Puppy That Was Born Dead Becomes Therapy Dog for Cancer Patient
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. You can submit your own tale through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Share your story here! Well where do I begin? Tebow is a fighter like me and like many of the animals at Speranza. PHOTO: JACKIE MORRIS A quick story about me: I’ve been fighting cancer since 2017, which now has become terminal. I came across Tebow, whose...
“Muzzles are cruel” and other muzzle myths
Are muzzles painful? Are they strictly for aggressive dogs? Let’s debunk a few myths about muzzles and shed some light on the benefits of these tools! Most trainers and veterinarians agree, there comes a time at least once in every dog’s life where a muzzle may be needed. A muzzle is a training tool that comes in handy in emergencies and helps to promote safety. A muzzle is not, as many people assume, a permanent solution for aggressive dogs. Here are a few myths that have always revolved around the tumultuous subject of muzzles....
Border Collie
A medium-sized dog with a light frame and long hair, the typical Border Collie has a slightly wide head with a tapered muzzle, half-perked ears and dark, oval eyes. The long tail sometimes raises but never curls over the back. They have two types of coat: sleek and coarse (which is slightly longer than sleek). Colors include black, black & white, red & white, tri-color and black & gray. Overall, Border Collies have an athletic body—strong and agile, quick and coordinated—that seems always ready for action. Traits Long,...
Foxtail barley — a danger to your dog
This long feathery grass looks beautiful, but foxtail barley seeds have tiny barbs can attach to your dog’s coat and burrow into his skin, ears and nose. Find out how you can protect him. If you walk or run your dog in rural areas, be aware of a plant called foxtail barley. This tall feathery grass develops seed heads with tiny barbs that can attach themselves to your dog’s coat and work their way into his skin, paw pads, ear canals and nasal cavities. These barbs cause a lot of discomfort, and if they get lodged in deep,...
Woman Jumps In River To Save Newborn Kittens Discarded In Plastic Bag
For most of us, we could never imagine doing anything to cause an animal physical pain. I’m sure there are many of us out there who feel absolutely mortified any time we’ve accidentally stepped on our pets’ paws. I remember accidentally stepping on my cat’s paw in high school, and it took me a whole two days to stop feeling bad about the accident. That is why it is so hard to wrap my mind around someone who is actively harming an animal – especially an animal that is still a little baby. Unfortunately, there are...
Man Catches “Ghost Dog” Playing In Back Yard On Security Camera
Halloween might be over, but scary stuff can still happen all the time, especially if you’re one to believe in the possibility of the paranormal. Or…scary stuff can still happen when there is a rational explanation for a ghost dog being caught on camera, right? Well, the jury is still out on this one. Is it a ghost dog or a malfunctioning security camera? You decide. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Either way, a man in Australia was left stumped and stunned when he claims to have captured a “ghost dog” on camera playing with...
New E-Bike Makes Getting Around With Pets Safer
Being a pet parent is a wonderful feeling. No one will love you quite as wholeheartedly and unconditionally as your pet. But sometimes, we can’t always give them the giant home or yard that they deserve, especially if we live in an urban setting. Cities are oftentimes where the best opportunities are, so it makes sense that many people would choose to live in a sprawling urban metropolis rather than in the countryside or the suburbs. However, living in the city can sometimes come with some drawbacks, particularly if you’re a pet...
The Internet Loves This “Romeo & Juliet” Romance Between Two Golden Retrievers
When William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, he was pulling from well-worn stories nearly a century older than him. The magic wasn’t in the familiar setup or the conflict, but his characterization of conflicted, star-crossed lovers whose romance defied the norms of their time. There was also a balcony involved or something, right? That seems to be the main source of inspiration for a series of TikToks showing the “Romeo and Juliet” romance between two Golden Retrievers in a luxury apartment complex, a tale that has...
Pet Hospital Goes Viral For Goofy Jokes On Sign
At Holly Ridge Veterinary Hospital, the team knows that laughter is sometimes the best medicine. Or, at least, the best advertising! Since their opening in 2015, the hospital’s owner Dr. Dante Martin and hospital manager Linda Martin have gained a reputation for their quirky and comedic signs that bring the community pet-related humor. It’s something that makes them stand out and brings joy to their patients and staff. Photo: Pixabay/12019 Here’s a good one, for example: Why can’t humans hear a dog whistle?Because dogs...
UK Dog Owners Skeptical Of Blue Sticker “Mark” Allegedly Targeting Homes For Theft
UK dog owners are sharing their concerns after a homeowner in the Wirral Peninsula posted a photo of a blue sticker, with claims that it had been found on the home’s front door. “alot [sic] have agreed with my thoughts I really hope its nothing to worry about … but I just wanted to share this to see if anyone has had anything similar??? [sic] Birkenhead area … I have dogs and other animals,” the user wrote in a now-privated Facebook community. Some in the group were alarmed, claiming that the sticker must be a...
