Tag: pet care
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Our Eccentric Dog: The Child Whisperer
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Our Eccentric Dog: The Child Whisperer by Jessica L. McCarthy Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 Originally Published: April 29, 2015 Meet Bella, my clever, stunning (seriously, she’s quite a looker), and utterly wild 21-pound mutt. A few years ago, on a lazy Saturday morning, I was snuggled up in bed with her—she…
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Dad’s Comedic ‘Family Dog Agreement’ Takes the Internet by Storm
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows that moment when their child pops the big question: “Can we get a dog?” This question is fraught with responsibility and can send any parent into a mini-panic. It’s not about where babies come from; it’s about the furry friend that will require a lifetime of care. A dad,…
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The Hilarious Things We Do for Our Furry Family Members
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to pets, there are two types of people: those who have pets and those who don’t quite understand the obsession. Let’s face it: pet owners can be a little bit eccentric—especially when it comes to our beloved fur babies. Yes, I said it—fur babies. As a self-proclaimed slightly neurotic…
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5 Surprising Realities You Learn When Bringing a Dog into Your Family
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a furry companion into your home can be an exhilarating experience, but there are some unexpected truths that often go unspoken. After years of pondering whether to adopt a pet, I finally took the plunge and brought home a delightful little Poodle mix named Charlie. Here’s what I learned along the…
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How Pets Shape Families
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve had to say goodbye to both of our dogs in recent years, and it was an incredibly tough farewell. They were not just pets; they were cherished members of our family. For nearly 13 years, they were an integral part of my life, my husband’s life, and our kids’ lives as…
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Embrace the Joys of Childhood Pets
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been the kind of person who believes that life is better with a furry (or feathery or scaly) friend by your side. That’s why our home resembles a mini zoo, complete with playful dogs, curious cats, and a turtle affectionately named Mr. Wiggles. I can’t resist the charm of a…
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Do Kids Really Need a Pet?
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I once had a pet possum, which surprisingly taught me quite a bit about responsibility and love. Although, to be honest, loving a possum is no easy feat; they tend to be indifferent at best. Growing up in the countryside, my family had a variety of pets—dogs, cats, birds,…
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Why Having a Dog Is a Lot Like Raising Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Several months back, I stumbled upon an article from a frustrated mom who took great offense to the comparisons drawn between parenting and caring for “furbabies.” While I initially questioned the need for yet another thing to be offended by, I found myself nodding in agreement as I read her words. Fast…