Fluffy Cat Tries To Catch Snowflakes In The Yard
A fluffy cat named Snowshoe was caught in the act of playing with snowflakes in the yard and it’s too cute! The video was taken by the cat’s owner in White Cloud, Michigan during the first snow of the year. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to ViralHog, the Snowshoe’s owner explained, “I was looking out the window during a snowstorm and I saw my cat, Snowshoe, jumping around. Luckily, I had my phone in my hand and immediately started recording.” They added, “I’ve never seen her do this ever before....
Doggy Daycares Are Dressing Up Pups To Recreate The Nativity Scene
The holiday season is in full swing and one thing that many people enjoy is a good ol’ Nativity Scene. The classic set-up usually features Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus in a manger. Sometimes it’s even accompanied by an angel or some wise men. As it turns out, it’s not just people that can enjoy the Nativity Scene, but dogs can as well! Photo: Pexels/Leah Kelley In fact, some doggy daycares are getting into the holiday spirit by recreating the classic Nativity Scene with a canine twist. Happy Hounds Daycare in Coventry, UK...
PewDiePie’s 17-Year-Old Pug Named Maya Just Died
Losing a pet is so hard, especially around the holidays. Even celebrities can’t escape the heartbreak that comes from losing a pet. Recently, 33-year-old Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, more popularly known as PewDiePie, had to say goodbye to his beloved pug named Maya. PewDiePie and Maya have been taking the internet by storm for years, and Felix regularly posts photos of them together on Instagram. Felix announced Maya’s passing on Instagram in mid-December, writing: “Said farewell to my little Maya this morning.. 17 years is a...
The Dalmatian
The handsome, spotted Dalmatian is one of the most easily recognized breeds in all of dogdom. Friendly, intelligent and, above all, versatile, he has held many jobs and performed them all with gusto. Enjoy these eight fun facts about the universally popular Dalmatian. Dalmatian history This breed’s origins can be traced back to present-day Croatia and the historical region of Dalmatia. The Dal’s ancestors are believed to have been several breeds of pointers, as well as the Harlequin (white with torn black patches) Great Dane. The...
Airline Sends American Family’s Dog To Saudi Arabia Instead Of Nashville
Traveling with pets can be stressful and when we fly, things are especially tough. It’s hard to let your pet go with a stranger out of sight, but we can find comfort in knowing we’ll be reunited with them at the end of the trip. One family traveling to Nashville, however, arrived to a nightmare situation when they were told their dog was re-routed to an entirely different country! Photo: Flickr/Riik@mctr License: CC BY-SA 2.0 According to the Washington Examiner, Madison Miller adopted 5-year-old Bluebell in Britain, but when it...
Cockatiel Performs Impressive Beatboxing Solo In Viral Video
Have you ever heard a bird beatboxing before? If not, this is your chance! It’s pretty well known that birds can sing, and some even mimic their owners. However, beatboxing is a whole other ballgame. Photo: Instagram/@airplawan A talented cockatiel from New South Wales, Australia has gone viral on social media for her impressive self-written song. Ginger lives with her owner, Pawan Sorasongkram, and was recently filmed performing a beatboxing solo, which is quite impressive. Photo: Instagram/@airplawan According to Yahoo!, Pawan said,...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Saving Lives Together
Dec 24, 2022 As I write this letter, we are preparing for the dangerous Arctic cold front that is about to blast freezing temperatures into our community and throughout Central Texas, just in time for the holidays. Our shelter becomes severely strained with temperatures this low. To keep our animals warm and safe during this cold emergency, we asked our community to take in a foster pet during the storm, give funds to support the increased cost of shelter operations, and help under-resourced shelters across the region. And you’ve come...
Puppy Who Was So Hungry She Would ‘Eat Leaves and Sticks’ Become’s Fur Family’s Matriarch
This story is an entrant in the Fur-Ever Family Photo & Story Contest. Voting runs through December 31. Three grand prize winners will each receive $500 in cash and $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the entrants and finalists here! Stevie is the matriarch of our fur family. She taught our new GSD puppy the ropes and puts up with his antics. PHOTO: THERESA PLATT She was found as a tiny stray puppy (about 8-weeks-old) by Bossier City Animal Control. She was starving and trying her best to find food on her own....
The Brains of Stranded Dolphins Show Signs of Alzheimer’s
Dolphins and whales often become stranded on land or in shallow waters. This can happen to individual animals, a mother and calf, and sometimes groups. The reasons why aren’t always understood. A recent study investigated possible brain pathology behind these incidents and found that some of the animals showed signs of a common human disease. Researchers across several Scottish universities and the Moredun Research Institute examined the brains of 22 toothed whales, or odontocetes, that had become stranded in waters off the coast of...
Most Wildlife Bridges Are Too Narrow, According to New Study
An estimated 1 million animals are killed on American roads each day. Throughout the year, there are also more than 1 million deer fatalities stemming from collisions, with these crashes killing around 200 people, as well. Wildlife bridges aim to address issues like this, as well as to help connect animals to their fragmented habitat. However, a new study finds that most of these structures may be too small. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) recently examined wildlife overpasses throughout the world to better understand...
