Tag: Pets
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Is That Really What You Want?
“If my dog isn’t welcome, then I’m not going.” That was the topic sentence of a post I read recently on social media. Then the post went on to extol their dog’s virtues in great detail. I’m all for loving our pets, but this statement annoyed me like a mosquito in the ear. Let me ... -
Tired Talks
I hate writer’s block. I know some people don’t believe it exists. My writer’s block this week is a combination of sleep deprivation and the fact that I have been dealing with a lot of physical stress. I know the simple solution would be to drink some coffee, I’m trying to wean myself off of ... -
Show Fur Mamas Some Love
Fur moms don’t get enough thank yous in the month of May. I may not have pushed a tiny human out of my lady parts, but I’m still a badass, caring loving fur mama. I love my fur babies. Here are a list of reasons to show thanks to every dog mama in May. My ... -
A Safe Return
The concept of comfort characters has always intrigued me. My definition of a comfort character is a particular character that can instantly make you feel better just by thinking about them. My comfort characters are usually characters from my friends who are writers because I can ask about them whenever I want. The way to ... -
Cat Myths
I’ve had cats all my life. Never has any two been the same in personality or preferences. As a life-long member of the “Slave To My Cats” club, there are some myths I have personally debunked. If you own a cat, maybe you can relate. If you are looking to own a cat, then maybe ... -
Gracie’s Dog
Gracie was my first and only baby. I still remember the first time that I held her. I worried about not bonding, but the agency told me that many adoptive parents have that fear, and it usually goes well. It was a bit scary because I would be a single dad, with a busy work ... -
So… About That Puppy For Christmas
Imagine with me a small black and white dog, a chihuahua mix, stranded in the parking lot of an elementary school. She’s just given birth to a litter of puppies that are nowhere in sight. She’s skinny and shivering, her nipples distended and dripping milk as she wanders around the black top. She keeps her ... -
On Being A Single (Pet) Parent
“I can’t even look at her.” When I was in graduate school, I had a friend who had just experienced a heartbreaking breakup, and she told me this as she struggled not to cry. These words weren’t spoken about a child, but her dog. I consoled her, reminding her that the dog didn’t know what ... -
5 Things First Time Cat Owners Should Know
The day has finally come where I’ve gone full blown cat lady. I recently got a kitten about three months ago, and y’all, I was nervous. I had no idea what to expect, since I had only grown up with dogs. I spend countless hours watching Jackson Galaxy videos on what to do. I messaged ... -
A Modest Proposal For Preventing The Children Of Apartments From Being Obnoxious And To Validate And Assist Pet Owners
It is a frustrating experience to those who have animals and live in apartments, or other close quarters, to hear the beating and pounding of smaller humans through walls that should provide peace and quiet to their homes. These individuals, instead of enjoying an environment that should be their sanctuary, are forced to “grin and ...