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Stories in Petlife that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Morning Bliss
Something pulls at me. The darkness no longer so dark, but a softer gray, a flutter of light. The feeling of skin against sheets is fleeting, quickly drowned out by the push of bone against muscle, of nerves once silent now screaming. Awareness is painful, every breath rattling my ribs and pushing my spine against its cord.
By Steph Ruff25 days ago in Petlife
Why Indie and Otis Came to Love Ollie. Created with: Ollie.
Like most dog moms, the best part of my day is the time spent with my dogs. I have an 8 year old Pittie mix named Indie and a two year old Frenchie mix named Otis. Indie is my soul dog and the love of my life. She has inspired me to become a photographer, a business owner, and a creator, among other things. She is the smartest and most loyal creature who selflessly makes sure that I’m happy above all else. Most of the time, she knows how I’m feeling before I do. When we’re together, she’s my shadow–never more than a few inches from me at all times.
By Brittney Averyabout a month ago in Petlife
Her Majesty Mia and her minions
I rule this rag tag lot… they’re not much, but they’re all I’ve got! I preside at the head of the table, my indisputable, rightful place. But, I randomly perch on other chairs at a moment’s notice… whenever the mood strikes. Such fun keeping them off balance. Fun reminding them who’s boss... ME!
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶2 months ago in Petlife
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.
By Caroline Craven2 years ago in Petlife
My cat died on Friday. Content Warning.
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.
By Hannah Moore4 months ago in Petlife
Looking 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!
By Kimberly J Egan4 months ago in Petlife
Ten 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.
By L.C. Schäfer7 months ago in Petlife
Home
“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.
By Cathy holmes7 months ago in Petlife
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Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Petlife.
How Many Calories Does My Dog Need?
Understanding your dog's caloric needs is essential for maintaining his health and energy levels. Just like humans, dogs require different amounts of calories based on their size, breed, age, and activity level. This guide will help you figure out how many calories your dog needs to stay happy and healthy.
By Safdar Hussain4 minutes ago in Petlife
How Much Dry Food to Feed Your Puppy
Feeding your puppy the right amount of food is crucial for ensuring a healthy start in life. However, determining the exact amount of dry food to give can be confusing. Every puppy is unique, so there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. The best starting point is to check the feeding instructions on the label of your puppy’s food. These guidelines offer recommended daily feeding amounts based on your puppy’s weight.
By Safdar Hussainabout 11 hours ago in Petlife
The touching story of the loyal dog Hachiko in Japan
November 10, 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hachiko the dog. Hachiko's date of birth is November 10, 1923 and date of death is March 8, 1935. During its 11 years of existence, the Akita Inu dog has become a symbol of absolute loyalty in Japan.
By Ken aquariumsa day ago in Petlife
Sparrow. AI-Generated.
Remember the little chirps outside your window? The sight of a sparrow hopping around, pecking for crumbs? Sparrows, once a common sight in our cities and towns, are sadly becoming less frequent visitors. While they aren't exactly "domestic" birds (they don't rely on humans for survival), they have adapted to live alongside us for a long time. But that might be changing.
By umar khalida day ago in Petlife
Creators We’re Loving
The creative faces behind your favorite stories.
Brittney Avery
1 published story
L.C. Schäfer
378 published stories
Angie the Archivist 📚🪶
53 published stories
Cathy holmes
307 published stories
Hannah Moore
195 published stories
Winston Supermutt
2 published stories
Breck Pribyl
1 published story
Lisa Santangelo
1 published story
Bruce Marez
1 published story
Elmer the Basset
1 published story
Melissa Fortune
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