Woman Welcomes Dog Refused By Other Groomers Into Her Salon
Dog breed discrimination is alive and well in 2022, but some groomers are doing their part to break the stigma associated with different breeds and give each dog a fair chance. One of those groomers is Vanessa De Prophetis of Girl With The Dogs. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs Vanessa owns a pet grooming salon and she regularly takes to YouTube to share about her different clients. Recently, she shared about a Chow Chow she groomed named Basal. It’s surprising because most groomers refuse to work with Chow Chows “due to their...
Help Your Dog’s Health by Journaling
Tracking your own health by journaling is a helpful, proactive step toward better-managed care and clear communication across healthcare provider teams. The same is true for our fur family. Journaling health information such as vaccinations, medications and tracking recurring issues gives front row seating to your dog’s health and wellness and allows easy access in an emergency or for a pet sitter situation. What to include in your dog’s health notes Vet and emergency contacts and microchip information are important documents to...
Dog Stays With Owner For 20 Hours After He Slipped On Ice And Became Paralyzed
64-year-old Bob was at home in Northern Michigan when he stepped outside to get some firewood. It was supposed to be a quick jaunt into the cold but it turned into a 20-hour near-death experience. According to Fox2 Detroit, Bob was wearing pajamas that consisted of some long johns, a t-shirt, and slippers when he stepped outside for firewood around 10:30 P.M. Photo: YouTube/ChattyTrends On his way to the firewood pile, Bob slipped on some ice and ended up falling to the ground and breaking his neck. He tried to get up, but he was paralyzed....
Cat Missing For 9 Years Finds Her Way Home Just In Time For Christmas
Losing an animal is a heartbreaking experience. Most pet owners will search high and low for their beloved pets, but sometimes, they’re nowhere to be found. According to the Manchester Evening News, a cat named Marley disappeared from Trafford in England when she was out for a walk. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The cat slipped her harness and ran off, leaving the family scrambling to find her. They searched the neighborhoods and put up posters but their beloved Marley was nowhere to be found. That was back in 2012 and as the years passed,...
Dog Anxiously Waits For Family To Return After They Moved And Left Him Behind
Dogs are part of the family and it’s hard to imagine treating them as lesser. Sadly, many dogs are faced with owners who are negligent or downright abusive. That was the case for Salvatore, a 5 or 6-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix. Salvatore was rescued by the Everglades Angels Dog Rescue after his family left him behind. The rescue shared on Facebook that Salvatore’s old family forclsoed on their home and left him there in the yard. The dog was left with nothing, but he stayed faithful and sat in the yard for two long weeks in hopes...
How Heavy Should My Dog Be?
As dog parents, our No. 1 concern is keeping our best friends as healthy as possible, so they live long and happy lives. “How heavy should my dog be?” is a question that often comes up and it’s an important one. Obesity is a big problem for our dogs. A study by the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare found that obese dogs had shorter lifespans than dogs with a more ideal body weight score. For that reason, a dog weight chart is a useful tool all dog parents should know about. What is a dog weight chart? A dog weight...
Orphaned Young Penguin Couldn’t Return Home Due to Her Fear of Water
Young animals separated from their mothers can often develop trauma from their experiences in the wild alone. There is no assurance of survival, especially when they still have no hunting skills. The orphaned animal might die out of starvation and dehydration. Most times, they could get into an accident or encounter a predator. The developing trauma is also a huge factor in decreasing the animal’s chance of survival. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo An orphaned young penguin almost did not survive the ocean because she developed a fear of water...
Heartbroken Dog Who Lost Her Puppies In Barn Fire Cares For Orphaned Litter Like Her Own
A heartbreaking situation had a positive ending when a mama dog was able to foster and care for a litter of orphaned puppies. It all started when Jessica Woodruff’s barn caught fire in Roseburg, Oregon. Tragically, the animals inside the barn (four goats, a pig, and a little of seven three-week-old puppies) didn’t survive the incident. Photo: PXHERE Speaking with Inside Edition, Woodruff said, “It all happened within minutes. It’s horrible.” She believes the fire was started by a heat lamp that was keeping the...
Why Do Cats Rub Their Heads Against Things?
Have you ever wondered why cats rub their heads on things? The phenomenon is known as head butting, head bunting, or head bonking. It’s something most cat owners have probably noticed their felines doing, but many may not understand why. Photo: Pexels/Cleomar Mattos Renowned cat expert Jackson Galaxy dives into the topic on YouTube, writing: “Why do cats rub their face against things including you? What do we make of cats head-butting you and other cats? Expression of true love? Passive-aggressive cat display of dissatisfaction?...
Dog Won’t Stop Barking At Pregnant Mom And Ends Up Saving Her Life
Alhanna Butler was 18 weeks pregnant when she nearly died from a terrible infection that would’ve taken her life and the life of her unborn child. Thankfully, she was able to get medical attention just in the nick of time and she credits that all to her dog, an 18-month-old Akita named Keola. Photo: Alhanna Burdis On Facebook, Alhanna explained that when she became pregnant, friends told her she should “get rid of” Keola. Perhaps they were worried the large dog would pose a safety threat to a little baby, or simply require...
