Shiba Inu of the Well-Known “Doge” Meme Diagnosed with Two Scary Illnesses
Numerous internet-famous pets have touched lives and given happiness to people all over the world. Each of them has their own fandom and has accumulated millions of followers on different social media platforms. It’s kind of their pet parents to share the sunshine radiating from their beloved fur babies. Everyone needs a reason to smile whenever they scroll on social media. People could not stop sharing or hitting the like button, whether the content was a meme or an entertaining reel. One of the dogs that made the internet so enjoyable...
Shelter Volunteer Agrees to Take Care of a Dozen Feral Cats, Ends Up with Nearly 30
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! In early January 2015, I was volunteering for my local shelter with my shelter trainer and Humane Society board member. The few times we volunteered together, we chatted and I mentioned I had a small piece of land with a barn. This information obviously stuck with her because this particular day, she asked me if I would be able to take “a few cats” in our county that were...
Young Monkey Found the Friendship She Was Looking For in Munnu the Dog
Like humans, animals prefer certain kinds of friendships that complement their personalities. Some behaviors become a deal breaker in every relationship — sometimes, a dog can be too rowdy for a cat, for example. Although it hurts, accepting a failed attempt to befriend someone is for the best. In sanctuaries, animals often create the most random but adorable friendships. It’s where rescued and orphaned animals start a new life together — building connections that provide harmony to the center. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo Those...
Emaciated Puppy Found Near Death In Woods Takes First Steps On His Own
Beaver County Humane Society (BCHS) Police Department is searching for the person(s) who left an emaciated puppy in the woods to die. The dog was found near death and needed immediate medical attention. He arrived soaking wet from being left out in the cold rain and was covered in his own urine as he was too weak to stand. The medical team went to work treating him for extreme anemia with a blood fusion from a dog donor and showered him with love. The 4-month-old puppy was literally skin and bones with a body score of 1 out of 9....
How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution’s Mysterious Ways
Have you ever wondered why certain birds can’t fly? They have wings and feathers, after all, so what gives? It’s the same reason we walk upright, sharks replace their teeth, certain creatures regrow limbs, and anteaters have long tongues: evolution. A species splits into a number of new forms when a change in the environment makes new resources available or creates new environmental challenges for them. Photo: Pixabay/11994227 The Ability to Fly Evolution doesn’t happen overnight, but gradually. Building wings and flying...
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Dogs
If you purchase through links on our site we may earn a commission. Sure, we give our dogs treats every day, but these Valentine’s Day gifts for dogs aren’t your average bone. Valentine’s Day gift boxes for dogs Valentine-themed gift boxes for dogs are filled with red, white and pink dog treats and toys — a fool-proof way to get a slobbery kiss. Here are three of our favorites: BarkBox $23/box with a 12-month subscription. BarkBox; barkbox.com PupBox $29/month for a 12-month plan. PupBox; pupbox.com BoxDog $45/box for...
Stop and Frisk for Poo Bags in London Borough? It Doesn’t End There
Dog walkers could be fined £100 for not cleaning up after their pooches, and stop-and-frisk laws are being considered. Say what? Nobody enjoys stepping in dog poo. In fact, it’s one of the most irritating things that can happen during your day, and getting rid of the smell can be near impossible. We get that stray dogs are unattended and that occasionally dog walkers run out of poo bags. But far more frequently, it’s dog owners that just don’t give a crap about, well, their canine’s crap. It’s gotten to the...
10 Dog Training Hand Signals
Dogs are experts at reading body language. They’re reading our signals all the time, so hand signals are a natural way to teach your dog most cues. Also, studies show dogs are more likely to accurately respond to hand signals than verbal cues. Studies show dogs’ abilities to understand our pointing gestures may be innate, or perhaps they are predisposed to understand our pointing better than other gestures. Therefore, similar hand signals can be distinguished with learning and practice. Are there dog-training hand signals that...
6 Insights on the H in HASS. Please Join This Urgent Conversation
H is for Human. It’s the letter at the beginning of, and it’s the heart of, the Human Animal Support Services project. Human welfare and animal welfare are deeply intertwined. When people and pets are separated, it often comes down to human issues such as financial struggles, eviction, job loss, or health issues—even if in and out of animal welfare, this connection hasn’t always been front and center. It’s time we make them front and center. “If an animal is in a certain condition outside, the...
5 Best Dog Beds for Back and Joint Problems
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