Gentle Rescuer Works With Horse Suffering From “Blanket Trauma”
Most of us have reactions to something in life that are less than desirable. Perhaps it is learned behavior or maybe, the situation just reminds us of something unpleasant. In any case, it can be traumatic when we are exposed to such a situation. A horse named Calavera knows this very well. Photo: TikTok/@lugosthepalomino Calavera’s human realizes that in the past, the horse was abused. Even so, he needed to wear the blanket, although he was traumatized whenever she got close to him. As the human continues to try to put the blanket on...
Rescue Parrot Mothers Tiny Abandoned Kittens
You never quite know what you are going to get when you rescue an animal. Perhaps that is why we often see the bumper sticker, “Who Rescued Who?” In Brazil, a man named Josemar Milli has learned the power of rescuing animals firsthand. It started when he rescued a parrot and named him Louro. Photo: TikTok/@joseheber2 One day, Milli started to notice some strange behavior from the bird. You see, they all lived on a farm, and for quite some time, Louro was hanging out near an old fence post. The owner thought it was strange that the...
Stray Dog With Jar Stuck On Her Head Finally Learns What It’s Like To Feel Loved
Anyone who has a dog in their life realizes they can get into some strange predicaments. The same is also true for stray dogs, but there is a difference. Once a stray finds themselves in a sticky situation, they don’t have the help available at all times. Sometimes, they just need to live with the situation until something changes. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo This was recently seen in Guam when a stray dog wandered around with a jar stuck on her head. This wasn’t something that came and went quickly. According to The Dodo, Winnie the...
Sad Pit Bull Watches From Shelter As One Dog After Another Gets Adopted
Life is not always easy for pit bulls living in an animal shelter. Because of the reputation of pit bulls, they are sometimes overlooked while other dogs find their forever homes. That was the case with a pit bull/terrier mix named Chauncey. She watched as one dog after another found a new home, but nobody gave her a chance. Photo: Facebook/Spartanburg Humane Society Fortunately, Kaki Taylor was watching the situation and she wanted to do something about it. When volunteering at the Spartanburg Humane Society in South Carolina, she took a...
Puppy Protects Woman After She Seizes And Stops Breathing
It has been said that some people will have at least one seizure in their lifetime. Not all of them are epileptic seizures, but they can still be dangerous, nonetheless. The woman in this story had such a seizure and she stopped breathing. After going “blue in the face,” Leeanne Reed was in bad shape. Fortunately, she had someone there to help. Photo: TikTok/@moosethefoxred According to the Milton Keynes Citizen, that someone was Moose, her nine-month-old puppy. He is a training assistance dog and a fox red labrador, so he is...
Reddit Asks, “What’s The Dumbest Thing Your Pet Has Been Afraid Of?”
Having some kind of fear isn’t something you should be ashamed of. It’s natural, really. In fact, a person can only be truly fearless if they have a damaged amygdala. To quote the book, Almond by Sohn Won-pyung, “Everybody has two almonds inside their head, stuck firmly on somewhere between the back of your ears and the back of your skull, In fact, they’re called “amygdalae,” derived from the Latin word for almond because their size and shape are exactly like one. When you get stimulated by something...
Guide to Dog Food Puzzles: How to Choose and Use One
Food puzzles enrich your dog’s life and can be used as feeding bowls. They slow down mealtime for a dog who scarfs his food and double as a thinking toy. Aside from choosing the correct puzzle level, which ranges in difficulty from levels 1 to 4, teaching your dog to use a food puzzle enriches both you and your dog! How to choose the best dog food puzzle Consider what your dog enjoys doing: Rolling a ball, pawing at something or just sniffing. Choose your food puzzle based on your dog’s interests. Interactive puzzles for dogs have...
5 Ways to Support Your Dog’s Skin and Coat Health
Many dog parents take great delight in their dogs’ shiny, glossy coats. After all, your dog’s skin and fur are visible markers of their health. Thankfully, it’s easier than you might think to maintain skin and coat health for dogs. Continue reading for advice about natural products, bathing, grooming, and more! 1. Bathe Your Dog Regularly Using Hypoallergenic/Natural Products This will eliminate allergens that cause skin irritation, dirt, debris, and smells from their coat and skin. How often should you bathe your dog? It...
How to Up Your Treat Game with Wild Fish Jerky Dog Treats
Wild fish jerky dog treats, straight from the wild waters of Alaska, may just be the mostly wildly delicious dog treat yet. It is a truth universally acknowledged to treat lovers that jerky is the top dog of treats. Just the word itself has the power to make the mouth water. And us humans are not alone in finding jerky quite irresistible. If you’ve ever eaten this dried meat delicacy around your dog, you know that it has the power to incite the puppiest of puppy eyes, along with drool bubbles the size of dog bowls. Introducing...
Amazon Driver Asks Woman To Care For Tiny Kittens And Never Returns
Getting something from Amazon can be exciting, but sometimes, we don’t always get what we ask for. A product might not come like it’s described or we might get something entirely altogether. That recently happened to a woman named Elanor Malloy (@elledachill) who got a lot more than she bargained for when an Amazon delivery driver pulled up to her house. Photo: TikTok/@elledachill She shared on TikTok that after dropping the package off at her house, the driver said he noticed she has cats and asked if she’d be willing to...
