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Stories in Petlife that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
The Brat Pack
Seamus, Murphy, and Moose are military pups. We acquired all three dogs from random places near where we’ve been stationed – a run-down housing estate on the outskirts of Cambridge, a McDonalds parking lot, and a farm in the middle of deepest, darkest Norfolk. During the past eight years they’ve grown accustomed to air force life and understand that every so often they must pack up their paws and move with us.
Caroline CravenPublished 2 years ago in PetlifeMy cat died on Friday
My cat died on Friday. One of my cats. I have two. Had. It was sudden, quick, horrible, and in my arms, and now I feel funny about my arms. Like they betrayed me somehow, these strong, capable limbs I use to love and to care, vessels, instead, of dying.
Hannah MoorePublished 2 months ago in PetlifeLooking Back at Our Building Year
Away, 2023--Onward, 2024! So, last year was a building year. More accurately, it was a REbuilding year. In 2023, Kathleen and I found ourselves bottlenecked with our dogs. I only had one goat left and he was a male, which is fine unless you have dairy goats for milk! Dan and I had become dissatisfied with buying our laying hens from other people, and so embarked on creating our own landrace. He and I also re-evaluated what we were doing, gardening-wise, now that he's recovering and feeling more like himself. And, finally, I decided to make another attempt at raising quail for meat and for eggs. Phew! We were busy, even though we didn't seem to be doing much!
Kimberly J EganPublished 2 months ago in PetlifeTen Lessons I Learned From My Dog
I don't get people who don't get dogs. I don't like all dogs, just like I don't like all people. They have distinct personalities, and some are infinitely more likeable than others. Some are probably basically decent, but seem to have been poorly raised. But on the whole, I'm a dog person, and I'm going to spell it out to you exactly why.
L.C. SchäferPublished 5 months ago in PetlifeHome
“Home.” It’s a sound I’ve heard many, many times. I wasn’t sure what it meant, but I do know that it scared me. Whenever I heard that word spoken about one of my friends, I never saw them again. I missed my friends. I missed the ball games we used to play, and the wrestling matches we’d have while rolling around on the grass in the garden.
Cathy holmesPublished 5 months ago in Petlife- Supported by: Ollie
Elmer's Gourmet Tale: A Canine's Journey to Personalized Nutrition
Elmer's Journey Begins: A Tailored Approach to Nutrition Elmer is a six-year-old Basset Hound who lives with his loving family in the suburbs! Typically he has lots of energy and is playful and cheery. However, his parents noticed a significant change in his personality - he just wasn’t his usual self and lacked his unique characteristics. This worsened around meal times. Concerned, his parents knew they needed to find a way to bring back the Elmer that they knew. They searched online and stumbled upon Ollie's dog food. What intrigued them to give Ollie a deeper look was the way that Ollie seems to be a personal chef for pets, offering meals that can be customized for their unique needs and preferences.
Elmer the BassetPublished 5 months ago in Petlife - Supported by: Ollie
More Than Just a Meal: Trusting Ollie's Promise
If you’ve been following our adventures, you'd know that Bruce isn't just your ordinary Golden Retriever. This fluffy bundle of joy is a Field Golden, and trust me, the energy levels are on a completely different scale. As he's maturing into his 9th month, I thought it was the perfect time to share our journey in finding the right nutrition for him.
Bruce MarezPublished 5 months ago in Petlife - Supported by: Ollie
Stewie's Tail-Wagging Transformation: How Ollie Food Fuels My Three-Legged Race to Health and Happiness
Why I’m an Ollie Pack Dog: Hello everypawdy! My name is Stewie. I'm seven years young and I live in St. Petersburg, Florida. My mama rescued me in 2021, just five weeks after I became a tripaw. Don't fret, I can still run super fast! I even participate in our local Chihuahua Races. I adore belly rubs, relish walkies, and have fun playing with my lamb chop stuffed animal. My mom is my best friend, and I never truly understood love until she rescued me. I am a very spoiled (and might I add, handsome) boy. I love being social, dressing up in fun outfits, and always being the center of attention. The puperazzi can't get enough of me!
Breck PribylPublished 6 months ago in Petlife
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Latest Stories
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Two of Our Most Loved Pets
British spelling. <> Dogs. Just over 30% of homes in the United Kingdom have dogs. In American homes, the number is higher at around 40%.
A B ForbesPublished 11 minutes ago in PetlifeHuman foods your dog can & can't eat
Some human foods, like blueberries or chicken is safe to feed your dog, however others, like onions or grapes may be toxic and can easily lead to death. Let's see, some of the most common human foods, your dog can & can't eat.
Ear Infection in Dogs:
As veterinary professionals, we see ear infections as the most common problem for dogs and cats. In fact, they can be a chronic issue in many different dogs and cats. As common as it is, there are plenty of times when we see patients for routine visits, and they aren't showing any symptoms of ear infections, yet their ears are inflamed.
Shelley WengerPublished 2 days ago in PetlifeWhispers of Compassion
Once upon a time, in some small town, located near the surrounding green hills hiding secrets, and dense, mysterious forests, lived a young woman. The little girl’s life passion was animals, namely, dogs. Thus, from a wide-open neck collar, her childhood was filled with a wagging tail, wet kisses, and shiny eyes. The joy and emotional triumph that each fluffy amazing creature brought knew no bounds.
Calorie MonroyPublished 3 days ago in PetlifeYaddle Goes to Texas!
Showing Yaddle! On April 6, the day of the Longview show, it was almost one hundred years to the day since my beautiful Yaddle went to stay with her Mama Kathleen. Well, four weeks, actually, but I felt her absence strongly--and still do, every day, almost another month later. She's gone to stay with Kathleen before. She was in Texas for a month as a puppy, in 2021, but this visit is an open-ended one and it's gone on far too long already.
Kimberly J EganPublished 3 days ago in PetlifeNicole The Show-Stopper
Nicole, a cat with striking black stripes on her orange fur, still vividly occupies my memory with her playful demeanor and unique presence in our family. She was a star, a really image of joy that until now is still engraved in my heart. Among the nine feline members, Nicole stood out as our version of Garfield—charismatic and unmistakably special, my child, a show-stopper.
Dominique AlcantaraPublished 3 days ago in PetlifeThe Caged Songbird's Emancipation
The Symphony of Liberation As the whispered promise of emancipation echoes through the corridors of consciousness, a crescendo of change begins to swell. The once-muted chords of resistance find their voice, amplified by a collective awakening to the realities of captivity. This nascent symphony, though dissonant in its infancy, carries within it the seeds of a harmonious future – a future where the caged songbird's melody is no longer confined by the boundaries of oppression.
Muhammad Sarmad RazzaqPublished 3 days ago in PetlifeFarewell, Furry Friend
The Difficult Goodbye Parting with my beloved pet was one of the most heart-wrenching experiences of my life. That minute it took to say goodbye felt like an eternity, tangled in a whirlwind of love, sorrow, and cherished memories. Witnessing the light fade from my loyal furry friend's eyes is a memory that will forever be etched into the deepest recesses of my being. Yet, in that final act of kindness, I found solace in relieving my friend's suffering, no matter how heavy my heart felt.
Muhammad Sarmad RazzaqPublished 3 days ago in Petlife
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