Digital Marketer Establishes a Food Bank for Pet Owners Affected by Inflation
The world has entered a phase where inflation badly affects the economy again. Businesses, livelihoods, and households have been cutting back on their budget. Inflation reached the point where employees are laid off, companies have stopped, and families struggle to meet everyone’s needs. The crisis also affects pets as fur parents decide to abandon or return them to animal shelters. With the ongoing price increase, pet parents cannot afford essentials like before, mainly when other matters require money. Photo: Pexels/Karolina Grabowska...
Doggy Daycare Hosts Fashion Show With Runway So Pups Can Show Off Their Halloween Costumes
Dogs are like family to us, and as such, they participate in family activities like dressing up for Halloween. Some pet parents do group costumes that feature their pets, while others keep things more low-key. But for pups attending the doggy daycare Downtown Hound in Omaha, Nebraska, Halloween costumes got real serious real fast! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The daycare hosted a fashion show with a runway so pups could show off their Halloween costumes and be judged on them. In the end, they even chose a winner for the best costume! The company...
Guardian Dog Protects Goats From “Evil” Fence That Shocks Them
An Anatolian shepherd dog named Kaan carefully looks over his herd, but he goes out of his way to keep them safe from the “evil” electric fence that threatens to shock them. According to the American Kennel Club, Anatolian shepherd dogs are “rugged, imposing flock guardians of ancient lineage.” They’re known for being protective and territorial, but also intelligent, patient, and profoundly loyal. Photo: TikTok/@charchar.binx0 It seems those are just the traits Kaan displays, as he watchfully tends to his herd....
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier can claim a colorful and checkered past, but through it all, his courage has never been questioned. He offers maximum muscle in a medium-sized package. Here are six interesting facts about this devoted breed. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in the northern regions of Birmingham, England, and in the Black Country of Staffordshire. @Mike Linnane/500px History of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier The breed originated in the northern regions of Birmingham, England, and in the Black Country of Staffordshire,...
Woman Demands To Get Her Dog Back After Abandoning It For 4 Years At Her Sister’s Home
Pets are family members and there should never be a situation wherein you are made to choose between having a pet and having a relationship. Unfortunately, we have this person who got into a relationship with someone who hated dogs and in order to accommodate her new relationship, she chose to give up her 4-year-old dog. PHOTO: Pixabay/Viveka Rosin Ribbon, the 4-year-old German Shepherd mix, was given up to the sister who then posted on Reddit asking people if she was an a-hole for not giving back the dog to the original owner. If I...
Pet Parents Host Elaborate Halloween Photoshoot Each Year Featuring Their Cats
Including pets in family photos is something a lot of pet parents enjoy, but some people take things further than others. Just take Reddit user u/ekimrt, for example. He creates elaborate portraits each year featuring his cats and it’s so detailed! He shared the photos on Reddit, with the caption: “Every Halloween my girlfriend and I take a themed portrait with our cats. Here are all the portraits so far. (OC)” In the first photo from 2019, you can see the couple dressed as the Addams Family, with the two cats being...
Clever Rescue Pup Plays Hide And Seek With Dad
Puppies can be quite clever, and Lola the rescue pup is no exception. Dutch, Lola’s owner, shared on Instagram that he rescued her from someone’s yard when she was a tiny puppy. Photo: Instagram/@dutchandlola A whole litter of puppies had been left outside in the rain under a sign that read, “Puppies looking for a good home.” Dutch recognized that the puppies needed some help, so he scooped one up and committed to giving her the best life possible. After bringing her home, Dutch realized that Lola had a peculiar trait....
What Are the Best Family Dogs?
Choosing the best family dog is not as easy as one might think yet can be a fun process for the entire family. Determining who we are as a family, what we are bringing to the table, we can’t only think about what kind of dog we want, because the dog is only half the equation; we are the other half. Which dog is best for your family depends on knowing your own family’s desires: lifestyle, time available to spend training a dog, ages and energy level of the children and energy to help integrate a dog into your family and, yes, your...
Mako The Pittie Hops Up On The Kitchen Counter And Acts Like A Cat
Mako the 3.5 yr old pitbull lives with Bethany and Samantha Castiller, but he’s not like a regular pitbull. Bethany and Samantha regularly share about Mako’s antics on Instagram, dubbing him “Mako the Cat Dog.” Photo: YouTue/The Dodo The reason for his nickname? Mako loves to jump on high surfaces, much like cats like to do. As the family shares on Instagram, Mako will curl on the coffee table to take a nap: He’ll perch on the kitchen counter with the cats: He’s even made his way to the top of the...
Taking a Hike… with Your Cat? It’s Possible, But Be Sure to Follow These Tips
You’re enjoying the scenery on a wooded trail: the tall trees, a stream peeking through the pines, possibly a deer enjoying some lunch off in the distance. What makes it all the more enjoyable, though, is your 12-pound hiking companion: your cat. What? It’s totally possible. Haven’t you seen all the adventure cats? Or checked out the Hiking with Cats Instagram page? While many cats are not on board with such activities, some may enjoy it. If yours seems like she might, there are some important things to keep in mind before...
