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Mika's First New Family
My boyfriend and I just recently got our dog Mika. Mika was with her owner at the shop (Two Men and A Truck) when my boyfriend had walked up to her and started petting and playing with her. He is really good friends with her previous owner. When he said to his friend if he ever needed to find a good, safe, fun, and loving home for his Mika, we would love to take her in. The previous owner, being super happy to hear that a good friend and his new girlfriend would provide Mika with a good home, was more than happy to let her come and be with us! I guess my boyfriend's friend was going through a rough breakup and it was starting to get hard on him and Mika. He had told my boyfriend that he was just visiting his father before he was going to take her to the animal shelter.
By Shae Thompson8 years ago in Petlife
Top 10 Strangest Flying Animals That Are Not Birds
The world is full of amazing animals that have never failed to stun the mankind. Amongst them, the ones that have always managed to catch the attention of the observers/researchers are the flying animals! These animals may not have wings like birds, but their aerodynamic structures provide them the ability to fly. Here are the top ten strangest flying animals that are not birds.
By Carol Wilson8 years ago in Petlife
My Dog Is My Best Friend
Two years ago my family and I moved to a new house in Southern California with 15,000 square feet of flat land. We decided it would be a wonderful idea to get a large dog since we have land for him or her to run around. We wanted to buy an Australian Shepherd Blue Merle male because my dad had one when he was a kid and they are truly great dogs. First, we researched information about that breed such as what their temperaments usually are around people and what it is like to own one. Then we were on the search for the perfect dog. Finally, after a month of searching through Facebook ads, we found a breeder that had a Blue Merle Aussie male for sale. So we drove two hours to meet all of the Aussies and chose the perfect puppy for our family.
By Alexandra reitenbach8 years ago in Petlife
Can Dogs Get Concussions?
Whenever we hear about concussions, we immediately think about athletes because so many of them get concussions during games. But we're not the only ones at risk of getting one but dogs get concussions, too. I recently figured this out when one of my dogs accidentally hit her head on the wall.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Petlife
Step-by-Step Guide to Registering Your Pet as a Service Animal
Our pets are more than just animals; they provide comfort, love, and companionship when we need it the most. Officially registering your furry friend provides a number of benefits, allowing the pet to accompany you in public places and even travel with you. The process of registering your pet as a service animal can seem daunting, but it's not as difficult as you think.
By Armando Carrera8 years ago in Petlife
Odin: A Dog's Story
I'm not too sure where I exactly came from, somewhere in the south I believe. I wasn't loved, didn't have a name, or a home. Soon my life was going to change for the better. Before I knew it I was being transported up north to a new home. However, my new home was in a crate in a rescue. The people were really nice. I was given blankets, a toy, and a name.
By Elena Ansman8 years ago in Petlife
10 DIY Dog Collar Ideas Your Pooch Will Love
There are so many collars out there that you can dress your adorable pooch in. There are collars you can buy, like spiked, shimmer, the best GPD dog tracking collars, or even leather collars that you believe best suit your furry buddy. Sometimes, we'll look and look for the perfect dog collar, but nothing will grab our attention. I know I looked through a ton of stores, looked online, and nothing caught my eyes. Since I was so fixated on a certain collar that I realized didn't exist, I wanted to see if I can make it on my own.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Petlife
What Swimming With Sharks for the First Time Was Like. Top Story - May 2018.
Like any Jaws-era child, I grew up frightened of sharks. Don't get me wrong, I never believed they were mindless monsters who purposefully seek out humans to attack, but I definitely didn't trust them. So much so that as a little girl I wouldn't even swim alone in a pool. I was convinced one would somehow sneak through the filter and "get" me — clearly I didn't understand how filters worked yet.
By Natalie Kate8 years ago in Petlife
Life With Dogs
I am taking a brief step away from the "My First Lesbian Relationship" story to tell you guys about our life with the dogs. I've said it many times AND defended it many more times, but Dodger is truly our first child! We have raised him together SINCE birth and it has been the best experience for us. Since moving, we have taken in my grandma's dog, Lola, and that has been interesting and fun at the same time. They are best friends and worst enemies all in one, but it is all love.
By Jordan Payne8 years ago in Petlife
Doggo Love
We are all obsessed with dogs. It’s a universal concept that dogs are awesome. They are the superior pet, and they love us, but I don’t think we quite understand how much they love us. If you think about it, dogs are kind of forced to like us because we are their source of everything. Domestic dogs, that is. We feed them. We give them water. We give them a home, but it goes much deeper than that. Our dogs are out number one fans. They constantly show us unconditional love. My dog is basically my shadow. Where I go, she goes. This makes the need for a leash obsolete since she is always a few steps behind me. When I sleep, she sleeps. Whether is be for 20 minutes or all day, she will not wake up until my feet hit the floor. When I eat, she eats. She will literally only eat when I am sitting at the table eating beside her. When she has to be boarded while I am away for an extended period of time, she does not eat at all.
By Robert Barkley8 years ago in Petlife
