Ricochet The Surfing Therapy Dog Passed Away At The Age Of 15
It’s always sad when we say goodbye to a dear friend. That is how many of us feel now that Ricochet the golden retriever has passed away. She was 15 years old at the end of her life, and during the time she was alive, she assisted in raising more than $1 million for charity. This included a donation of over 1 million bowls of food for sheltered animals. Photo: YouTube/Surf Dog Ricochet Ricochet was more than a therapy dog. She was trained as a therapy dog, but eventually, they found out that she had a most unusual talent. According to...
Mastiff Takes In New Backyard After Growing Up In A Small Apartment
There is nothing quite like having some extra space to run. We appreciate having elbow room as humans and dogs certainly appreciate extra space as well. Unfortunately, not all dogs have the opportunity to experience the extra space, and at times, they may be cramped in areas that are too small for their liking. Photo: TikTok/@bigazzdogzz That was the case for an English mastiff named Caesar. He had grown up in an apartment with his human, Brooke. As a big dog, he made the best of the small area but always wanted more. Caesar could experience...
Saving the Vaquita: Mexico Must Take Action to Preserve this Endangered Species
The vaquita, a small porpoise found only in the Gulf of California, is on the brink of extinction. There may be as few as eight of these animals left, The Guardian reports, and they cannot be captured, held, or bred in captivity. Unfortunately, the use of illegal gillnets to catch the totoaba fish, whose swim bladder is a delicacy in China, has caused many vaquitas to drown as well. The Mexican government has been slow to respond to this crisis, promising action but failing to follow through, The Associated Press reports. The Convention on...
How to Communicate Your Appreciation For Your Pet
Pets enrich our lives in so many ways – they’re trusted confidants, they give unconditional love, and they provide endless entertainment. If you’ve ever wondered how you can show your pet just how much they mean to you, you’re not alone. To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of some of the different ways how to show your pet appreciation. Learn their language One of the best ways how to show your pet appreciation is by learning how to ‘speak’ their language. Our pets use a combination of facial...
Jamie Lee Curtis Triumph Inspires Rescue Dogs to Dress Like Her
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Flightless Pigeon and a Chihuahua with Special Needs Built The Most Adorable Friendship
If you can find diamonds in the rough, then you can most certainly meet a friend during tough times. Those friends enter your life right exactly when you need them the most. It’ll be the foundation of your friendship, and from there you’ll know that they genuinely care about you. Also, it’s a vice-versa situation — you became their friend because both of you are vital to each other’s lives. Animals meet their best buds in a similar way, even when they are of different species. They build the most adorable...
Corgi Puppy Struggles To Breathe A Day After Being Adopted
A 3-month-old Pembroke/Welsh corgi mix named Cooper was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma by It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources in Iowa. He received a clean bill of health on intake and was adopted a few days later. But that is just where his story begins. The following morning his new family awoke to find Cooper struggling to breathe. They rushed him to an emergency veterinary clinic where he was diagnosed with severe infectious pneumonia and immediately started on oxygen. Photo: It Takes A Village Animal Rescue...
A Little Fawn Lost His Way Home and Found Companion in a Loving German Shepherd
When a child gets separated from their parents in a public place, they have various options to find them. The kid could page themselves or ask for a staff or security guard for help. Young animals also go through a sudden separation, but it’s difficult to find their way back home. No one is there to page them, and they can’t easily approach other creatures, especially when predators are nearby. Sadly, it’s one of the root causes of why baby animals become orphans. They’re lucky enough if they get adopted, found by a...
The Animal Astrology Guide to Dogs and Cats
Many people rely on astrology to get insight into their own traits and personalities. You can also use animal astrology to better understand your four-legged friend’s behavior and temperament. The astrology signs for animals are the same as they are for humans. Here’s a breakdown of what makes your dogs and cats tick based on when they were born so you’ll know how to better care for them. Aries (March 21- April 20) The ram is a fire sign ruled by Mars and associated with energy, courage, and impatience. Aries animals are...
Can Dogs Eat Tuna?
Fish, itself, is not dangerous for your dog to consume. However, industrial pollution and toxins accumulate in fish, which makes them unsafe to eat. Large fish, such as tuna, can build up high levels of mercury over the course of their lifetime. Both fresh and canned tuna (or tuna in soft packets) rank among the top in high levels of toxins. Dogs fed tuna regularly are at risk for mercury poisoning. Tuna should be considered a treat and therefore, fed in moderation, advises Lissa Cannady, RVT, Hospital Manager for VCA. It is okay to feed your...
