This Golden Retriever Cools Off During His Walk By Lying Down On His Puddle Bed
Golden Retrievers are extremely intelligent and affectionate breeds out there. Being among America’s most popular dog breeds, Golden Retrievers are often showcased by their families in social media as their darling babies. PHOTO: Unsplash/Taylor Sondgeroth Golden Retrievers are also known to enjoy outdoor play. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), “They take a joyous and playful approach to life and maintain this puppyish behavior into adulthood. These energetic, powerful gundogs enjoy outdoor play. For a breed built to...
How Do Sounds Affect Your Dog Or Cat?
Your dog or cat’s sense of hearing is far more sensitive than yours, so he can be stressed by sounds you may not even be aware of. Find out how to create a more soothing soundscape for him in your home. It’s New Year’s Eve and the fireworks are starting. Your dog or cat trembles, lowers his tail, and runs off to a safe place such as his crate or under the bed. Loud noises like fireworks and thunder are scary for a lot of animals, and even to some people, especially children. But what about the sounds we humans don’t...
Dog was Tied to a Fire Hydrant before Being Abandoned Forever
What should you do if you could no longer take care of your dog? Tying it to a fire hydrant is certainly not the answer. And yet, this was exactly what six-year-old Baby Girl went through when her owners decided to give her up. The dog was tied to a fire hydrant with her things inside a BIG bag which included toys, treats, and dog food. Although her owners might have intended for Baby Girl to survive with a chance to go on enjoying her beloved stuff, Kylie Engelhardt, who found the dog, still thought it was an irresponsible way to dispose of...
Government Horse Roundups Are Employing Dangerous And Expensive Tactics
Nevada is home to the largest population of wild horses in the nation. It is also the site of taxpayer-funded roundups and removals, which have proven to be not only costly and ineffective management strategy, but a danger to the lives of all species involved. The Bureau of Land Management recently conducted a wild horse roundup in the Pancake Complex northeast of Tonopah, Nevada. With the help of helicopters and other extreme measures, the BLM removed 2,054 wild horses from public land, 3 News reports. The Bureau of Land Management removed...
Stolen Then Abandoned, A Dog Reunites With His Family Months Later
Reunited and it feels so good… A dog that had been stolen some months ago has found his way back to his family. In a video originally posted on Louisiana SPCA’s social media sites, rescuers say that they found a dog tied to a fence just outside their shelter. Cow, the aptly named dog due to his color, was said to have been stolen from his family. His family had been actively looking for him when they heard that he had been found by the shelter. A staff member found Cow tied outside the shelter when he was on his way to work. They...
Piglet and Dog Share a Beautiful Bond as Inseparable Siblings
One day, a tiny piglet appeared in Jenny’s yard out of the blue. Since then, Pepper has become a part of their family — a new addition to the bright atmosphere in their home. Jenny’s son was the first person who took notice of the baby pig running around the yard. Apparently, the tiny black pig got lost after a storm — she was all alone that day. After seeing that the piglet was all by herself, the family decided to adopt her. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo “When my son saw that she was by herself and no other signs of...
To Dad, From Your Dog — Canine Father’s Day Cards
Would dogs give Father’s Day cards if they could? Of course they would! Dogs never pass up the opportunity to receive love and affection — and give it abundantly in return. However, dogs have unique personalities, just like humans. Some may be sweet and tender while others may be silly and sarcastic. ©Txema_Gerardo | Getty Images “Well, at least you had one perfect dog.” Ah, yes, the humble tidings of a dog forced to share his kingdom with other so-called canines. They may have four legs and fur, and maybe...
Moving house? 5 steps to make it easier on your dog or cat
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Two Fox Cubs Playing with a Ball Is a Source of Happiness for Us All
Foxes are one of the most majestic and interesting species in the animal kingdom. They are often perceived as dangerous, cunning, and wild. However, you have to admit that foxes are charming — they are one of those animals that provide some of the most endearing content on the internet. The Vulpes vulpes is a member of the Canidae family, also known as canines. No matter where they grew up or how undomesticated they are, canines are still always a furball of sunshine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Ken Billington Two adorable fox kits...
Over 50 Horses and Ponies Evacuated From Ukrainian Park, Just in Time
Russian forces continue to attack the area around Feldman Ecopark in Ukraine. Rescuers have been tirelessly working for weeks to evacuate thousands of animals from the park and won’t stop until they are all safe. 30 horses and 22 ponies were some of the recent evacuees who escaped just in time. The ponies were loaded into the back of a cargo van and transported to a safe location. See how calm they are with their rescuers in the video below. English...
