adoption
Our guide to animal adoption; learn why, where, and how to prepare to adopt a cat, kitten, dog or puppy from an animal shelter or rescue group.
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Most people think that furry potatoes are just like couch potatoes; they don’t do much. People believe that guinea pigs just live their lives eating vegetables and hay, pooping, and napping. In reality, people are right to think that these adorable furry potatoes don’t do much. However, they’re cute as fuck, and that makes up for everything else.
By Jay Cordero6 years ago in Petlife
The First Fourteen Years
We weren't in the market for a pet when she adopted us. My husband was full-time college student two months away from his undergrad degree and planning to leave the country for a year to work on his master's. I had just started freelancing full-time.
By LUCINDA M GUNNIN6 years ago in Petlife
A Tough Decision
"We can't give her away," I found myself saying, eyes welling. “Maybe we can convince your parents to take her." My husband and I had never intended to adopt two, let alone one puppy during our nine months in Israel. But here we were, two adorable, rambunctious puppies chasing each other around our apartment.
By Emily Fine6 years ago in Petlife
Little Puppy
I have a tiny dog. Like, a really tiny dog. He is going to be 19 years old in September. I remember his birthday because we share it. It is probably not his real birthday but it is easier to remember this way. He is the biggest pain in the butt but I can’t remember a life without him.
By Vicky DiMichele6 years ago in Petlife
A Cat’s Guide to Adoption
Marvin got his name from the book, A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. If you have read the book, or seen the movie, you would know it comes from the friendly but misunderstood robot, Marvin. Both Marvins have trouble in social settings, and are unsure of themselves, but in a pinch, they can make a rainy day full of sunshine. When we let our dog, Chloe, depart due to age, health, and quality of life, Marvin was still there. He opened up like he never had before.
By Sarah Durrer6 years ago in Petlife
Chain of Custody
I almost always had a pet as a kid, either a dog or a cat or both. Then 40 years went by without any pets in the house. Now, for the past 20 years, my wife and I have shared space with cats and a dog, and they’ve left their indelible mark on us both.
By Paul Murphy6 years ago in Petlife
Stray 2 Stay
When it comes to animal adoption stories, I have quite a few of them. However, to keep it short and brief, I'm going to discuss a story about a stray cat that we took in named "Snow". So this will indeed will be a snow story. Before I begin, I think it would do great justice to start with how my love for animals began, how it's going, and what I plan to do with it. I hope this read will encourage you to adopt a pet too one day.
By Terry Currin6 years ago in Petlife
A Little Dog Named Nibbles
To be honest, I don’t remember all the events and conversations that lead to it. I have little flashes of memories here and there. I remember meeting our property manager at Five Guys to negotiate the terms. I remember searching for her with no luck. And I remember the day we found her. I sometimes wish I could trace all the memories back to the beginning. Where was the initial spark? Perhaps it was the summer before when my first dog passed away while I was studying abroad. Maybe it was the forceful college dorms that disallowed dogs for my first two years of college. I cannot in honesty tell you the origin story and it’s probably not that interesting anyway. The moral of the story is that almost 5 years ago something really cool happened.
By David Meyer6 years ago in Petlife
