Police Greeted By Alpaca After Pulling Car Over For Routine Inspection
A Scottish police officer was in for quite the surprise while conducting a routine auto check on a black estate car. The car was traveling along A84 in Craighforth, Stirling in the UK when the officer spotted it and decided to pull it over for an inspection. However, the cop had no idea what was about to happen! When he pulled over the car, he was quickly greeted by a large alpaca sticking its head out the backseat window. Photo: PIXNIO/Couleur The Forth Valley police shared about the surprise car guest on Twitter, writing:...
Turtle Races Around The House On A Hot Wheels Car
Everyone likes to have a little fun every now and again. That’s not just true of humans but of our pets, too! Just ask Sergio the turtle! Sergio lives with his human, Kenny James, and has a sweet ride to use throughout the house. Rather than walking around slowly as a turtle, Sergio rides a Hot Wheels car! James fitted the car with non-toxic Silly Putty so it could stick to the bottom of Sergio’s shell. The car was also hollowed-out to better accommodate the turtle and make it more mobile. Once Sergio is fastened to the little toy...
Woman Uses Cat-Sitting Gigs To Travel The World With Free Accommodations
Traveling is a dream that many people long to follow, but finances often get in the way. After all, traveling isn’t cheap, and paying for flights, gas, food, and accommodations adds up quickly. 31-year-old Madolline Gourley dreamed of traveling, and as an Australian-based writer, she’s got the flexibility to work remotely and hop from place to place. The only dilemma is money. But, Madolline was determined to see her dream come to fruition so she got creative and dove into the world of house sitting and pet sitting. Specifically,...
Cat Goes Viral For His Uncanny Resemblance To ‘Zorro’
A uniquely patterned cat is going viral for his striking resemblance to the character Zorro. The 9-month-old Persian kitten, named Boy, belongs to Indraini Wahyudin Noor who shares plenty of photos and videos of the feline on social media. Since posting about Boy, Noor’s TikTok has amassed nearly 300,000 followers! People just can’t get enough of the “Zorro cat,” as he’s been nicknamed. Photo: TikTok/@iwhy_ People are particularly drawn to the black patch of fur that surrounds Boy’s eyes. It looks just like...
Cat Walking Through Sand Shows How Cats Leave Two Footprints Instead Of Four
Have you seen a cat’s footprints and wondered why there are only two sets of prints instead of four? After all, cats have four legs and four paws so they should be leaving four sets of prints, right? Well, a video captured of a white cat slowly walking through a bed of sand shows just how cats get away with leaving only two sets of prints. The clip shows the cat placing her back paws exactly in the footprints made by her front paws. Because her back paws went right where her front paws stepped, only two sets of prints are made! Photo:...
How to help an Aggressive or Reactive Dog
Do you think your dog might be reactive, or even aggressive? Some reactivity is normal and necessary for survival, but when is it time to get help? Maybe you’re frustrated or embarrassed by your dog’s meltdowns when deliveries come, or sad or even scared by your dog’s barking and lunging at neighborhood dogs. It doesn’t mean you have a bad dog, or that you’re a bad dog guardian. But it does mean your dog needs help handling her feelings about certain parts of her life. Emotions drive behavior. So, if your dog...
Energy Food & Drinks for Dogs On the Go
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. If your doggie-and-me travel plans include long walks, challenging hikes or your dog competing in such popular canine sports as agility or dock diving, don’t forget to pack his energy bar. You read that right. The energy bar market has expanded and is going to the dogs. And, it does makes sense. Why should your dog simply watch you eat your energy bar when you both take a break during a vigorous activity? A few pieces of kibble just won’t...
What to do about your dogs hot spots
Hot spots are a common and frustrating problem, and can cause your dog a lot of discomfort and angst. These natural remedies can help. Hot spots have many “pet” names, including summer sores and moist dermatitis. They can appear anywhere on your dog’s body, though they’re most often found on the head, legs, flanks, by the tail and behind the ears. Let’s look at what causes hot spots — and more importantly, what you can do to ease the discomfort and itching they cause. WHERE DO HOT SPOTS COME FROM? Hot spots...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Length of stay webcast, free meditation and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Best Friends 2021 national dataset has arrivedThis month, Best Friends Animal Society published its 2021 dataset. While there were some setbacks, there is plenty to be optimistic about. In 2021, the save rate increased from 79% to 83%. According to its blog, “The number of animals who didn’t leave shelters alive ticked up by only 2.3% to 355,000 in 2021, which… Learn More Webcast: Length of Stay – A Whole-Shelter SolutionWednesday, June...
Animal Shelter Swamped By Yellowstone River Flooding Says All its Animals Survived
As strong rains and rapid snow melt hit Yellowstone National Park in recent days, flooding took out roads and caused damage that will close portions of the park longterm. Cities in the region have also been heavily impacted. An animal shelter in nearby Livingston, Montana, faced a time crunch as flood waters from the Yellowstone River quickly grew. Despite their facility being inundated with water, all the animals were rescued. As areas across the region surveyed flood damage, Stafford Animal Shelter shared a post on its Facebook page...
