Watch This Cute Pet Rat Get Woken From A Nap By An Almond Treat
We all know the saying “let sleeping dogs lie,” but what about rats? Well, fortunately, we have the answer now thanks to an adorable video. Posted to the YouTube channel Shadow The Rat, the video is just one of many from animal lover Esther, who runs the channel that teaches care for small creatures and pets as well as cute moments in their lives. Photo: Max Pixel In the clip, Esther shows her rescue rat, Bean, asleep in a tissue box. Nothing seems to wake her, not even direct pokes and noise! But, the moment that a delicious...
3 Little Pigs Were Stuck In A Flood But Help Was On The Way
When we think about three little pigs, our thoughts automatically go to the fairytale where they are being chased by the big bad wolf. They hide in their homes and are more than happy to be safe and sound, especially when they get to the brick house. Things don’t always work out quite so nicely for pigs in the real world but in Norfolk, Virginia, there is a group of pigs that managed to survive the worst. Photo: Pixabay/Igor Schubin It seems as if the pigs were being visited on a regular basis by PETA so they could get clean straw and...
Dogs Spend 18 Months Apart And Are Excited To See Each Other Again
Most of us have missed out on at least a little face-to-face time with our friends due to the pandemic. It seems as if we aren’t the only ones, and even our dogs may have missed out on an opportunity as well. Buck and Trinity are two dogs that loved hanging out with each other. They would regularly go to a doggy daycare and boarding facility and play with each other for hours on end, like in the TikTok video below: @tarazapp This is Buck and Trinity in camp playing before we had to shut down because of Covid.#malamute #alaskanmalamute...
Watch The Dog Food Commercial From 1981 That Starred Tom Waits
There are some people who are known for their distinctive voice and it becomes a trademark. Included in that list of individuals are many heavy hitters, such as Morgan Freeman and Samuel L Jackson. One singer who is known for his gravelly voice is Tom Waits. He is primarily known because of his jazz and blues music but in 1981, he decided to do something different and did the voiceover for a dog food commercial. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Butchers Blend dog food commercial was made a little better, thanks to his unique vocals. It is...
Parrot Repeats Tweety Bird’s Line When He Sees A “Puddy Tat”
I’m not much of a bird person. My aunt had a cockatiel bird that used to scare me whenever I visited. Apparently, the bird liked me, but the feeling wasn’t mutual. I don’t know why, I just don’t like birds as pets. They seem a little shifty. But, there is no denying that they can be pretty clever and it’s cool to see some of the neat tricks they can be taught. Like parrots – for example – can be taught to speak. Years ago, we had a neighbor on the other side of the alley who had a parrot. We’re...
Adopted Dog Knows He’s Getting A Forever Home And He Can’t Contain His Excitement
Adoption is such a rewarding thing that someone can do for a homeless animal. Not only are you saving a life, but you’re getting a new best friend all in the same process. I remember the day that we brought home our family dog from the animal shelter. She was a scrawny little black cockapoo mix who was so happy she wouldn’t stop whining with excitement. That was over twenty years ago now, but it was such a great day. It was clear that she knew what was happening and that she was getting a forever home. Photo: Pixabay/stefanom1974...
Dog Lost For Weeks Reunites With Family At The Shelter
Sometimes, accidents happen. As pet owners, we’ve probably all had close calls where we almost lost our pets to an open door or garden fence. Some of us might have even had to face the real devastation of losing a pet. It can be a very scary moment when you realize that your beloved pet isn’t inside your home anymore. The first thing that you worry about is their safety. Many of us live in areas that see lots of road traffic, and the last thing that you want is to end up finding out that your pet has gotten hit by a car. Plus,...
5 Basic Ways to Transform Your Pet’s Health in 2022
A new year is right around the corner! While the last couple of years have been unpredictable and unprecedented, there are ways that we can plan and execute simple changes to our lifestyles and behavior that will improve our pet’s health. Dr. Aziza shares a few suggestions that would be a great addition to any new year’s resolution list. Get into an exercise routine One of the top diseases affecting our pets is obesity. This is a serious issue due to the secondary health concerns that develop from, contribute to, or are...
Woman Rescues Malnourished Dog Chained to a Tree Without Food or Water
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I was helping my niece paint a place she was moving into, and the tenants at that time had not yet moved out. A small, skinny dog was chained to a tree on the property. For three days, I watched as that dog begged to be noticed. I am not a dog person. Yet, I simply had to go say hi to her. She was dusty and dirty. It was 90 degrees that week. DOG. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/TANYA The thing that...
5 News Year’s Resolutions Inspired By Pets
As the year comes to an end, most people take some time to reflect on the past year and make goals for the upcoming one. While exercising, losing weight, and eating better usually top the majority of lists, we have come up with some resolutions inspired by our furry companions (ones that you will actually want to follow through on). Plus, several involve your dog or cat. New Year’s Resolutions Drink more water. Photo: Pixabay/Sinawa Have you heard of the 8×8 rule? Health experts recommend adults drink eight 8-ounce glasses of...
