Animal Reiki: The benefits for your pet
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Dining and Travel Tips from Dog Influencer Popeye the Foodie Dog
Popeye, a 9-year-old mixed breed dog, had a ruff start as a stray puppy in Los Angeles. Now, the formerly homeless dog is a full-on dog influencer, best known on social media for dining at dog-friendly restaurants and checking into dog-friendly hotels, too. Popeye’s superpower? His restraint for food. “He just sits there and people watches,” says dog mom Ivy Diep, of the photos she snaps of Popeye in front of tables covered in a variety of typically slobber-worthy food options. Together, they’ve gained hundreds of...
This Fox Sounds Like a Fax Machine and Expresses Jealousy in the Most Adorable Way
Dogs, regardless of their origin, are all equally adorable and great companions. Even wild foxes can melt your heart with their quirky personalities. Although always deemed mysterious creatures, they surely have an endearing side that makes them more interesting. Foxes can be as loving as domesticated canines, especially when you treat them with genuine care. Like Nicole and Reef from Pawsitive Beginnings, you can build friendships with them. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals Nicole Navarro established her wildlife sanctuary in 2020. She grew...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Shelter Survey, Return to Home ideas, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 2 Return to Home ideas to start using nowWe’re halfway through the Return To Home Challenge Huddles and are excited for all the different ideas and tips shared so far! Two ideas that you can start using right now were shared during the first huddle with Bobby Mann, Human Rescue Alliance, and Adan Parra, El Paso Animal Services. The first tip is to… Learn More The August Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…Another...
Fans Are Excited About Dolly Parton’s Newly Launched Business, The “Doggy Parton” Clothing Line
Dressing up your dogs has got to be one of the most fun experiences for a pet parent. You can even wear matching clothes and stroll around the park or the mall. This is so much fun if you are a fashion enthusiast. Brands and small businesses have released their lines of pet clothes — from hats to shoes. There are so many collections of costumes your dog can wear for different occasions. You can find Halloween, Christmas, Fourth of July outfits, and more. Photo: Pexels/Skylar Kang Aside from holidays, you can adorn your dog with...
Missing Cat Rings Her Family’s Doorbell Weeks Later, Frantically Meows To Be Let In
Stefanie Whitley and her family were extremely worried when their eight-year-old cat, Lilly, wandered off in their Mastic Beach, New York neighborhood and never came back. Lilly, who acts more like a dog than a cat, always stayed by Whitley’s side, even when she went for walks. So her not returning home was very unlike her. Two weeks later, around 10 at night, the family received an alert to their phones while they were watching television. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 The alert was from their doorbell camera at the front door. They all...
100-Pound Beagle Rescued From Abusive Home Loses 20 Pounds, Gains A New Life & Family
A Beagle, originally named Rolo, was rescued from a neglectful situation at a home in Muskegon County, Michigan, and ended up at Pound Buddies Animal Shelter. When he was rescued, he was extremely overweight, weighing nearly 100 pounds. He has since been adopted by a couple, Michael and Karen Steinhelper, who have made it their mission to get him back to a healthy state. “When we got there, he just had the look in his eyes and he was just so loving and cute and handsome,” Karen told 13 On Your Side. “We wanted to help...
Family Tearfully Reunites With Their Dog 5 Years After She Was Stolen From Their Yard
Five years ago, a Texas family was left heartbroken after their beloved German Shepherd was stolen right from their property. When Stephanie Malmstrom checked her home surveillance footage, she couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw a white truck pull up, grab their dog, Sheba, and drive off. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition They searched everywhere for her, night and day, but to no avail. As time went on, their family feared they would never see their furry best friend again. But years later, out of the blue, Malmstrom received a text...
Blind Dog Rescued From Euthanasia Saves Girl From Drowning
A blind dog saved a teen girl from drowning after he was rescued from a shelter and given a second chance at life. The yellow labrador retriever named Norman was dropped off at the shelter back in 1993. Photo: YouTube/Questar Entertainment According to Questar Entertainment, Norman was abandoned by his original owners as a puppy and was scheduled to be euthanized. Thankfully, a family came to his rescue and adopted him the day before he was going to be put to sleep. According to Medium, Annette McDonald of Seaside, Oregon saw Norman in the...
Stray Dog Kissed By Betty White Finds A Place To Call Home
A stray dog living on his own was given a second chance at life thanks to rescuers with Hope For Paws. When the animal rescue received a call about a stray dog living in an abandoned lot, they immediately dispatched rescuers to the scene. Photo: YouTube/Hope For Paws Official Rescue Channel According to a release from Hope For Paws, rescuers were able to quickly locate the dog, but their work didn’t end there. The poor pup was so spooked that he kept running away. The rescuers set up a net, but the pup slipped through it. Eventually,...
