Austin Pets Alive! is the Lifeline for People and Pets Left in the Cold
Feb 20, 2021 Over the past decade, we at Austin Pets Alive! have served as a lifeline to pets in crisis, saving the lives of thousands of animals during floods, hurricanes, fires, and a variety of other weather-related events. Last weekend, as we watched the weather reports, our team knew from experience that Winter Storm Uri was going to be potentially devastating for people and animals. Earlier in the week, we proactively reached out to our rural shelter partners who operate year-round without heat and outdoor kennels, to get their pets to...
These Tiny Eggs And Nests In Your Yard Belong To Hummingbirds And They Are Protected By The Law
When doing yardwork this year, take a closer look at your shrubs and trees before doing any trimming — there may be tiny hummingbird nests tucked away in the branches. Everyone knows hummingbirds are small creatures — but their nest and eggs are really, really small. For example, a typical hummingbird nest weighs about one tenth of an ounce. The Ruby-throated hummingbird’s nest is roughly the size of a thimble. And the eggs? They’re about the size of jelly beans or navy beans. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Scheihing Edgardo...
“Missing” Cat Found Sitting Next To His Own Poster In Viral Photo
Some internet mysteries are quickly solved, while others persist in our collective imagination and uncertainty for years after the fact. Unsurprisingly, one of the most subtly strange internet tales involves a black cat and conspiracy theories of teleportation, time loops, twins, and more! PHOTO: PIXABAY / AREK SOCHA It all started with a photo posted to Reddit on May 4th, 2014 by user kodibramble. It shows a black-and-white cat sitting next to what appears to be his own missing poster! Users were quick to laugh at the cat’s obviously...
Why Do Raccoons “Douse” Their Food in Water?
Animals and their quirks have long been a mystery to us humans. Every pet owner, myself included, can rattle off a list of strange behaviors from their pet that they’ve given up on solving. Why does my dog stand by the porch door when he wants to go for a walk, and the front door when he wants to sit on the porch? The world may never know. Aside from these individual idiosyncrasies, however, the animal kingdom is full of species that consistently puzzle the average person, even as the experts piece the clues together. One animal whose...
Trainer And Her Staffie Perform An Adorable Dance Routine
Dogs, as science will tell you, are capable of so many spectacular things! Their sense of smell could be up to 100,000 times as acute as our own, and they prove their wide variety of skills every day in diverse fields such as law enforcement, medicine, and companionship. However, science may also tell you there are some things dogs can’t do: rhythm, especially, seems to be hard for canines and most non-human animals to keep up with. While they may enjoy the pleasant sounds of music, or the excitement of a live performance, dogs just...
Stray Dogs Allegedly Turned Bright Blue After Coming Into Contact With Chemicals
The ‘butterfly effect’ is one of the most fascinating, unpredictable ways to trace actions and their consequences. Like the proverbial butterfly that flaps its wings and causes a hurricane, some truly bizarre stories have spiralled out of simple, mundane beginnings. This was the case in Dzerzhinsk, Russia when unexplainable photos started cropping up on Russian social media site VK. Jokingly described as a “bug” or glitch in the world, the photos purport to show stray dogs whose coats are an unnatural shade of bright...
Yellow Lab Loves Destroying Snowmen With Her Baby Sister
As winter storms continue to batter the U.S., we all have a few reasons to dislike the cold and everything that comes with it. And, as it turns out, we’re in good company! Stella, the yellow lab, shares our feelings about snow — but only when it’s in the shape of snowmen. On her Instagram page, which has gathered over 400K followers, Stella shows off her talent by toppling a wide variety of snowy figures. Her family knows all about her hobby and has fully embraced it, setting up showdown after showdown with her...
Adorable Dog Always Makes Sure To Pet Each Of His Friends At Doggie Daycare
Everyone loves dogs. They’re impossible not to like. That is why we are constantly wanting to stop and pet them whenever possible. It also might explain why one friendly little pooch loves to cuddle all the fellow dogs that she meets. Ruby is a sweet little pup from Canada. She attends the Den Doggy Daycare in Burlington, Ontario, alongside her sibling, Miles. The two of them love to play with the other dogs. But there is one thing that sets her apart from her brother: her endless love of petting every dog she meets. Photo: TikTok /...
Photos Of A Fox Curled Up And Napping On A Stump Go Viral
We all have our daily routines. If we look closely, we will notice that even animals have their own versions of daily routines. Granted, theirs are much more laidback. If you look at your pets at home, the majority of their daily routine includes naps in the sun. And for one Canadian couple, glancing out their window proved to be a special sight. Just out in their backyard on a large tree stump was a little fox. The furry red animal was fast asleep, curled up into a cute little furball. Photo: Twitter/ SaraReneeRyan The couple took a picture...
Therapy Dogs Paid The National Guard A Visit For Valentine’s Day
Last month, we witnessed a storming of our nation’s capitol. As a result, thousands of National Guard troops were brought into the DC area. And more than 250 of these Guardsmen have been living at the Hamilton Hotel in downtown DC. These men and women have been unable to go home, so in honor of Valentine’s Day, they received a little love from some happy doggies. The non-profit People Animals Love was founded way back in 1982 in order to provide a network of comfort animals. They have 500 individually-owned dogs, as well as a few...
