Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper PSA, Candid Conversation and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #BeAHelper, a new PSA campaign focused on keeping pets and people togetherMaddie’s Fund® together with The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States have launched a new campaign, “Pets and People Together,” a fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign, to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be family. At any given time, anyone...
Cat Loving Musician Transforms A Cat’s Meow Into A Beautiful Song
If you have a cat in your life, you probably love to hear them meow. The same can’t be said, however, when there is a stray meowing outside of your window at all hours of the night. It’s really just a matter of perspective, and when you hear it in the right light, you may just find that annoyance turns into something beautiful. Photo: Wikimedia Commons That is where David Scott comes in. He is a musician unlike any other and he does something with music that you may never have heard before. Working as The Kiffness, he has gained...
Man With Broken Leg Spends $400 On Vet Visit To Figure Out His Limping Dog Was Copying Him
Have you ever noticed that you continue to get closer and closer to your dog as the years go by? We may start out very close to them at first and we feel as if we are two peas in a pod. Before long, however, that bond goes even deeper, and sometimes it takes on the strangest appearance. Nobody knows this better than Russell Jones. He had a lurcher named Billy whom he absolutely loves and the two of them are inseparable. In fact, Jones continued to take Billy for walks, even after he fell down and broke his ankle. Photo: Unsplash/Sandra...
Tiny Jack Russell Terrier Saves Owner From Attacking Black Bear
There is nothing quite like having a dog by your side. It doesn’t matter whether you’re relaxing on the sofa or going for a walk around the block, they are willing participants and want nothing more than to be closer to you. Of course, we all love dogs for different reasons. Some of us appreciate the fact that they are loving and others appreciate the fact that they can care for us when we are down. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Sometimes, dogs may even get the opportunity to save our lives, and when they do that, they deserve special...
Stray Dog Steals The Show At Brazilian Pageant Competition
When you are at a fashion show, you can expect some surprises. People who were at the Miss São Mateus do Sul 2022 competition in Brazil, however, got a surprise they never could have expected. It wasn’t somebody coming out in an outlandish outfit or perhaps the next trend, but it was a stray dog who decided to strut out on the catwalk and show his stuff. Of course, the audience couldn’t get enough of him. Photo: TikTok/@danieli.weber There are typically about 12 locals who compete in the competition for the title. Nobody...
Spunky Emu Does “Zoomies” Around The Yard
One of the best parts about being around animals is seeing how unique their personalities are. Some are calm, some are sassy, and some are full of spunk! Growing up, my cousin had three of the same breed of dog. Despite being the same breed, they had their own personalities and one, in particular, loved to do zoomies. Photo: TikTok/@gbark91 He’d rush around the yard, house, or garage in fast little circles and it was so cute! It’s not that uncommon for dogs to do zoomies, but have you ever seen an emu do zoomies before? Gabby...
Study Finds Petting Dogs Is Good For Our Brains
It’s no secret that dogs bring a lot of value to our lives. They’re man’s best friend, after all. But new research suggests being close with dogs may actually be more beneficial than we once thought. In fact, a new study published in the journal Plus One suggests that petting dogs may be good for our brains! Photo: Unsplashnomao saeki/ We know in our hearts that petting dogs brings us a lot of joy and perhaps a boost in mood, but now there’s research to back it up! The study, “Effects of contact with a dog on...
Senior Dog Surrendered For Being “Too Old” Finds A Loving Home To Live Out His Golden Years
A lot of people bring puppies or young dogs into their homes with enthusiasm and joy. Puppies are so adorable and easy-going most of the time, even though they require a ton of work. All puppies grow into dogs eventually though, and that’s not something everyone accounts for. As a result, a lot of pet owners end up abandoning their dogs when the going gets tough. They may not realize how much work a dog requires, or they simply no longer want the responsibility of a dog when they’re no longer an adorable puppy. Photo:...
Grandpa Sweetly Gives Free Cat “Rides” on His 94th Birthday
Grandparents are one of the sweetest people in the world. They intend to provide the best love and care for their grandchildren without hesitation. For this reason, grandkids feel safe whenever they’re around. Until those grandchildren grow up into adults, they still seek the comfort of their presence. For most of a person’s childhood, their grandparents are the biggest source of warm hugs and smiles. They will remind you of the holiday seasons, desserts, candies, and your childhood favorites. Photo: Pexels/Kampus Production The...
India Deploys Guard Dogs To Protect Newly-Introduced Cheetahs From Poachers
In a historic move, authorities in India have deployed a pack of dogs in a national park to protect newly-introduced cheetahs from poachers. According to USA Today, cheetahs used to be widespread in India, but they became extinct in the 1950s due to poaching. Photo: Pexels/Antony Trivet Cheetahs were the first and only predator to become extinct in the country since India’s independence in 1947. While it’s been some 70 years since cheetahs roamed freely in India, authorities have imported African cheetahs in hopes of restoring...
