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The Summer I Was Chosen by a Northern Mockingbird
During the long, suspended days of the pandemic, a wild mockingbird began visiting my driveway and chose me, again and again. What started as a strange encounter became a brief, meaningful connection that I still carry with me.
By Erica Roberts about a month ago in Petlife
A Dart at Dusk
Seconds ago, the sullen sun set on the two of us… my exuberant furry companion and me. A fresh breeze embraces us, delivering welcome relief from the day’s oppressive heat. His typical stumbling and staggering along — apace with a sloth — has turned into trip-trapping, high-stepping, almost skipping along.
By Angie the Archivist 📚🪶about a month ago in Petlife
Cleo's First Puppy Show
"How would you feel about doing the Corsicana show in November?" Kathleen asked me last September. Dog exhibitors speak in shorthand that way. It's easier to say "the Corsicana show" than it is to say the "North East Texas American Eskimo Dog Association Show." And yes, "North East." I guess "Northeast" shortened the name too much for some people's taste . . . But I digress. In response, I asked two of the three important questions that every exhibitor thinks, first thing.
By Kimberly J Egan2 months ago in Petlife
Keeping your pets safe (and calm) this holiday season
The holiday season may be magical for some humans, but for pets it only means confusion, changed routines, overstimulation, extra noise, guests or pet sitters come and go, and sometimes the festive season means danger for pets.
By Susan Fourtané 2 months ago in Petlife
Cassidy's Walkabout
This is, fortunately, a better post than I have a right to make today. Some of you know about my Australian Shepherd, Cassidy. He's generally out at night, keeping foxes and the occasional coyote away. He's a working-bred Aussie, but he thinks that he's a pack of Great Pyrenees. On occasion, Cassidy used to wander, finding or creating a hole in the fence and taking off to parts unknown. He has been very good in the past few months, no longer even barking at the school bus as it goes by. This morning, he was as quiet as could be when the high school bus and then the middle school bus passed the homestead.
By Kimberly J Egan4 months ago in Petlife
Moving...
No one ever said that moving would be easy. You have to pack all your stuff and load everything into the moving vehicles. Then, after driving to the new location, you have to unload and unpack everything at the new location. While making sure not to forget to clean both houses as you go along. Plus, having to change your address and or phone number with EVERYONE.
By Mother Combs6 months ago in Petlife
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Malaban Wash for Dogs: Complete Guide to Safe and Effective Parasite Control
What Is Malaban Wash for Dogs? Malaban Wash is a medicated rinse designed to help control external parasites in dogs. Unlike regular shampoos that simply clean dirt and odor, Malaban Wash is formulated specifically to tackle fleas, ticks, lice, and certain mites.
By Thomas Mullerabout 15 hours ago in Petlife
Dogs are reverse domesticated due to the conflict in Ukraine.
After months of continuous fighting, the surviving canines near Ukraine's front lines have clearly changed to resemble wolves in both appearance and behaviour. Their changed bodies demonstrate how characteristics formed by centuries of human friendship can be quickly erased by battle.
By Francis Damia day ago in Petlife
MY CREW
our shared anxiety. Piggy, with her delicate frame and surprisingly bold spirit, navigated the established feline hierarchy with a surprising lack of fuss. Oliver and Miles, who had finally achieved a semblance of interspecies detente, seemed to regard her arrival with a weary acceptance, as if to say, "Another one? Fine." But Piggy, with her intelligent eyes and a persistent purr that could rival a motorboat, began to chip away at their reserves. She’d curl up near Oliver, not touching, just a soft presence, and he, in turn, would soften his gaze, his tail giving a less critical flick. Miles, ever the hesitant one, found himself drawn to her playful pounces, her innocent batting at dangling toys, a more engaging dynamic than his previous cautious interactions.
By Vera Myles2 days ago in Petlife
MY CREW
shared affection. "Welcome home, my boys," I murmured, my voice thick with emotion, as I watched you two navigate your burgeoning friendship. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the living room, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air, and for the first time in a long time, my heart felt truly, completely at ease. The journey from the ache of loss to this vibrant, hopeful present had been unexpected, profound, and undeniably beautiful, all thanks to the silent language of love spoken by these magnificent creatures who had found their way into my life.
By Vera Myles2 days ago in Petlife
MY CREW
He was pure effervescence, a tiny dynamo of happiness, his whole body a vibrating testament to the simple, unadulterated bliss of being alive. I could see him, a perfect counterpoint to your quiet strength, a splash of vibrant color in the tapestry of our lives. The decision was instantaneous, a deep, knowing certainty that settled in my soul. Brutus wasn't just another dog; he was the missing piece, the cheerful spark that would banish the lingering shadows of loneliness from both your world and mine. Our family, already expanded by your arrival, felt ready to embrace this new, boisterous addition.
By Vera Myles2 days ago in Petlife
THE CREW
Walking you out of the shelter, leash in hand, felt like stepping back into the light. You walked beside me with an innate grace, your strong frame a comforting presence. The world outside, so recently a muted landscape of sorrow, suddenly held a promise of shared adventures. The happiness in your eyes wasn't just for me; it was a reflection of the joy you were ready to bring into my life, a silent vow to fill the void, not by replacing Keva, but by forging a new path, a new story, together.
By Vera Myles2 days ago in Petlife
MY CREW
My service dog Keva died and my kids told me to go find another dog but my heart wasn't in it until I went to the shelter and our eyes met and you were big black with brown on the edges but I knew you were more than the shelter said. those big brown eyes and that happiness as we met. It wasn't just a flicker; it was a beacon. A warmth that seeped into the hollow space Keva had left behind. You wagged your tail, not with the anxious desperation of a dog eager to please, but with a confident, knowing joy, as if you'd been waiting for me all along. The volunteers kept calling you "Colin" a generic name for a dog who was anything but. I saw a soul in those eyes, a silent understanding that transcended the sterile environment of the shelter.
By Vera Myles2 days ago in Petlife
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