Millions of People Get Amused by Dog who was Munching His Owner’s Chips Guiltlessly
Dogs are man’s best friends. But they can be your fiercest rival, too, when it comes to snacks and relaxing on the sofa with a bag of chips. Photo: Tiktok/maroni_is_resting One fur dad was puzzled by noises coming from the living room where no one was present. He could hear crunching sounds and decided to check it out. To his surprise and amusement, his Dachshund named Maroni was on the sofa and enjoying the bag of chips he had left in the living room. As the dog met his owner’s gaze, there was an expression of mere nonchalance....
German Shepherd is So Jealous of Cat that She Forbids Their Owner from Petting the Feline!
Do you know that dogs can get jealous too? A German shepherd named Sam is making numerous internet users laugh and smile with her jealous reaction to a cat housemate. More than a million have already watched the video and it continues to entertain more people on Tiktok. Photo: Tiktok/thatshepherdsam Well, you cannot blame Sam since she and her owner were spending some serene moments together when suddenly this cat — unfortunately, a housemate of hers — suddenly appeared. The audacious kitty did not only break the sweet mood, but...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Shave Your Dog
Does your dog look uncomfortably hot? Think twice before reaching for the dog clippers. Your dog’s coat is perfectly engineered to protect from the elements, and shaving them could do more harm than good. 1. Shaving a Dog with a Double Coat Can Lead to Permanent Hair Damage Most dogs have double coats. Dogs like the Newfoundland and Australian shepherd have pretty thick coats, but even smooth- and short-haired breeds like the basset hound and the whippet sport a double coat. When you shave a double-coated dog, you run the risk of...
Register now: The Return to Home Challenge Huddles!
Ready to get more pets back home? In preparation for the Return to Home Challenge, every Wednesday during the month of September, there will be a 50-minute Zoom Huddle at 12pm PT/3pm ET around two specific Return to Home practices. You can register now (and once) for all four huddles. Each Zoom Huddle will consist of 20-minute presentations from peers involved in Return to Home programs at their animal shelter or rescue organization. This will be followed by 30-minute Q&A. Topics will coincide with the Return to Home practices. You...
Functional Treats – tackle more than one solution at a time
The pet food and treat industry is growing at a rapid pace. According to Pet Food Processing, just between 2011 and 2018 alone, the number of pet food brands increased by 71%, and by this year the US pet food market is expected to become a $30 billion industry. Pet treats account for roughly 10% of the pet food sales. With all of this growth, it seems that every time you enter a pet store there’s just more and more treats to choose from and they’re all covering different things. Some treats are only for dental health, others...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Weekly Community Conversations, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Humane Education Online Instructor-Led Course is back! Apply todayAre you an animal well-being professional looking to expand your shelter’s reach and engage with new community members while generating additional revenue? A humane education programs allow you to do all of these things with the added benefit of creating a more compassionate community! You’ll learn everything you need to know in the upcoming Online… Learn More Apply now:...
After the Tragic Loss of Her 9 Puppies, Labrador Wants to be a Good Mom to Lone Tiny Survivor
“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” by Jill Churchill Motherhood is an exciting event for many of us. And not just for humans, but for animals as well. Photo: Tiktok/labbylaughterndoodles We delight and marvel at the life that develops within us, growing delicately each day until it is time to bring this new creation into this world. For human parents, it is the most precious miracle. A tiny, breathing baby that makes you feel complete and fulfilled. And even though animals cannot...
Paw Damage: Heat and your dog’s paws
If you’re a dog owner the first thoughts that come to your mind when summer rolls around are long walks with your favorite companion, road trips and just exploring the great outdoors. You want to take your four-legged friend with you everywhere you go, but did you know that some of these excursions may not be as fun for your dog as they are for you? Being out in the summer heat can actually cause damage to not only your dog’s skin but to its paws as well. How heat can hurt your dog’s paws What many people...
From Champ to Chomp: Dog Takes Time Out from the Spotlight to Taste the Simple Things in Life
With almost half a million followers on Instagram and prestigious awards for being a golden champ, Kevin sure is a celebrity! But this golden retriever does not let fame go into his head. He remains down-to-earth, lovable, and dedicated to his duties like making coffee for his fur mom and inspiring her to smile when the day is not that bright. His fur mom is very special to Kevin who has supported him all the way in every dog show. He is the light of her life, her pride, and her doll. Well, sort of a doll, who dons a cute costume every...
The Humane Education Online Instructor-Led Course is back! Apply today
Are you an animal well-being professional looking to expand your shelter’s reach and engage with new community members while generating additional revenue? A humane education programs allow you to do all of these things with the added benefit of creating a more compassionate community! You’ll learn everything you need to know in the upcoming Online Instructor-Led Course from Maddie’s® University. You can apply until August 31! In just one month, you’ll learn about the tools and techniques needed to garner...
