Guide to Dog Boarding for the Day — Dog Daycare
Dog boarding is a facility where they take care of your dog either for a few hours or a day (called dog daycare) or for a longer period of time, like when you go on vacation. Dog boarding has been around for many years but dog daycare has taken off with the increase of dog ownership among working families. Dog daycare can be fun, even enriching — for both you and your pup. Staying positive is key, because your dog can sense any anxiety you’re feeling. How will you know if your dog likes daycare? As one of our experts says,...
Florida Residents Can Help Threatened Sea Turtles By Simply Turning Off Their Lights
Florida is home to five sea turtle species – all are either threatened or endangered. People who live on the coast are encouraged to take steps to help preserve these amazing reptiles. Sea turtles have survived over 100 million years but their numbers continue to drastically decline due to the multiple threats they face. Plastic pollution, entanglement in fishing gear, poaching, and habitat loss are just a few. However, most people may not realize that artificial lighting is also a danger to the sea turtles. Photo: Pexels/Rich Howard...
Disaster in the air? Put your dog in good care.
If disaster strikes, do you have a plan for your pet? There are no shortage of stories of groups having to come into a disaster zone to rescue animals. It’s important to have a plan. Setting the Scene: In late August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, creating irreparable damage to thousands of lives, homes, buildings, and animals. As a society, we learned a lot from the insufficient preparation for and handling of the natural disaster. Specifically, we learned how to better approach the care of pets during emergency...
Adopting a special needs animal
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog or cat with special needs, know that you’re an awesome human being! But there are a few things to consider before you take that step. Here’s how to help ensure the best possible outcome for both you and your new best friend. When visiting the shelter, many people overlook animals with special needs. From deaf cats to three-legged dogs, animals with disabilities, chronic diseases, and various behavioral issues are languishing at shelters and rescues, just waiting for the right person to...
Belgian Malinois
Traits Protective Sensitive Obedient Loving Hard-working Reserved Ideal Human Companion Active, sporty types Farmers and ranchers Families Experienced dog handlers What They Are Like to Live With Photography by Kayla Bertagnolli, as captured at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Belgian Malinois is a loyal, friendly and affectionate friend. He may have a strong working-dog background, but he craves companionship and family time above everything else. An alert and watchful companion to children, this dog really flourishes when...
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? 7 Reasons For This Habit
So, why do dogs eat grass anyway? Research on why dogs eat grass is limited, says Dr. Shadi Ireifej, board certified veterinary surgeon and chief of medicine at VetTriage. Many people think that grass is a primitive Pepto-Bismol that soothes heartburn and upset stomachs. Some believe the extra fiber in grass helps your dog go potty. And others believe eating grass is simply in your dog’s DNA. Here are the top 7 reasons why dogs eat grass: Eating grass may settle a dog’s upset stomach Dr. Sara Ochoa, a veterinarian at Whitehouse...
Baby Monkey Receives a Tight Embrace from His Parents on Their Most-Awaited Reunion
With all the negative changes happening in the environment, animal families are separated — by force or out of necessity. Habitats are being damaged by outside forces, which lead to young ones losing contact with their parents. Recently, a video of monkeys is making people cry on the internet. Reunions are touching more so when it’s between animals and their kid. The monkey parents welcomed their son in a warm embrace that seemed to be comforting and assuring at the same time. Photo: Twitter/Yoda4ever Parents and infant were...
Young Woman Reunites with Her Chihuahua Two Years after a Friend Told Her that the Dog Died
What is the importance of a dog microchip? It can lead your dog back into your life even after it has been gone for years. Such is the story of Maile Trist, who did not even lose her dog. She was the victim of a vicious lie that was concocted by a “friend”. Photo: Facebook Video/Cowley County Humane Society That friend told her that her beloved Chihuahua had died, and Trist spent the next two years grieving. Trist adopted her dog, Jazzy, from a humane society when she was still living in California. She was just in high school...
Husky Argues with Her Mom Because of a Makeup Sponge
Conversation with a pet is a major mood booster. No matter how much trouble they get into or how naughty they are, being naturally adorable is their greatest defense. One moment you scold them, then a minute later, you’ll find yourself cuddling with them. It’s even funnier when they listen to you and answer in their own way. This situation often happens with dog parents. Sometimes a dog’s bark or howl is its own way of answering its human, and their bark sounds like an answer. One great example is Meeka the Talking Husky...
“Psychologically-Disturbed” Dog Dumped by a Cruel Animal Research Lab on the Street
The attention of the shelter workers at the Seal Beach Animal Care Center was caught by a pure-bred husky which appeared like it was living on the street as a stray. Yet, there was something else in its eyes that reflected deep loneliness, fear, wariness, and distrust of people who wanted to help it, Photo: YouTube/Beagle Freedom Project But, he did not look like an ordinary homeless dog and so the shelter workers took him in to feed and care for it while they search for its owner. After scanning for a microchip, they were shocked to find out...
