Labrador Retriever Meets Curious Whale Shark In Australia
A lucky labrador retriever got the visit of a lifetime when a whale shark popped out of the water to give her a kiss on the nose. The dog’s owner, dive instructor Jade Pursell, managed to capture the entire encounter on video and she was happy to share it with the world on social media. Pursell was out on the water in Australia with her dog, Sailor, when the whale shark approached. Photo: Facebook/@jade.austin Photo: Facebook/@jade.austin Much like her name suggests, Sailor is comfortable on the water and has traveled around Australia...
Horse And Cat Become BFFs
It’s always sweet to see two animals become BFFs, but there’s something extra special about friendships between different species of animals. When an animal of one species befriends an animal of another species, it really goes to show that love and friendship know no bounds. Rachel Hammes (@rachelhammes) has got to experience this first-hand through watching her two of her pets. Photo: TikTok/@rachelhammes Rachel is the mama to a cat named Puddles and a gentle horse. Somehow, the two have become BFFs and their relationship is...
Birds of Hawaii Face Threats Of Extinction As Climate Change Helps Mosquitoes Expand Territory
Some of Hawaii’s most beautiful birds will soon go extinct without intervention. Only a few dozen ‘akikiki (Oreomystis bairdi), live in the wild, and another 42 are in captivity. The species is confined to Kauai and one of Hawaii’s most endangered birds. The ‘akeke‘e (Loxops caeruleirostris) population is larger but also endangered, with just 600 left in the wild. This species is disappearing even faster than the ‘akikiki. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Carter AtkinsonMore than a dozen Hawaiian forest birds are...
Why Do Dogs Pant?
All dogs pant. Many times it just means they’re hot. California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, says panting is the best method dogs have to disperse heat considering they can only truly sweat through glands located in their paw pads. But there are other reasons dogs pant. Why do dogs pant so much? Dogs pant when they’re hot and tired. They pant to disperse heat by expelling the trapped hot air inside their bodies and breathing in the...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Shave Your Dog
Does your dog look uncomfortably hot? Think twice before reaching for the dog clippers. Your dog’s coat is perfectly engineered to protect from the elements, and shaving them could do more harm than good. 1. Shaving a Dog with a Double Coat Can Lead to Permanent Hair Damage Most dogs have double coats. Dogs like the Newfoundland and Australian shepherd have pretty thick coats, but even smooth- and short-haired breeds like the basset hound and the whippet sport a double coat. When you shave a double-coated dog, you run the risk of...
Register now: The Return to Home Challenge Huddles!
Ready to get more pets back home? In preparation for the Return to Home Challenge, every Wednesday during the month of September, there will be a 50-minute Zoom Huddle at 12pm PT/3pm ET around two specific Return to Home practices. You can register now (and once) for all four huddles. Each Zoom Huddle will consist of 20-minute presentations from peers involved in Return to Home programs at their animal shelter or rescue organization. This will be followed by 30-minute Q&A. Topics will coincide with the Return to Home practices. You...
A Group of Dachshunds Went to a Car Wash and You’ll Never Guess What Happened
Dogs can certainly color your life and make it more exciting than ever. That’s why most pet parents adopt more than two dogs in the family. Their caring and playful personalities make the house feel homier. Your heart will feel lighter with companions who can quickly bring out a smile in you. Also, you can bring your group of pooches and do fun activities with them. One dog is already a great companion — what more are eight Daschunds? Photo: TikTok/yunabugs Yuna and her eight Daschunds are quite popular on social media, such as...
Why are Hydrangeas Poisonous to Cats?
Having a pet cat at home is like living with a little explorer — everything triggers their curiosity. If you have a garden at home, your beloved fur ball will use it as its adventure area. Seeing them conquer their little world and feed their minds will be fun. However, there are things your cat needs to watch out for. More importantly, plants in your garden should be safe as cats may play or bite into — be careful of what you buy at the farmer’s market, as well. You have to be aware of what plants are poisonous or not....
Mama And Puppy Buried Under Garbage Make It Out Just In Time
Rescuers with Sidewalk Specials have been working for years to establish a trusting relationship with the community in De Doorns in South Africa. The dog rescue does its best to keep pets with their owners and provides the people with free vet checks, immunizations, sterilization, and more. Because of the work they put into the community, the locals have come to trust them and rely on them. It’s because of that that a mama dog and her puppy were rescued from the De Doorns Municipal Dump. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials The mama dog had...
Rescuers Save Tiny Street Pup Dying On The Road
A small street puppy was found “so close” to dying on a road in India, but rescuers weren’t going to give up on him. Rescuers with Animal Aid Unlimited gently scooped the puppy off the road and discovered he was suffering from puncture wounds on his neck. The puppy was in so much pain that he yelped when touched. Photo: YouTube/Animal Aid Unlimited, India The staff with the rescue quickly got the pup some pain medication and began working to stabilize him and clean his wounds. The rescue shared on YouTube, “For several...
