Why Do Chow Chows Have Blue Tongues?
Each breed of dog is unique in their own way, but some have certain traits that may raise questions in your mind. This is true of the Chow Chow, a dog that has a blue or black tongue. The color of their tongue creates some confusion, because some people may feel that if their dog has some of those colors on its tongue, it must certainly have some Chow in it. That isn’t true, but unfortunately, not much is known as to why they have such a colored tongue. The Chow Chow is not the only dog to have a pigmented tongue. The Chinese Shar-Pei...
Cat Yells Out ‘No’ When Mom Gives Him A Bath
There are two types of cat owners in this world: those who bathe their cats and others who let the cat take care of it for themselves. If you’ve ever wondered why people would possibly give their cat a bath, perhaps the owners of Tigger are wondering that very question. He was dirty and they felt as if it was necessary to give him a bath, but in the end, his first bath left them cracking up. Tigger resisted getting into the bathtub, but then he started screaming “nooooo,” which made things even worse. The entire time he was...
Wildlife Photographer Captures Pictures Of A Beautiful Rare Black Leopard
Wildlife photographers are a special breed. It seems as if they will spend hours, if not years waiting for that perfect shot to appear in front of them. A 24-year-old wildlife photographer named Anurag Gawande had his dream come true when he saw a rare black leopard come out of the bushes. He was in Tadoba National Park, India when this once-in-a-lifetime event took place. Exactly how rare was this spotting of a black leopard? According to Tyla, the photographer says it is like “finding a needle in a haystack.” He had been waiting...
Woman Finds A Two-Headed Snake Slithering Inside Her Home
People often turn to social media when they find a strange animal in their local area. It happened again when a North Carolina woman found a two-headed snake in her home! The unusual find occurred in Taylorville, North Carolina when Jeannie Wilson snapped a picture of the rare reptile. She posted the picture online to Facebook, asking if anybody could provide some information. She was specifically interested if she should set the snake free or donate it to someone who would care for it in captivity. The snake was nicknamed “Double...
These Complex Catios Are Going Viral On Social Media
Do you ever get the feeling that your cat has it better then you? Hellas Pet Enclosures has made a business out of guaranteeing their customers that feeling with elaborate caged-in cat walks. One of HPE’s recent designs is going viral on social media. Pet parents Melanie and Greg posted pictures of their backyard cat city care of HPE on Facebook. Source: Facebook/Hellas Pet Enclosures This incredible work will have you wishing you were a cat! Source: Facebook/Hellas Pet Enclosures In this extravagant cat walk, the couple’s felines...
K-9 Leads Police Crew Through Push-Up Challenge
This story originally appeared at Shareably. Throughout the years there are challenges that seem to spread worldwide through our various social media platforms. Whether these challenges are spreading awareness for a cause or just something for us to try and get competitive with friends or even total strangers we all love to try out these trending challenges and add our own spin to it. There’s also the fun chance that your video could go viral as the trend keeps spreading around the world. One challenge that took off recently through...
Join us for an important webcast on how to support renters with pets through Covid-19
The eviction crisis has been on the forefront of the animal welfare industry’s focus over the past several months. While renters have already been facing challenges finding pet-friendly housing, many are now finding themselves on the brink of eviction. In response, animal welfare organizations are preparing for a surge of housing instability and as a result, displacement of pets and a potential influx of surrenders. Want to learn how you can best support people and their pets stay together in their homes? Tune in to our next...
Woman Threatens To Kill Neighbor’s Dog Over Stolen WiFi Password In Shocking Viral Video
The world is filled with good neighbors, but there are also plenty of bad ones. But we’re pretty sure (and sincerely hope) your bad neighbor doesn’t hold a candle to the woman below, who wasn’t just stealing her neighbor’s wifi, but threatened to kill her neighbor’s dog when that person dared to change the password. A user named ‘Content Hub’ uploaded two videos of this surreal scene on TikTok, where the clips quickly went viral. A caption explains that the neighbor, who is shouting insults and...
Firefighters Rescue Orphaned Mountain Lion Cub From California Wildfires
The California wildfires have been devastating the state, destroying homes and wildlife habitats alike. And recently, a mountain lion cub was fortunate enough to be rescued from the blazes and is now on the mend from his injuries. CNN reported that the three-and-a-half pound baby was rescued by a firefighter in Shasta County from the Zogg Fire. The little cub was first transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before making it to the Oakland Zoo. The zoo’s spokesperson, Erin Harrison, called it “a...
When Dogs Hear Their Humans Say “I Love You” It Sets Their Hearts Racing, Study Finds
Dogs show their love for their humans by kissing, cuddling, and always greeting them at the door. Whether your dog is a wiggle butt or leaps for joy when you return home, you know you’re loved. Although, dogs cannot say the words “I love you” they apparently love hearing them. Canine Cottages, vacation rental company in the UK featuring only dog-friendly cottages, conducted a study to find out what really excites our dogs. They used doggy heart rate monitors to measure the dogs’ reactions to three different scenarios....
