What is a Whelping Box for Dogs?
Sandy Robins Sandy Robins is an award-winning multi-media pet lifestyle expert, published author, and writer whose work documents the wonderful relationship we have with our pets focusing on the latest trends and innovative ideas that can improve a pet’s general health and well-being and ultimately enhance the human-animal bond. She has a grand dog named Riley and is auntie to every dog in the neighborhood. Source:...
Cat With Cerebellar Hypoplasia Shows Joy With Adorable Foot Kicks
An adorable rescue cat has found a way to use “kickies” to communicate with his owner and it’s too cute! In an interview with The Dodo, Alison, the cat’s owner, said, “Butters expresses pretty much everything through his little kickies.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo She added that he has different kicks for different things and she’s learned to tell them apart. She said, “He has his breakfast kickies and his supper kickies…He also has ‘pick me up’ kicks.” Butters...
Puppy Leaps From Car Into Oncoming Traffic And Lives To Tell The Tale
As dog owners, we do our best to give our pets the best. We like to spoil them and treat them well, and sometimes that includes letting them ride in the car right in the passenger seat! While it’s recommended that dogs are always secured in a moving vehicle with a safety restraint, many pet parents think it’s fine to let their pets free-roam in the car. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Unfortunately, there are countless reasons why it’s not a good idea to let your dog ride in a car without a seat belt, and that includes a...
Survey Shows Dog Owners Can Tell Their Pet’s Mood Based On Their Behavior
Who knows a dog better than anyone? Their owner, of course! As pet parents, we’re often hyper-attuned to our pets’ needs, and a recent survey suggests pet parents are even attuned to their dog’s moods. Photo: Pexels/Samson Katt The survey was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the dog food company Ollie and shows that one-third of pet parents believe they can tell their dog’s mood based on his or her behaviors. According to SWNS Digital, OnePoll surveyed 2,000 dog owners and found that pet parents used a combination of...
Pack Of Coyotes Take In Dog As One Of Their Own After He Was Dumped By Owners
A dog spotted living with a pack of coyotes in Nevada has been rescued and is now on his way to his new forever home. While coyotes are a common sight in Nevada, a domesticated dog living amongst them is not. Photo: Justin Johnsen/Wikimedia Commons This past summer, people living in the city of Henderson kept seeing an all-white dog traveling with a local coyote pack. While he seemed happy and was always wagging his tail, the dog was not in the best of shape and needed human intervention. He was seen limping around, but would constantly evade...
Success Story: A Rescue Shelter for Aggressive Dogs
“Give me two minutes and I’ll give you a new life.” This was the title for a 2020 video about Coco, a young Spanish Bulldog condemned to a government shelter in Spain. Deemed too aggressive for adoption, Coco was scheduled to be euthanized until one man arrived to offer him a second chance. In the video, which has since racked up over 1 million views on social media, dog rescuer Edwardo Puerta offers viewers a glimpse into his process for calming aggressive dog behavior. A rescue for aggressive dogs Edwardo runs the Asproan...
Tote Bag Transforms Small Pets Into An Adorable Lion
One of the joys of pet parenthood is getting to buy our furry friends all sorts of toys, clothes, and supplies. Some items we get for our pets are practical, some are fun, and some are a combination of practical and fun! A small pet-carrying tote happens to fall into the latter category as it allows for the hands-free carry of a pet while transforming them into an adorable lion at the same time. Photo: Etsy/MiMiCustomClothing The tote was designed by MiMi Custom Clothing. It can be worn over the shoulder with a small pet, weighing less than 9...
Lovely Lily is the Adventure Companion You’ve Been Searching For
While many animals find it difficult to let their light shine through when they’re stuck in a shelter environment, lovely Lily is no wallflower and has no problem expressing herself. Nope. This happy, energetic girl loves being in the thick of things. In a forever home situation, she’d prefer to stay off the sidelines and instead be a part of your adventures! As far as background, she’s believed to be a pit bull and Chinese shar-pei mix who’s not quite 3 years old yet and weighs approximately 56 pounds. She’s...
Husband “Test Drives” Parenthood By Renting A Raccoon
Deciding to have kids or not is a huge decision. Kids are incredibly demanding and life-changing, and it really takes someone special to be a caretaker in that capacity. When engineer William Osman was approached by his wife, Chelsea, with a request to have kids, he worried about the kind of parent he’d be. Photo: YOuTube/William Osman While some people would jump into parenthood without much thought, William wanted to be sure he had what it takes to be a fit parent. He wanted to test drive the responsibility, so he set out to rent a...
The Meaning Behind 9 Strange Cat Behaviors
Cats are a lot of fun, but they can also be a bit mysterious. Their unique behaviors are both endearing and curious for many cat owners. The informational YouTube channel Pet Facts decided to investigate 9 strange cat behaviors and explained the meaning behind them. Photo: Pexels/Cats Coming They shared the information in a video, saying: “Strolling around your house like it’s their kingdom, relishing their meals, seeking solitude, yet ready for a cozy snuggle when love is in the air, cats are not only adorable they can also...
