Pets n Story

Being overweight already makes me a target, but being overweight and on benefits? People think they’ve got me all figured

I only went into that little corner store because my youngest wouldn’t stop crying about being hungry. I thought maybe

It was clear to the animal control officer that the dirty, matted stray they’d picked up had once been a

I saw him in the cereal aisle—built like a linebacker, beard down to his chest, tattoos that looked like prison

It was just after snack time, and I was washing out some paint cups when I noticed the room had

Today, Barry turned eight. I wanted to make it special, but we don’t have any money. I saved enough for

The station doors opened after midnight. A woman entered with a worn-out bag and a kid on her hip. Three

Benji wasn’t just a pet — he was my heart, my comfort, my family. I rescued him as a kitten

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was on the bus, heading to buy my dream dress—the perfect