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Stories in Petlife that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

The possums are taking over
Definitely not playing possum I lived in the county until I was 19 and never saw the critters that I am noticing since moving to the city. Deer, turkey vultures, groundhogs, skunks, possums, and raccoons were not a part of my early life and my brother says it's because they had lots of woods to live in. In 2020 at a previous address I saw what I first thought were baby rats near the backyard fence but upon further inspection and looking at pictures on the Internet, I realized they were baby possums playing in the grass. A few days later one of them was lying dead and the others were gone.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Petlife
A Soft Place to Rest
“Do you think they can see us up here?” “What do you mean Toto?” “Do you think they can see us up here like the balloons that KimKim always let go of?”
By Oneg In The Arctic3 years ago in Petlife
The Plight of an Equinologist
The Plight of an Equinologist An equinologist is a person who studies horses. -- W0rd Sense Dictionary The wind streams my long hair behind me in the wind made by the horse galloping beneath me, no leather to restrict us. We are free.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Petlife
All Ears
I knew I was in trouble as soon as the email flashed up on the screen: “My office. 2pm sharp. Bring Ellie with you.” Chewing on my bottom lip, I peer over the top of my computer and click my fingers.
By Caroline Craven3 years ago in Petlife
Dog's Eye View
I woke up to a large paw in my face and 103 pounds of dog on my torso. I'm only 100 pounds, so the weight was more than noticeable. It crushed my chest, making breathing less than easy. And Rudy's nails needed a trimming. I noticed that as they bore into my face like razor blades.
By Misty Rae3 years ago in Petlife
A Little Bit of Me
A Little Bit of Me I watched the movie in fascination: my first movie in a movie theater, and it was larger than life! I was eight years old and seeing “The Black Stallion” on the big screen, which cemented my passion.
By KJ Aartila3 years ago in Petlife
Beatty Suzanna
When I call her name, she is there. When I am scared, she is there. When I am crying, she is there. When I am content, she is there.
By #KristinaWrites3 years ago in Petlife
The Most Important Meal of the Day… For Pups!. Created with: Ollie.
Every self-help guide would agree that starting the day with a healthy meal is the key to a successful day. Could this also be true for our pups? Is it possible they’ll be more patient when you don’t have time to throw the ball for the hundredth time? Will it improve their focus to simply walk next to you on the sidewalk, rather than entrapping innocent bystanders with their never-ending leash? If you ask me, it is most definitely true for my pup, Cali! Her affection, patience, and energy are noticeably more intense when she’s had a hearty meal.
By Tiler Peck3 years ago in Petlife
Cats > Dogs
Greetings! Shoutout to my 16 followers. You guys are some real G’s and are greatly appreciated. Oh, and if you want anything from the gas station just let me know. It’s on me.
By Burn Book3 years ago in Petlife
The Watcher in the Window
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. Statuesque in her concentration, she gazed out it longingly, concentrating momentarily on the flies ticking and buzzing against the glass of her prison.
By Kelly Robertson3 years ago in Petlife
Prioritizing my Pup’s Health: Why I Switched to this Fresh Food Option. Created with: Ollie.
Oh, Teddy. He’s my main man! And everyone else’s, too. We all love seeing Teddy on camera—and of course, I want him to be as happy and as healthy as possible, both on camera and off.
By TEDDY @Teddygramnyc 3 years ago in Petlife
It's Impossible to Write With a Dog
It's impossible to write with a dog hovering over your shoulder. Perhaps if you have a small lap dog, like a Yorkie or a Dachshund, you may tend to disagree, but a great big fur-baby like a German Shepherd? Impossible, I say.
By Natalie Gray3 years ago in Petlife