Rescue Cat Goes To Work With Dad At A Museum Every Day
A rescue cat in Wilmington, Delaware has given “take your pet to work day” a whole new meaning. The orange tabby cat was rescued back in 2009 and has been going to work with his dad ever since! The cat, Dude, was rescued by Chris who just so happens to be the facility director at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In an interview with The Dodo, Chris explained that he found Dude back in 2009. The stray feline was outside the museum by a dumpster when Chris approached and the cat made himself at...
Strangers Run To Help Dogs Escape Fire At Doggy Daycare
When a doggy daycare in Seattle caught fire, a group of strangers ran to assist the dogs and staff to get everyone to safety. The Dog Resort in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle sadly caught fire in early February in the middle of a work day. Photo: Pexels/Josh Fields While many people would mind their business or stand by and call 911, neighbors surrounding the daycare noticed what was happening and sprung into action. In an interview with The Washington Post, Kenny Robinson said he was working at his office next door to the daycare when...
How To Build Trust With Your Dog
In order to build trust with your dog, you must be trustworthy. What does this mean? It means you are consistent and therefore predictable. You are kind and understand that dogs have emotions and express them through behavior. You are aware of your own emotions and behavior while interacting with your dog. Looking to build trust with your own dog? Want to show her you have her back? Follow these seven steps. 7 ways to build trust with your dog Learn dog body language. Observation is key to learning how to read dog body language, and this...
Flight Crew And Passengers Honor Service Dog On Her Final Flight Home
A revered service dog recently made her final flight after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Kaya is a 9-year-old German Shepherd who was trained to help veterans with mental health challenges. Photo: Twitter/@ctlyle1 Sadly, she recently took her last flight with Southwest Airlines in Texas. The company shared about it on Instagram, saying: “We were honored to fly our loyal friend and hero, @kayalyle, home to rest after a lifetime of hard work. Throughout her career, Kaya flew with us over 250 times to help establish the PAWS Act...
Clicker-Trained Sheep Performs Tricks Like A Dog
A clicker-trained sheep living in the United Kingdom is making a name for himself thanks to his impressive performances. According to SWNS, Flause the one-year-old Dutch Spotted Sheep was clicker trained by 26-year-old trainer Millie Clark. Photo: YouTube/SWNS Clark works as a one-to-one farm tutor at Yew Tree Farm School in Sittingbourne in the UK, but she’s never met an animal like Flause before. While most trainers use clicker training for dogs, Clark noticed the young sheep took to the positive reinforcement training better than...
Cat Refuses To Leave Rescuers Who Saved Her From Earthquake In Turkey
Rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria are still in full force following the massive Kahramanmaras earthquake that hit the region on February 6th, 2023. The earthquake has taken the lives of some 41,000 people and counting, but among the lucky survivors is a tenacious feline who has a fire crew to thank for her survival. Photo: Flickr/USAID U.S. Agency for International Developm According to Fox 5, members of the Mardin Fire Department were responding to the earthquake when they came across a cat in the rubble. Fittingly, they named the rescue...
How to Massage a Dog to Poop
As a pet parent, you’ve probably become accustomed to discussing all things poop. While there are many natural options for treating and managing constipation in dogs, massage therapy is a hugely impactful modality for helping your dog poop. How to massage a dog to poop A pet trust is better than a will if you want to be certain your last wishes for your dog are legally enforceable and specific © Anchiy/Getty Images Here are 4 tips for at-home massage techniques for helping your dog to poop: Less is more. Don’t massage your...
Some of Them Nest in Cacti, And Other Fun Facts About Owls
In the month of February, you may hear a lot about “Superb Owls”. They are pretty superb, just as exciting as a halftime show, really. There are more than 200 species of owl, ranging in size from five to 28 inches tall, with wing spans between one and six-and-a-half feet. They can also live just about anywhere, from tundra to woodland and rainforests. They may be missing from Antarctica, but living on all the other continents is fairly superb, too. Read on to learn some interesting facts about these birds. They’ve Been...
Playing Tug-Of-War Can Be Fun & Beneficial For Dogs
Tug-of-war has been played by people for thousands of years, but the natural stars of the game are…dogs. It may come as no surprise as dogs are athletic and love to play. The game is simple and typically involves a rope and two or more players. Some people take the game to the next level by participating in world tournaments that involve numerous rules and regulations. Dogs on the other hand are happy to grab a toy, stick, or the sock out of your hand for a battle of strength. Photo: Pexels/Christoph Sixt Tug, as it is referred to by...
Learn What Ingredients Address Common Pet Health Concerns
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