Golden Retriever Refuses To Go To The Groomers
Much like people, all dogs are different and they each have their unique quirks and personalities. With that comes individual preferences, likes, and dislikes. Some dogs enjoy playing fetch, while others would rather lounge around. Some dogs love getting wet while others refuse to go out in the rain. And some dogs love going to the groomers while others will fight it tooth and nail. A golden retriever in California falls into the latter category. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog A dog owner spotted the golden retriever outside a Petco building near...
Rescue Goats Eat A Wheelbarrow Full Of Tomatoes
A tribe of rescue goats has gone viral for the adorable way they eat tomatoes! The goats live at Rylee Ranch with all the other rescue animals on the farm and they’re often treated to delicious meals of fruits and vegetables. Corey and his partner started the ranch back in February of 2018 after buying acres of land. The first day they moved onto the land, they took in their first rescue animal. Photo: TikTok/@ryleeranch Since then, their ranch of rescues has grown exponentially and is home to traditional farm animals like cows, pigs,...
10 Dog Breeds That Love the Water
On a hot day, a cool dip in the pool or a lake can be just about perfect. For certain dog breeds, a cool dip sounds just about perfect in most circumstances. Which dogs want to “just keep swimming, just keep swimming”? Read on to find out! Chesapeake Bay Retriever PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / VINCENT Chesapeake Bay retrievers are good hunting companions, as they were bred to dive into cold water in the Chesapeake Bay to retrieve ducks. Even if you’re not doing any hunting yourself, this breed is ready to dive on in anyway. They...
Best Country & Southern Dog Names
Picking a name for your newly adopted dog can be a challenge. There are endless options, but most people will either choose a name based on something they love or one that fits the dog’s personality. Is your dog a cowboy at heart or do you have a charming Southern belle? Maybe you love western movies and country music. If so, keep reading for some great name suggestions or just to discover some really neat pet names. Photo: Pexels/Adam York Rover, the world’s largest network of pet sitters and walkers, searched through their...
Paw Damage: Heat and your dog’s paws
If you’re a dog owner the first thoughts that come to your mind when summer rolls around are long walks with your favorite companion, road trips and just exploring the great outdoors. You want to take your four-legged friend with you everywhere you go, but did you know that some of these excursions may not be as fun for your dog as they are for you? Being out in the summer heat can actually cause damage to not only your dog’s skin but to its paws as well. How heat can hurt your dog’s paws What many people...
All You Need to Know about Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Finding out that your dog has elbow dysplasia can feel absolutely devastating. Elbow dysplasia in dogs is hereditary, abnormal development of the elbow joint causing malalignment of the forelimb bones. Even if you don’t know exactly what elbow dysplasia looks like in your dog, you likely know that it’s incurable and can greatly impact your dog’s life. Understanding which dogs are more susceptible to elbow dysplasia, as well as symptoms, diagnostics and treatment options, will help you identify what’s happening with...
From Champ to Chomp: Dog Takes Time Out from the Spotlight to Taste the Simple Things in Life
With almost half a million followers on Instagram and prestigious awards for being a golden champ, Kevin sure is a celebrity! But this golden retriever does not let fame go into his head. He remains down-to-earth, lovable, and dedicated to his duties like making coffee for his fur mom and inspiring her to smile when the day is not that bright. His fur mom is very special to Kevin who has supported him all the way in every dog show. He is the light of her life, her pride, and her doll. Well, sort of a doll, who dons a cute costume every...
Woman Refuses to Stop Walking Rottweiler After Neighbors Say He’s a ‘Threat’
Certain dogs breeds get a bad rap because people assume they’re violent. This includes pit bulls, German shepherds, and Doberman Pinschers. Another unfairly judged breed is the Rottweiler, and a young woman who owns one says she’s had some pushback from neighbors. In a popular thread on the AmITheA**hole subreddit, user jaywearsblack said she adopted a Rottweiler last year because she lives alone and enjoys night walks and doesn’t want anyone to hurt her. She said she trained Draco as a puppy and he doesn’t bark or act...
Cat Born With Deformed Legs Looks Like A Giant Spider
A cat born with malformed legs has found a forever home and a growing fan base thanks to his unusual leg deformities. Aries was born to a cat at a rural shelter and because of his deformities, he was lucky to survive at all. According to American Humane, an estimated 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized (including kittens). Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals Being a deformed kitten born into a rural kill-shelter is a likely path to being euthanized, but Aries got a lucky break when he was taken in by a local animal rescue....
After Woman Goes Into a Nursing Home, Foster Ensures She Can Keep Seeing Her Cat
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! I volunteer for a rescue that takes in and re-homes pets that have been left behind when someone dies or goes into hospice or a nursing home. Most of them are traumatized, sometimes neglected due to the condition of the previous owner, lonely, and scared. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALINE DASSEL One kitty, Sweetie, came to us after her mommy went into a nursing home. She was old and rather...
