There are many stereotypes about dogs, some of which are more accurate than others. One of the stereotypes surrounding dogs is that all dogs love water. While this may be true of some dog breeds, there are others who aren’t that keen on water. In my family, it was the cat, Patch, who enjoyed water […]
There is something about dogs that is just so kind. They have an innate sense to care for others – something that we could probably all learn from. My mom was always commenting on my dog’s instincts about being a “mother hen” towards all the animals in our family. She was always so patient and […]
Most of us don’t really like things flying at our faces, even if it’s food. I still remember being seven and getting traumatized by my attempt to catch an M&M in my mouth. I completely missed and hit myself in the eye. It was not a fun feeling. And since then, anything that remotely looks […]
When I was twenty-two years old we lost our cat Patch to a heart attack. It was sudden and unexpected. He was our outdoor kitty, so the only consolation that we had was that he didn’t pass away while outside. He passed in the middle of the night in our home, where we were able […]
There is so much sadness to see when you go to an animal shelter. As an animal lover, it breaks my heart to see all the sad faces in kennels and cages just waiting for their forever homes. All the pets have the same longing and hopeful look in their eyes when you walk by […]
It is incredible what a forever home can do for a dog. When we first met our dog Bonita at the shelter, she was this morose-looking little black thing sitting at the back of her kennel. When my mom and I stopped in front of her kennel to get a better look, she came over […]
There is something quite powerful that we can learn from our dogs, and that is the lesson of persistence. Dogs are quite persistent animals. How many times have we been trying to unwind on the sofa after a long day at work only to have a little furry body beside us persistently demanding we give […]
Sometimes we all have a calling to fulfill in life. For some people that call involves helping animals. As animal lovers ourselves, we probably are inclined to help animals in our own way ourselves. I will often give money to different animal charities, and when I do acquire a pet, I always adopt and refuse […]
Sheepdogs are quite clever animals. Prior to moving to Ireland, I spent a summer semester doing a study abroad course. In between classes, I did manage to fit in some pretty cool activities. One of the things that I remember was the Ring of Kerry tour that I did with my classmates. The southwest of […]
For most pet owners, the last several months of quarantine have been spent together at home with their pets. For many that has been a godsend, since animals do wonders to bolster your mental health. It’s nearly impossible to have a bad day when you’re constantly surrounded by the love of a dog. Unfortunately, not […]
