Watch The Moment A Border Collie Loses A Tennis Ball To An Octopus
If you have a dog in your life, you are already familiar with how unique their personality can be. Each dog is an individual but there are also some things that seem to be common among certain breeds as well. For example, border collies are known as some of the smartest dogs but they also tend to be friendly and curious. Lucy is a border collie that fits into that category nicely. When her human, Almar Creighton, was out for a walk along the South African coastline with Lucy to explore the tide pools, they found another creature who fit into...
Missing Cat From Kentucky Found Alive In Texas After 5 Years
A missing cat named Bernie disappeared over five years ago. That cat was recently found over 1,000 miles from where he went missing. Margaret Burcham was devastated when her cat, Bernie, wandered away from her yard in Kentucky over five years ago and never returned. Burcham explained to WCPO 9 that she did everything in her power to get her beloved cat back, but her efforts turned up fruitless. She said, “I looked, and I called all the shelters,” but no one had picked up a cat by Bernie’s description. Photo: YouTube / WCPO 9...
Dog Trapped On Ice For Four Days Is Adopted By His Rescuer
After being stranded on ice in the Detroit River for four long days, a little dog was successfully rescued. Now, he’s finally found a forever home to call his own – with the man who saved his life. Friends of the River Rouge Animal Shelter shared about the dog’s miraculous rescue back in February. Fittingly, they named the little pup Miracle. According to the shelter, when Miracle was spotted out on the ice, no one was available to rescue him. Crowds formed around the banks of the Detroit River to watch in horror as the dog...
Dog Trapped In Burning House Saved By Police Officer’s Quick Action
A dog was saved from a house fire in Florida thanks to the quick actions of a police officer. According to The Palm Coast Observer, a Florida family had left their dog at home while they went out shopping. While away from the house, the family, Steven and Autumn Konen, received a call from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office letting them know their house was on fire. First responders were quick to arrive on the scene, but the fire had already begun to spread. According to a Facebook post shared by the FCSO, one of the first responders,...
Owner Teaches His Dogs How To Play Poker
Since being home more due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have taken up new hobbies and learned how to do new things. Apparently, this doesn’t just apply to humans either. As Olive and Mabel, two adorable labradors, go to prove, dogs are learning tricks as well. Their owner, Scottish broadcaster Andrew Cotter, decided to teach them to play poker. Perhaps he was lonely from being quarantined for too long and missed playing with his buddies, or maybe he just wanted to keep his furry friends entertained. Either way, the resulting...
“Pooch Perfect” Was Supposed To Celebrate Dogs. But Many Viewers Saw Animal Abuse Instead
Actress Rebel Wilson may be known for her comedic chops, but not everyone was laughing upon the debut of her new dog-grooming show, Pooch Perfect, on ABC. It wasn’t just that the show, which tasked competing dog groomers with transforming their pups into outlandish styles for a $100,000 prize, got unfavorable reviews. Upon the conclusion of Pooch Perfect’s first episode on March 30, viewers were left wondering on Twitter if they’d just witnessed an hour of animal abuse. YouTube/ABC “This show is a disgusting display....
A letter from Dr. Jefferson on Zydeco
Mar 31, 2021 As you likely know, Austin Pets Alive!’s daily work centers around our mission to end the unnecessary killing of shelter pets, which sounds generic but in reality, is extremely difficult. It means that we purposely take pets in who are either already scheduled or soon to be scheduled to be euthanized. There’s no easy way to categorize these populations of animals as they vary. They can be like the animals we save in deep South Texas, healthy adorable pets with no space to go to like we saw during the ice storm, or the...
High Fashion Houses Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen Adopt New Fur-Free Policy
Fur was originally worn for warmth and protection. When indigenous groups would hunt for food, they would utilize every part of the animal, including their pelts. Today, many groups still utilize fur in traditional and ceremonial clothing. However, these pelts are often ethically sourced and an essential part of many different cultures. Photo: Pexels/Julia Volk The true unethical use of fur comes from the Western adoption, sparked by celebrities in the 20th century as a way to flaunt wealth and status. As furs and pelts became more and more...
Abandoned Pit Bull Gets A New Lease On Life Thanks To A Kind Mom
Our hearts really go out to any dog that has been abandoned but at times, there are some dogs that are abandoned, neglected, and perhaps even abused. That was the case with Daenerys, who was abandoned in an apartment that was at one time occupied by her previous owner. Nobody is sure how long she was left in the apartment but she was only 25 pounds when they discovered her. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Photo: Instagram/rescuedpittie Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the...
They Now Have ‘Dog Crocs’ For Your Dog’s Feet And They Are Adorable
There are two types of dog owners in this world, those that will dress their dogs up to take them out and those that would never think of doing it. Typically, people tend to fall on one side of the fence or the other but it doesn’t matter what you stand is, you will want to see these adorable dog crocs. I’ll be the first to admit that a dog has the perfect “foot” for running around outside without shoes on but there are some cases when you want to protect their feet a little better. Photo: PXHERE This includes when...
