Viral Meme Cats Dance To Popular Songs In Hilarious Video Series
It’s no secret that the Internet loves cat content. Since the creation of the Internet, blogs, social media, and the like, cat content has been present and prevalent throughout. We’ve seen the rise of cat memes like Grumpy Cat, Crying Cat, and Woman Yelling at Cat among others. While the memes are often shared far and wide, one popular Instagram account is taking things to a new level by turning those memes into hilarious music videos. Photo: Instagram/@catmusicvideos The Cat Music Videos account boasts a series of amusing videos...
Five Ways to Honor the Courageous Service of K9 Veterans on National K9 Veterans Day
On March 13, America celebrates National K9 Veterans Day to honor the contributions of military and working dogs throughout history. These loyal canines have been an integral part of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1942 when the Army began training dogs for the War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps.” The significance of National K9 Veterans Day dates back to March 13, 1942, when the U.S. Army officially began training dogs for military service, the US Army Quartermaster Foundation reports. This historic moment marked the first...
Young & Old Shelter Dogs in Louisiana Get Second Chance Thanks To Flight To Freedom
On February 27th, a plane loaded with 50 at-risk shelter dogs will leave New Orleans airport and head to Idaho to give all the passengers a second chance at finding a loving home. Every month, GreaterGood funds a Flight to Freedom – thanks to your support – with our partners Greater Good Charities. Dogs and cats are taken from overcrowded shelters and flown to shelters with open kennels. Many of these dogs would be at risk of euthanasia simply because the shelters are overwhelmed with homeless animals. Shelters do their best to...
Relaxing And Thrilling At The Same Time? Spot A Deadly Prehistoric Flightless Bird On This Beach
What should you do when you encounter a deadly animal? Do you drop on the ground and play dead? Run away as far as you can? Or do you just stay still and hope that they go away on their own? It’s easy to imagine what to do if you’re safe behind a phone screen, but if faced with the real thing, it’s more than likely that you’d be frozen in fear even if your brain is running a hundred miles an hour just thinking about what to do on the spot. PHOTO: Unsplash/Mitchell Orr It’s one thing to expect a rare sighting of...
Why Dogs Need Sunscreen and Our Top Picks
Sun exposure can be harmful to anyone, including dogs. Dogs can get sunburned and sunburns can lead to more serious problems, such as cancer. Also, sunburns can exacerbate some medical conditions like auto-immune disorders. Dr. Dori Calloway of VCA Animal Hospitals says hairless and thin-coated dogs can sunburn if exposed to UV rays. Here is what you need to know about sunburn, dog’s wearing sunscreen and our top picks for dog sunscreen. How can dogs get sunburned? Spending too much time in the sun Lying on concrete Laying belly up in...
How Pets are Helping AIDS Survivors through Two Pandemics
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Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scientists, Breaks Former Age Record By Seven Years
European hedgehogs have faced dwindling numbers in recent years, so scientists in Denmark did some research on the species in an effort to promote helpful conservation plans. They sent volunteers out to find dead hedgehogs, and in the process, came across the oldest recorded member of the species, who was nearly twice the age of the prior record holder. “The Danish Hedgehog Project” was launched in 2016, with the results published this month in the journal Animals. The citizen science initiative was led by Dr. Sophie Lund...
Amplify Austin
Feb 21, 2023 Calling all Austinites, dog fans and cat enthusiasts! Amplify Austin 2023 is just around the corner and we need you to join us to #AmplifyLifesaving this year! This day of giving is very important for nonprofit organizations across Central Texas and APA! is honored to participate again this year. We want to make sure that all of our supporters that want to join in know exactly how they can help and what their support means! The first thing you can do to get involved is make a donation using our Amplify Austin fundraising page....
Adventure Cat Doesn’t Let Her Blindness Stop Her From Exploring the World
It’s pretty normal to see cats prowling around when birds or other small creatures are nearby. They’re sizing them up, inching closer, and maybe ultimately running for it. Sophie does that, too, from the safety of her leash… and without vision. Sophie is a four-year-old rescue/adventure cat who was born with microphthalmia, which causes one or both eyeballs to be abnormally small, so small, they may appear to be gone altogether. Her human, Peter Lange, came across her adoption profile from Spartanburg Humane Society when he...
Cat Adopts Woman While She’s Visiting Her Grandmother’s Grave
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 had recently lost my grandmother. She was my angel, and it was a very difficult grieving process. One morning, I woke up after dreaming about her. For some reason, I had a feeling that I just needed to go straight to the cemetery, so I quickly rushed to go visit her. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / M W I sat down beside my grandmother’s grave and cried. I felt so lonely, and my depression...
