the life of a spaniel. This story is as realistically as possible a record of a dog’s interpretations of and feelings for the world he inhabits and his journey from Three Mile Cross in Berkshire to Florence in Italy without being anthropomorphically sentimental in any way. It is a book for dog lovers and it is a book for those who want to interpret the relationship between people and their dogs.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Best Breeds of Cats
Most people know a little bit about dog breeds. They can typically tell you what are the most popular dog breeds for families, which dog breeds are best for guarding locations, and which dog breeds shed the most. But, when it comes to cats, it's a totally different story.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Petlife
4 Tips for Safe Travel with Your Pet this Summer
Are you planning to travel this summer? Are you considering taking your pet with you for the ride? If so, you are familiar with the precautions associated with pets and vehicles, like do not leave your pet in a hot car, even if you have the windows cracked. This may seem like a no brainer, but every year thousands of people do it, and every year, thousands of pets suffer the consequences. Before you get your mind set on taking your pet with you, think about what you will do in situations where your pet cannot join you. For example, if you pull off of the highway to eat at a restaurant, where will your pets stay?
By Charlene Little7 years ago in Petlife
Introducing Zeke, the Reactive Border Collie
Just like most people, we had no idea what was in store for us when we went to get our first puppy. My girlfriend and I were so excited, we jumped online and found an amazing breeder not 45 minutes from us and instantly got hooked. We got into the car and went to visit Valley View Border Collies near where we live.
By Brandon Sawler7 years ago in Petlife