Fearful Pup Rescued From Cruel Dog Fighting Ring Finally Gets His Wish
This past summer, ASPCA worked alongside local law enforcement to rescue more than 80 dogs from a dogfighting ring on Long Island, New York and several other states. At one of the locations, there was a wall of cages in a dark basement with no light. The dogs had no food or water and were not socialized. One of those dogs was a Pit Bull mix, now named Wish, who was extremely fearful. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Wish received medical care and was brought to the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio. He continued to be very frightened, so he...
Clever German Shepherd Sneakily Opens Cabinet To Steal A Bag Of Treats
German Shepherd Dogs are thought to be one of the smartest dog breeds, which is why they’re often used as military and police dogs. Hunter, of Donegal, Ireland, is no exception. The 7-month-old pooch has found a way to outsmart his humans by getting his bag of dog treats, despite them being kept in the kitchen cabinet. Photo: YouTube/USA TODAY His clever antics were caught on camera by his human Nicola McLaughlin for all of us to witness. In the video, you’ll see Hunter grasping the cupboard handle with his teeth to pull the door...
Be Careful when You Take Your Dog to a Freshwater Stream where It Can Die from Salmon Poisoning
“While all fish caught or originating from streams in northern California could potentially be infected, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) cautions that trout stocked in some waters in CDFW’s North Central Region are more likely to be infected with the flukes that cause Salmon Poisoning Disease.” You should not cast away your caution just because you and your dog do not live in northern California. Salmon poisoning also happens in Washington, Oregon, and as far as the Southern Vancouver Island in Canada....
Cat Meets His Newborn Human Sister & It’s Love At First Sight
Most people treat their pets like they’re their human children, which makes sense since they are part of the family. When it’s time for people to have actual human babies, they always wonder how their pets will take to their newborn. Photo: YouTube/USA Today Will they be curious and interested in the baby? Will they be jealous and want all of the attention? Will they be enamored by the little one and develop a special bond? That’s what Romy Depraetere worried about when she brought home her newborn daughter, Olivia. She...
Firefighters Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain In Georgia
Baby ducks are tiny, measuring just 10 cm long and weigh only a few grams at birth. They are unable to fly for the first 50-60 days and are vulnerable to all sorts of dangers – like storm drains. Woodstock Fire & Rescue responded to a call about ducklings trapped in a storm drain on Towne Lake Parkway. The baby ducks fell in the drain and were unable to get out. Firefighter arrived and climbed down into the drain to rescue the little ducks. One by one they were carefully passed from firefighter to firefighter and placed in a...
Dug Up at Dogster: May 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
Finally, Spring has sprung so you have perfect weather for these May 2022 dog events and holidays. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. All-Month-Long Dog May 2022 Holidays Chip Your Pet Month — May is national Chip Your Pet Month, reminding you to microchip you pet and to keep his information updated at the microchip company. Find a list of microchipping and pet recovery services here. Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month — May is national...
Wordle for all the dog lovers out there! New variation of the game is fun and informative
A web-based game has become the world’s newest word puzzle addiction. Wordle quickly became a popular daily game and players are often sharing their daily progress on their social media accounts. PHOTO: Unsplash/Joshua Hoehne Wordle is a game where players are given a puzzle wherein they have to guess 5-letter words with limited moves, each entry must be a valid word and after each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the word. If a tile turns green, it’s the correct letter in the correct...
Wildlife Experts Push For A Ban On Elephants In Zoos
We often visit zoos without much thought to the animals living inside the space and how it affects them being inside an enclosure. But there have been some people who are campaigning for that to change. Wildlife experts are now pushing for zoos to stop keeping elephants in captivity, calling it “archaic, unethical and damaging.” Photo: Wikimedia Commons The news comes from a report by the animal rights charity, Born Free, and features an article entitled “Elephants in Zoos: A Legacy of Shame.” In it, the horrifying...
Rescue Sloth Becomes Best Friends With A Gentle Beagle
An unusual friendship formed between a wild sloth and a beagle, and the two are now the best of friends. It all started when the sloth, Chuwie, was rescued by a couple, Juan Carlos and Haydee. The poor thing had been electrocuted on a power line and the couple knew it likely wouldn’t survive without help. In an interview with The Dodo, Juan said, “[Chuwie] was absoltuely terrified and had no idea what was going on.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo They took the wild sloth to a veterinarian for care and learned that he could survive...
Scott Van Pelt Pays Tribute To His Late Dog On ESPN
Losing a dog is one of the toughest things we experience as pet owners. No one wants to say goodbye to their furry family members, but the sad reality is that most dogs have significantly shorter lifespans than their owners. So, loss is inevitable. But just because we have to say goodbye, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t enjoy pets and their place in our lives. The grief we face when losing a pet is definitely worth getting to have and care for them. It’s something dog owners have to come to terms with, including dog owners in the...
