Spike The Rescue Chihuahua Takes The Title Of World’s Oldest Living Dog

A rescue dog has taken the title for the world’s oldest living dog after being found some 13 years ago in a parking lot. The former title holder, TobyKeith, was confirmed to be the world’s oldest living dog on March 16, 2022. Now, as of December 7, 2022, a new pooch has snatched the record, and that dog is a chihuahua named Spike. The Guinness World Records shared about Spike on Facebook, saying: “Say hello to the new oldest dog in the world! The record holding su-paw-star, who was 23 years and 43 days old as of 7 December...

    Posted On: Jan 25, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Police Investigate After K-9 Officer Accused of “Stealing” Food in Funny Facebook Post

The Wyandotte Police Department in Michigan launched a full-scale investigation recently into the theft of an officer’s lunch. A suspect was almost immediately identified, but he either knew his rights or had a mouthpiece on hand to advise him against incriminating himself because he refuses to talk. That might also be because he’s a dog and he hasn’t mastered English yet. Photo: Pixabay/GoranH K-9 Cops Taking to Facebook to announce the crime, the police hilariously kept the public up to date stating that the K-9 was...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Jan. 24 is Change a Pet’s Life Day

Animal shelters often have the most difficult time adopting out senior dogs, so Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch will be photographing and featuring adoptable seniors on its website. JCPenney will also be offering free pet portraits for customers during those dates. Kyle is a senior dog adoptable through LA Animal Services. © JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch. “The company’s invitation to offer exposure of some of our senior population to their audience is so generous,” says Sarah Collica, director...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details

Maggie The Pug Loves Hanging Out With A Statue That Looks Just Like Her

An adorable pug is going viral for all the right reasons: People can’t get over how cute she is! Maggie the pug really stole the spotlight when it came out that her best friend happened to be a pug statue that looks just like her. Beyond her adorable friendship with the inanimate object, Maggie is also stealing hearts with her big personality and adorable quirks. In an interview with The Dodo, Maggie’s owner, Kamerin Bazemore, explained, “Maggie is a super special puppy. I think my favorite thing about her is her...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Experts Say Cats Aren’t Seeing Veterinarians Nearly as Often as They Should

According to professionals, cats are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to annual medical care versus dogs. But why is that? Cat people love their pets just as much as dog people, right? Maybe they just assume they’re healthier because they don’t recognize the signs of illness in felines as easily as one might with dogs. “In 2021, 81.8 percent of the dog population visited a vet, versus only 39.8 percent of cats,” Dr. Casey Locklear, a veterinarian and senior medical lead at Zoetis, told the...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Rescue Sloth Embraces Beagle Friend In Sweet Hug

The adorable moment a sloth hugged a beagle was captured on camera and people can’t get enough. According to ViralHog, Eli the beagle and Chewie the sloth live in San Antonio de los Altos, Edo Miranda, Venezuela. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog According to Chewie’s Instagram, he was first introduced to the friendly pup after being rescued and raised by some kind people. The humans weren’t totally sure how the two animals would do together but as it turns out, they get along quite well. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog In the video shared...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

New Hampshire Police Dog & Officer Take A Break To Sled Down Hill

All work and no play make for a boring day, especially for a dog training to be a Community Resource K9 officer. Newmarket Police Department posted a video of Lt. Wayne Stevens and cadet dog Gadget taking a break from work to enjoy a snowy day in New Hampshire. The video was captioned, “Shhhh don’t tell The Chief”. The hard-working duo paused to slide down a hill together on a green plastic sled as children squealed with delight in the background. Screenshot: Facebook/Newmarket Police Department One person commented,...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Nonprofit Helps Struggling Parents Become Dog Groomers

Soon after Cassie Bratton left her abusive relationship, she got laid off from her job at a medical equipment company. With no income, limited skills and diminishing confidence, she was struggling to care for her three children. Enrolling in a dog grooming training program changed her life. How to become a dog groomer through the program Pawsperity, formerly The Grooming Project, is a Kansas City based nonprofit that recruits parents who are struggling with issues, such as substance abuse recovery, unresolved legal cases and domestic...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: ArticlesView Details

Top 5 Activities To Try With Your Dog This Winter

During the colder months, it can be tempting to go into “hibernation mode” and spend as much time inside as possible. If you do this, however, you’ll miss out on a whole season of fun. In fact, some of the best winter activities are done with dogs! To give you some inspiration, we’ve put together a list of the five best winter activities to try with your dog this winter. Get creative with snow If you live somewhere that gets snow, it can be used for several fun winter activities with your dog. Play snowball fetch: If...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Freshpet InformationView Details

Complementary Therapies for Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats

Among the most common cancers in companion animals, mast cell tumors respond well to lifestyle changes and complementary therapies, from vitamins to herbs to medicinal mushrooms. No one wants to hear that their dog or cat has a mast cell tumor. Unfortunately, this type of cancer is the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs and the second most common in cats. Mast cell tumors are usually found in middle-aged animals, but can occur at any age. On the plus side, treatment options are improving the prognosis for these malignancies, and...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details