humanity

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

American Man Injected Snake Venom for 20 Years, His Blood May Lead to a Universal Antivenom
Scientists say that antivenom has been developed from the antibodies of an American man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for two decades.
By Pets and animals a day ago in Petlife
Welcome to Our World!
Before diving in, let me take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Bre, co-owner of Special Little Whiskers Kitten Rescue – a cat sanctuary located in Decatur, Illinois. Now wait, don't start admiring me and my life until you really understand what it's like to live in a cat sanctuary. Sure, there's a beautiful magic between the humans and the cats here, but the house is never truly neat and orderly since there's always someone up to some crazy antics somewhere. Welcome to my life, where every day is an adventure, whether you're walking on two legs or four paws.
By Special Little Whiskers Kitten Sanctuary9 days ago in Petlife
Iran's Stray Dogs
Stray dogs on the edge of a city are the visible part of a hidden system. You can usually trace that system with boring inputs: food access, abandonment pressure, veterinary reach, and the incentives created by enforcement. When those inputs are misaligned, dogs become the output. People then argue about the dogs instead of the machinery that keeps generating them.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin12 days ago in Petlife
The Chihuahua Who Guarded the Night
On Maple Street, nothing unusual ever happened. The houses looked the same, the mornings smelled like coffee and toast, and the evenings were so quiet that the wind rustled through the trees. This was the kind of place where surprises didn’t belong.
By Paw Planet 16 days ago in Petlife
One Week to a Well-Behaved Dog: Your Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your dog’s behavior — jumping up, barking, pulling on the leash, or ignoring commands — you’re not alone. Many dog owners assume that training involves months of hard work, endless classes, and constant frustration. But the truth is, with the right approach, you can dramatically improve your dog’s behavior in just one week.
By Paw Planet 21 days ago in Petlife
Who Gets the Pets When a Couple Divorces?
For many couples, the hardest part of separating isn’t dividing the furniture, the savings accounts, or even the house. It’s deciding who gets the pets. Dogs, cats, birds, and other pets are part of the family.
By Margaret Minnicks29 days ago in Petlife
Why Pet Collars Matter More Than We Think
Domestic animals read the world through continuity. A collar or ID tag may look trivial to a human, but to a dog or a cat it can operate as an identity object. I have seen this pattern across enough households, shelters, and animal-welfare cases to know it is not coincidence. When an animal becomes distressed after its collar is removed, the reaction is almost always tied to safety, belonging, and recognition.
By Dr. Mozelle Martinabout a month ago in Petlife
The Lost Penguin
The first time I saw the penguin, it wasn’t in a zoo or on a nature show. It was on my feed—just one lone bird, walking away from the colony, slow and deliberate, as if it had decided the world outside its group was where it belonged. And for some reason, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
By John Smithabout a month ago in Petlife
The Summer I Was Chosen by a Northern Mockingbird. Top Story - January 2026.
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
Why Flying 16+ Hours With Your Cat Isn’t Safe — Even When Airlines Say It Is
Most airlines will tell you that flying with your cat is “perfectly fine.” They’ll tell you pets fly all the time. They’ll tell you it’s safe, routine, and nothing to worry about.
By Alexandria Hypatia2 months ago in Petlife
14 Animals That Are Often Confused for One Another
Have you ever confidently pointed at an animal in the wild only to realize you were completely wrong about what you were looking at? The natural world presents us with countless creatures that seem almost identical at first glance, yet belong to entirely different families, habitats, and evolutionary paths. With over eight million species sharing our planet, nature has developed some remarkable similarities that can fool even experienced observers.
By The Big Bad 2 months ago in Petlife
The Blessings of the Season
I was sick when I started this story last year and never had the strength to finish it when it was relevant. Pip had also died during that time, so writing was very difficult for me. I'm finishing it now--because it's time. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah to everyone who celebrates them--and may the blessings of the Season be upon you all, no matter who or where you are.
By Kimberly J Egan2 months ago in Petlife