humanity
Isn't it ironic that the very best of humanity is seen through the love and empathy we show to our pets?
Why Are Animals Gay? Why Not?
The importance of not being caught up in our own bias when it comes to the examination of scientific material has long been a source of hot debate. How can someone who is completely invested in an ideal really separate themselves from that ideal long enough to objectively study it properly? While in the past, this has been used to point out holes in research, it is just as important to point out areas where information has been over-analyzed as well.
By Jessica Riffle6 years ago in Petlife
The Worst Part of Losing a Pet Is Losing Them
One the hardest parts about having a pet is having to say ‘goodbye.' You have been with them throughout a good amount of time and you have created such a bond with them that you don’t want to have an ending with them having to leave you. It is one of the saddest moments that anyone has to go through, and it is crazy when you have to go through it because you know that it is going to happen. But you just be in denial because of loving your pet, and you just want them to live forever, even though we all know that it isn’t the case.
By Katherine M.6 years ago in Petlife
Young Environmentalists Pulling Their Socks Up for a Threatened Bird Species
Massachusetts, USA “I was lying in bed, thinking about the blue-footed booby bird and staring at my feet. It just hit me. If everyone had blue-feet, they would care more about this bird.”
By Bridgett Leslie6 years ago in Petlife
Are Dog and Cat People Really That Different?
These two pets are very different from each other and people think that those who have them also different from each other. There are so many particulars when it comes to picking a pet that it makes sense the people who pick cats and dogs have different types of personalities. This survey helps to look at household habits and how they’re affected by the answer to the age old question of cats or dogs.
By Melody Porter6 years ago in Petlife
They're Waving Their Testicles Around?
Many years ago in 1987 I shared my home with a roommate who worked as a collection manager for the Smithsonian Museum’s National Zoo. Don’t jump to conclusions about what this story is about until you read the rest of the story.
By Craig Braquet6 years ago in Petlife
Losing a Pet for the First Time
We got our first dog, Daisy, in December 2007. I was eight years old at the time. She was a West Highland Terrier, a little bundle of joy, a light for our whole family. Everyone loved her. As a puppy, she was so small that she’d curl up in the grate beside our fireplace, falling asleep on the cool marble.
By Charlotte Williams6 years ago in Petlife
Family Goodbyes
There are many things that make being a veterinarian a unique experience. One of the more profound for me is this: that on occasion I have the opportunity to care for a pet from its earliest weeks of puppy- or kitten-hood through it’s geriatric years. You won’t find this in the human medical professions, for better or worse. In my practice, being in both a tourist location and close to two large military complexes, there are clients that come, go, and move away. There are pets that I see one or two times, maybe already in their twilight years, or for a second opinion, soon to return to their regular veterinarian. So, it’s a special occurrence when I have the benefit of following a pet from its first weeks of life into its last days
By Todd Worrell6 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Isn't Just Fun, It's Also a Tool for Family Unity
Most families reach a point where one of the kids wants a pet. This situation can be difficult for parents in a number of ways. Parents are often concerned about how responsible their child might be. And it's obviously good to worry about a pet's wellbeing.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Petlife
Saying Goodbye to Your Dog
I knew she was getting older when she didn't have the energy to play in the water anymore when she went to the park. I noticed she was not walking so fast when she took a walk, but would slow down and take her time. She slept more, and then the panting and the problems with breathing started. When things started to change, I didn't pay any attention to it, because we had just moved to a new place in another town. I felt it could be that it was warmer where we move and her dark hair attracted the sun, causing her to get warm and pant. I was more focused on her arthritis that was causing her problems when she would try to get into the car or jump on the bed. Her back haunches would give out and she would fall, always embarrassed that she was not able to make the jump.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Petlife
Your Pet Might Have Introduced You to Some Surprising Lifestyles
Most of us plan to take on healthier lifestyle choices. There's always room for more self improvement. No matter where we are in life we tend to plan for the future. We often pick up a surprising amount of skills without even knowing it. Pet owners in particular might be surprised by how many lifestyle related skills they've picked up without noticing.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
5 Wellbeing Benefits of Having a Dog
Having a four-legged companion is invaluable. They love unconditionally, they provide entertainment to steer off boredom, and add a sense of joy to life. They will always be there to greet you when you come home and make you laugh when you least expect it. Not only do dogs provide great friendships for their owners, but they can also improve the overall health and wellbeing of their owners. If you don’t have a dog already, or are considering getting one, here are five wellbeing benefits of having a dog that you should know about.
By Hailey Parks7 years ago in Petlife
