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As heartbreaking as it is, the reality is that our pets don’t live as long as we do. That’s why we should cherish every moment we get to spend with them because we don’t know how long they’ll be with us. Having owned an orange tabby cat named Bailey since college, Erin Merryn understands this
If there was a contest for the most adorable cats in the world, this tabby from Russia would be a leading contender. Ginger is such a happy and healthy feline that you wouldn’t think he has had a rough past. He had been living on the streets as a stray until his would-be parents saw
Loving an animal feels entirely different from loving a human being. The former—though without a voice—can speak volumes with their actions. So when a Maine Coon named Marty passed away, his human companions were devastated. They lost someone who was more than just a pet; they lost a family member. “As a past observer who
After ending up thousands of miles away from home, a lost cat finally reunited with his worried family. Panda disappeared from his Washington state home on October 8. At first, his owner Christina Clevenger said she didn’t worry too much when the cat didn’t go home because she knew he liked to wander their 40-acre
A trip to the beach is always bound to be a fun experience. We get to revel in the warm sun, the cool water, and the feel of the sand on our toes. But no matter how much we enjoy being at the beach, it turns out not everyone is a fan of everything in
While most employers require their security staff to be physically and mentally strong, this hospital in Richmond, Australia, chose to waive that qualification for one adorable applicant – a cat. Meet Elwood, an orange-white tabby feline who’s also the newest member of Epworth Hospital’s security team. While most guards look tough, Elwood is quite the
Most of us had a favorite stuffed toy we took everywhere we went when we were young. Even though these playthings were inanimate, we relied on them for comfort and companionship. Our innocence as children had us believing that these toys could feel, so we turn to them when we felt sad or scared. As
We all have that one thing we’re embarrassed to admit we like. It could be a tacky reality TV show, a trashy novel, or music that we’re pretty sure many people would think is awful. Most of us are afraid of judgment, so we sometimes keep certain things to ourselves. But this cat in Seattle
Paul Robertson has been working as a long-distance truck driver for years now. Although he loves his job, it can get lonesome driving the truck on the road, especially when he’s alone. Luckily, Paul had his adopted feline companion, Howie, who accompanies him on his trips. They were road buddies for years until Howie passed
Social media often portrays cats as standoffish creatures. But we all know that isn’t true for all felines; some of them can be extra clingy, too! This 10-year-old fur-ball named Ziggy is the perfect example. Whenever she needs to lie down, the first place that comes to mind is her absolute favorite napping spot –
It’s a given that pets are good for people. At the very least, they bring a smile to your face. At the most, they can give you the greatest comfort at the most trying time in your life. Times have become particularly tough for Bob Wright, a retired veterinarian, due to Alzheimer’s. But these days
Just when this pet owner thought she’d lost her cat forever, a beautiful twist of fate led them to find each other after getting a call from the animal control. She has been missing for 536 days! Mindy Criner and her husband, Luke, adopted Cat from the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter based in Virginia. At