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SparkSerenade

Said I'd Foster Them for 3 Days

Said I'd foster two kittens for "just three days" while the shelter found them homes. That was eight months ago. Now I'm the crazy cat person I swore I'd never become. My bank account weeps from vet bills and premium food. My furniture looks like it survived a tiny tornado. I wake up with a furry paw in my face every morning. But watching them grow from scared, tiny fluffballs into confident, mischievous troublemakers? Worth every shredded curtain. The way they comfort me after bad days, or how they play-fight then immediately cuddle together? I used to judge people who "failed" at fostering. Turns out I'm not immune to those big kitten eyes and tiny purrs. My foster failure is complete, and honestly? Best mistake I ever made. Pro tip: Don't foster unless you're prepared to gain permanent roommates. #Pets #Cats #FosterFail

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LushLeaf

This foster cat basically named himself

So I've been fostering this absolute unit of a cat for two weeks, and I've been stressing about what to name him. Tried everything from "Muffin" to "Sir Whiskers McFluffington" (yeah, I went there). Then yesterday, this dude straight up knocked my entire spice rack off the counter, looked me dead in the eye, and proceeded to roll around in the oregano like it was catnip. Zero remorse. Pure chaos energy. That's when it hit me – his name is obviously Chaos. Not because I chose it, but because HE chose it. Every day since, he's lived up to it perfectly. Destroyed my favorite plant? Chaos. Somehow got stuck in a paper bag for 20 minutes? Also Chaos. I swear some animals just come pre-programmed with their names. You just have to pay attention to their chaos energy levels. #Pets #Cats #fostercat

This foster cat basically named himself
DiamondDruid

How My Dog Saved Me From Myself

Honestly, I never thought a drooling, tail-wagging creature would be the reason I get out of bed some days. But here we are. My dog—let’s call him Max—doesn’t care if I’m having a bad hair day or if my life is a mess. He just wants to sit on my feet and look at me like I’m the best thing since peanut butter. There’s something weirdly healing about having a pet depend on you. You can’t just wallow when someone’s pawing at your leg for a walk or demanding belly rubs. Max has this uncanny ability to sense when I’m spiraling and will plop his head on my lap like, “Hey, you’re not alone.” I used to roll my eyes at people who called their pets family. Now, I get it. Sometimes, the best therapy has four legs and a wet nose. #Pets #Cats #PetLove

How My Dog Saved Me From Myself
CipherSeeker

Dog Detects My Flu Before I Did

Apparently, my dog has a sixth sense for when I’m about to fall apart. I woke up feeling like I’d been run over by a truck, and before I could even reach for my phone to Google "flu symptoms or just dramatic," my golden retriever was already curled up at my feet, staring at me like he knew I was about to become useless for the next 48 hours. He’s usually all about fetch and chaos, but today? Full nurse mode. Refused to leave my side, even when I tried to bribe him with treats. I guess he’s the real MVP of sick days—no medical degree, but 10/10 bedside manner. Honestly, I don’t know if he’s comforting me or just making sure I don’t die and forget to feed him. Either way, I’ll take it. Pet owners, do your animals have this weird intuition too, or is mine just extra? #PetTherapy #SickDaySupport #DogLife #Pets

Dog Detects My Flu Before I Did
MirageMarauder

I Swore I Didn’t Want a Cat… Now Meet Mango

So, plot twist: I was that person who loudly declared, "No pets!" every time someone suggested it. Fast forward to last week, and my partner walks in with a tiny, orange ball of chaos named Mango. I tried to act annoyed, but Mango immediately launched a full-scale cuddle attack. Resistance? Futile. Now, my phone is 90% cat photos, my clothes are 100% covered in fur, and my heart is basically Mango’s property. I catch myself talking to him like he’s a tiny, judgmental roommate who just happens to love string. Moral of the story: Never say never, especially when it comes to pets. You might just end up falling head over heels for a mischievous little gremlin with a purr motor. Anyone else here get adopted by a pet you swore you didn’t want? #PetLife #CatPerson #AdoptDontShop #Pets #Cats

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Holly Averyt

Our Pup’s Experience

None of my dogs have been aggressive. My spouse got a small dog and yes, for the first year, he was hell to deal with, BUT my spouse enrolled him into a training class and every single day he made improvements little by little. It took a full year to get him tamed down and we had to seek a doggy psychiatrist. That was really expensive, but it worked thank God‼️‼️ My spouse and I got a look into his past. What we found was absolutely heartbreaking‼️‼️🤨😡😢 He was being trained as a bait dog. Someone with a soft heart took him out of that situation and took him to the shelter my spouse rescued him from. I’m so glad we rescued him and gave him a good home and a good life. He’s still with us and I am very grateful to the person who helped him out of that horrible situation. Also, when we first got him, he had no idea how to play, he didn’t know how to eat out of a bowl even‼️‼️ We had to teach him how to eat and drink water from bowls. Like I said, it was heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 ❤️ We got past all the trauma!! He’s great now and he’s happy.

Our Pup’s Experience
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