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It's no coincidence that a dog is a man's best friend; they're more faithful than most other animals, and more faithful than many people.
Puppy Parenting
When Mary became part of our family, she offered something very special. She was rejected by her birth mother and had to be bottle-fed by her mother's owner. She was the runt of the litter. The time came for her to be adopted out and happily she was given to a couple of men that saw her and had no problem giving up $400 for a blue fawn pit bull puppy. She was happy and healthy until the men were evicted, leaving her and other pets alone in the apartment until they could find somewhere to go. They didn't find a place to go...
Celia WildPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeLosing Your Best Friend
I remember the worst day of my life like the back of my hand. Like answering “what did you eat for breakfast today?” The day I lost my best friend, my support, my constant, and one of the few things that kept me alive.
Emma BukovskyPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMy Beautiful Blessings
My life was forever changed the summer of fourth grade heading to fifth. I was ten years old and I had recently lost my beloved dog, Coco. She was the apple of my eye and the reason why I was always so happy. Her smallness, so intense, that if she were to bear her own litter, she would not survive.
Alyssa FrancoPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeAn Early January Morning
Flowers die. Leaves are long gone from the branches they once were hanging from. The days shorter. Nights are colder. This is a memory of a life that ended on an early morning and made it the longest day I had ever lived during winter.
Bridgette DonahuePublished 7 years ago in PetlifeWhat's in a Name?
It happens all the time. Someone is lucky enough to find the dog they’ve been searching for, and the next thing you know, you, that lucky someone, have brought the dog home. And there it is, wide eyed, curious, and eager to be your pal. But you, the lucky one, with a ton of love to give, have no name for your new companion.
Johnny WalkerPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeOdis The Great
My name is Odis. I am a four-month-old German Shepherd. I weigh 50lbs. My hobbies consist of running, playing and drinking all the water I can lap up. My mommy and daddy are proud to have me. I keep them on their toes every day. I love when they come home from work because then I have someone to play with. I love to jump all over my mommy when she comes home. Her shoes are very yummy. Sometimes when she takes her shoes off after she gets home I like to take them and hide them from her.
Jamie ShieldsPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeI Love You Anyways
You adopted me almost three years ago. It has been a little rough, but I am thankful to have you as my master. My love for you is unconditional and unending, and I will carry it with me to my death bed. My greatest purpose is to love you and make you happy, so if what you do to me makes you happy, go ahead.
Brady DoddsPublished 7 years ago in PetlifePets We Loved and Lost
Anyone who has a pet understands the unconditional love that they give to us. They are always there for us whenever we need them. When they die, we cannot understand why they had to go away. Whether it was because of old age, a sickness, or another reason, we are devastated. Recently our dog died, but not in a way that you might ever imagine. My daughter and I had gone away for a short vacation. We had done this so many times before, so why would I think that anything was different this time? Whenever I was leaving for more than a few days, I would tell Popcorn, "Don't be sad, we'll be back soon. If you miss me just visit me in my dreams." I remember the day that we left. He was sitting on the dining room floor staring at me as if to say, "Please don't leave me here. Take me with you." I can still see his face. Whenever I think about that day I wish that we had never gone away. Just two days before we were supposed to come back, I got the worst news ever. At first I thought it was a twisted sick joke. It wasn't. Popcorn was dead. I frantically called his veterinarian, but of course nobody answered because it was a Sunday. I left a message hoping that he would call me back. Popcorn had been taken to his doctor by my daughter's dad. He was there to get antibiotics for his skin problems. Instead, her dad told the doctor to put him to sleep. Yes, that is what I said, Popcorn had been euthanized. My daughter was just as heart broken as I was when she found out. We just could not understand why the doctor would have listened to him and put Popcorn to sleep. Popcorn was my dog, not his. He had maybe seen this doctor twice, if that even, because one time was to pick him up from the groomer. To my knowledge he had not even talked to the doctor that day. There was nothing that I could do now. Popcorn was gone forever. I filed a complaint with our state veterinary office. They said the doctor had the right to put him to sleep because he was told to. This person who handles the reviews also told me that there has to be an established relationship. Established means a long term relationship. There was no long term relationship when you have only interacted with the person twice. The state veterinary office did nothing. Then he had the nerve to send me a link about a case where a family asked for pain and suffering for their loss. I did not ask for that. There is no amount of money that could ever make what happened to Popcorn okay! Here is the link to the article that they sent to me:
Lilli AdamsPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMy Dog's Birthday Is Today
On September 30, 2016, my boyfriend and I decided we wanted a dog. My boyfriend's reason was to have a pupper to love on and spoil. Mine was to have company and protection when I was home alone. I'm also very phobic of ghosts and I thought a dog would have a sixth sense to warn me if a spirit was following me!
Audrey GroomPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeMy 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.
Heather LeighPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeWhat to Buy BEFORE You Bring Home a Dog
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.
Ashley BadgleyPublished 7 years ago in PetlifeWhy 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.
Josh A. GutkinPublished 7 years ago in Petlife