dog
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.
My Two Babies
Back in 2011, I came across an ad giving away puppies and it excited me because I had just gotten a place of my own and I was finally single again which I had not been in such a long time. I figured getting a puppy would give me someone to keep me company when I wasn’t working.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Petlife
Puppy Journey: Renpet's Story (Pt. 2)
The death of a friend is never something that you think about. To watch your dog, cat, bird, etc...go through the grieving process after losing their best friend is even worse. You have no idea what is actually going through their head. All you can see is that he or she has not been acting the same and may even be shedding a few tears. Sometimes we can forget that they are well aware of the things that are happening around them.
By Queen Pedii Writes7 years ago in Petlife
Cassie's Story - Part 2
Kara was back in the UK later that day, in a taxi from the airport to home. Between the airport and home, Kara had managed to find and make contact with Chiara in Milan. Chiara coordinates animal rescue throughout Italy and worked through her long established contacts. Within 48 hours, she had managed to organise a team of five volunteers to go back to village to rescue Cassie.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Cassie's Story - Part 1
In 2015 towards the end of a very hot Italian summer in the Casalatico region, a couple from England were having lunch in a café overlooking the baking hot town square. Their talk over lamb chops and wine was of the holiday they were just starting and of how the dogs back home would settling in with their sitters.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Petlife
Thanksgiving Is a Great Time to Spoil Your Dog
Every year, there’s tons to be thankful for. One of the best things in your life? Man’s best friend. This year, don’t just be thankful for him; treat him! Show him the love. After all, you’d be a lot lonelier without him in your life to eat your leftovers and hog the bed.
By Lynne Rush7 years ago in Petlife
The Dreaming Dog
Meet Little Miss. She is a six and a half year year old Black Lab/Blue Heeler mix. She is a sweet dog, full of love and devotion. And the energy that vibrates through her body when she is happy, it's never ending! When we are gone and come home, she is always right there to greet us, barking, whimpering, and shaking all over. You can definitely feel the love radiating off her! She is the best little dog you could hope for!
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Petlife
It's Not All About the Puppy Breath (Pt. 2)
Three months later and Gracie is still away being trained. As a doggy mom, I am furious because I have missed three months of my puppies cute and quick growth. She was teething the last time I saw her and now, she will have a full set of teeth. She was so little when she left and the next time I see her, she will be almost full grown. Am I being selfish for feeling cheated? As a puppy parent, I don't want to miss those moments but I also don't want to be self-absorbed and prevent her from fulfilling her desire to retrieve. I don't understand the sacrifice that I, as a puppy mom, had to give up because who purchases a dog "TO RETRIEVE DUCKS?" I am going to be honest with you, I don't get it, probably won't and most likely never will. I've been allowed one visit, and very few pictures since she left and yet since this process began, each day that the sun rises and falls, that brings me one day closer to her coming home for good. In spite of it all, I know her journey was worth my sacrifice of heartfelt tears. Although I am not an avid hunter, it makes this mom proud to know that each step that she blazes through makes her a stronger, better duck retriever.
By Linda Blankenship7 years ago in Petlife
Casanova
Let me introduce you to the animals in this photo. The bird is Lucy, our Senegal Parrot. The black and white pup is Little Miss, a Black Lab/Blue Heeler mix. The tan pup is the headliner, Casanova. We got him from a lady that rescued he and his siblings from the side of the road. When she advertised the puppies on Craig's List, she believed they were Chiweenies (Chihuahua/Dachsund). We later learned that they are in fact Dachshund/Hound, though we are not 100 percent certain what breed of hound. Because the puppies were rescues, their age is unknown too. We believe Casanova and Little Miss to be relatively close in age, and she is now six, turning seven in January.
By Michelle Frank7 years ago in Petlife
Companionship
All my life, I grew up with a dog. Since before I could remember I had a furry best friend and now I don't have that in my life. When I was a baby my parents got a Samoyed puppy that I instantly bonded with. I grew up with her by my side and if I ever had a bad day or I was sad she was always there to cheer me up. I have always had a special connection with animals because of the relationships I had growing up. I've lived in my own apartment for nine months now completely companion free. It has been a lot harder than I had thought it would be.
By Morgan Costa7 years ago in Petlife
