Trumpet The Bloodhound Wins “Best In Show” At Westminster Dog Show
For the first time in the history of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show a bloodhound has been named “Best in Show”. While the prestigious dog show is traditionally held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, this year’s show took place at Lyndhurst Mansion, a National Historic Landmark in Tarrytown, New York. The 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show started on Saturday and concluded on Wednesday evening. After some serious competition and tough decisions, the top breed in each of the seven groups (Sporting,...
The Case Against Dissecting Cats In High School Classrooms
Millions of animals will be dissected in high schools across the U.S. this year. According to the Humane Herald, many of those animals will be cats. Cats are one of the most commonly dissected animals in schools, reports the American Anti-Vivisection Society. Cats used in dissection are sometimes taken from shelters. According to investigations by PETA into biological supply companies that provide schools with animals for dissection, animals experience all kinds of horrifying abuse before they are killed and sold to schools. In some cases,...
Does My Dog Need His Anal Glands Expressed?
While some dogs occasionally or never need their anal glands expressed, others get chronic infections and require regular emptying of their anal sacs. Shake off the ick-factor and get ready to learn everything you never wanted to know about dog anal glands. Your pooch will thank you. What are dog anal glands? Dog anal glands, also known as anal sacs or scent glands, are specialized sweat glands located just under the skin’s surface near the dog’s anus opening. Small and oval-shaped, dog anal glands are tucked between the external...
Firefighters Hear Loud Whining Noises Coming From Under Burning Shed And Find 8 Puppies
Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to an “out of control” yard fire in Jacksonboro, South Carolina, but never expected to rescue a litter of puppies. Firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames that had engulfed a wooden shed that originated from a yard trash fire. As they began to battle the fire, they heard a “loud whining noise” that appeared to be coming from under the burning shed. Photo: Twitter/ColletonFire “Upon investigation they found seven puppies under the burning building and rescued the pups....
Watch a Funny Interaction Between a Golden Retriever and a Robot Vacuum
The perks of having a pet at home is having an easy access to a happy pill. It’s like they know how to make their humans laugh and melt in their presence. Pets are just effortlessly funny with their quirks and human-like attitude. For the past years, people have seen a lot of content shared by pet owners. These posts have put a smile on the face of various people worldwide. Animals are free therapy and deserve all the love in return for making the world a better place. Photo: PxHere Before the booming age of social media sites, news...
How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place
Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among shelters and rescue organizations, one organization is finding success through an innovative foster program. Frosted Faces Foundation’s (FFF) Molly & Me Project was created in order to help senior dogs who are poorly socialized with...
A Toddler’s First Word Was “Dog,” and the Internet Gushes Over the Adorable Video
Since birth, parents have a lot of anticipation for their child’s development. Parents record almost everything — their first crawl, walk, toy, food, teeth, and most especially, their first word. Nowadays, it’s easier to record and save all those memories. You can simply open your phone camera, take a photo or a video, then upload it online. Keeping memories is just a lovely way to reminisce about the past and have a conversation with the family. Photo: PxHere Creating a social media account is one of the fastest ways to...
Mechanic Saves a Puppy Stuck in a Backpack from a Dumpster
Almost every day, there are cases of abandoned dogs. The case usually ends with the dog surviving after being rescued or dying due to neglect. People shouldn’t have the audacity to leave dogs in an unsafe place. There is always an option of bringing them to a rescue center or giving it to someone who can take the responsibility. If it weren’t for a mechanic from Shakopee, Minnesota, one dog could’ve died again from abandonment and neglect. Photo: Youtube/FOX9 Minneapolis-St. Paul A mechanic named R.J., who works at Midas...
The Rudest Things You Can Do at The Dog Park
Dog parks are the best place for your fur babies to meet new friends and learn to get along with others. Taking them to their favorite dog park is a good exercise, especially if the dog spends most of its day at home. Engaging your pet in socialization can teach them how to healthily react to unfamiliarity. Most dogs often respond with fear and aggression, making it challenging to bring them anywhere. These dogs tend to growl and bark at anyone nearby — unfamiliarity is a sign of threat for them. Photo: Pixabay/9436196 For this reason,...
Dog Caught Digging His Bed Apart On Live Camera
Arlo the Italian Greyhound is a good boy, but every so often, he gets into mischief. When his family left the house one day, Arlo decided to have a little fun with his doggy bed. He doesn’t usually rip or dig things apart, but he was feeling a little frisky this particular day. Once left alone, Arlo ran over to his dog bed and began ferociously digging into it! Photo: TikTok/@arlo_the_iggy He was digging so hard and so fast that the stuffing began to fly everywhere! He was really ripping it apart and he seemed to be having the best time...