humanity
Isn't it ironic that the very best of humanity is seen through the love and empathy we show to our pets?
Fifteen Years in Seven Sentences:
The emotional lifespan of a dog could be written in 7 sentences. They start with chaos, crescendo into friendship, and close with silence. Every stage along that line tells us as much about ourselves as it does about them.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin3 months ago in Petlife
Do Cats and Dogs Remember Their Abuse
Ask anyone who’s worked in animal rescue what happens when a once-beaten dog sees a raised hand or when a starved cat flinches at the sound of keys. They’ll tell you the same thing: these animals remember. But not as a story. As a sensation.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin4 months ago in Petlife
The Whisper of Hope
When 68-year-old Mariana Torres suffered a massive stroke, doctors told her family to prepare for the worst. The vibrant woman who once filled her home with laughter and music now lay motionless, her breathing sustained only by machines. Her daughter, Lucia, sat beside her bed every day, clutching her mother’s fragile hand, whispering prayers and stories, hoping for any sign of life.
By Anthony Scott4 months ago in Petlife
The IUCN has officially declared the once-widespread migratory bird known as the slim-billed curlew extinct.
There are now even more animals on the list of those driven to extinction. A charismatic bird, Australian marsupials, and a few plants are among the species that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has formally declared extinct in its most recent report.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Petlife
How Dogs and Cats Say Goodbye Before They Die
My first experience with animal rescue was when I was 3 years old. My grandmother found a young raven with a broken wing. She wrapped it, put it in a spare bird cage, and together we nursed it back to health. She gave me bread soaked with milk and the bird ate it from my finger. Since then, my animal advocacy has never stopped.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin4 months ago in Petlife
The Difference Between Three Years and Thirteen
It’s said that most stray dogs don’t live beyond 3 years. That statement circulates like folklore through animal shelters, rescue groups, and veterinary waiting rooms. And while it's not entirely wrong, it’s not the full story either.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin4 months ago in Petlife
An Open Letter to Minister Joanne Thompson: Save Canada’s 30 Beluga Whales from a Needless Death
To the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, We, as concerned citizens, zoo patrons, scientists, zoo professionals, and advocates, are writing to you today with deep concern for the thirty beluga whales currently in an uncertain situation at Marineland Canada. With the facility now closed to the public and facing financial collapse, the fate of these animals rests entirely on the actions of your office.
By Jenna Deedy4 months ago in Petlife
Help Stray Cats in the Winter
I’m currently looking after three stray cats in my garden. This is due to their previous owner not giving a crap and choosing to leave them outside to fend for themselves. So if you read this previous owner, I would just like to say I think you are inhumane. Shame on you!
By Simon Aylward4 months ago in Petlife
Reaching One Hundred!
One hundred. Wow. Let me say that again. One hundred. It's a round number, not a huge number, but somehow, I find myself impressed by myself. Oh, sure, when I was a student at university, I cranked out dozens, if not hundreds of papers as an English/psych undergrad and a "professional writing" grad. And I generated close to 700 articles when I worked for an SEO company, using their titles and topics. One hundred stories is a drop in the bucket compared to that number, right? Wellll, yes. Sort of. These stories, as few as they are, are a modicum of ME, of my essence being distilled and put forth for other's consumption. Every time I hit the "publish" button, there's a scarycreepyhappy feeling that makes me want to rush and hit "DELETE, DELETE, DELETE!"
By Kimberly J Egan5 months ago in Petlife
Tails of Trust. Content Warning.
The summer sun was still climbing when Mia darted across the backyard barefoot, her laughter spilling into the warm air. Behind her, paws thumped against the grass with unwavering rhythm. Bruno, her golden retriever, chased after her with his tongue lolling and his tail wagging furiously, a furry shadow that never strayed too far.
By Asghar ali awan5 months ago in Petlife
Dogs Save Lives
When I came home from Australia after suffering the effects of an abusive marriage there, I was struggling to continue. I had come home for a visit to America that turned into a divorce, and the loss of my darling Annabelle, a black lab mix who had a hard start to life. And I had believed I was going back home to a husband, so I had sent my other beloved pooch to Australia ahead of me. There was no way my ex was going to send my dog back to me.
By Hope Martin5 months ago in Petlife
