Emotional stress in dogs
A close-up look at emotional stress in dogs — and how our own stress contributes to theirs. None of us is a stranger to stress. It affects many levels of our lives, and it also affects our dogs. Generally, the human and animal body is influenced by three types of stress: chemical (pesticides, medications, vaccinations, by-products of normal metabolism), physical (injuries, exercise), and emotional (thoughts, perceptions, experiences). This first of this two-part article will focus on the emotional aspect of stress, and how our own...
Want a silent night at your animal shelter this season? Try holiday fostering!
This post originally ran in December 2018, but we think it’s as relevant as ever. This year is the perfect time to bring back, start or expand your holiday fostering offerings. Organizations across the country are getting dogs out of the shelter and into homes for the holidays through foster care. Holiday foster initiatives are usually short, from overnight to several days. Inviting the public to participate and keeping the commitment short makes it easy for community members join in (and many fosters opt to keep them for...
Wild Bird Flies Into House And Cuddles Up With The Dog
When lawyer Viktoriya Belostotskaya pulled out her phone to record her dog, Yunona, standing up his hind legs at the window sill, she thought she’d capture a video of her adorable pup looking out the window. However, as she filmed, something unexpected happened. In from the window, a pigeon flew and landed right beside her large Labrador! The pigeon stood there for a moment, and Yunona seemed unphased by the new guest in their Belgorod, Russia, home. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips 33-year-old Belosotskaya...
Dogs Rescued From Abuse Were Never Suppose To See Each Other Again
Two brother dogs had a rough start to life. They were neglected, left tied to a giant log with no water and little food. When Rachael with SideWalk Specials was called to asses the situation, the poor dogs appeared to be visicous and aggressive. They were growling and snapping when Rachel approached, but after she offered them a little food, they realized she wasn’t there to hurt them. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Both dogs devoured the food and their demeanors quickly changed from aggressive to docile. Rachael was...
Old Dog Left Tied To A Wall Gets A Taste Of Freedom
It’s always sad when animals are neglected and ignored. Sometimes people get them with the intention of setting them up for a sad life, but sometimes people get animals with the intention of caring for them. As the years pass, they get put on the back burner and forgotten about. Regardless of why an animal is being neglected, it’s a heartbreaking situation. Some animals live out their whole lives without ever knowing love, but some animals are rescued from their awful situations before it’s too late. That was the case with a...
Rescuers Find “Piles Of Cats” And Owner Living In Condemned House
In a case of severe neglect, dozens of cats were rescued from a condemned house in Indiana after being found living in “deplorable” conditions. Officials in Muncie, Indiana were alerted to a possible case of animal neglect and called in the Humane Society of the United States for assistance. According to The Humane Society, their Animal Rescue and Response team assisted the Muncie Police Department in investigating the potential neglect and discovered an absolutely horrific scene. Photo: PixabayDimitris Vetsikas/ “Piles of...
Can You Spot The Cat Hiding Among The Stuffed Animals?
Cats are clever and they have a way of disappearing when they want to. Recently, I was visiting a friend who had two cats. All of the sudden, the house seemed to be quiet – too quiet. We realized the cats were not in their usual hangout spots and began to panic. After searching the entire two-story house three separate times, we went outside to search the yard and under the cars thinking they might’ve escaped somehow. Much to our relief, they were both later discovered hiding ever so quietly in a barely open closet under some...
Dog Hops On Every Window Sill In Made Up Game
I remember going on walks with my mom when I was younger, and my siblings and I would always make up games to play as we went along. After all, doing nothing but walking seemed rather boring at the time. Just like small children sometimes get bored, it seems dogs also experience boredom and sometimes they find creative ways to entertain themselves. Take, for example, this dog in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Pexels/Helena Lopes While out for a walk with an elderly man, the dog seemed to make up a game of sorts. As they walked along the sidewalk near...
Lonely Woman Asks For A Sign, Then Sees 2 Senior Dogs On The News In Need Of Home
When Jeanette’s beloved dog passed away, she was absolutely devastated. The house was much quieter now, which made her feel even more lonely. She cried every single day and asked God for a sign. That’s when she walked into her kitchen and saw a pair of senior dogs on the news who needed a home. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Without hesitation, she called up the shelter and immediately drove from New Jersey to New York City to meet them. It was love at first sight, and as soon as Jeanette saw Ruby and Chicky, she knew she had to adopt them....
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
With the holidays in full swing, it’s fun to celebrate with our furry family members too. Here’s a few ways to keep your pets safe while having fun with them during the Thanksgiving holiday! 1. Treat your pets to a safe snack and avoid the bad ones. Make sure your furry friends aren’t able to get to unattended plates or overflowing trash cans during your holiday celebrations. With all the chaos of the holidays, it’s a lot easier for pets to try to snag their own human dinner off the counter. That...
