humanity

Isn't it ironic that the very best of humanity is seen through the love and empathy we show to our pets?

10 Reasons Why Pets Are Amazing. Top Story - December 2017.
Bruce Cameron wrote, "When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very good reason: They bring so much joy and optimism and happiness. They attack every moment of every day with that attitude."
By Jenae Perry8 years ago in Petlife
Blacklisted: The Tale of Animal Cruelty
When the topic of animal cruelty presents itself in conversation, what first comes to mind? Animal testing? Abuse? Endangerment? Though these things are considered valid forms of animal cruelty, the qualifications for cruelty fall deeper than one would expect. In the documentary Blackfish, an orca in captivity is closely observed to prove that whale captivity is cruel and inhumane. The facts presented in this documentary lead one to consider the following: why does society need to be aware of the politics of animal cruelty and captivity, and what does society gain from this knowledge?
By spooky j8 years ago in Petlife
Lost In A Fire
Preface: Our house burned down on February 20, 2016. Since that time, I have been almost completely unable to write anything of substance.
By Sick Nick8 years ago in Petlife
Toronto Pig Save
Every day we are alive, we encounter many sets of rules. Normally, we do not even have to think about what we are supposed to do or not do because the answers come naturally to us. Doing the opposite of what most of society would do is widely considered bad, strange, or even extreme, but it does not have to be. One example of positive deviance are the actions of the organizations known as the Toronto Pig Save. The Toronto Pig Save was established in December 2010 and has been meeting three times a week since July 2011. It is a vegan animal rights group that has been known to stop trucks packed with the animals en route to the slaughter houses. The animals are usually very squished, overheated, and have gone days without something to eat or drink. While the activists typically cannot actually save the animals and get them off the truck, they decided they deserve at least one act of kindness in their small lives, so they often give the pigs water straight from water bottles through the tiny holes in the sides of the truck.
By Jessa Mae8 years ago in Petlife
Finding Home
The car screeched to a stop. In the pale moonlight the cemetery cast an array of eerie shadows across the graves. As she got out of the car, she heard whispers of unspoken words and felt the presence of a thousand resting souls watching her every step. Ice licked the back of her neck and ever so carefully crept up her spine.
By n vash8 years ago in Petlife
Pets and Babies
Pets are strange sometimes. To many people, pets are their children. Some people dress them up. Some people carry them around with them wherever they go. Some people have endless photoshoots with their pets commemorating their lives. And some people go to extremes that I can't even bring to mind at the moment.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
Adjusting to Life Without a Pet
I had never lived a day without a pet. Before I was born, my parents had already adopted a dog they named Jackson. Jackson was a beagle-basset hound mix. He was black with white splotches. From what I understand, he was a bit of a handful. My parents have told me a story where he had eaten an entire thing of Vaseline and, the next morning, regretted it. When my parents brought me home, he wasn't sure how to handle it. I'm sure it didn't help that when I learned motor control, I would pick on him by tugging on his floppy ears. Then, as Jackson and I aged, we became the best of friends. By the time I had reached the fourth grade, he very much became my dog. He slept in my room, typically on my clothes. I fed him, let him outside, and played fetch with him. In his old age, he became a grumpy old man. Of course, I'm assuming this is due to the fact that we had adopted another dog who is a psycho towards any other animal. Anyway, Jackson began to only tolerate the rest of my family, but his love for me remained the same until he passed away.
By Lemuel Edwards8 years ago in Petlife
Why, On an Abstract Level, I’m Against Pets
People like to criticize PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, because of how many animals they euthanize. These armchair critics would have us believe that PETA euthanizes them because they don’t care about animals.
By Aulos.Media8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet's Life
Being a cat owner since I was born, I was brought up living with a variety of different breeds of cats. Although learning to love dogs, there is something special about having a companion. Even for younger kids, their companions could be anything, but learning to love a living animal could help them in later life.
By Tanisha Dagger8 years ago in Petlife
Pets Are Great
Pets are overall great creatures. Whether you have a dog, a cat, or a hamster. Only thing is that you can’t cuddle with a hamster. Pets have their own way of being amazing. Some even have the same reasons.
By Jule Ferrazzani8 years ago in Petlife
My First Cat
I remember getting my first cat when I was about four or five years old. I don't remember where my mom got it, or if someone gave it to her, but I was happy to have a pet I could play with; we already had at least one dog, but I don't remember ever playing with them even though one would beg for food during meals in our tiny kitchen; my mom or anyone else would throw scraps of tortilla or even a whole tortilla out the kitchen for the dog(s) to go eat outside. We didn't know to treat pets the way people do in the United States.
By Martina R. Gallegos8 years ago in Petlife
When You Say Goodbye
Why can’t you keep him forever? Why do you only have him for just an inkling of your own lifetime? It’s not fair. You have found that perfect little four-legged, furry creature that has stolen your heart and you just don’t know why he won’t be with you forever. It’s so hard to have to say goodbye to them.
By margaret c9 years ago in Petlife