Full disclosure: I’m not a dog person—I’m very much a cat person. I don’t dislike or fear dogs, but they require way more attention than I have to give. I find dogs intrusive and needy 24/7. I enjoy other people’s dogs like I enjoy other people’s children. I can walk away whenever I want because […] More
Service animals are an essential part of survival for many. They’re normally very well-behaved and are always on point with their duties. It’s the general population that can be problematic when it comes to these animals; especially regarding service dogs. So many people want to pet them and touch them. But some have the opposite […] More
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is: “…anything that diverts a driver’s attention, including pets, from safely operating their vehicle.” United States automotive accident statistics show more than a million vehicle crashes were caused by distracted driving in 2023. Distracted driving leads to more than 9% of driving fatalities and more than 400,000 […] More
Content Warning: Nothing bad happens to the dog! But there are mentions of animal cruelty. No matter what the situation is, it’s pretty safe to say we can all agree that all breakups suck. The amicable ones are healthy but bittersweet, but most of them are heartbreaking, devastating, infuriating, or some combination of all of […] More
Before someone adopts a pet, they must be prepared for a lifelong commitment to that animal. Period. Pets aren’t something that can be disposed of when they become inconvenient. And anyone who understands that would never dream of ditching their pet. A teenage boy who loves his cat is dealing with being asked to get […] More
Today’s episode of Bridezilla or Not features a groom’s best man, his girlfriend, and his potential dog. The wedding is set to occur in Italy in October with a humble bridal party. Recently, the best man and his girlfriend made plans to get a puppy. Because of this upcoming responsibility, the girlfriend decided they wouldn’t […] More
Dogs are a huge lifelong responsibility. They have to be walked outside for the bathroom and their exercise. There is no doggy litter or playpen that suffices. And they are often the pet that needs the most training. But for many, they are more than worth the extra work. Not all people get that. It’s […] More
It’s hard to say no to an animal in need. But no one benefits from irresponsible pet owners. People shouldn’t adopt animals they can’t afford to feed and house. They haven’t rescued the animal when they can’t take care of it—they’ve just transferred it from one bad situation to another and deprived the animal of […] More
While human obesity is on the rise all over the world, people are not the only living creatures who sometimes struggle with their weight. But the difference with pets is the number of people who will argue that their cats and dogs are ‘perfectly healthy’ and refuse to address possible diet or exercise solutions, pointed […] More
Sometimes, people like pretty odd pets. Redditor Odd-King3931’s brother-in-law is one of those people. The Original Poster (OP)’s sister married a man whose fur babies are less fur and more exoskeleton. Yep, OP’s BIL is a spider guy. This recently became an issue for the OP due to his wife’s deep fear of spiders and […] More
As parents watch their children grow up, they often find themselves startled to discover that their children’s personal beliefs might begin to veer considerably away from their own. Most parents accept this, however grudgingly, as they want their children to be their own person and discover who they really are. Other parents have a bit […] More
Not everyone is destined to be a pet owner. As adorable as they might be and as much as we all might imagine ourselves holding a tiny, cutie-pie puppy or kitten, they’re often far too much work for some people, and they don’t stay so adorable and small forever. But some people respond terribly to […] More
