11 herbs that are good for dogs – both inside and out
Herbs add a lot to your dog’s well-being, whether they’re included in his diet or used for healing and well-being. These 11 herbs are good for dogs, and can be incorporated into everything from teas and treats to rinses and salves. Herbs play an important role both in our cuisine and in healing, and we can share those attributes with our dogs too. There is so much you can do with herbs, whether it’s making simple tisanes and teas, including them in your dog’s treats, preparing a simple rinse for his coat, or just...
The Hows and Whys of Hydration
Gulp? Sip? Or, sniff and walk away? Which of these drinking habits best describes your dog? In my household, Kona, my medium-sized terrier mix, never turns down the chance to lap up lots of water from the bowl after a long walk. However, Emma, my pint-sized Poodle-Chihuahua mix, rarely dashes over to the water bowl. She does take in a few licks after my coaxing but prefers to wait at the refrigerator for me to dole out small pieces of chilled,seedless watermelon to her. Hydration is a major health hallmark for dogs of all ages and sizes....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, identifying your brand and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to identify your animal welfare organization’s brandWhen you think of the term brand, big companies like Coca-Cola, Apple or Google might come to mind. But brands aren’t just reserved for huge corporations. Many are surprised to hear that we all have our own brands, as do the organizations we work for. Do you know what your organization’s brand is? If you… Learn More Apply now for a spring online apprenticeship!Applications are...
Three Dogs Taste Test Different Human Foods
Everyone is a critic – especially when it comes to food. If you were to search for the hashtag “foodie” on social media you’d be bound to find a whole host of different accounts of people posting about their delightfully delicious adventures to different restaurants and bars. Many of these accounts are more than likely aspiring food critics sharing their take on different dishes in their area. Personally, I love following different foodie accounts. It’s a great way to make discoveries about restaurants in your...
Dog Helps Her Deaf Sibling Navigate Life
All dogs are special little fluffs of love. But some dogs have different needs than others. It can be hard caring for a dog with special needs, but it can also be very rewarding. Just because a dog has issues doesn’t mean that it won’t bring the same amount of love and joy into your life that a regular dog would. It might just mean that you need to have a little extra patience in helping them navigate through life. Photo: Pixabay/Armin Forster For one dog mom, 28-year-old Brie Alessi, life wouldn’t be the same without her...
Dog Left On The Side Of The Road Just Wants To Be Loved
In my humble opinion, people who abandon their pets on the side of the road are loathsome human beings. There is absolutely no excuse for it. If you can’t care for your animal anymore for whatever reason, call a rescue or take them to a shelter for surrender. Don’t just drive out of town and call it a day. But one poor dog’s abandonment was considerably horrible given that she was dumped while still inside her crate! Photo: YouTube/Stray Rescue of St.Louis Official Bubbly is a sweet little pooch who was found in her crate...
Cat Tries To Hunt But Ends Up Faceplanting In The Bushes
When we think of cats, we usually picture elegant, graceful, and quick-witted animals who always land on their feet. But they don’t always live up to the stereotype. Cats can be agile and fast on their paws, but sometimes, things don’t always go as planned for them. It seems that’s what happened to an orange cat in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland. The furry feline was outside enjoying the day, apparently, a typical sight for gardeners in the area. Photo: flickr/Eric Sonstroem However, when something spotted the cat’s...
Man Dubbed A Hero After Saving His Three Dogs From Bear Attack
A man in Daytona Beach, Florida is lucky to be alive and well after wrestling a bear to save his dogs. The incident happened when the man, Walt, was outside on his covered patio with his three dachshunds. Suddenly, the dogs started to bark and run towards the entrance – a black bear lunged from the dark and attacked! Many people would panic if a black bear appeared out of nowhere, and leave the dogs to run inside. But this man didn’t hesitate to step in and fight back! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Without thinking, Walt lunged at the...
Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Survives Russian Blizzard By Hugging Stray Dog
In what can only be described as a miracle, a 10-year-old girl has safely returned home after getting lost in a freezing blizzard overnight. According to USA Today, local reports said the girl, later identified was Vika Z, went missing from her school around 1:00 pm in Uglegorks during an intense blizzard. Because of the low visibility and frigid temperatures, locals quickly gathered a group to search for her and began walking through two-foot snowdrifts hoping to find some clue as to where the missing girl had gone. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Police Officer’s Dogs Can’t Wait To See Their Elderly Neighbor Every Day
Two dogs in Wisconsin have gone viral for their sweet interaction with their elderly neighbor. The dogs belong to 28-year-old Amanda West, a police officer who adopted Kent and Lex, tow mutts from Paddy’s Paws shelter. Amanda got the dogs for herself to enjoy and to provide them a good home, but they ended up forming a special relationship with the neighbor, an elderly man Amanda refers to as the “neighborhood grandpa” for dogs. Photo: Max Pixel The man, Joe, greets the dogs at the fence “ever day, no matter what the...
