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A Spoonie and Her Service Dog: Invisible Disabilities
My name is Kayla, I'm a service dog handler. My service dog is Clyde and he's my "pawtner in crime." I have noticed that a lot of people are skeptical when it comes to handlers like myself because we don't look disabled so in this article, we are going to discuss invisible disabilities and why you shouldn't tell someone that they don't look disabled.
By Kayla Powell7 years ago in Petlife
Love, Loss, Resilience, and the Art of Never Forgetting How It Feels
Cinammon was a Lhasa Apso that was a part of the tumultuous Frog Encounter family for three years. I was like any 11-year-old, I asked for a dog every holiday and I would let slip how responsible I could be and how having a dog could offer me a lot in terms of lessons lived. My older brother, my senior by two years, played in my games too–often participating in faux competitions for our parent's benefit.
By Triple Decker Sandwich7 years ago in Petlife
Service Dog Dilemma. Top Story - July 2017.
Imagine this, you're walking through the supermarket and as you turn down the next aisle, you spot a dog. You squeal the word "puppy" and walk up to the dog and pet it. That's when you notice the vest with the words "Service Dog" plastered on the side, but you still keep petting. Unfortunately, you just put the dog's handler in danger.
By Kayla Powell7 years ago in Petlife
Doggie Days
I've always loved dogs. From a young age, I was endeared with the soft, cuddly animals that provide unconditional love. However, there was a strict 'no furry pet' rule at my house, largely due to my father. Therefore, I was denied the love of a dog that I so dearly craved.
By J.C. Marie7 years ago in Petlife
Tail Wagging, Furry Readers
Connie emerged from the car, staying by her Master's side as she strode toward the window-door. She made sure not to dip her golden mane in the dirt. Master would brush her if her hair got dirty, and that brush always vexed her. She could feel the hair pulling along it. Best to avoid all that.
By Alicia Springer7 years ago in Petlife
Three Ways You’re Miscommunicating with Your Pet. Top Story - July 2017.
Animals are innately intuitive beings. People… not so much. Animals survive in the wild using their five senses and gut instincts. People, on the other hand, generally turn off their intuitive abilities by the time they’re six or seven years old. So, when an animal (a highly intuitive being) meets someone out-of-touch with their intuition (most humans), there’s lots of potential for miscommunication and high jinks.
By Danielle MacKinnon7 years ago in Petlife