Little Dog Hurting In The Middle Of The Road Refuses To Run Away
Our hearts really go out to any dogs that are facing difficulty. This is especially true of stray dogs that may be injured as they are going about their day-to-day lives. This issue was recently seen when rescuers arrived to find a small dog in the middle of the road. Those rescuers from Cats of San Bernardino were amazed because the pooch wouldn’t move out of the way. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Not only did the little dog hang around when the truck was speeding towards her, but she also didn’t run away when the rescuers came up to...
Kitten Gets Caught Red-Handed Sneaking Into The Baby’s Crib
If you happen to have a cat in your life, you already realize that it can be a little sneaky. They don’t often try to get away with things every day but when they do want to get away with something, there’s nothing stopping them. Nobody knows this better than Charley Ellis (TikTok user @charleyellis94). Not only is she a proud mother of a little baby son, she also is the proud mother of an eight-week-old kitten. Photo: Unsplash/Shane Hoving It seems as if her son and the kitten both have a special place in her life and they also...
Dug Up at Dogster: October 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
There are lots of events to bark about this October, including a couple opportunities to raise money for pets while getting your – and your pup’s – steps in. Show us how you and your #dogsterdogs are enjoying your October fall days by tagging us in your photos on social media. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. Month-long October 2022 Dog Holidays Adopt a Dog month Animal Safety & Protection month Weekly October 2022 Dog Holidays October 1-7,...
Walmart Employee Rescues Kitten Stuck In A Vending Machine
When you begin looking for a new pet, you might have a few specific places in mind. Perhaps you will take a look at the local rescue or you might try the Humane Society. One place that you certainly wouldn’t look for a new pet is in a vending machine, but that is where one Walmart employee found a most adorable kitten. Photo: YouTube/WVLT-TV According to FOX 17 news, in Morrison, Tennessee, a woman was on her lunch break while working at Walmart. She heard a kitten and couldn’t quite pinpoint it, but after she looked closely, she...
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...
