Meet The World’s Shortest Dog – 3.59 Inches Tall
It’s always interesting when a dog captures a world record. Some do it by catching Frisbees, and others, by running fast. Then there’s Pearl the Chihuahua. She has received a Guinness world record for being the “shortest dog living.” Photo: YouTube/Guinness World Records I’m sure that we’ve all seen small dogs before, but Pearl is only about as big as a one-dollar bill. She weighs 1.22 pounds and stands 3.59 inches tall. Her owner, Vanessa Semler, says they are blessed to have her. According to Guinness,...
Pet Treats That Support Her Health
From soothing her stomach to cleaning her teeth, these healthy homemade treats help support your dog or cat’s wellness. Just like us, dogs and cats are prone to a variety of ailments, from allergies to diabetes to GI upsets. Along with providing your companion with regular veterinary care and a healthy lifestyle, you can support her wellness with a quality diet —including homemade treats that use ingredients selected to address specific conditions. Give the following recipes a try next time your dog or cat needs a nutritional...
Safari Park Visitors Had a Heart-Racing Experience After a Rhinoceros Chased Their Jeep
The animal kingdom is such an interesting world that will give you an exhilarating experience. Meeting wild animals is like talking to your inner child and saying that you’ve finally encountered the majestic creatures from your books and fairytales. There are various ways to see a lion walking the grassy fields, an antelope grazing, or a giraffe and its stunning long neck. You can visit them in zoos or national parks that take the visitors on a safari adventure. During the visit, people will tour the park while riding on a tourist jeep...
Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together
[embedded content] There are times when someone can’t take care of their pet on a temporary basis, because of a medical emergency, loss of housing, or another short-term crisis. The traditional sheltering response is to permanently separate the pet from their owner, but more and more organizations are providing crisis sheltering instead—boarding the pet at the shelter, or placing them in a foster home, for a limited amount of time. How does crisis sheltering work, and how can you get started? We’ve gathered experts from...
The Top 3 Ways Dogs & Cats Change Our Lives
Anyone who shares their home with a dog or cat knows that animal companionship enriches our lives on so many levels. Here are the top ways they do that. Words can’t express the pure joy we experience when feeling a sloppy puppy kiss on our cheeks, or the soothing comfort of a cat’s purr against our hearts. Our canine and feline companions are our best friends, our families, healers, and trusted guides. We learn valuable lessons from them about unconditional love, living life to the fullest, and friendship of the most loyal kind...
Moon, The Humpback Whale, Unbelievably Migrated Thousands of Miles Despite Spinal Injury
A lot of animals migrate from one place to another due to various reasons. Humpback whales are one of those species that travel for thousands of miles as an annual routine. Their route is from their summer feeding grounds to their winter breeding locations. Weather change is a huge factor in humpback whales’ migration, as they move to tropical waters whenever winter approaches. Hawaii is their stop, which is the right warm temperature to give birth to their calves. It’s a system that helps humpback whales avoid scattered calves in...
WisCARES receives $200,000 grant to help keep pets and people together
Maddie’s Fund® has awarded a $200,000 grant to The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Support (WisCARES) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M). This grant will support the salaries of a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and social worker at the WisCARES program. By having a social worker available to its clients, WisCARES is able to provide the best possible veterinary medical care along with relevant social services to help keep pets and people together. These services can include...
Grieving Orphaned Foal Found Comfort in The Presence of a Caring Dog
Due to inevitable situations, some young animals are forced to be orphans and are taken in by rescue centers to ensure survival. Animals aren’t exempted from feeling grief and experiencing loss. They will mourn their loved one’s death which you’ll see in their behavior. You’ll notice a decrease in appetite, the animal gets timider, or they just sadly lay down somewhere. They understand sorrow even at a young age — a sad truth that easily tugs your heartstrings. Photo: Youtube/AL.com That’s why rescue...
The Adorable Living Arrangement of a Man and a Family of Giant Eurasian Eagle-Owls
Life can place you in the most random situations you never thought you’d experience. With that one magical change, things that are usually normal become extraordinary. It could happen on your walk from home or even in your very own backyard. Sometimes, those unbelievable moments involve animals. For instance, you encounter a white stag during your hike. It’ll suddenly change your view about hiking as you’ll look forward to meeting the stag again or seeing other rare creatures. Before it was a form of exercise and stress...
Abandoned Dog Covered in “Hundreds” of Puncture Wounds Learns To Live Life to the Fullest
An abandoned dog in South Africa was given a second chance at life, and now, she’s thriving thanks to rescuers with Sidewalk Specials. Sidewalk Specials shared that Nulli’s owner left her behind and some local dogs attacked her when she sought out food. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Despite her pain and injuries, Nulli waited at her owner’s old home, day in and day out, hoping that he’d somehow return. Eventually, a Good Samaritan called Sidewalk Specials and informed them about the poor pup. They were quick to find...
