Meet The Rescue Rooster That Thinks He’s A House Dog
If you’re like most people, the first thing that you think of when you think of a family pet is a faithful dog. Sure, there is plenty of room for those who are “cat people” but for the sake of this article, let’s just consider a dog to be the family pet. We love dogs because they are faithful and they are there for us through thick and thin. It doesn’t matter what type of day we are having, a dog will be there to greet us with its tail wagging. Sometimes, people make the decision to have a more unusual family pet...
Donut Bed is Right for Your Dog?
Dogs are natural denning creatures, and donut beds are great for dogs to feel cozy and secure while sleeping. A dog donut bed has a circular shape specifically designed to accommodate a dog’s natural inclinations to nest and burrow. Donut dog beds are especially great for: dogs who have anxiety dogs who feel cold brachycephalic dog breeds (snub-nosed breeds) senior dogs dogs with mobility or joint issues Calming dog donut beds provide a safe place for dogs who tend to sleep curled up — a dog’s “fetal position.”...
Guide to Today’s Dog Chews
Chewing is as natural to dogs as wagging their tail when they are happy or barking when they hear your keys in the front door. Unfortunately, dogs’ instincts to chew can quickly turn them into a “bad dog” if they decide to chew on the wrong item, such as your table leg or your favorite shoe. Luckily, dog chew products can help redirect your dog’s natural desire to chew into something positive. With so many options available, picking the best dog chews for your pup can be confusing. This guide helps you understand why...
What your dog’s tongue says about their health
Nothing says “love” like getting showered with wet doggie licks. But did you know that your dog’s tongue can reveal health imbalances? Eastern Medicine practitioners have used the proven practice of examining the tongue to help correctly diagnose health issues in people for over 5,000 years. More recently, the practice has expanded to include our furry friends too! Eastern Medicine and your dog’s tongue Whether a dog’s tongue is pale, pink or red can help determine underlying health conditions, especially...
Study Warns Half Of All Birds Are Moving Toward Extinction
A new study released on bird populations is both troubling and startling. It found that half of all birds are declining, with one in eight species being threatened by extinction. The century-old conservation organization, BirdLife International, released its fifth edition of the State of the World’s Birds report, but the findings weren’t what conservationists hoped. Photo: Unsplash/Jan Meeus The authors of the report wrote, “This wealth of information paints a deeply concerning picture.” In the report, the authors...
Dog Helps Her Fur Mom As She Works to Get Sober
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! The love of my life came to me when I least expected her, before I knew I needed her. I was single and happily child-free, but on a visit to my sister and her family, my little nephew wanted to stop at a yard sale and pet the free puppies. Grace came home with me at 7-weeks-old and spent the next 13.5 years teaching me how to live and love. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DANIELLE828 Grace found me...
Scent Training for Dogs Teaches Canines a Competitive Sport While Serving as an Enrichment
Searching for a fun new activity to try with your dog? Scent training or nose work may be just the thing. Considered a competitive sport, it’s an alternative to vigorous canine activities like obstacle courses, catching Frisbees, or dock diving. It’s gotten popular in recent years as a way to challenge pets. Nose work and other exercises that stimulate the brain and muscle movement are forms of enrichment that are good for your dog while providing bonding time. The best part is that regardless of age, breed, size, or available...
“Aggressive” Shelter Dog Saved From Euthanasia Thanks To Dog Rescue And Trainer
Shelters can be a stressful place and it is nearly impossible for a dog to relax and show his true personality. In addition to the loud noises, strange smells, and unfamiliar people, some of the dogs have been abused or neglected and no longer trust humans. This was the case for a border collie named Rocco. He was not adjusting well to shelter life and was scheduled to be euthanized because he was “aggressive”. Thankfully, AGWC Rockin’ Rescue, an animal rescue service in Los Angeles, saved him just in time. Screenshot:...
Study Points to the Ability of Dogs to Detect Rising Stress Levels in Humans
Dogs have been taught to detect many smells over the years. In doing so, they’ve been enlisted to sniff out drugs, cadavers, bombs, destructive insects, diseases, changes in blood sugar levels, and even oncoming epileptic seizures. Now, it’s been discovered that dogs are able to detect stress in a person’s breath or sweat with nearly 94 percent accuracy. It would make sense that if an animal can smell fear, surely it can smell rising stress levels. According to the journal PLOS ONE, researchers in the U.K. determined that...
Rescue Beagle’s Reaction to His First-Ever Toy is Melting Hearts Online!
Having lived most of his young life under inhumane conditions at the Envigo RMS in Virginia, Froggy finally has a chance to find love and happiness in a new forever home. Froggy is one of the more than 4,000 beagles rescued by a massive operation upon the issuance of a search warrant by the Department of Justice after filing a lawsuit against the company. Phptp: Tiktok/Humane Society Broward Proofs of inhumane treatment were found and the beagles were rescued by the Justice Department in coordination with the Humane Society of the United...
