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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.
Winter Hazards for Your Dogs
First of all, let me begin by saying this is being written from the perspective of a Canadian. So winter is definitely a snowy time of the year. But just because there is snow doesn't mean there is a lack of things to do. For most people, there are just as many activities to do in the winter time as there are in the summer. Considering, in some places, winter is about half the year we've had to get creative.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 7)
When you have a rescue dog you never really know how they are going to react to children, regardless of what age the child is. This has always been a worry with Roxy. Considering how defensive she can be with other dogs, and sometimes with people, it has always been a concern about her demeanour around children.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
Best Natural Dog Treats for a Healthy Dog
Most people today will be able to acknowledge how bad a lot of food additives are for a person's health. This is because studies have shown that many of the ingredients being jammed into junk food tend to cause cancer, increase the risk of diabetes, and otherwise harm you.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 5)
Pets will surprise you. Sometimes this can be a good thing, and sometimes this can be a terrible thing. Like those times when you come home to find your couch torn to pieces or your favourite shoes chewed up; those are not good surprises. But when you learn that your highly prey driven dog can be friends with a house cat, that's a good surprise.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
Weird Facts About Dogs You Probably Didn’t Know
Dogs are man's best friend and winners of the internet. They are the second most common pet next to cats, and are also typically the hallmark of a person who is outgoing and well-liked. Everyone likes dogs, and most dog owners tend to believe they know everything about their canine companions.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 3)
A lot of people don't believe it when others say that getting a pet changes your life completely. I won't make the claim that it is as life-altering as having a child, but pets have a way of stealing a great deal of your time and your love. When I got Roxy, my schedule changed greatly. And I have to say it was a life improvement.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 2)
As a pet owner there are certain things that just get stuck in my craw, so to speak. There are certain pet peeves that stay with me no matter how much you try to take deep breaths and look the other way. One of these issues that has been pervasive since I became a pet owner has been people’s inconsistency with leashes.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 1)
I have always been one of those people who has a soft spot for pets. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, lizards—it really doesn't matter what you own. Pets will always have a special place in my heart because they fill a bit of a void for all of us. Life is not complete without a pet, at least I've always believed so.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
How I Saved a Dog from an Abusive Owner
Last year in November, me and my roommate decided we wanted to get a dog as a friend for our husky and ended up looking for dogs at the local shelter. There weren't any that really matched with us and with our dog so we looked on a local website where people put up their dogs for sale.
By Mary-lynn Burt8 years ago in Petlife
