Friendly Chicken Sends Amazon Driver On A Wild Goose Chase
A friendly chicken gave an Amazon delivery driver a run for his money while the driver was on a delivery route. Fancy the chicken was living in a garage in Minooka, Illinois while recovering from an injury. According to ViralHog, she needed to be separated from the other chickens while she heals, so she calls her family’s garage home for the time being. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog When an Amazon delivery driver arrived to deliver a package, he opened the door to the garage not knowing what was waiting for him. Thankfully, a camera was there...
Man Reunites With Horse 8 Years After He Went Missing
A man and his horse were reunited 8 years after the horse went missing! 40-year-old Shane Adams was camping in Cedar Mountains 8 years ago when Mongo disappeared. Shane searched high and low for Mongo but came up empty-handed. Photo: TikTok/@shaneadamsmongo According to WBRC, Shane spent every weekend for three years searching for Mongo. Eventually, he gave up hope of ever seeing his beloved horse again. In fact, he assumed Mongo had passed away. More years passed and Mongo was little but a memory to Shane until September 27, 2022. It was on...
The Many Benefits Pets (Especially Dogs) Bring to Children
Yes, pets can lower our blood pressure and extend our lifespans, but were you aware of the many benefits they are thought to bring to children? Well, hang on, because you’re about to find out just how beneficial they can be for kids. Growing Up with Pets As children, having a pet introduced into our homes can help teach us responsibility and how to care for those around us. They’re living, breathing beings, not toys, and their welfare is placed (to a certain extent) in our hands. Sure, mom and dad follow up on our rudimentary...
Cat Named Batman Has His Own Rough Origin Story
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! One day, my husband called and asked me to come with him to see some cats he’d found. We drove 30 minutes to the location, where there was a colony of feral cats living behind a Hardy’s and a car wash. A woman there was trying to find good homes for these cats, so she captured a tiny black kitten and handed him off to us… apparently my husband told her we would take one...
If You’re Thinking of Fostering an Animal or Adopting a Special Needs Pet, Know the Challenges First
First things first. Adopting a rescue pet or fostering are two of the greatest things you can do in life if you love animals. The rewards are often immeasurable, but they’re not without their challenges even under the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, a lot of people go into these acts of love with blinders on. To make matters worse, sometimes they do so for the wrong reasons. So, before you rush in, it’s a good idea to know what you’re letting yourself in for first. Photo: Pixabay/mochawalk Special Needs Pets Animals...
Planning for the Inevitable: Living Arrangements for Surviving Pets
It goes without saying that nobody wants to think about death. But unless you’re planning on some sort of sci-fi ending involving a cryogenic freeze and rebirth, the truth is we’re all going to go someday. One of the last things people think of, as far as long-term, is what would happen to my pets after I’m gone. Generally, it’s not until people age, and the concept becomes more relevant that they start to give it any thought. Pet Planning The problem is, even if you have family that will outlive you, do they want to...
Ask Dr. Aziza: How Your Dog’s Nutrition Needs Change Throughout Their Lives
Nutrition plays an important role in health and longevity at every stage of your dog’s life. Let’s take a look at Dr. Aziza’s explanation of how dog nutrition needs can change throughout their lifespan. Dog nutrition needs during the puppy years The best puppy food options are formulated to meet the three key nutritional needs of young dogs: Frequent meals throughout the day: Puppies are young balls of energy that require frequent meals throughout the day to help maintain their blood glucose levels. Calories match their...
All You Need to Know About Off-Leash Training for Your Dog
Frolicking freely through the open wilderness is every dog’s dream. But it can quickly turn into a nightmare, so safety is top priority. Start off-leash training early, and make sure you know how to teach a dog recall. Since most public spaces have leash requirements, check for safe spaces for your dog to run free. Vigilant monitoring is also key: Know where he is and what he’s up to, so you avoid mishaps, confrontations and injury. And, definitely train a solid check in and recall to make off leash experiences safe and fun. When...
A Fashionable Way to Find a Missing Four-Legged Friend
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This Dog’s Human Mom Aims to Show Others the Soft Side of the Mean-Looking Pit Bulls
Certain animals have always been labeled by humans as violent or mean. This is due to the fact that sometimes people only see their harmful side. People must understand that animals tend to get aggressive when threatened, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that their only role on the planet is to cause danger for everyone. Even dogs identified as a gift to humankind are categorized into two opposite groups. Breeds that are mean-looking are believed not to be suitable for families because the media has only shown their defensive side....
