Every Dog Parent Needs To Know About This New Style Of “Smart Vacuum”
It seems as if our homes are getting smarter and smarter every day. We have smart technology everywhere, from the front door to the bedroom and it is only getting more interesting as it gets smarter. One type of smart technology that we may appreciate having is a smart vacuum. These vacuums dock themselves and as we go about our day-to-day lives, they are busy sweeping up the floor and making sure that there is nothing left behind. Photo: Wikimedia Commons If you happen to have one of these smart vacuums in your life, then you already...
Meet Cricket — The Most Adorable ‘Gremlin’ On Instagram
When people meet Cricket “the Gremlin” for the first time, they usually have one of two reactions. “Usually we get the ‘Oh my god she’s so ugly, she’s cute,’” says owner Kymi Aeschliman. “Or some people will just look on in horror because they think something terrible has happened to her when obviously it hasn’t. She’s had the most princess life ever.” Aeschliman admits, she’s never seen a hairless chihuahua where she lives in western Washington, so Cricket’s...
The Rarest Bird In North America Could Make A Comeback With Some Much-Needed Help
Florida originally had eight different sparrows, living among tall grasses in dry prairies and swampy marshes from Central Florida to the Southern Everglades. Weakened by natural habitat loss from over development of Florida’s Dry Prairie Ecosystem, the song of these birds may soon go silent. As the Miami Herald reports, grasshopper sparrows are considered North America’s rarest bird, and there are now less than 40 nesting pairs left in the wild. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Mary PetersonThe Florida Grasshopper Sparrow is the rarest...
Tips for Better Dog Walks
Do you have to spell out W-A-L-K to avoid your pup bouncing off the walls? Then it’s probably safe to say that going for a walk is the best part of your dog’s day! To take this daily treat to the next level, take a look at our top seven tips for better dog walks. Use a head halter to stop pulling If your dog pulls excessively on their leash, perhaps to the point that they’re injuring you or themselves, rest assured that you’re not alone. Excessive leash pulling is a common issue that has an easy solution: Head halters....
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...
