If Deforestation in the Amazon Continues, the Rainforest Could Become a Dry Savannah, Devastating Capybaras and Other Species
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most biodiverse and ecologically significant regions on Earth. It is home to a staggering array of species, including the largest rodent in the world – the capybara. These adorable, water-loving creatures are an essential part of the Amazon’s delicate ecosystem, but they are now under threat due to deforestation. Deforestation in the Amazon is an urgent issue that demands attention. The Amazon Rainforest is a crucial carbon sink, The Washington Post reports, absorbing vast amounts of carbon...
3 Easy Dog Enrichment Ideas
Enrichment means meeting an animal’s needs. It’s less about keeping a dog busy or tiring him out and more about encouraging, enabling and empowering him to engage in species-specific behaviors. It keeps dogs emotionally, mentally and physically healthy and helps alleviate and prevent behavior issues. Truly enriching activities effect positive, observable and measurable behavior change. Let’s say your dog goes bonkers over deliveries. But on days he’s had a sniffari beforehand he only barks for one minute instead of...
Use Nose Work for a Happy, Active Dog
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Woman Shares Her Daily Life Living with a Lovable Pig and His Rat Siblings
People have always been used to adopting cats and dogs as pets, but others prefer something out of the norm. They’ll take in spiders, snakes, lizards, rabbits, fish, birds, or even farm animals. Their home is open to any creature that needs a place to stay, and it doesn’t matter if it’s exotic. Taking care of those animals might be new for them, but they’ll research answers to properly provide them with a comfortable life. Some people even share their daily life with their pets to give a glimpse of their living...
This Puppy’s Transformation Shocked His Family, Yet They Love Him Unconditionally
Dogs are more than their adorable physical features. It’s still part of the reason why people adopt one, but real pet parents will look past that. Being a fur lover means you accept them for who they are — giving them the unconditional love they deserve. It’s saddening when a family rejects a puppy when it has special needs or “ugly” physical traits. That mindset isn’t something a pet parent should have because dogs aren’t just for display. Puppies are in search of a forever home that has consistency...
Adorable Pet Turtle Becomes A Show Stealer During Her Parent’s Wedding Ceremony
The first picks for a flower girl are one’s own daughter/s, sometimes siblings, or nieces. Another adorable choice would be a pet. We’ve witnessed numerous videos of dogs doing their part on their owner’s special day, but what if you have another type of pet? Something quite unsuitable to walk down the aisle that walks slowly and has a tendency to get shy and hide away from a crowd? PHOTO: Unsplash/Ashlee Marie You guessed that right! It’s a turtle. Colors is the name of the Eastern Painted Turtle that walked down the...
Family Left Homeless After Earthquake Adopts Dog They Pulled From The Rubble
Oftentimes, we hear stories about people losing their homes and giving up their pets as a result. After all, it’s more challenging to find housing with a dog in tow. However, one family in Turkey did the opposite: They found themselves homeless and decided to welcome a fellow homeless pet into their lives! Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition According to Inside Edition, Umet was living in the city of Adiyaman, Turkey when it was hit by a devastating earthquake in February. While his home was destroyed, he escaped with his life and his...
California Lifeguard Saves Little Dog Lost At Sea
A heroic lifeguard saved a struggling puppy that was trying to swim out to sea from a California beach. The Long Beach Fire Department shared about the incident and rescue in a Facebook Post. In the post, they explained that bystanders alerted lifeguards to a dog running loose nearby. Photo: Facebook/Long Beach Fire Department One lifeguard immediately jumped into action and went after the tiny pup, but the dog ended up running to the ocean and was swimming out to sea. It’s unclear what spooked the dog enough to run away and begin...
Kitten Thought to Be a Boy is Actually a Girl, Despite Roughhousing and Not Being ‘The Dainty Type’
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I was bringing groceries to a family in need. When I pulled up, I noticed two kittens walking around the front yard, but there was no mother cat. One kitten was gray and white and investigated everything. The other was a brown tabby, and tried to make itself smaller by hiding in a cinder block. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KANASHI I’m drawn to anyone who needs help, so I commented to the...
National Puppy Day: How Long Do Puppies Need to Sleep?
Bringing home a new addition is one of the most exciting moments of pet parenthood. For first-time pet parents, this exciting time also comes with a number of questions, including “how long do puppies need to sleep?”. In honor of national puppy day, we’ve put together a guide to help new pet parents understand everything sleep-related for their new puppy. Why do puppies need to sleep more than dogs? An adult dog sleeps between 12 and 14 hours a day, but a puppy can sleep up to 20 hours a day! It’s no surprise that...
