Real Pet Stories

🐾 How Max Helped Me Breathe Again
Max is a rescue Labrador-cross. The shelter told me he was quiet, calm, and loved cuddles. They weren’t wrong. The first night he curled up beside ...
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How Luna Helped Me Feel Less Alone
She sleeps at the foot of my bed, follows me around the house, and somehow senses every mood I have. When I’m happy, she’s bouncing off the walls. ...
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Bailey and the Case of the Invisible Lizard
This is also the same dog who once barked at a pumpkin for ten straight minutes. Life with Bailey is full of moments like this. Confusing. Hilariou...
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I Got My Golden Retriever a Royal Portrait and Now He Thinks He Owns the Place
A few days later, the portrait arrived in my inbox and I swear I could not stop laughing. Bailey looked like he belonged in a palace. Full royal ro...
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Why I Gifted a Portrait to My Mum After Our Dog Passed
I chose the Memorial Pencil Sketch style — simple, quiet, and full of depth, just like Mum. I sent in an old photo of Toby sitting in his usual spo...
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For Daisy, With Love
Daisy wasn’t just a dog. She was my shadow. For nearly 14 years, she followed me from room to room — through breakups, job changes, lockdowns, and ...
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